Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and hybrid participation details.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 26.
The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
PWIC Minutes 25 – March 30, 2026
Responses to Inquiries
PWIC-2025-07 - School Bus Camera Pilot Update
OCC-2026-06 - Light Glare Stemming from LED Headlights
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Ottawa Hospital Connection to Dow’s Lake Station – Environmental Assessment Study Recommendations
File No. ACS2026-PDB-TP-0003 - Somerset (14), Kitchissippi (15), River (16), Capital (17)
Report Recommendation(s)
That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council:
Approve the recommended option for a pedestrian connection between Dow’s Lake Station and the new Ottawa Hospital via the Carling Avenue underpass as described in this report;
Direct staff to complete the functional design for the underpass connection and to fulfil any necessary Environmental Assessment requirements under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act; and
Approve the functional design for the potential interim solutions outlined in this report at the existing at-grade crossing of Carling Avenue.
Public Works Department
Implications of Bill 56 and Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report
File No. ACS2026-PWD-TRF-0002 - City-wide
Report Recommendation(s)
That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council:
Receive the update on road safety and financial implications resulting from Bill 56 and the discontinuation of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program.
Approve the plan to phase out ASE Program functions and transition required resources to support the delivery of essential road safety priorities funded within the existing operating and capital budget.
Approve the Capital Budget adjustment reducing the Strategic Road Safety Action Plan capital budget by $7.5 million in 2026.
Return surplus citywide capital funds from closed Traffic Services projects to the Road Safety Reserve, with final balances to be documented in the annual Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects report.
Return surplus Temporary Traffic Calming city wide capital funds at the end of each term of council to the Road Safety Reserve, with final balances to be documented in the annual Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects report.
Approve the allocation of all red-light camera net proceeds into the Road Safety Reserve Fund, to take effect in the 2027 Budget.
Receive the Road Safety Action Plan – 2025 Implementation Plan Status Update.
Approve the Road Safety Action Plan – 2026 Implementation Plan, as outlined in this report.
Office of the City Clerk
Status Update – Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending April 14, 2026
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0039 - City-wide
Report Recommendation(s)
That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee receive this report for information.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
Report on the use of Delegated Authority during 2025 by Planning, Development and Building Services Department
File No. ACS2026-PDB-GEN-0004
Update on Ottawa Gatineau Bike Share Feasibility Study
File No. ACS2026-PDB-GEN-0006
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Motion – Councillor L. Johnson (on behalf of S. Menard) - Fourth Avenue parking time limits
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0040 - City-wide
Motion
That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council approve:
Increasing the parking duration where currently one-hour 7 am to 7 pm, to 2 hours on Fourth Avenue between Percy Street and Bank Street; and
The corresponding signage changes be completed as soon as practicable.
Motion – Councillor L. Johnson – Cityview Ditch Rehabilitation Project Area
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0041 - City-wide
Motion
That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council direct staff to investigate financial opportunities from the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to subsize the costs to install sewers in the Cityview Ditch Rehabilitation project area.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 25, 2026.