City Council

That the Audit Committee Report 10, Built Heritage Committee Report 21, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 15, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 16, Planning and Housing Committee Report 42 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2025” be received and considered.

WHEREAS on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 viral disease a pandemic, and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in its far-reaching impacts, including collective trauma, on individuals, families, children and vulnerable communities, and WHEREAS the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in overburdened and under-resourced health care systems and a range of other public services that have still not fully recovered from the pandemic, and WHEREAS as of January 2024, more than 80% of Canadians had been infected with COVID-19 and by September 2024, 60,871 Canadians had died from COVID-19, and WHEREAS as of January 2024, 1,302 Ottawa residents had died due to COVID-19, not taking into account the number who are impacted where family died elsewhere nationally or internationally, and WHEREAS the WHO has advised that global communities transition from COVID-19 emergency approach to a longer-term disease management approach, sustaining capacity for public health responses, community education and awareness based on emerging realities and risks, and WHEREAS the leadership and front line workers at Ottawa Public Health, as well as health and social service agencies including hospitals across the City of Ottawa, worked tirelessly and effectively to guide the City of Ottawa through the COVID-19 pandemic, and continue to monitor and respond to a vast range of pandemic-related impacts, and WHEREAS in March 2021, the Government of Canada desig

WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can play a profound role in promoting and advancing gender equity; and WHEREAS local and international activists, organizations, and affected communities have shown us more work is required to achieve gender equity; and WHEREAS every year thousands of events are held around the world to inspire, celebrate and honour women. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare March 8, 2025, to be International Women’s Day in the City of Ottawa.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion to obtain endorsement from Council to hold a ‘Special Meeting’ of the Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. WHEREAS the Provincial Planning Statement came into force on October 20, 2024. WHEREAS staff made a submission to the Minister on October 4, 2024 requesting a transition period for 3 matters: A transition that the PPS 2024 policies, including Policy 2.1.1. for the incorporation of Ministry of Finance population projections as the basis of growth projections occur at the time of the Official Plan review cycle. Similarly, a transition that any policy that is to be informed by Provincial guidelines, including incorporation of the Ministry of Finance population projections as the basis of growth projections, does not apply until the applicable Provincial guidelines are made available to municipalities. A four-month transition period before private applications for settlement area boundary expansions can be received, allowing municipalities the opportunity to amend their Official Plans to process such applications WHEREAS the Province did not establish any transition provisions. WHEREAS the Official Plan requires an update relating to settlement area boundary expansions, strategic growth areas, major transit station areas, employment areas, residential uses within Agricultural Resource Areas, cultural heritage resources, and other changes to the PPS 2024. WHEREAS S

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-81 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 299 Carling Avenue, as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2025-82 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. 2025-83 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of George Street on Registered Plan 42482, in the City of Ottawa; 2025-84 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 250 Forestglade Crescent. 2025-85 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1020 and 1070 March Road, 1345 March Valley Road, and part of an unaddressed parcel abutting 1345 March Valley Road with PIN 045271025. 2025-86 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 35 MacKay Street and 71 Thomas Street. 2025-87 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2040 Arrowsmith Drive. 2025-88 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Hazeldean Road). 2025-89 A by-law of the City of Ottawa for the granting of rebates for the installation of protective plumbing

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 26 February 2025.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 February 2025 be adjourned.