Call to order and moment of reflection
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National Anthem
Councillor R. King
Councillor R. King
Announcements / Ceremonial Activities
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Council meeting of 29 January 2025
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Communications
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications
Responses to Inquiries
OCC 2024-17 - 3-1-1 Call Centre Protocols
OCC 2024-19 - Public Engagement Strategy & Engage Ottawa Update
Petitions
Petition received containing physical and electronic portions with the signatures of 931 people requesting that Ottawa City Council adopts an enabling regulatory framework for Renewable Energy Generation Facilities (REGF) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in alignment with the climate emergency, the City’s Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement.
Petition received containing physical and electronic portions with the signatures of 931 people requesting that Ottawa City Council adopts an enabling regulatory framework for Renewable Energy Generation Facilities (REGF) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in alignment with the climate emergency, the City’s Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement.
Regrets
Councillors L. Dudas, A. Hubley and C. Curry advised that they would be absent from the City Council meeting of 12 February 2025.
Councillors L. Dudas, A. Hubley and C. Curry advised that they would be absent from the City Council meeting of 12 February 2025.
Motion to Introduce Reports
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr
City Clerk
Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 7, 2025
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0016 - Citywide Report recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0016 - Citywide Report recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
- Report -Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions - Feb 7 2025.pdf
- Document 2 - Motions and Directions Log - 12 Feb.pdf
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 21
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1600 and 1618 Stagecoach Road
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0013 - Osgoode (20) Committee recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1600 and 1618 Stagecoach, as shown in Document 1.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0013 - Osgoode (20) Committee recommendation(s) That Council refuse an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1600 and 1618 Stagecoach, as shown in Document 1.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0013 - Zoning 1600 Stagecoach Road .pdf
- (Revised Report) - ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0013 - Zoning 1600 Stagecoach Road .pdf
Development Charges Complaint in Respect of 327 Bayview Drive
File No. ACS2025-PDB-BCS-0002 - West-Carleton March (5) Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council consider the development charges complaint in respect of 327 Bayview Drive.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-BCS-0002 - West-Carleton March (5) Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council consider the development charges complaint in respect of 327 Bayview Drive.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-PDB-BCS-0002 -Development Charge Complaint- 327 Bayview Drive.pdf
- (Report) - ACS2025-PDB-BCS-0002 -Development Charge Complaint- 327 Bayview Drive.pdf
- Document 1 - 327 Bayview Dr Complaint.pdf
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 21
2024 Lansdowne Annual Report
File No. ACS2025-CRM-OCM-0001 - Citywide Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council receive the following status update report, as amended to add Documents 3 and 4, related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan. The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from November 10, 2023 to date by the City Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements. The update from the City Manager on the August 20, 2024 Lansdowne Master Partnership Meeting and Meetings Amongst Parties to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreements. The status update outlined in this report regarding the operations of the Lansdowne Public-Private Partnership as referenced in Section 11 of the 2023 Procurement Year in Review report (ACS2024-FCS-PRO-0001).
File No. ACS2025-CRM-OCM-0001 - Citywide Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council receive the following status update report, as amended to add Documents 3 and 4, related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan. The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from November 10, 2023 to date by the City Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements. The update from the City Manager on the August 20, 2024 Lansdowne Master Partnership Meeting and Meetings Amongst Parties to the Unanimous Shareholder Agreements. The status update outlined in this report regarding the operations of the Lansdowne Public-Private Partnership as referenced in Section 11 of the 2023 Procurement Year in Review report (ACS2024-FCS-PRO-0001).
- Coverpage - 2024 Lansdowne Annual Report.pdf
- 2024 Lansdowne Annual Report (EN)-AODA.pdf
- Document 1 - Assemblée annuelle des porteurs de parts de la société en commandite principale .pdf
- Document 2 - Meetings Amongst Parties To Unanimous Shareholder Agreements (EN)-AODA.pdf
- Document 3 - Meetings Amongst Parties to Unanimous Shareholder Agreements - August 20 2024 DR.pdf
- Document 4 - Lansdowne Master Limited Partnership Annual Unitholder Meeting - August 20 2024 .pdf
- Rapport annuel sur le parc Lansdowne 2024-AODA.pdf
- Document 1 - Lansdowne Master Limited Partnership Annual Unitholder Meeting-AODA.pdf
- Document 2 - Assemblées des parties intervenant dans les Conventions unanimes des actionnaire.pdf
- Document 3 - Assemblée des parties aux conventions unanimes des actionnaires – Procès-verbal .pdf
- Document 4 - Assemblée annuelle des porteurs de parts de la Société en commandite simple prin.pdf
Motion – Councillor C. Kitts – Mitigate Financial Impacts of U.S.-Canada Trade Tariffs on the City of Ottawa
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0015 - Citywide Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve: That staff prepare an update outlining the economic forecast and potential negative impacts of the ongoing trade war on the City of Ottawa’s procurement exposure and financial positions. That staff present a plan to ensure the City’s procurement bylaws and processes are sufficiently flexible to support the purchase of local, Canadian and non-American goods and services, wherever possible. That the Mayor convene a meeting of local business leaders to develop an action plan to support and promote local products and businesses. That the Mayor work with the Mayor of Gatineau on a request to the other levels of government to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. That the City of Ottawa collaborate with other levels of government and representative business and trade organizations in efforts to create local supply chains for products and services currently purchased from American companies. That the City of Ottawa examine only utilizing the banking and investment services of Canadian financial institutions.
File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0015 - Citywide Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve: That staff prepare an update outlining the economic forecast and potential negative impacts of the ongoing trade war on the City of Ottawa’s procurement exposure and financial positions. That staff present a plan to ensure the City’s procurement bylaws and processes are sufficiently flexible to support the purchase of local, Canadian and non-American goods and services, wherever possible. That the Mayor convene a meeting of local business leaders to develop an action plan to support and promote local products and businesses. That the Mayor work with the Mayor of Gatineau on a request to the other levels of government to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. That the City of Ottawa collaborate with other levels of government and representative business and trade organizations in efforts to create local supply chains for products and services currently purchased from American companies. That the City of Ottawa examine only utilizing the banking and investment services of Canadian financial institutions.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 41
Zoning By-law Amendment – 16 Anna Avenue and 1160 Carling Avenue
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0014 – River (16) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 16 Anna Avenue and 1160 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a day care in the existing detached dwelling and to consider the properties one lot for zoning purposes, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0014 – River (16) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 16 Anna Avenue and 1160 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a day care in the existing detached dwelling and to consider the properties one lot for zoning purposes, as detailed in Document 2.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0014 - ZBLA 16 Anna Ave and 1160 Carling Ave.pdf
- (Report) - ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0014 - ZBLA - 16 Anna Avenue and 1160 Carling Avenue.pdf
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0005 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) as amendedThat Council: Approve amendments to the Official Plan adding a new Section 4.12 and giving land use policy direction for the siting of Battery Energy Storage Systems, as either a principal or accessory use, as summarized in Document 1; and Approve amendments to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 adding a definition for Battery Energy Storage System as well as adding provisions for the siting of Battery Energy Storage Systems that are accessory to residential and non-residential uses in the urban and rural area as summarized in Document 2 (as amended by Motions ARAC 2025-20-03 and PHC 2025-41-01); and Approve that decisions on future requests for Municipal Support Resolution(s) that are associated with a Battery Energy Storage System as a principal use project be voted on separately as part of the consideration for the required Zoning By-law Amendment application; and Approve amendments to the Site Plan Control By-law No. 2014-256 as detailed in Document 5. Approve that principal use BESS facilities require notification to the impacted Ward Councillor at the earliest possible stage in the planning and development process.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0005 – City-wide Committee recommendation(s) as amendedThat Council: Approve amendments to the Official Plan adding a new Section 4.12 and giving land use policy direction for the siting of Battery Energy Storage Systems, as either a principal or accessory use, as summarized in Document 1; and Approve amendments to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 adding a definition for Battery Energy Storage System as well as adding provisions for the siting of Battery Energy Storage Systems that are accessory to residential and non-residential uses in the urban and rural area as summarized in Document 2 (as amended by Motions ARAC 2025-20-03 and PHC 2025-41-01); and Approve that decisions on future requests for Municipal Support Resolution(s) that are associated with a Battery Energy Storage System as a principal use project be voted on separately as part of the consideration for the required Zoning By-law Amendment application; and Approve amendments to the Site Plan Control By-law No. 2014-256 as detailed in Document 5. Approve that principal use BESS facilities require notification to the impacted Ward Councillor at the earliest possible stage in the planning and development process.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-PDB-PS-0016 - BESS.pdf
- (Report) - ACS2025-PDB-PS-0016 - OP and ZBLA for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).pdf
Motion – Councillor J. Leiper – Shelter Use in all Zones
File No.: ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0002 - Citywide Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to bring forward a proposed amendment to By-law 2008-250 that would permit shelter use in all urban zones, consistent with the proposal in the draft comprehensive zoning by-law and Official Plan, at the earliest opportunity; and, Approve that “shelter” shall have the same definition as that in By-law 2008-250 until such time as that may be amended through a future new comprehensive zoning by-law. Approve that regardless of the modification to By-law 2008-250 effected as a result of this motion, any shelter use at 40 Hearst Way would be required to seek a re-zoning to permit shelter as a use, and that staff provide the necessary zoning language to give effect to this direction.
File No.: ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0002 - Citywide Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Direct staff to bring forward a proposed amendment to By-law 2008-250 that would permit shelter use in all urban zones, consistent with the proposal in the draft comprehensive zoning by-law and Official Plan, at the earliest opportunity; and, Approve that “shelter” shall have the same definition as that in By-law 2008-250 until such time as that may be amended through a future new comprehensive zoning by-law. Approve that regardless of the modification to By-law 2008-250 effected as a result of this motion, any shelter use at 40 Hearst Way would be required to seek a re-zoning to permit shelter as a use, and that staff provide the necessary zoning language to give effect to this direction.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0002 - Motion - J. Leiper.pdf
- (Report) - ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0002 - Motion - J. Leiper - Shelter Use in all Zones.pdf
Bulk Consent Agenda
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 21
Surplus Farm Severance Rezoning – 1579 9th Line Road
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0020 - Osgoode (20) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1579 9th Line Road, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0020 - Osgoode (20) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1579 9th Line Road, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands, as detailed in Document 2.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0020 - 1579 9th Line Committee Report - Surplus Farm.pdf
- (Report) - ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0020 - 1579 9th Line Committee Report - Surplus Farm.pdf
Osgoode Gardens-Cedar Acres Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0004 - Osgoode (20) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng. of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent disconnection to the Osgoode Gardens Cedar Acres Municipal Drain, for Council’s consideration prior to Council approving or disapproving the disconnection, under Subsection 65(4) of the Drainage Act.
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0004 - Osgoode (20) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng. of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent disconnection to the Osgoode Gardens Cedar Acres Municipal Drain, for Council’s consideration prior to Council approving or disapproving the disconnection, under Subsection 65(4) of the Drainage Act.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-IWS-WL-0004 - Osgoode Gardens MD appointment of engineer.pdf
- (Report) - ACS2025-IWS-WL-0004 - Osgoode Gardens MD appointment of engineer.pdf
Thomas Baxter Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0001 - Barrhaven (3); Rideau-Jock (21) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng. of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent disconnection of lands within the Thomas Baxter Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(4) of the Drainage Act.
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0001 - Barrhaven (3); Rideau-Jock (21) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng. of Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report that addresses the subsequent disconnection of lands within the Thomas Baxter Municipal Drain for Council’s consideration prior to Council making a decision under Subsection 65(4) of the Drainage Act.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-IWS-WL-0001 - Thomas Baxter MD s65 appointment of engineer.pdf
- (Report) - ACS2025-IWS-WL-0001 - Thomas Baxter MD s65 appointment of engineer.pdf
Engineer’s Report amendments to the Thomas Gamble Municipal Drain
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0002 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (22); Osgoode (20) Report Recommendation(s) That the Council adopt the engineer’s report prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc., entitled Engineer’s report amendments to the Thomas Gamble Municipal Drain, and give first and second readings to the By-law attached as Document 3 in accordance with Sections 42 and 45 of the Drainage Act of Ontario.
File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0002 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (22); Osgoode (20) Report Recommendation(s) That the Council adopt the engineer’s report prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc., entitled Engineer’s report amendments to the Thomas Gamble Municipal Drain, and give first and second readings to the By-law attached as Document 3 in accordance with Sections 42 and 45 of the Drainage Act of Ontario.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-IWS-WL-0002 - Thomas Gamble Municipal Drain.pdf
- (Report) - ACS2025-IWS-WL-0002 - Thomas Gamble Municipal Drain.pdf
- Document 3 (Revised) - Provisional Bylaw.pdf
Planning and Housing Committee Report 41
Zoning By-law Amendment – 225 Cope Drive and 166 Shelleright Street
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0012 – Kanata South (23) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 225 Cope Drive and 166 Shelleright Street, as shown in Document 1, to revise the site-specific zoning exception to reduce the corner side yard setback for detached dwellings from 4.5 metres to 3 metres and to remove the site-specific exception requiring the minimum parking space length for a townhouse to be 5.5 metres, as detailed in Document 2.
File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0012 – Kanata South (23) Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 225 Cope Drive and 166 Shelleright Street, as shown in Document 1, to revise the site-specific zoning exception to reduce the corner side yard setback for detached dwellings from 4.5 metres to 3 metres and to remove the site-specific exception requiring the minimum parking space length for a townhouse to be 5.5 metres, as detailed in Document 2.
- (Cover) - ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0012 - ZBLA 225 Cope Dr 166 Shelleright St.pdf
- (Report) - ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0012 - ZBLA 225 Cope Drive 166 Shelleright Street.pdf
In Camera Items
Strategic Collective Bargaining/Mandate for Negotiations
To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsections 13(1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. As such, this matter will not be reported out.
To be considered In Camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsections 13(1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. As such, this matter will not be reported out.
Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates
To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose . As the content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by Subsections 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.
To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose . As the content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by Subsections 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.
Corporate Security Update
To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(a) “the security of the property of the City” Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out.
To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(a) “the security of the property of the City” Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out.
Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
- OCC Document 1 (EN) - Delegated Authority List.pdf
- OCC Document 1 (FR) - Delegated Authority List.pdf
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Councillor Lo: Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) – Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC) & Board of Directors, Conferences, & Expenses
Moved by G. Gower Seconded byD. Hill WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS CUTA is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a venue for discussion and the promotion of public transportation among municipal decision-makers, and serves as a forum to share knowledge, insights, and experience, and help identify new and prevailing issues of interest to the sector and aid in addressing them; and WHEREAS Councillor Wilson Lo is a member of the CUTA – Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC); and WHEREAS Councillor Lo has accepted a request to continue has a member of the CUTA – Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC); and WHEREAS Councillor Lo has also accepted a request from the Nomination Committee to let his name stand for election to the CUTA Board of Directors; and WHEREAS a meeting of the TBMC and the elections to the Board of Directors take place at the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting; and WHEREAS the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting is taking place May 11-13, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia; and WHEREAS if elected to the Board of Directors, the expectation is that Councillor Lo would attend the CUTA Annual Conference and Transit Show taking place November 2-5, 2025, in Montreal, Québec; and WHEREAS if a Member of Council is participating on a board in their capacity related to their role as a member, that participation be approved by Council; and WHEREAS, subject to Council Approval, the Council Administration Budget will fund the travel costs associated with the participation of Council’s representatives to external municipal organizations; and WHEREAS all City-funded travel shall be subject to the requirements of the Council Expense Policy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the continued participation of Councillor Wilson Lo as a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s (CUTA) Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approve the participation of Councillor Lo as a member of the CUTA’s Board of Directors, subject to election at the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approve the attendance of Councillor Lo at the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting taking place May 11-13, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and at the Annual Conference and Transit Show taking place November 2-5, 2025, in Montreal, Québec; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council Administration Budget will fund the costs for Councillor Lo’s participation in the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting conference, the Annual Conference and Transit Show, and any meetings and activities of the Board of Directors.
Moved by G. Gower Seconded byD. Hill WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS CUTA is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a venue for discussion and the promotion of public transportation among municipal decision-makers, and serves as a forum to share knowledge, insights, and experience, and help identify new and prevailing issues of interest to the sector and aid in addressing them; and WHEREAS Councillor Wilson Lo is a member of the CUTA – Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC); and WHEREAS Councillor Lo has accepted a request to continue has a member of the CUTA – Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC); and WHEREAS Councillor Lo has also accepted a request from the Nomination Committee to let his name stand for election to the CUTA Board of Directors; and WHEREAS a meeting of the TBMC and the elections to the Board of Directors take place at the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting; and WHEREAS the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting is taking place May 11-13, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia; and WHEREAS if elected to the Board of Directors, the expectation is that Councillor Lo would attend the CUTA Annual Conference and Transit Show taking place November 2-5, 2025, in Montreal, Québec; and WHEREAS if a Member of Council is participating on a board in their capacity related to their role as a member, that participation be approved by Council; and WHEREAS, subject to Council Approval, the Council Administration Budget will fund the travel costs associated with the participation of Council’s representatives to external municipal organizations; and WHEREAS all City-funded travel shall be subject to the requirements of the Council Expense Policy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the continued participation of Councillor Wilson Lo as a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s (CUTA) Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approve the participation of Councillor Lo as a member of the CUTA’s Board of Directors, subject to election at the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approve the attendance of Councillor Lo at the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting taking place May 11-13, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and at the Annual Conference and Transit Show taking place November 2-5, 2025, in Montreal, Québec; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council Administration Budget will fund the costs for Councillor Lo’s participation in the CUTA Spring Summit and Annual General Meeting conference, the Annual Conference and Transit Show, and any meetings and activities of the Board of Directors.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Notice of Intent
Notice of Intent from the Auditor General to submit the Annual Report at the Council meeting of February 26, 2025.
Notice of Intent from the Auditor General to submit the Annual Report at the Council meeting of February 26, 2025.
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr 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 amend By-law No. 2025-33 and By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the procurement of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa to remedy technical anomalies and correct minor and clerical errors.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services of the Department of Planning, Development, and Building Services.c. 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.d. A by-law of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Campanile Campus, 1485 and 1495 Heron Road, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1036 River Road (the "benefitting property").g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1388 Chartrand Ave (the "benefitting property").h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1412 Laperriere Ave (the "benefitting property").i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1467 Woodward Ave (the "benefitting property").j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1936 Heatherwood Dr (the "benefitting property").k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 232 Glynn Ave (the "benefitting property").l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2367 Briar Hill Dr (the "benefitting property").m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2474 Ave du Chasseur (the "benefitting property").n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 304 Second Ave (the "benefitting property").o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 4577 Ogilvie Walk Crescent (the "benefitting property").p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 52 Lebreton St N (the "benefitting property").q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 8040 Cooper Hill Rd (the "benefitting property").r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 825 Alpine Ave (the "benefitting property").s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2069 Bergamot Cir (the "benefitting property").t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the Downtown Business Improvement Area and repeal By-law No. 68-83 respecting the Sparks Street Mall Business Improvement Area.u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the position and duties of City Manager of the City of Ottawa, including statutory powers and to repeal By-law No. 2021-6.v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City and to repeal By-law No. 2024-265 as amended.w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law No. 2014-442 of the City of Ottawa.x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add land use policies specific to Battery Energy Storage Systems. y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to implement zoning related to Battery Energy Storage Systems. z. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2014-256 designating the area within the territorial limits of the City of Ottawa as an area of site plan control to deal with Battery Energy Storage Systems. aa. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 16 Anna Avenue and 1160 Carling Avenue. bb. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 225 Cope Drive and 166 Shelleright Street. cc. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1579 9th Line Road. dd. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a code of conduct for public members of the Built Heritage Committee and repeal By-law No. 2022-413.ee. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Campeau Drive as being exempt from Part Lot Control.ff. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Cedarview Road on Plan 4M-1749 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr 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 amend By-law No. 2025-33 and By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the procurement of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa to remedy technical anomalies and correct minor and clerical errors.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services of the Department of Planning, Development, and Building Services.c. 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.d. A by-law of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Campanile Campus, 1485 and 1495 Heron Road, to be of cultural heritage value or interest.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1036 River Road (the "benefitting property").g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1388 Chartrand Ave (the "benefitting property").h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1412 Laperriere Ave (the "benefitting property").i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1467 Woodward Ave (the "benefitting property").j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1936 Heatherwood Dr (the "benefitting property").k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 232 Glynn Ave (the "benefitting property").l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2367 Briar Hill Dr (the "benefitting property").m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2474 Ave du Chasseur (the "benefitting property").n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 304 Second Ave (the "benefitting property").o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 4577 Ogilvie Walk Crescent (the "benefitting property").p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 52 Lebreton St N (the "benefitting property").q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 8040 Cooper Hill Rd (the "benefitting property").r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 825 Alpine Ave (the "benefitting property").s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2069 Bergamot Cir (the "benefitting property").t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the Downtown Business Improvement Area and repeal By-law No. 68-83 respecting the Sparks Street Mall Business Improvement Area.u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the position and duties of City Manager of the City of Ottawa, including statutory powers and to repeal By-law No. 2021-6.v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City and to repeal By-law No. 2024-265 as amended.w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law No. 2014-442 of the City of Ottawa.x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add land use policies specific to Battery Energy Storage Systems. y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to implement zoning related to Battery Energy Storage Systems. z. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2014-256 designating the area within the territorial limits of the City of Ottawa as an area of site plan control to deal with Battery Energy Storage Systems. aa. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 16 Anna Avenue and 1160 Carling Avenue. bb. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 225 Cope Drive and 166 Shelleright Street. cc. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1579 9th Line Road. dd. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a code of conduct for public members of the Built Heritage Committee and repeal By-law No. 2022-413.ee. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Campeau Drive as being exempt from Part Lot Control.ff. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Cedarview Road on Plan 4M-1749 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 12 February 2025.
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 12 February 2025.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 12 February 2025 be adjourned.
Moved by D. Brown Seconded byM. Carr That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 12 February 2025 be adjourned.
