City Council, July 23, 2025 — Voting Records

10.1 PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED: That Council approve the appointment of Dr. Trevor Arnason as the City of Ottawa’s new Medical Officer of Health; and Subject to approval of recommendation 1, that Council transmit its recommendation for approval of the appointment to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.

Motion no. 2025-62-02 · moved by C. Kitts

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Appointment of a Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About Identifiable Individual- Reporting Out Date: Upon Council Approval

BE IT RESOLVED: That Council approve the appointment of Dr. Trevor Arnason as the City of Ottawa’s new Medical Officer of Health; and Subject to approval of recommendation 1, that Council transmit its recommendation for approval of the appointment to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.

11.1 Received

Board Recommendation(s) That the City of Ottawa Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2024

Board Recommendation(s) That the City of Ottawa Council receive this report for information.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.

12.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee’s revised Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.

Motion 1

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Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Revised Terms of Reference

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee’s revised Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.

13.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the Island Park Drive Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment, as directed by report ACS2024- PDB- RHU- 0046 and attached as Document 2. Direct Heritage Planning staff to undertake a Heritage Conservation District Study and prepare a Heritage Conservation District Plan for Island Park Drive, in accordance with the requirements outlined by the Ontario Heritage Act. Receive for information the revised Terms of...

Motion 1

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Island Park Drive Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the Island Park Drive Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment, as directed by report ACS2024- PDB- RHU- 0046 and attached as Document 2. Direct Heritage Planning staff to undertake a Heritage Conservation District Study and prepare a Heritage Conservation District Plan for Island Park Drive, in accordance with the requirements outlined by the Ontario Heritage Act. Receive for information the revised Terms of...

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14.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive the business case and capital funding plan, as directed by Council, to facilitate the transition of the Centre éducatif Pinocchio to a high needs area as outlined in this report; and Approve the 1010 Somerset Street West location to transition the Centre éducatif Pinocchio that maintains and increases Francophone child care spaces to a high needs area; and Delegate authority to the Director, Children's Services, to negotiate, enter...

Motion 1

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Transition of Centre éducatif Pinocchio to a high needs area

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive the business case and capital funding plan, as directed by Council, to facilitate the transition of the Centre éducatif Pinocchio to a high needs area as outlined in this report; and Approve the 1010 Somerset Street West location to transition the Centre éducatif Pinocchio that maintains and increases Francophone child care spaces to a high needs area; and Delegate authority to the Director, Children's Services, to negotiate, enter...

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14.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Local Rules, as updated and set out in full in Document 1.

Motion 1

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2025 Update to Local Rules Under the Housing Services Act, 2011

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Local Rules, as updated and set out in full in Document 1.

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15.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive this report for information, and; Approve that the Mayor of Ottawa write to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care requesting an increase in Dedicated Offload Nurse Funding for the City of Ottawa, in recognition of the program’s demonstrated success in improving ambulance availability, addressing healthcare system pressures, and enhancing emergency service delivery across both rural and urban communities.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Paramedic Service 2024 Annual Report

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive this report for information, and; Approve that the Mayor of Ottawa write to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care requesting an increase in Dedicated Offload Nurse Funding for the City of Ottawa, in recognition of the program’s demonstrated success in improving ambulance availability, addressing healthcare system pressures, and enhancing emergency service delivery across both rural and urban communities.

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15.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive this report for information; and, Formally proclaim the second Thursday of October each year as “By-law and Regulatory Services Appreciation Day” in the City of Ottawa, serving to publicly recognize and celebrate the contributions of By-law and Regulatory Services staff in helping to uphold community standards, facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services, and enhance the livability of our city.

Motion 1

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By-Law and Regulatory Services 2024 Annual Report

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive this report for information; and, Formally proclaim the second Thursday of October each year as “By-law and Regulatory Services Appreciation Day” in the City of Ottawa, serving to publicly recognize and celebrate the contributions of By-law and Regulatory Services staff in helping to uphold community standards, facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services, and enhance the livability of our city.

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16.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the acquisition as described in the report for the purchase of the fee simple interest in lands having Property Identification Number (PIN) 04732-5879 (the “Barrhaven Civic Complex Lands”) and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached, from South Nepean Development Corporation for $10,032,000 plus applicable taxes and closing costs; Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to enter into, conclude, execute,...

Motion 1

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Acquisition of Property for Barrhaven Civic Complex

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the acquisition as described in the report for the purchase of the fee simple interest in lands having Property Identification Number (PIN) 04732-5879 (the “Barrhaven Civic Complex Lands”) and shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached, from South Nepean Development Corporation for $10,032,000 plus applicable taxes and closing costs; Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to enter into, conclude, execute,...

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16.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following: Waive the requirement in Section 2.3 of the City’s Real Property Disposal Policy to solicit offers for the disposal of the subject property; Waive the requirement in Section 5 of the City’s Real Property Disposal Policy to provide notice of the proposed disposal for the subject property; Approve the sale of the subject property to Michael and Lorena Imeson, operators of Centretown Suites pursuant to a Letter of Intent between the...

Motion 1

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Declaration of Surplus and Authority to Transfer – 172 O’Connor Street

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following: Waive the requirement in Section 2.3 of the City’s Real Property Disposal Policy to solicit offers for the disposal of the subject property; Waive the requirement in Section 5 of the City’s Real Property Disposal Policy to provide notice of the proposed disposal for the subject property; Approve the sale of the subject property to Michael and Lorena Imeson, operators of Centretown Suites pursuant to a Letter of Intent between the...

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18.1.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2050 Dunrobin Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit eight residential lots and a drainage block, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-Law Amendment – 2050 Dunrobin Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2050 Dunrobin Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit eight residential lots and a drainage block, as detailed in Document 2.

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18.1.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4840 Whispering Willow Drive, as shown in Document 1, to update the Flood Plain Overlay mapping to match updated flood plain mapping as approved by the South Nation Conservation Authority.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - Anomaly Report to Update the Flood Plain Mapping for 4840 Whispering Willow Drive

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4840 Whispering Willow Drive, as shown in Document 1, to update the Flood Plain Overlay mapping to match updated flood plain mapping as approved by the South Nation Conservation Authority.

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18.1.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report under Section 78(1) of the Drainage Act to inform Council on the current status of the Isaac Moore Municipal Drain and whether one or more of the projects listed under subsection 78(1.1) is required for the better use, maintenance or repair of the drainage works or lands or roads.

Motion 1

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Isaac Moore Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Robinson Consultants Inc., as the Engineer of record to prepare a report under Section 78(1) of the Drainage Act to inform Council on the current status of the Isaac Moore Municipal Drain and whether one or more of the projects listed under subsection 78(1.1) is required for the better use, maintenance or repair of the drainage works or lands or roads.

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18.2.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for alteration and addition at 168 and 174 Murray Street according to the site plan and elevations by RedLine Architecture Inc dated July 4, 2023, the landscape plan by Ruhland & Associates Ltd dated April 8, 2025, and the Heritage Impact Assessment by Commonwealth Historic Resource Management revised March 2025, conditional upon: Prior to the issuance of a building permit: The applicant providing samples of all final cladding...

Motion 1

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Application for alteration at 168 and 174 Murray Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for alteration and addition at 168 and 174 Murray Street according to the site plan and elevations by RedLine Architecture Inc dated July 4, 2023, the landscape plan by Ruhland & Associates Ltd dated April 8, 2025, and the Heritage Impact Assessment by Commonwealth Historic Resource Management revised March 2025, conditional upon: Prior to the issuance of a building permit: The applicant providing samples of all final cladding...

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18.2.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 410-412 Besserer Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4; and Direct staff to issue a heritage permit for the alterations to the building in accordance with the approvals contained within the building permit issued on June 11, 2024.

Motion 1

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Designation of 410 - 412 Besserer Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 410-412 Besserer Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4; and Direct staff to issue a heritage permit for the alterations to the building in accordance with the approvals contained within the building permit issued on June 11, 2024.

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18.3.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That City Council approve: The fee simple acquisition of a 2.59 ha parcel of vacant land legally described as Part of Lot 7, Concession 3, Rideau Front, Nepean, being Parts 2, 3 and 4, Plan 4R-35788, save and except Parts 1 and 2, Plan 4R-36091, City of Ottawa, and part of PIN 04592-5580 shown attached as Parts 1, 2 and 3 in Document 1 from Minto Communities Inc. for the total consideration of $6,976,000 excluding applicable taxes and the usual closing costs. That...

Motion 1

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Property Acquisition – Realigned Greenbank Road – Park n Ride, 3882 Barnsdale Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That City Council approve: The fee simple acquisition of a 2.59 ha parcel of vacant land legally described as Part of Lot 7, Concession 3, Rideau Front, Nepean, being Parts 2, 3 and 4, Plan 4R-35788, save and except Parts 1 and 2, Plan 4R-36091, City of Ottawa, and part of PIN 04592-5580 shown attached as Parts 1, 2 and 3 in Document 1 from Minto Communities Inc. for the total consideration of $6,976,000 excluding applicable taxes and the usual closing costs. That...

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18.3.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council delegate the authority to the Director of Housing Solutions and Investment Services to negotiate and execute agreements with Infrastructure Ontario and Minto to acquire the Hydro corridor lands, which will in turn be used for municipal infrastructure within Minto’s Avalon Vista community.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor C. Kitts - Avalon Vista Community

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council delegate the authority to the Director of Housing Solutions and Investment Services to negotiate and execute agreements with Infrastructure Ontario and Minto to acquire the Hydro corridor lands, which will in turn be used for municipal infrastructure within Minto’s Avalon Vista community.

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18.4.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve: An Amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 240 Presland Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-storey building in a Neighbourhood designation, as detailed in Document 2. An Amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 240 Presland, as shown in Document 3, to rezone the lands from Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception 493 (R4UC [493]) to Residential Fifth Density, Subzone AA, Urban Exception XXXX...

Motion 1

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Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 240 Presland Road

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve: An Amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 240 Presland Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-storey building in a Neighbourhood designation, as detailed in Document 2. An Amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 240 Presland, as shown in Document 3, to rezone the lands from Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UC, Urban Exception 493 (R4UC [493]) to Residential Fifth Density, Subzone AA, Urban Exception XXXX...

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18.4.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3380 Jockvale Road, as shown in Document 1, to rezone from R4Z[2465] to R4Z[xxx1], R5Z[xxx2] and R5Z[xxx3] to permit a nine-storey apartment building and a three-storey building with stacked dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment 3380 Jockvale Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3380 Jockvale Road, as shown in Document 1, to rezone from R4Z[2465] to R4Z[xxx1], R5Z[xxx2] and R5Z[xxx3] to permit a nine-storey apartment building and a three-storey building with stacked dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.

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18.5.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Changing existing curbside regulations along the north side of Innes Road between the Blackburn Hamlet Bypass, eastern intersection, and the western Cleroux Crescent intersection to prohibit parking; and That corresponding “No Parking” signage be installed as soon as practicable in 2025.

Motion 1

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Motion - Councillor L. Dudas - Innes Road - No Parking Zone

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Changing existing curbside regulations along the north side of Innes Road between the Blackburn Hamlet Bypass, eastern intersection, and the western Cleroux Crescent intersection to prohibit parking; and That corresponding “No Parking” signage be installed as soon as practicable in 2025.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.

18.5.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The Entry Gateway Speed Limit for Carlington East (Carling to the north, Fisher to the east, Kingston to the south and Merivale to the west) be amended from 40km/hr to 30km/hr on all residential streets (excluding arterial streets); and That the costs associated with the implementation be covered by the River Ward (Ward 16) traffic calming budget.

Motion 1

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Motion - Councillor L. Johnson - Entry Gateway Speed Limit

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The Entry Gateway Speed Limit for Carlington East (Carling to the north, Fisher to the east, Kingston to the south and Merivale to the west) be amended from 40km/hr to 30km/hr on all residential streets (excluding arterial streets); and That the costs associated with the implementation be covered by the River Ward (Ward 16) traffic calming budget.

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18.5.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that a 30 km/h Gateway Speed Zone bounded by Richmond Road to the south, Grenon Avenue to the east, Carling Avenue to the north, and Bayshore Drive to the west be implemented as soon as practicable.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor C. Kitts - 30 km/h Gateway Speed Limit

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that a 30 km/h Gateway Speed Zone bounded by Richmond Road to the south, Grenon Avenue to the east, Carling Avenue to the north, and Bayshore Drive to the west be implemented as soon as practicable.

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18.6.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of June 25, 2025, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-4.

Motion 1

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Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of June 25, 2025

Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of June 25, 2025, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-4.

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19 PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or poten-tial 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, with respect to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and Related Remedial Matters; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain in camera pur-suant to Procedure By-law...

Motion no. 2025-62-11 · moved by S. Devine

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In Camera Items

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or poten-tial 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, with respect to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and Related Remedial Matters; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain in camera pur-suant to Procedure By-law...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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20 PASSED

That the report from Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointment of a Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About Identifiable Individual”, the report from Ottawa Police Service Board entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2024”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 26, Built Heritage Committee Report 24, Community Services Committee Report 17, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 18, Finance and Corporate Services...

Motion no. 2025-62-12 · moved by S. Devine

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the report from Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointment of a Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About Identifiable Individual”, the report from Ottawa Police Service Board entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2024”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 26, Built Heritage Committee Report 24, Community Services Committee Report 17, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 18, Finance and Corporate Services...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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21.1 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 23, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the buildings on the parcels of land known as 181 and 183 Holland Avenue are vacant; and WHEREAS given the poor condition of the building and the risk to public safety, it would be in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building; and...

Motion no. 2025-62-13 · moved by J. Leiper

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Motion to exempt demolition control at 181, 183 Holland Ave

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 23, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the buildings on the parcels of land known as 181 and 183 Holland Avenue are vacant; and WHEREAS given the poor condition of the building and the risk to public safety, it would be in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building; and...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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21.2 PASSED

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 23, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition. WHEREAS report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0088 recommends approval of demolition of the building at 79 Guigues Avenue under the Ontario Heritage Act and a waiver of the requirements of the demolition control by-law; and WHEREAS a motion was passed at Council on December 11, 2024 that in the absence of plans for new construction...

Motion no. 2025-62-14 · moved by J. Leiper

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Application to demolish 79 Guigues Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 23, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition. WHEREAS report ACS2024-PDB-RHU-0088 recommends approval of demolition of the building at 79 Guigues Avenue under the Ontario Heritage Act and a waiver of the requirements of the demolition control by-law; and WHEREAS a motion was passed at Council on December 11, 2024 that in the absence of plans for new construction...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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21.3 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order that Council may convey its support in principle for Bill 9 to the Province of Ontario prior to closure of receipt of written comments to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy on August 18, 2025. WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has introduced Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, 2025, to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 and City of Toronto Act, 2006, to strengthen and...

Motion no. 2025-62-15 · moved by A. Troster

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Bill 9 – Municipal Accountability Act

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order that Council may convey its support in principle for Bill 9 to the Province of Ontario prior to closure of receipt of written comments to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy on August 18, 2025. WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has introduced Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, 2025, to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 and City of Toronto Act, 2006, to strengthen and...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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21.4 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 23, 2025, to avoid any project delays. WHEREAS the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation (OCHC) and Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), non-Profit organizations, are upgrading and renewing a community house at Lisa Park, which OCH leases from the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS this project will ensure that the community house is Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant, will provide...

Motion no. 2025-62-16 · moved by L. Johnson

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Waiving of Fees – Morrison Gardens Community House

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 23, 2025, to avoid any project delays. WHEREAS the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation (OCHC) and Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), non-Profit organizations, are upgrading and renewing a community house at Lisa Park, which OCH leases from the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS this project will ensure that the community house is Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant, will provide...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

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21.5 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 23, 2025, due to the summer meeting schedule and traffic concerns. WHEREAS the City of Ottawa currently has in place a Licensing By-law 2002-189, as amended, prohibiting licensees from offering or providing or permitting the offering or provision of driving instruction within the restricted areas as set out therein; and WHEREAS the majority (39 of 62 in the 2023/2024 calendar year) of the complaints...

Motion no. 2025-62-17 · moved by S. Menard

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Restricted Areas for Driving Schools

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of July 23, 2025, due to the summer meeting schedule and traffic concerns. WHEREAS the City of Ottawa currently has in place a Licensing By-law 2002-189, as amended, prohibiting licensees from offering or providing or permitting the offering or provision of driving instruction within the restricted areas as set out therein; and WHEREAS the majority (39 of 62 in the 2023/2024 calendar year) of the complaints...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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22.1

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon has made significant contributions to Canada as the first Indigenous Governor General; and WHEREAS Mary Simon was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik...

Motion 1 · moved by D. Brown

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Commemorative Naming – Mary Simon Park

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon has made significant contributions to Canada as the first Indigenous Governor General; and WHEREAS Mary Simon was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown

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23.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-266 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2024-368, which authorized the imposition of special charges on 2981 Richardson Side Rd2025-267 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon colleges and universities for the year 2025.2025-268 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre for the year...

Motion no. 2025-62-18 · moved by S. Devine

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Three Readings

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-266 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2024-368, which authorized the imposition of special charges on 2981 Richardson Side Rd2025-267 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon colleges and universities for the year 2025.2025-268 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy an annual amount upon Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre for the year...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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24 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of July 23, 2025.

Motion no. 2025-62-19 · moved by S. Devine

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Confirmation By-law

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of July 23, 2025.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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26 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 23 July 2025, be adjourned.

Motion no. 2025-62-20 · moved by S. Devine

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 23 July 2025, be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes 61 of the City Council meeting of 25 June 2025"

Motion 1

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5.2 PASSED

A motion on "Confidential Minutes 61 of the City Council meeting of 25 June 2025"

Motion 1

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9 PASSED

That the report from Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointment of a Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About Identifiable Individual”, the report from Ottawa Police Service Board entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2024”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 26, Built Heritage Committee Report 24, Community Services Committee Report 17, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 18, Finance and Corporate Services...

Motion no. 2025-62-01 · moved by S. Devine

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the report from Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointment of a Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About Identifiable Individual”, the report from Ottawa Police Service Board entitled “Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2024”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 26, Built Heritage Committee Report 24, Community Services Committee Report 17, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 18, Finance and Corporate Services...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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Appointment of a Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About Identifiable Individual- Reporting Out Date: Upon Council Approval

Ottawa Police Service Board Annual Report - 2024

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Revised Terms of Reference

Island Park Drive Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment

Transition of Centre éducatif Pinocchio to a high needs area

2025 Update to Local Rules Under the Housing Services Act, 2011

Ottawa Paramedic Service 2024 Annual Report

By-Law and Regulatory Services 2024 Annual Report

Acquisition of Property for Barrhaven Civic Complex

Declaration of Surplus and Authority to Transfer – 172 O’Connor Street

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

How councillors voted

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

Transportation Master Plan – Part 2

Zoning By-Law Amendment – 2050 Dunrobin Road

Zoning By-law Amendment - Anomaly Report to Update the Flood Plain Mapping for 4840 Whispering Willow Drive

Isaac Moore Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer

Application for alteration at 168 and 174 Murray Street, properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District

Designation of 410 - 412 Besserer Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Property Acquisition – Realigned Greenbank Road – Park n Ride, 3882 Barnsdale Road

Motion – Councillor C. Kitts - Avalon Vista Community

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 240 Presland Road

Zoning By-law Amendment 3380 Jockvale Road

Motion - Councillor L. Dudas - Innes Road - No Parking Zone

Motion - Councillor L. Johnson - Entry Gateway Speed Limit

Motion – Councillor C. Kitts - 30 km/h Gateway Speed Limit

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of June 25, 2025

In Camera Items

Motion to Adopt Reports

Motion to exempt demolition control at 181, 183 Holland Ave

Application to demolish 79 Guigues Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the Lowertown West Heritage Conservation District

Bill 9 – Municipal Accountability Act

Waiving of Fees – Morrison Gardens Community House

Restricted Areas for Driving Schools

Commemorative Naming – Mary Simon Park

Three Readings

Confirmation By-law

Adjournment

Minutes 61 of the City Council meeting of 25 June 2025

Confidential Minutes 61 of the City Council meeting of 25 June 2025

Motion to Introduce Reports