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National Anthem
Councillor S. Desroches
Councillor S. Desroches
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 74 of the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026
Confidential Minutes 74 of the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Regrets
Councillor L. Johnson advised that she would be absent from the City Council meeting of February 25, 2026.
Councillor L. Johnson advised that she would be absent from the City Council meeting of February 25, 2026.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Postponements and Deferrals
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0010 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15) Deferred from the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026. Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown in Document 1, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted building heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys, respectively, as detailed in Document 3. Approve an exemption from Community Benefit Charges for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, in that the development contemplated on the subject lands or any substantially similar development on the subject lands, shall continue to be exempt from Community Benefits Charges provided the City benefits from an enforceable obligation, such as an Agreement registered on title, for the Owner or any subsequent Owners of the subject lands to provide the community benefits.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0010 - Kitchissippi (Ward 15) Deferred from the City Council meeting of February 11, 2026. Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Amendment to the West Downtown Core Secondary Plan in Volume 2A of the Official Plan, for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, with regards to Schedule M - Maximum Building Height and Tower Location, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted buildings heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys respectively, as detailed in Document 2. Approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown in Document 1, to permit an increase in the maximum permitted building heights, from 30, 33 and 35 storeys to 34, 38 and 40 storeys, respectively, as detailed in Document 3. Approve an exemption from Community Benefit Charges for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North, as shown on Document 1, in that the development contemplated on the subject lands or any substantially similar development on the subject lands, shall continue to be exempt from Community Benefits Charges provided the City benefits from an enforceable obligation, such as an Agreement registered on title, for the Owner or any subsequent Owners of the subject lands to provide the community benefits.
- Coverpage - OPA - ZBLA – 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North.pdf
- Report - ZBLA - 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue.pdf
Ottawa Public Library Board
Hunt Club Branch Lease Agreement
Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s) That City Council approve: The Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) with Riocan Holdings Inc (“Landlord”) for 5,670 square feet of commercial space at 3310 McCarthy Road for the development of the Hunt Club branch of Ottawa Public Library (OPL) (“Premises”). The agreement is for a term of ten (10) years commencing December 1, 2026, and ending on November 30, 2036 (“Term”) (dates subject to change), with a total estimated consideration of $1,858,884.95 plus HST for the Term; and, The delegated authority to the OPL CEO to enter into, negotiate, execute, and conclude the Agreement and final documents required to complete this transaction, including executing a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement (MCFA) for property tax exemption, in accordance with the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s) That City Council approve: The Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) with Riocan Holdings Inc (“Landlord”) for 5,670 square feet of commercial space at 3310 McCarthy Road for the development of the Hunt Club branch of Ottawa Public Library (OPL) (“Premises”). The agreement is for a term of ten (10) years commencing December 1, 2026, and ending on November 30, 2036 (“Term”) (dates subject to change), with a total estimated consideration of $1,858,884.95 plus HST for the Term; and, The delegated authority to the OPL CEO to enter into, negotiate, execute, and conclude the Agreement and final documents required to complete this transaction, including executing a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement (MCFA) for property tax exemption, in accordance with the terms and conditions detailed in the report.
City Clerk
Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 20, 2026
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0022 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0022 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
- Report - Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions - 20 Feb 2026.pdf
- Document 2 - Motions and Directions Log.pdf
Built Heritage Committee Report 29A
159 Montreal Road - Resolution of Appeal
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0024 Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Support the amendment of the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value associated with the Notice of Intention to Designate for the property at 159 Montreal Road in accordance with Document 1 Approve the Heritage Guidelines for Redevelopment for the property at 159 Montreal Road related to future redevelopment attached as Document 2.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0024 Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Support the amendment of the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value associated with the Notice of Intention to Designate for the property at 159 Montreal Road in accordance with Document 1 Approve the Heritage Guidelines for Redevelopment for the property at 159 Montreal Road related to future redevelopment attached as Document 2.
Demolition of St. Patrick Street Properties
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0017 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Waive the condition of the heritage permit in the instance that the City undertakes the demolition of the buildings according to the Order to Remedy an Unsafe Building issued for each property on January 21, 2026; and Approve that staff be directed to ensure the interim landscaping of the property in accordance with the heritage permit.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0017 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Waive the condition of the heritage permit in the instance that the City undertakes the demolition of the buildings according to the Order to Remedy an Unsafe Building issued for each property on January 21, 2026; and Approve that staff be directed to ensure the interim landscaping of the property in accordance with the heritage permit.
- Coverpage - Demo of St Patrick St Properties.pdf
- Report - Motion - Demo of St Patrick St Properties.pdf
Committee of Revision Report 1
Motion – Councillor D. Brown – Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension - Special Charge Recovery Period
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0023 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider the option of a 20-year special charge recovery period for the Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0023 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider the option of a 20-year special charge recovery period for the Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension.
- Coverpage - Motion - D. Brown - Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension.pdf
- Motion - D. Brown - Taunton Place Sanitary Sewer Extension.pdf
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 21
Motion - Councillor L. Dudas - Ottawa's Animal Care and Control By-law as Concerns the Feeding of Wildlife
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0134 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to include a wildlife feeding by-law, or amendments to the Animal Care and Control By-law concerning the feeding of wildlife, as an item for consideration as part of the development of next Term of Council’s By-law Review Work Plan to be approved by Council, and that other jurisdictions be considered as models as part of this work.
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0134 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to include a wildlife feeding by-law, or amendments to the Animal Care and Control By-law concerning the feeding of wildlife, as an item for consideration as part of the development of next Term of Council’s By-law Review Work Plan to be approved by Council, and that other jurisdictions be considered as models as part of this work.
Motion - Councillor J. Bradley - Driving School Prohibition Zone near Walkley Drive Test Centre
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0135 - Gloucester-Southgate (Ward 10) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve amendments to Schedule 2 of Licensing By-law 2002-189, as amended, as detailed in the attached amending by-law, to prohibit driving instruction within the defined area adjacent to the Ministry of Transportation DriveTest facility at 1570 Walkley Road.
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0135 - Gloucester-Southgate (Ward 10) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve amendments to Schedule 2 of Licensing By-law 2002-189, as amended, as detailed in the attached amending by-law, to prohibit driving instruction within the defined area adjacent to the Ministry of Transportation DriveTest facility at 1570 Walkley Road.
- Coverpage - Motion - J. Bradley - Driving School Prohibition Zone.pdf
- Motion - J Bradley - Driving School Prohibition Zone.pdf
- Document 1 - By-law 2025-XXX Driving School Area B.pdf
- Document 2 - Driving School Prohibition Zone Letter.pdf
Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 22
Community Environmental Projects Grant Program Expansion
File No. ACS2026-SI-CCR-0001 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve a dedicated funding stream for waste avoidance, reduction, and reuse initiatives within the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program, effective for the 2026 application period, as outlined in this report.
File No. ACS2026-SI-CCR-0001 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve a dedicated funding stream for waste avoidance, reduction, and reuse initiatives within the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program, effective for the 2026 application period, as outlined in this report.
- Coverpage - Community Environmental Projects Grant Program Expansion.pdf
- Report - Community Environmental Projects Grant Program Expansion.pdf
Motion - Councillor R. King - Bird Friendly Ottawa’s application to Nature Canada
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0019 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Endorse Bird Friendly Ottawa’s application to Nature Canada to have the City of Ottawa recognized as a certified Bird Friendly City; Authorize the Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee to provide a letter of support, on behalf of Council, to accompany the application.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0019 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Endorse Bird Friendly Ottawa’s application to Nature Canada to have the City of Ottawa recognized as a certified Bird Friendly City; Authorize the Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee to provide a letter of support, on behalf of Council, to accompany the application.
- Coverpage - Motion - Councillor R. King - Bird Friendly Ottawa’s application to Nature Canada.pdf
- Motion - R. King -Bird Friendly Ottawa’s application .pdf
Joint Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 8
Official Plan Update – Growth Projections
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0002 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Adopt the population, household and employment projections, in Document 1, as the basis for the growth management strategy and future Official Plan update; and Direct staff to review and report back on the City’s internal process and criteria for assessing municipal interest in surplus school properties, taking into consideration our current needs and needs projected in the growth forecast with a report to be provided to Council in 2027; and That staff provide an updated list of schools that we know are coming up for sale and the City's position on them within the next 30 days.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0002 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Adopt the population, household and employment projections, in Document 1, as the basis for the growth management strategy and future Official Plan update; and Direct staff to review and report back on the City’s internal process and criteria for assessing municipal interest in surplus school properties, taking into consideration our current needs and needs projected in the growth forecast with a report to be provided to Council in 2027; and That staff provide an updated list of schools that we know are coming up for sale and the City's position on them within the next 30 days.
- Coverpage - Official Plan Update - Growth Projections.pdf
- Report - Growth Projections.pdf
- Document 1 (EN) - Growth Forecasts to 2051.pdf
- Document 1 (FR) - Growth Forecasts to 2051.pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 60
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 550 Wanaki Road
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0026 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13) Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve an Amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2A Wateridge Village Secondary Plan, Section 2: Land Designation and Key Urban Design Direction specific to a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as detailed in Document 3, by adding a new site-specific policy to allow for a school, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an Amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as shown in Document 3, to rezone the lands from Business Park Industrial, Subzone 14 (IP14 H(50)) to Business Park Industrial, Subzone 14, Urban Exception XXXX (IP14 [XXXX] H(50)) to permit a school, as detailed in Document 4. Affirm the importance of continued collaboration between the City and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, including engagement with the community, transit services, Canada Lands Company, and the Councillor’s Office, through the RMA and site plan approval process; that this collaboration be undertaken with a view to appropriately addressing traffic operations, access, and safety considerations associated with the proposed school site, including bus lay-by and pick-up and drop-off operations, with particular attention to minimizing impacts on Wanaki Road.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0026 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13) Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve an Amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2A Wateridge Village Secondary Plan, Section 2: Land Designation and Key Urban Design Direction specific to a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as detailed in Document 3, by adding a new site-specific policy to allow for a school, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an Amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as shown in Document 3, to rezone the lands from Business Park Industrial, Subzone 14 (IP14 H(50)) to Business Park Industrial, Subzone 14, Urban Exception XXXX (IP14 [XXXX] H(50)) to permit a school, as detailed in Document 4. Affirm the importance of continued collaboration between the City and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, including engagement with the community, transit services, Canada Lands Company, and the Councillor’s Office, through the RMA and site plan approval process; that this collaboration be undertaken with a view to appropriately addressing traffic operations, access, and safety considerations associated with the proposed school site, including bus lay-by and pick-up and drop-off operations, with particular attention to minimizing impacts on Wanaki Road.
- Coverpage - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 550 Wanaki Road.pdf
- Report - OP and ZBLA 550 Wanaki.pdf
Heritage Permit for Alterations at 110-116 York Street
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0009 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter the property at 110-116 York Street to facilitate an expansion to the existing hotel on the site, according to plans by Neuf Architects dated November 11, 2025, and received on November 17, 2025, conditional upon the applicant: Revising the colour of the brick for the tower to be more compatible with the HCD to the satisfaction of heritage staff, prior to the issuance of a building permit; Providing samples of exterior cladding materials, including the proposed decorative ventilation screen at the northwest entrance for heritage staff’s approval, prior to the issuance of a building permit; 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; Continuing to work with heritage and urban design staff, in consultation with the Lowertown Community Association to finalize details of the proposed art installation on the east elevation of the building, to the satisfaction of the Program Manager of Heritage Planning; Ensuring that the proposed fixtures will be oriented to minimize light pollution as far as possible; final details of lighting and associated signage to be provided to heritage staff for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 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. a 17-storey hotel addition, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0009 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to alter the property at 110-116 York Street to facilitate an expansion to the existing hotel on the site, according to plans by Neuf Architects dated November 11, 2025, and received on November 17, 2025, conditional upon the applicant: Revising the colour of the brick for the tower to be more compatible with the HCD to the satisfaction of heritage staff, prior to the issuance of a building permit; Providing samples of exterior cladding materials, including the proposed decorative ventilation screen at the northwest entrance for heritage staff’s approval, prior to the issuance of a building permit; 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; Continuing to work with heritage and urban design staff, in consultation with the Lowertown Community Association to finalize details of the proposed art installation on the east elevation of the building, to the satisfaction of the Program Manager of Heritage Planning; Ensuring that the proposed fixtures will be oriented to minimize light pollution as far as possible; final details of lighting and associated signage to be provided to heritage staff for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 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. a 17-storey hotel addition, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.
- Coverpage - Heritage Permit for Alterations at 110-116 York Street.pdf
- Report - 110-116 York Street.pdf
Zoning By-law Amendment – 1670 Tenth Line Road
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0020 - Orléans East-Cumberland (Ward 1) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1670 Tenth Line, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0020 - Orléans East-Cumberland (Ward 1) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1670 Tenth Line, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.
- Coverpage - Zoning By-law Amendment – 1670 Tenth Line Road.pdf
- Report (EN) - 1670 Tenth Line Rd.pdf
- Report (FR) - 1670 Tenth Line Rd.pdf
Motion – Councillor G. Gower - Minor Corrections – New Zoning Bylaw
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0016 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to include in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50, prior to third reading, all zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 approved by Council after July 6, 2022 (the date of the commencement of the new Zoning By-law project) which were inadvertently omitted through consolidation errors in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0016 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to include in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50, prior to third reading, all zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 approved by Council after July 6, 2022 (the date of the commencement of the new Zoning By-law project) which were inadvertently omitted through consolidation errors in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50.
- Coverpage - Motion – Councillor G. Gower – Minor Corrections – New Zoning Bylaw .pdf
- Report - Motion - G. Gower - New ZBL.pdf
Transit Committee Report 23
Motion – Councillor D. Hill – Transit audit
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0018 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct OC Transpo's Chief Safety Officer to conduct an audit, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Municipal Act, into the safety concerns that resulted in Line 1 Trains being removed from operation due to the Cartridge Bearing Assembly spalling issue; and the audit be presented to the Transit Committee in Q2 2026, in camera if deemed necessary; and a draft of the audit be provided to the Auditor General of Ottawa, prior to the audit being submitted to Committee; and Request that the Auditor General consider increasing the priority of the agile audit of the LRT on her 2026-2027 workplan so that work can begin as soon as the audit by OC Transpo has been submitted to the Auditor General’s Office, should she believe further value could be added by her Office in this area.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0018 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Direct OC Transpo's Chief Safety Officer to conduct an audit, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Municipal Act, into the safety concerns that resulted in Line 1 Trains being removed from operation due to the Cartridge Bearing Assembly spalling issue; and the audit be presented to the Transit Committee in Q2 2026, in camera if deemed necessary; and a draft of the audit be provided to the Auditor General of Ottawa, prior to the audit being submitted to Committee; and Request that the Auditor General consider increasing the priority of the agile audit of the LRT on her 2026-2027 workplan so that work can begin as soon as the audit by OC Transpo has been submitted to the Auditor General’s Office, should she believe further value could be added by her Office in this area.
- Coverpage - Motion - Councillor D. Hill - Transit audit.pdf
- Motion report - D. Hill – Transit audit.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Planning and Housing Committee Report 60
Official Plan Amendment – Leitrim East Urban Expansion Area
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0009 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (Ward 22) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Refuse the Official Plan Amendment to amend Schedule B7 to add the subject lands to the urban boundary and to designate them as 'Neighbourhood' with a 'Future Neighbourhood Overlay' and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Refuse the Official Plan Amendment to create a new area specific policy to allow for the evaluation of land within 500.0 metres of an active quarry for future consideration of urban expansion and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0009 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (Ward 22) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Refuse the Official Plan Amendment to amend Schedule B7 to add the subject lands to the urban boundary and to designate them as 'Neighbourhood' with a 'Future Neighbourhood Overlay' and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Refuse the Official Plan Amendment to create a new area specific policy to allow for the evaluation of land within 500.0 metres of an active quarry for future consideration of urban expansion and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
- Coverpage - Official Plan Amendment – Leitrim East Urban Expansion Area.pdf
- Report- Official Plan Amendment Leitrim East Urban Expansion Area.pdf
Zoning By-law Amendment - 2510 and 2502 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, and 2425 Don Reid Drive
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0033 - Gloucester-Southgate (Ward 10) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2502 and 2510 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, and 2425 Don Reid Drive, as shown in Document 1, to facilitate a 160-unit townhouse development, park block, and block for future development, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PS-0033 - Gloucester-Southgate (Ward 10) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2502 and 2510 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, and 2425 Don Reid Drive, as shown in Document 1, to facilitate a 160-unit townhouse development, park block, and block for future development, as detailed in Document 2.
- Cover - ZBLA - 2510 and 2502 St-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Rd, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Rd, and 2425 Don Reid Dr.pdf
- Report - ZBLA - 2510 St. Laurent CR.pdf
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0014 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, for increased building heights as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 17-storey hotel addition, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0014 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, for increased building heights as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 17-storey hotel addition, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4.
- Coverpage - OPA and ZBLA – 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street.pdf
- Report - OPA ZBLA PHC -110 116 York and 137 George(1).pdf
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1146 Snow Street
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0012 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1146 Snow Street as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment dwelling with accompanying site‑specific zoning exceptions, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0012 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1146 Snow Street as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment dwelling with accompanying site‑specific zoning exceptions, as detailed in Document 2.
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 11, 2026
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0021 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 2026, 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 1-4.
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0021 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of February 11, 2026, 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 1-4.
- Report - Summary of Submissions - Planning Matters approved February 11, 2026.pdf
- Doc 1_Summary_ACS2026-PDB-PS-0021 - Preston Street Extension.pdf
- Doc 2_Summary_ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0010 - 951 Gladstone Av. and 145 Loretta Av. North.pdf
- Doc 3 - Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0005- Zoning By-Law Amendment – 7628 Flewellyn Road .pdf
- Doc 4 - Summary_ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0023- Official Plan Amendment – 1700 Richardson Side Road.pdf
In Camera Items
Motion to Adopt Reports
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
International Women’s Day
Moved by A. Troster Seconded byL. Johnson 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, 2026, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.
Moved by A. Troster Seconded byL. Johnson 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, 2026, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.
Covid-19 Remembrance Motion – 6th anniversary
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 members 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 sixth anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a world-wide pandemic. BE IT RESOLVED that the 2026 Day of Observance of the sixth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic be marked by a flag at half-mast at City Hall on March 11, 2026.
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 members 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 sixth anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a world-wide pandemic. BE IT RESOLVED that the 2026 Day of Observance of the sixth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic be marked by a flag at half-mast at City Hall on March 11, 2026.
Black Veterans Monument
Moved by R. King Seconded byD. Hill WHEREAS, the Defence Team Black Employees Network (DTBEN) supports Black civilian and military members within Canada's Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces; and WHEREAS Black Canadians have a long and distinguished history of military service, yet this service is not represented in permanent public memorials within the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City has a responsibility to advance anti-racism and ethnocultural relations initiatives, and to support engagement with the veteran and military community, through policies, programs and coordinated work with City staff and community partners; and WHEREAS the Defence Team Black Employees Network has expressed interest in exploring the establishment of a memorial in Wateridge Village - located on former CFB Rockcliffe lands - as a suitable and symbolic location; and WHEREAS such a memorial honouring Black veterans and Black members of the Canadian Armed Forces aligns with the City of Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Strategy, along with federal commitments to recognize Black military service, address historical inequities, and advance anti-racism initiatives; and WHEREAS the Defence Team Black Employees Network is exploring external funding sources; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve in principle the installation of a memorial honouring Black veterans and Black members of the Canadian Armed Forces at a suitable location within a park in Wateridge Village, subject to the following conditions: That the final monument design, materials, dimensions, and bilingual dedication plaque be submitted to the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services (RCFS) for approval, and that staff work with the Defence Team Black Employees Network and the Ward Councillor to confirm the installation location, installation requirements, and maintenance and liability expectations. That both the upfront capital costs and the future, long-term maintenance costs associated with the memorial be funded by the proponent, who is responsible for securing sufficient external funding for each, and that these funds be provided to the City and held in trust to ensure ongoing maintenance.
Moved by R. King Seconded byD. Hill WHEREAS, the Defence Team Black Employees Network (DTBEN) supports Black civilian and military members within Canada's Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces; and WHEREAS Black Canadians have a long and distinguished history of military service, yet this service is not represented in permanent public memorials within the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City has a responsibility to advance anti-racism and ethnocultural relations initiatives, and to support engagement with the veteran and military community, through policies, programs and coordinated work with City staff and community partners; and WHEREAS the Defence Team Black Employees Network has expressed interest in exploring the establishment of a memorial in Wateridge Village - located on former CFB Rockcliffe lands - as a suitable and symbolic location; and WHEREAS such a memorial honouring Black veterans and Black members of the Canadian Armed Forces aligns with the City of Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Strategy, along with federal commitments to recognize Black military service, address historical inequities, and advance anti-racism initiatives; and WHEREAS the Defence Team Black Employees Network is exploring external funding sources; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve in principle the installation of a memorial honouring Black veterans and Black members of the Canadian Armed Forces at a suitable location within a park in Wateridge Village, subject to the following conditions: That the final monument design, materials, dimensions, and bilingual dedication plaque be submitted to the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services (RCFS) for approval, and that staff work with the Defence Team Black Employees Network and the Ward Councillor to confirm the installation location, installation requirements, and maintenance and liability expectations. That both the upfront capital costs and the future, long-term maintenance costs associated with the memorial be funded by the proponent, who is responsible for securing sufficient external funding for each, and that these funds be provided to the City and held in trust to ensure ongoing maintenance.
Proposed New Regulation under the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act
Moved by S. Plante Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025 (RPCISA) was brought into force on June 5, 2025; and WHEREAS the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) is considering regulatory amendments to the RPCISA to prescribe special constables employed by authorized public transit agencies, including OCTranspo special constables for the purpose of the Act, thereby granting them the same enforcement powers as police officers, and is seeking public input on this proposal until March 1st; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has invested significant resources to improve public safety in the downtown core and the ByWard Market; and WHEREAS OC Transpo deploys on average approximately 4 special constables in the downtown daily, and 13 deployed across the city-wide transit network, who are already present in high-traffic transit environments, including stations, platforms, and bus stops throughout the downtown core and across the city; and WHEREAS public transit riders include workers, students, seniors, people with disabilities, youth, and low-income residents who rely on transit as their primary or only mode of transportation and require a safe environment at all times; and WHEREAS restoring ridership is essential to the financial sustainability of Ottawa’s public transit system, to achieving the City’s climate and transportation goals, and to ensuring equitable access to employment, education, healthcare, and community services; and WHEREAS enabling OCTranspo special constables to enforce the RPCISA would allow for timely, proportionate, and location-specific interventions focused on transit spaces, while reducing reliance on police response for matters that occur primarily within the transit system; and WHEREAS any extension of authority under the RPCISA would be accompanied by appropriate training and would operate alongside existing public health, outreach, and harm reduction services, recognizing that enforcement alone does not address substance use but that clear rules and safe public spaces remain necessary; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa endorse the proposed regulatory amendments under the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVESED that the Mayor write to the Solicitor General of Ontario in support of the proposal before March 1st, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk share this motion with other Municipalities in Ontario, prior to March 1st, 2026; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVESED that the Mayor write the Solicitor General of Ontario to renew or extend the funding associated with the Ontario-Ottawa agreement.
Moved by S. Plante Seconded byM. Sutcliffe WHEREAS the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025 (RPCISA) was brought into force on June 5, 2025; and WHEREAS the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN) is considering regulatory amendments to the RPCISA to prescribe special constables employed by authorized public transit agencies, including OCTranspo special constables for the purpose of the Act, thereby granting them the same enforcement powers as police officers, and is seeking public input on this proposal until March 1st; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has invested significant resources to improve public safety in the downtown core and the ByWard Market; and WHEREAS OC Transpo deploys on average approximately 4 special constables in the downtown daily, and 13 deployed across the city-wide transit network, who are already present in high-traffic transit environments, including stations, platforms, and bus stops throughout the downtown core and across the city; and WHEREAS public transit riders include workers, students, seniors, people with disabilities, youth, and low-income residents who rely on transit as their primary or only mode of transportation and require a safe environment at all times; and WHEREAS restoring ridership is essential to the financial sustainability of Ottawa’s public transit system, to achieving the City’s climate and transportation goals, and to ensuring equitable access to employment, education, healthcare, and community services; and WHEREAS enabling OCTranspo special constables to enforce the RPCISA would allow for timely, proportionate, and location-specific interventions focused on transit spaces, while reducing reliance on police response for matters that occur primarily within the transit system; and WHEREAS any extension of authority under the RPCISA would be accompanied by appropriate training and would operate alongside existing public health, outreach, and harm reduction services, recognizing that enforcement alone does not address substance use but that clear rules and safe public spaces remain necessary; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa endorse the proposed regulatory amendments under the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVESED that the Mayor write to the Solicitor General of Ontario in support of the proposal before March 1st, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk share this motion with other Municipalities in Ontario, prior to March 1st, 2026; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVESED that the Mayor write the Solicitor General of Ontario to renew or extend the funding associated with the Ontario-Ottawa agreement.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
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 authorize the imposition of special charges on 674 Chadburn Ave (the "benefitting property").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 establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Leone Farrell Street, Linseed Road).d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Half Moon Bay).e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Caliente Street, Velox Way, and Canis Lane).f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Riverboat Heights).g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-006, a by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish stormwater service fees and to repeal By-law No. 2025-003, to correct minor typographical errors.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1146 Snow Street. i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2C of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add an area-specific policy to increase maximum building heights to lands known municipally as 110 and 116 York Street and part of 137 George Street.j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street.k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Wateridge Village Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site-specific policies to part of the lands known municipally as 550 Wanaki Road.l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 550 Wanaki Road.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1670 Tenth Line Road.n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, 2425 Don Reid Drive, 2502 and 2510 St. Laurent Boulevard, and 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road.o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally 3145 Conroy Road.p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 3478 Moodie Drive.
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 authorize the imposition of special charges on 674 Chadburn Ave (the "benefitting property").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 establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Leone Farrell Street, Linseed Road).d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Half Moon Bay).e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Caliente Street, Velox Way, and Canis Lane).f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Riverboat Heights).g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-006, a by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish stormwater service fees and to repeal By-law No. 2025-003, to correct minor typographical errors.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1146 Snow Street. i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 2C of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add an area-specific policy to increase maximum building heights to lands known municipally as 110 and 116 York Street and part of 137 George Street.j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street.k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Wateridge Village Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site-specific policies to part of the lands known municipally as 550 Wanaki Road.l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 550 Wanaki Road.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1670 Tenth Line Road.n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, 2425 Don Reid Drive, 2502 and 2510 St. Laurent Boulevard, and 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road.o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally 3145 Conroy Road.p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 3478 Moodie Drive.
Confirmation By-law
Inquiries
Adjournment
