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National Anthem
Councillor S. Plante
Councillor S. Plante
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Council meeting of 12 February 2025
In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of February 12, 2025
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Petitions
Petition received containing physical and electronic portions with the signatures of 931 people requesting the City of Ottawa to participate in the transition to renewable energy. The petitioners request the City welcome and encourage the development of renewable energy and energy storage projects. They seek the lifting of the pause on the siting of renewable energy projects and minimize delay and implement zoning and permitting regulations in relation to these projects.
Petition received containing physical and electronic portions with the signatures of 931 people requesting the City of Ottawa to participate in the transition to renewable energy. The petitioners request the City welcome and encourage the development of renewable energy and energy storage projects. They seek the lifting of the pause on the siting of renewable energy projects and minimize delay and implement zoning and permitting regulations in relation to these projects.
Regrets
Councillor A. Hubley advised that he would be absent from the City Council meeting of 26 February 2025.
Councillor A. Hubley advised that he would be absent from the City Council meeting of 26 February 2025.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry
Audit Committee Report 10
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of the Trillium Line Training Program
File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-001 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-001 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
- Coverpage - OAG Investigation of the Trillium Line Training Program.pdf
- Report - Investigation of the Trillium Line Training Program.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) – OAG Investigation of the Trillium Line Training Program.pdf
- Document 2 (EN) – OAG Investigation of the Trillium Line Training Program – Investigation Highlights.pdf
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of Building Code Services
File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-002 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-002 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
- Coverpage - OAG Building Code Services Investigation.pdf
- Report - Building Code Services Investigation.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) – OAG Building Code Services Investigation.pdf
- Document 1 (FR) – BVG Enquête sur les Services du Code du bâtiment.pdf
- Document 2 (EN) – OAG Building Code Services Investigation – Highlights.pdf
- Document 2 (FR) – BVG Faits saillants tirés de l’Enquête sur les Services du Code du bâtiment.pdf
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2024 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline
File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-003 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline.
File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-003 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline.
- Coverpage - OAG Fraud and Waste Hotline Report.pdf
- Report - Fraud and Waste Hotline Report.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) – OAG 2024 Report on the FWHL.pdf
- Document 1 (FR) – BVG Rapport de 2024 sur la LDFA.pdf
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2024 Annual Report and Updated Plan and Priorities
File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-004 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the 2024 Annual Report; Approve the 2025 Update to the 2024-2025 Audit Work Plan; and, Approve the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.
File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-004 - City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the 2024 Annual Report; Approve the 2025 Update to the 2024-2025 Audit Work Plan; and, Approve the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.
- Coverpage - OAG 2024 Annual Report.pdf
- 2024 Annual Report.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) – OAG 2024 Annual Report.pdf
- Document 1 (FR) – BVG 2024 Rapport annuel.pdf
- Document 2 (EN) – OAG 2025 Update to the 2024-2025 Audit Work Plan.pdf
- Document 2 (FR) – BVG Mise à jour de 2025 du Plan de travail de vérification 2024-2025.pdf
- Document 3 (EN) – OAG 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.pdf
- Document 3 (FR) – BVG Le plan stratégiques 2024-2027.pdf
Built Heritage Committee Report 21
Designation of 1121 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0005 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15) Committee recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Tollkeeper’s House, 1121 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0005 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15) Committee recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Tollkeeper’s House, 1121 Wellington Street West under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.
- Cover - Designation of 1121 Wellington Street W.pdf
- Report - Designation of 1121 Wellington St W.pdf
Repeal of By-Law Designating 6295 Fourth Line Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0008 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council repeal the by-law designating 6295 Fourth Line Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0008 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council repeal the by-law designating 6295 Fourth Line Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Cover - By-Law Repeal - 6295 Fourth Line Rd.pdf
- Report - By-Law Repeal - 6295 Fourth Line Rd.pdf
- Document 3 - Fire Summary.pdf
Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 15
Residential Protective Plumbing and Compassionate Grant Program – Review and Proposed By-law and Program Updates
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0007 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the proposed changes to the Residential Protective Plumbing program as outlined in this report, and the associated by-law, substantially in the form attached as Document 1 (as amended by Motion ECCC 2025-15-02), to be in effect April 1, 2025; and, Approve the proposed changes to the Compassionate Grant program as outlined in this report.
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0007 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the proposed changes to the Residential Protective Plumbing program as outlined in this report, and the associated by-law, substantially in the form attached as Document 1 (as amended by Motion ECCC 2025-15-02), to be in effect April 1, 2025; and, Approve the proposed changes to the Compassionate Grant program as outlined in this report.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-IWS-WL-0007 - RPPP and Compassionate Grant.pdf
- (Report) - RPPP and Compassionate Grant (BIL).pdf
- Document 1 - RPP By-Law (Revised EN).pdf
- Document 1 - RPP By-law (Revised FR).pdf
Landfill Gas Utilization Agreement Extension
File No. ACS2025-PWD-SWS-0001 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Public Works to negotiate, amend, finalize, and implement a 5-year extension of the Landfill Gas Utilization agreement with PowerTrail Inc. for the Trail Waste Facility Landfill.
File No. ACS2025-PWD-SWS-0001 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Public Works to negotiate, amend, finalize, and implement a 5-year extension of the Landfill Gas Utilization agreement with PowerTrail Inc. for the Trail Waste Facility Landfill.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-PWD-SWS-0001 - Landfill Gas Agreement Ext.pdf
- English Report - Landfill Gas Agreement Ext.pdf
- French Report - Landfill Gas Agreement Ext.pdf
- Document 1 - Trail Rd and Nepean Landfill Gas Utilization Lic of Occupation Agreement.pdf
- Document 2 - PowerTrail Inc Lease Agreement.pdf
- Document 3 - PowerTrail Inc Lease Agreement Amendment.pdf
Motion - S. Menard - Energy and GHG Reduction Program
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0014 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council recommend: That the Infrastructure and Water Services Department be directed to explore opportunities for funding, collaboration, and implementation of municipal retrofits internally and with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Hydro Ottawa / Envari, and the federal and provincial governments to ensure alignment of objectives and the best opportunities to benefit the City of Ottawa; That the Infrastructure and Water Services Department be directed to research alternative parameters, including longer term savings and GHG reductions for the municipality by modification of the payback term, to reframe the terms of the Energy and GHG Reduction Program; That staff report back to the Environment and Climate Change Committee by Q3 2025 with recommended funding sources, terms, and associated benefits.
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0014 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council recommend: That the Infrastructure and Water Services Department be directed to explore opportunities for funding, collaboration, and implementation of municipal retrofits internally and with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Hydro Ottawa / Envari, and the federal and provincial governments to ensure alignment of objectives and the best opportunities to benefit the City of Ottawa; That the Infrastructure and Water Services Department be directed to research alternative parameters, including longer term savings and GHG reductions for the municipality by modification of the payback term, to reframe the terms of the Energy and GHG Reduction Program; That staff report back to the Environment and Climate Change Committee by Q3 2025 with recommended funding sources, terms, and associated benefits.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0014 - S Menard Mtn - Energy and GHG Reduction Pgm.pdf
- Motion - S Menard - Energy and GHG Reduction Pgm.pdf
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 16
Ottawa Fire Services 2025 Station Location Study
File No. ACS2025-EPS-OFS-0001 – Citywide Committee recommendation(s) That Council Receive this report for information; and Approve the expansion and renovation of Station 94 (5669 Manotick Main St.) and Station 93 (6891 Parkway Rd.) to accommodate full-time on-site career firefighter staffing as outlined in this report, subject to approval through the budget process for the relevant funding year.
File No. ACS2025-EPS-OFS-0001 – Citywide Committee recommendation(s) That Council Receive this report for information; and Approve the expansion and renovation of Station 94 (5669 Manotick Main St.) and Station 93 (6891 Parkway Rd.) to accommodate full-time on-site career firefighter staffing as outlined in this report, subject to approval through the budget process for the relevant funding year.
- Cover - OFS 2025 Station Location Study.pdf
- Report - 2025 OFS Stn Location Study (EN).pdf
- Report - 2025 OFS Stn Location Study (FR).pdf
- Document 1 - OFS Service Area Demands (EN).pdf
- Document 1 - OFS Service Area Demands (FR).pdf
- Document 2 - OFS Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover (EN).pdf
- Document 2 - OFS Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover (FR).pdf
- Document 3 - Supporting graphics OFS Station Location (EN).pdf
- Document 3 - Supporting graphics OFS Station Location (FR).pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 42
Zoning By-law Amendment – 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0015 – Rideau-Vanier (12) Committee recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a minimum total amenity area of 1,349.8 metres squared for 579 dwelling units, whereas a minimum total amenity area of 2,277.6 metres squared is required for 566 dwelling units.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0015 – Rideau-Vanier (12) Committee recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a minimum total amenity area of 1,349.8 metres squared for 579 dwelling units, whereas a minimum total amenity area of 2,277.6 metres squared is required for 566 dwelling units.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0015 - ZBLA – 256 Rideau St and 211 Besserer St - revised.pdf
- (Report) - 256 Rideau Street and 211 Besserer Street.pdf
Zoning By-Law Amendment – 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0009 – Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, for 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025 as shown in Document 1, to permit a residential subdivision consisting of low-rise residential uses, mixed-use blocks, a public park, and a school, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0009 – Kanata North (4) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, for 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025 as shown in Document 1, to permit a residential subdivision consisting of low-rise residential uses, mixed-use blocks, a public park, and a school, as detailed in Document 2.
- (Cover) - Zoning By-Law Amendment – 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road.pdf
- (Report) - Zoning By-law Amendment 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Built Heritage Committee Report 21
Designation of 343 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0007 – Somerset (Ward 14) Committee recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the former Erskine Presbyterian Church at 343 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0007 – Somerset (Ward 14) Committee recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the former Erskine Presbyterian Church at 343 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.
Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 15
Sewer Use By-law Review
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0009 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the updated Sewer Use By-law as described in this report, and substantially in the form attached as Document 1, to be in effect July 1, 2025.
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0009 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the updated Sewer Use By-law as described in this report, and substantially in the form attached as Document 1, to be in effect July 1, 2025.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-IWS-WL-0009 Sewer Use By-Law Report.pdf
- (Report) - Sewer Use By-Law Report.pdf
- English - Document 1 - Sewer Use By-Law (EN- REV).pdf
- French - Document 1 - Sewer Use By-Law.pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 42
Zoning By-law Amendment – 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0023 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (13) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street, as shown in Document 1, from “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception 900 (R4UD[900])” to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX1 (R4UD[XXX1])” and “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX2 (R4UD[XXX2])” in order to facilitate the creation of a new lot for the construction of a new single detached dwelling, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0023 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (13) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street, as shown in Document 1, from “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception 900 (R4UD[900])” to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX1 (R4UD[XXX1])” and “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone ‘UD’, Urban Exception XXX2 (R4UD[XXX2])” in order to facilitate the creation of a new lot for the construction of a new single detached dwelling, as detailed in Document 2.
- (Cover) - Zoning By-law Amendment – 35 MacKay St and 71 Thomas St.pdf
- (Report) - Zoning By-law Amendment – 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street.pdf
Application for new construction at 35 MacKay Street, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0003 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (13) Planning and Housing Committee and Built Heritage Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for new construction at 35 MacKay Street according to plans by Ardington and Associates Designs dated November 7, 2024 and September 3, 2024 received on December 3, 2024, conditional upon: The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The applicant providing heritage staff with updated municipal addressing for the severed and retained portions of the subject property. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0003 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (13) Planning and Housing Committee and Built Heritage Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for new construction at 35 MacKay Street according to plans by Ardington and Associates Designs dated November 7, 2024 and September 3, 2024 received on December 3, 2024, conditional upon: The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved heritage permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The applicant providing heritage staff with updated municipal addressing for the severed and retained portions of the subject property. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development and Building Services Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
Zoning By-law Amendment – 2040 Arrowsmith Drive
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0006 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville (11) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2040 Arrowsmith Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-storey mixed use building, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0006 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville (11) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2040 Arrowsmith Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-storey mixed use building, as detailed in Document 2.
- (Cover) - Zoning By-law Amendment - 2040 Arrowsmith Drive.pdf
- (Report) - Zoning By-law Amendment - 2040 Arrowsmith Drive.pdf
Zoning By-law Amendment – 250 Forestglade Crescent
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0016 – Gloucester-Southgate (10) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 250 Forestglade Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the lands from R3L to R3L[XXXX] H12 in order to add residential care facility as an additional permitted land use and increase the maximum permitted building height to 12 metres, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0016 – Gloucester-Southgate (10) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 250 Forestglade Crescent, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the lands from R3L to R3L[XXXX] H12 in order to add residential care facility as an additional permitted land use and increase the maximum permitted building height to 12 metres, as detailed in Document 2.
- (Cover) - Zoning By-law Amendment – 250 Forestglade Cr.pdf
- (Report) - Zoning By-law Amendment – 250 Forestglade Crescent.pdf
City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025
Report recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1-2.
Report recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1-2.
- Report_Summary of Submissions - Planning Matters approved February 12, 2025.pdf
- Doc 1_Summary_ACS2024-PDB-PSX-0014 - ZBLA - 16 Anna Avenue and 1160 Carling Avenue.pdf
- Doc 2_Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PS-0016 - BESS.pdf
In Camera Items
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Covid-19 Remembrance Motion – 5th anniversary
Note: The Kavanagh/Kitts Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 12 February 2025 City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byC. Kitts WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 viral disease a pandemic, and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in its far-reaching impacts, including collective trauma, on individuals, families, children and vulnerable communities, and WHEREAS the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in overburdened and under-resourced health care systems and a range of other public services that have still not fully recovered from the pandemic, and WHEREAS as of January 2024, more than 80% of Canadians had been infected with COVID-19 and by September 2024, 60,871 Canadians had died from COVID-19, and WHEREAS as of January 2024, 1,302 Ottawa residents had died due to COVID-19, not taking into account the number who are impacted where family died elsewhere nationally or internationally, and WHEREAS the WHO has advised that global communities transition from COVID-19 emergency approach to a longer-term disease management approach, sustaining capacity for public health responses, community education and awareness based on emerging realities and risks, and WHEREAS the leadership and front line workers at Ottawa Public Health, as well as health and social service agencies including hospitals across the City of Ottawa, worked tirelessly and effectively to guide the City of Ottawa through the COVID-19 pandemic, and continue to monitor and respond to a vast range of pandemic-related impacts, and WHEREAS in March 2021, the Government of Canada designated March 11, 2021, as a National Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19, and WHEREAS March 11 will mark the fifth anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a world-wide pandemic, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council join the federal government in designating March 11, 2025, as a Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2025 Day of Observance of the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic be marked by a flag at half-mast in front of the Heritage Building at City Hall on March 11, 2025.
Note: The Kavanagh/Kitts Motion of which Notice was previously given at the 12 February 2025 City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law. Moved by T. Kavanagh Seconded byC. Kitts WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 viral disease a pandemic, and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in its far-reaching impacts, including collective trauma, on individuals, families, children and vulnerable communities, and WHEREAS the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in overburdened and under-resourced health care systems and a range of other public services that have still not fully recovered from the pandemic, and WHEREAS as of January 2024, more than 80% of Canadians had been infected with COVID-19 and by September 2024, 60,871 Canadians had died from COVID-19, and WHEREAS as of January 2024, 1,302 Ottawa residents had died due to COVID-19, not taking into account the number who are impacted where family died elsewhere nationally or internationally, and WHEREAS the WHO has advised that global communities transition from COVID-19 emergency approach to a longer-term disease management approach, sustaining capacity for public health responses, community education and awareness based on emerging realities and risks, and WHEREAS the leadership and front line workers at Ottawa Public Health, as well as health and social service agencies including hospitals across the City of Ottawa, worked tirelessly and effectively to guide the City of Ottawa through the COVID-19 pandemic, and continue to monitor and respond to a vast range of pandemic-related impacts, and WHEREAS in March 2021, the Government of Canada designated March 11, 2021, as a National Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19, and WHEREAS March 11 will mark the fifth anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a world-wide pandemic, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council join the federal government in designating March 11, 2025, as a Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2025 Day of Observance of the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic be marked by a flag at half-mast in front of the Heritage Building at City Hall on March 11, 2025.
International Women’s Day
Moved by A. Troster Seconded byJ. Bradley WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can play a profound role in promoting and advancing gender equity; and WHEREAS local and international activists, organizations, and affected communities have shown us more work is required to achieve gender equity; and WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2025, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.
Moved by A. Troster Seconded byJ. Bradley WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can play a profound role in promoting and advancing gender equity; and WHEREAS local and international activists, organizations, and affected communities have shown us more work is required to achieve gender equity; and WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2025, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. a. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 299 Carling Avenue, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of George Street on Registered Plan 42482, in the City of Ottawa;d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 250 Forestglade Crescent. e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025. f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street. g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2040 Arrowsmith Drive. h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Hazeldean Road).i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa for the granting of rebates for the installation of protective plumbing devices to reduce the risk of basement or cellar flooding from City sewer backup for residential units and to repeal by-law 2016-376.j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-268 respecting fees and charges for public transit services.
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. a. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 299 Carling Avenue, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of George Street on Registered Plan 42482, in the City of Ottawa;d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 250 Forestglade Crescent. e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025. f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street. g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2040 Arrowsmith Drive. h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Hazeldean Road).i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa for the granting of rebates for the installation of protective plumbing devices to reduce the risk of basement or cellar flooding from City sewer backup for residential units and to repeal by-law 2016-376.j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-268 respecting fees and charges for public transit services.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 26 February 2025.
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 26 February 2025.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 February 2025 be adjourned.
Moved by M. Carr Seconded byC. Curry That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 February 2025 be adjourned.
