City Council
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
42 motions across 41 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10.1
PASSED
Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s) That City Council approve the Easement Agreement and approve that the Ottawa Public Library Board delegate authority to the OPL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into, negotiate, execute, and conclude the Easement Agreement and final documents required to complete this transaction.
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Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s) That City Council approve the Easement Agreement and approve that the Ottawa Public Library Board delegate authority to the OPL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into, negotiate, execute, and conclude the Easement Agreement and final documents required to complete this transaction.
Motion 1
Easement Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Part of 3870 Old Richmond Road (Centennial Branch)
Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s) That City Council approve the Easement Agreement and approve that the Ottawa Public Library Board delegate authority to the OPL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into, negotiate, execute, and conclude the Easement Agreement and final documents required to complete this transaction.
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11.1
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED: That Council approve the appointment of Dr. Alysha-Karima Ahmed as Associate 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.
Motion no. 2025-65-02
· moved by C. Kitts
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BE IT RESOLVED: That Council approve the appointment of Dr. Alysha-Karima Ahmed as Associate 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.
Motion no. 2025-65-02 · moved by C. Kitts
Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health - In Camera - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual
BE IT RESOLVED: That Council approve the appointment of Dr. Alysha-Karima Ahmed as Associate 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.
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
12.1
Received
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures.
Motion 1
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures.
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12.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of Development Application Review
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
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12.3
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Follow-Up Report: Audit of Enterprise Risk Management
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
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12.4
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Follow-Up Report: Cybersecurity Investigation
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
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12.5
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Follow-Up Report: Audit of Cybersecurity
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
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13.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 251 Northwestern Avenue and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 251 Northwestern Avenue and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
Motion 1
Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 251 Northwestern Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 251 Northwestern Avenue and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact a by-law to designate the property generally in accordance with the revised Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, in consideration of the objection received by the City Clerk.
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13.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, as amended by Motion No. BHC 2025-25-01.
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Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, as amended by Motion No. BHC 2025-25-01.
Motion 1
Designation of the Former Royal Canadian Air Force Officers’ Mess, 158 Gloucester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 158 Gloucester Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4, as amended by Motion No. BHC 2025-25-01.
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14.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive an update on the Provincial Blue Box Program transition to Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) starting January 1, 2026 and delegate the authority to the General Manager of Public Works to finalize any required agreements as further described in this report; Delegate authority to the General Manager of Public Works to implement a revised Yellow Bag Program for Small Businesses that includes, an annual registration process starting in 2026...
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive an update on the Provincial Blue Box Program transition to Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) starting January 1, 2026 and delegate the authority to the General Manager of Public Works to finalize any required agreements as further described in this report; Delegate authority to the General Manager of Public Works to implement a revised Yellow Bag Program for Small Businesses that includes, an annual registration process starting in 2026...
Motion 1
Update on the Provincial Blue Box Program Transition to Individual Producer Responsibility
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive an update on the Provincial Blue Box Program transition to Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) starting January 1, 2026 and delegate the authority to the General Manager of Public Works to finalize any required agreements as further described in this report; Delegate authority to the General Manager of Public Works to implement a revised Yellow Bag Program for Small Businesses that includes, an annual registration process starting in 2026...
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14.2
Received
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Tree Planting Strategy Update Report for information.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Tree Planting Strategy Update Report for information.
Motion 1
Tree Planting Strategy Update
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Tree Planting Strategy Update Report for information.
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14.3
Received
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
Motion 1
Climate Change Master Plan Progress Update and GHG Inventories
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
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14.4
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Climate Change Master Plan prioritization framework, including the definition of the City’s role in climate change community action, as outlined in this report.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Climate Change Master Plan prioritization framework, including the definition of the City’s role in climate change community action, as outlined in this report.
Motion 1
Response to Audit of Climate Change Master Plan Report
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Climate Change Master Plan prioritization framework, including the definition of the City’s role in climate change community action, as outlined in this report.
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15.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The Stittsville South Concept Plan and the associated Scoped Master Servicing Study, Transportation Report, Environmental Impact Study and Community Energy Plan as detailed in Documents 4 to 8. Official Plan Amendment XX for the deletion of the Future Neighbourhood Overlay and the addition of new Area Specific Policies to guide the future development of the Stittsville South community, as detailed in Document 2.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The Stittsville South Concept Plan and the associated Scoped Master Servicing Study, Transportation Report, Environmental Impact Study and Community Energy Plan as detailed in Documents 4 to 8. Official Plan Amendment XX for the deletion of the Future Neighbourhood Overlay and the addition of new Area Specific Policies to guide the future development of the Stittsville South community, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
Stittsville South Future Neighbourhood Official Plan Amendment
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The Stittsville South Concept Plan and the associated Scoped Master Servicing Study, Transportation Report, Environmental Impact Study and Community Energy Plan as detailed in Documents 4 to 8. Official Plan Amendment XX for the deletion of the Future Neighbourhood Overlay and the addition of new Area Specific Policies to guide the future development of the Stittsville South community, as detailed in Document 2.
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16.1.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate église Saint-François ‑d'Assise at 1062 Wellington Street West, and église Saint-Joseph d’Orléans at 2757 St. Joseph Boulevard and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact by-laws to designate the properties in accordance with the associated revised Statements of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5 and Document 6, in consideration of the...
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate église Saint-François ‑d'Assise at 1062 Wellington Street West, and église Saint-Joseph d’Orléans at 2757 St. Joseph Boulevard and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact by-laws to designate the properties in accordance with the associated revised Statements of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5 and Document 6, in consideration of the...
Motion 1
Consideration of Objections to the Notice of Intention to Designate of église Saint-François-d'Assise at 1062 Wellington Street West, and église Saint-Joseph d’Orléans at 2757 St. Joseph Boulevard under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Not withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate église Saint-François ‑d'Assise at 1062 Wellington Street West, and église Saint-Joseph d’Orléans at 2757 St. Joseph Boulevard and proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and Enact by-laws to designate the properties in accordance with the associated revised Statements of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5 and Document 6, in consideration of the...
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16.1.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to demolish the accessory structure at 166 Huron Avenue North. Approve the issuance of a heritage permit with no expiry date from the date of issuance. Confirm that the demolition does not constitute a change to the existing Statements of Cultural Heritage Value for this property and further confirm that no by-law amendments are required.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to demolish the accessory structure at 166 Huron Avenue North. Approve the issuance of a heritage permit with no expiry date from the date of issuance. Confirm that the demolition does not constitute a change to the existing Statements of Cultural Heritage Value for this property and further confirm that no by-law amendments are required.
Motion 1
Application to demolish the accessory structure at 166 Huron Avenue North, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application to demolish the accessory structure at 166 Huron Avenue North. Approve the issuance of a heritage permit with no expiry date from the date of issuance. Confirm that the demolition does not constitute a change to the existing Statements of Cultural Heritage Value for this property and further confirm that no by-law amendments are required.
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16.1.3
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the application to demolish the house located at 5897 Fernbank Road.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the application to demolish the house located at 5897 Fernbank Road.
Motion 1
Demolition of 5897 Fernbank Road, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the application to demolish the house located at 5897 Fernbank Road.
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16.1.4
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 8682 Bank Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 8682 Bank Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.
Motion 1
Designation of the former Vernon Schoolhouse, 8682 Bank Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 8682 Bank Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 4.
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16.1.5
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
Motion 1
Designation of the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the Lauzon House at 6654 Notre-Dame Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.
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16.2.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Solid Waste Services Parks Waste Collection & Diversion Strategy and high-level implementation plan as outlined within this report; and Delegate authority to the Director, Solid Waste Services to further evaluate and determine waste collection service level requirements, on a park-by-park basis, for any parks either not classified or that do not meet the criteria for waste diversion services as outlined in this strategy; and Direct staff...
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Solid Waste Services Parks Waste Collection & Diversion Strategy and high-level implementation plan as outlined within this report; and Delegate authority to the Director, Solid Waste Services to further evaluate and determine waste collection service level requirements, on a park-by-park basis, for any parks either not classified or that do not meet the criteria for waste diversion services as outlined in this strategy; and Direct staff...
Motion 1
Solid Waste Services Parks Waste Collection and Diversion Strategy
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the Solid Waste Services Parks Waste Collection & Diversion Strategy and high-level implementation plan as outlined within this report; and Delegate authority to the Director, Solid Waste Services to further evaluate and determine waste collection service level requirements, on a park-by-park basis, for any parks either not classified or that do not meet the criteria for waste diversion services as outlined in this strategy; and Direct staff...
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16.3.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: direct OC Transpo staff to donate bus #4426 to the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation, once it has become decommissioned; and approve the waiver of Subsection 41(4) of By-law No. 2000-50, as amended, to permit the donation of bus #4426 to the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation, with the lost residual value funded from the Transit Services account #407005-200010.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: direct OC Transpo staff to donate bus #4426 to the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation, once it has become decommissioned; and approve the waiver of Subsection 41(4) of By-law No. 2000-50, as amended, to permit the donation of bus #4426 to the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation, with the lost residual value funded from the Transit Services account #407005-200010.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor W. Lo – Donated bus
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: direct OC Transpo staff to donate bus #4426 to the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation, once it has become decommissioned; and approve the waiver of Subsection 41(4) of By-law No. 2000-50, as amended, to permit the donation of bus #4426 to the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation, with the lost residual value funded from the Transit Services account #407005-200010.
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16.4
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 10, 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 1-3.
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Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 10, 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 1-3.
Motion 1
City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 10, 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 1-3.
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17
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, 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, to receive information with respect to the following items: Strategic Collective Bargaining – The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 - Aquatics and PTRC – Ratification of Tentative...
Motion no. 2025-65-03
· moved by S. Devine
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BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, 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, to receive information with respect to the following items: Strategic Collective Bargaining – The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 - Aquatics and PTRC – Ratification of Tentative...
Motion no. 2025-65-03 · moved by S. Devine
In Camera Items
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, 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, to receive information with respect to the following items: Strategic Collective Bargaining – The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 - Aquatics and PTRC – Ratification of Tentative...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
17.1
PASSED
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 – Aquatics and Part-time Recreation and Culture PTRC (CUPE Aquatics and PTRC), have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC expired on December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC have been in negotiations in an...
Motion no. 2025-65-04
· moved by L. Dudas
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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 – Aquatics and Part-time Recreation and Culture PTRC (CUPE Aquatics and PTRC), have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC expired on December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC have been in negotiations in an...
Motion no. 2025-65-04 · moved by L. Dudas
Strategic Collective Bargaining – The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 - Aquatics and PTRC – Ratification of Tentative Agreements
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 – Aquatics and Part-time Recreation and Culture PTRC (CUPE Aquatics and PTRC), have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC expired on December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC have been in negotiations in an...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas
17.2
PASSED
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and the Amalgamated Transit Union 279, (ATU)) have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreement between the City and ATU expired on March 31, 2025; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and ATU have been in negotiations in an effort to renew the collective agreements on mutually-agreeable terms; and WHEREAS the City and ATU bargaining teams reached a tentative...
Motion no. 2025-65-05
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and the Amalgamated Transit Union 279, (ATU)) have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreement between the City and ATU expired on March 31, 2025; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and ATU have been in negotiations in an effort to renew the collective agreements on mutually-agreeable terms; and WHEREAS the City and ATU bargaining teams reached a tentative...
Motion no. 2025-65-05 · moved by G. Gower
Strategic Collective Bargaining – Amalgamated Transit Union 279 – Ratification of Tentative Agreement
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and the Amalgamated Transit Union 279, (ATU)) have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreement between the City and ATU expired on March 31, 2025; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and ATU have been in negotiations in an effort to renew the collective agreements on mutually-agreeable terms; and WHEREAS the City and ATU bargaining teams reached a tentative...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
18
Received
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
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That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
Motion 1
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.
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19
PASSED
That the Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled “Easement Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Part of 3870 Old Richmond Road (Centennial Branch)”, the Ottawa Board of Health report entitled “Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health - In Camera - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual”, Audit Committee Report 13, Built Heritage Committee Report 25, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19, Planning and Housing Committee Report 53, Transit Committee Report 21...
Motion no. 2025-65-06
· moved by S. Devine
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That the Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled “Easement Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Part of 3870 Old Richmond Road (Centennial Branch)”, the Ottawa Board of Health report entitled “Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health - In Camera - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual”, Audit Committee Report 13, Built Heritage Committee Report 25, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19, Planning and Housing Committee Report 53, Transit Committee Report 21...
Motion no. 2025-65-06 · moved by S. Devine
Motion to Adopt Reports
That the Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled “Easement Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Part of 3870 Old Richmond Road (Centennial Branch)”, the Ottawa Board of Health report entitled “Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health - In Camera - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual”, Audit Committee Report 13, Built Heritage Committee Report 25, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19, Planning and Housing Committee Report 53, Transit Committee Report 21...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
20.1
PASSED
WHEREAS on October 22, 2026, L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, known as ‘La Patente’, will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of its inception; and WHEREAS the first meeting of L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier took place in the rectory of the Saint-Charles Church in Vanier on October 22, 1926; and WHEREAS its goal was to establish an organization that could further the interests of French Canadians within federal institutions, including legislative bodies, the public service and the judiciary, to advance...
Motion no. 2025-65-07
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS on October 22, 2026, L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, known as ‘La Patente’, will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of its inception; and WHEREAS the first meeting of L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier took place in the rectory of the Saint-Charles Church in Vanier on October 22, 1926; and WHEREAS its goal was to establish an organization that could further the interests of French Canadians within federal institutions, including legislative bodies, the public service and the judiciary, to advance...
Motion no. 2025-65-07 · moved by S. Plante
100th Anniversary of L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, known as ‘La Patente’, plaque
WHEREAS on October 22, 2026, L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, known as ‘La Patente’, will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of its inception; and WHEREAS the first meeting of L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier took place in the rectory of the Saint-Charles Church in Vanier on October 22, 1926; and WHEREAS its goal was to establish an organization that could further the interests of French Canadians within federal institutions, including legislative bodies, the public service and the judiciary, to advance...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
20.2
PASSED
WHEREAS residents have regularly expressed safety concerns with parking and sightline issues at Brae Crescent and Stittsville Main Street. WHEREAS Brae Crescent is a narrow street with no sidewalks and a small shoulder that leads into a busy business zone. WHEREAS ongoing and future construction at properties located on Brae Crescent between Stittsville Main Street and Norway Spruce Street has increased the number of vehicles parking on Brae Crescent. WHEREAS the upcoming installation of...
Motion no. 2025-65-08
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS residents have regularly expressed safety concerns with parking and sightline issues at Brae Crescent and Stittsville Main Street. WHEREAS Brae Crescent is a narrow street with no sidewalks and a small shoulder that leads into a busy business zone. WHEREAS ongoing and future construction at properties located on Brae Crescent between Stittsville Main Street and Norway Spruce Street has increased the number of vehicles parking on Brae Crescent. WHEREAS the upcoming installation of...
Motion no. 2025-65-08 · moved by G. Gower
Year-Round On-Street Parking Restrictions – Northern Portion of Brae Crescent
WHEREAS residents have regularly expressed safety concerns with parking and sightline issues at Brae Crescent and Stittsville Main Street. WHEREAS Brae Crescent is a narrow street with no sidewalks and a small shoulder that leads into a busy business zone. WHEREAS ongoing and future construction at properties located on Brae Crescent between Stittsville Main Street and Norway Spruce Street has increased the number of vehicles parking on Brae Crescent. WHEREAS the upcoming installation of...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
20.3
PASSED
WHEREAS United Way East Ontario has been the City of Ottawa’s corporate charity and has participated in an annual employee campaign since 2001; and WHEREAS United Way East Ontario brings people from different organizations together to create long lasting social change through its three focus areas, All That Kids Can Be, From Poverty to Possibility, and Heathy People Strong Communities; and WHEREAS United Way East Ontario launches its annual fundraising campaign every fall to support local...
Motion no. 2025-65-09
· moved by J. Bradley
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WHEREAS United Way East Ontario has been the City of Ottawa’s corporate charity and has participated in an annual employee campaign since 2001; and WHEREAS United Way East Ontario brings people from different organizations together to create long lasting social change through its three focus areas, All That Kids Can Be, From Poverty to Possibility, and Heathy People Strong Communities; and WHEREAS United Way East Ontario launches its annual fundraising campaign every fall to support local...
Motion no. 2025-65-09 · moved by J. Bradley
Appointment of Honourary Council Co-Chair for the 2025 City of Ottawa Employee United Way Campaign
WHEREAS United Way East Ontario has been the City of Ottawa’s corporate charity and has participated in an annual employee campaign since 2001; and WHEREAS United Way East Ontario brings people from different organizations together to create long lasting social change through its three focus areas, All That Kids Can Be, From Poverty to Possibility, and Heathy People Strong Communities; and WHEREAS United Way East Ontario launches its annual fundraising campaign every fall to support local...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Bradley
20.4
PASSED
WHEREAS access to adequate, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food is a basic human right, recognized under Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and affirmed by Canada’s endorsement of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights WHEREAS a growing number of households are experiencing episodic and chronic food insecurity WHEREAS food insecurity is defined as the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints or other barriers,...
Motion no. 2025-65-10
· moved by M. Carr
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WHEREAS access to adequate, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food is a basic human right, recognized under Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and affirmed by Canada’s endorsement of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights WHEREAS a growing number of households are experiencing episodic and chronic food insecurity WHEREAS food insecurity is defined as the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints or other barriers,...
Motion no. 2025-65-10 · moved by M. Carr
Advancing Food Security by Addressing Root Causes
WHEREAS access to adequate, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food is a basic human right, recognized under Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and affirmed by Canada’s endorsement of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights WHEREAS a growing number of households are experiencing episodic and chronic food insecurity WHEREAS food insecurity is defined as the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints or other barriers,...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
Five-Day-a-Week Office Standard and Working from Home
WHEREAS on August 25, 2025, the City Manager informed the Mayor and Council by way of memo that “the City of Ottawa will return to five days in the office as the new standard for all City employees effective January 1, 2026”; and, WHEREAS the City Manager has made this determination according to the authority delegated by Council to make workplace administration policy decisions; and, WHEREAS in response to the extraordinary circumstances of the Covid-19-related lockdowns, the City has...
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· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS on August 25, 2025, the City Manager informed the Mayor and Council by way of memo that “the City of Ottawa will return to five days in the office as the new standard for all City employees effective January 1, 2026”; and, WHEREAS the City Manager has made this determination according to the authority delegated by Council to make workplace administration policy decisions; and, WHEREAS in response to the extraordinary circumstances of the Covid-19-related lockdowns, the City has...
Motion 1 · moved by J. Leiper
Five-Day-a-Week Office Standard and Working from Home
WHEREAS on August 25, 2025, the City Manager informed the Mayor and Council by way of memo that “the City of Ottawa will return to five days in the office as the new standard for all City employees effective January 1, 2026”; and, WHEREAS the City Manager has made this determination according to the authority delegated by Council to make workplace administration policy decisions; and, WHEREAS in response to the extraordinary circumstances of the Covid-19-related lockdowns, the City has...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
PASSED
WHEREAS the City Manager By-law confirms the City Manager to be the Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and that the City Manager shall have supervision over, and direction of, the general administration of the City and the officers and employees thereof, and has such other powers commensurate with the role and as described in the Delegation of Authority By-law, and WHEREAS the Delegation of Authority By-law is clear that the City Manager has the delegated...
Motion no. 2025-65-11
· moved by C. Curry
15 Yes
10 No
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WHEREAS the City Manager By-law confirms the City Manager to be the Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and that the City Manager shall have supervision over, and direction of, the general administration of the City and the officers and employees thereof, and has such other powers commensurate with the role and as described in the Delegation of Authority By-law, and WHEREAS the Delegation of Authority By-law is clear that the City Manager has the delegated...
Motion no. 2025-65-11 · moved by C. Curry
Five-Day-a-Week Office Standard and Working from Home
WHEREAS the City Manager By-law confirms the City Manager to be the Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and that the City Manager shall have supervision over, and direction of, the general administration of the City and the officers and employees thereof, and has such other powers commensurate with the role and as described in the Delegation of Authority By-law, and WHEREAS the Delegation of Authority By-law is clear that the City Manager has the delegated...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Curry
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YES (15)
NO (10)
ABSENT (0)
- None
21.1
PASSED
That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of September 24, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the building at the address of 95 Melrose Avenue sustained significant damage due to a fire and partial demolition; 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...
Motion no. 2025-65-12
· moved by J. Leiper
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That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of September 24, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the building at the address of 95 Melrose Avenue sustained significant damage due to a fire and partial demolition; 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...
Motion no. 2025-65-12 · moved by J. Leiper
Motion to exempt demolition control at 95 Melrose Ave
That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of September 24, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the building at the address of 95 Melrose Avenue sustained significant damage due to a fire and partial demolition; 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...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
22.1
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada have invested $8.15 billion in Ottawa’s Stage 1 and 2 LRT project, based on a cost-sharing model that has seen Ottawa taxpayers contribute 55% of the overall cost of the project; and WHEREAS in other large Ontario cities, like Toronto, Brampton, Hamilton and Waterloo, the Province and Metrolinx have built, own and maintain light-rail transit systems at little to no cost to local taxpayers; and WHEREAS Mayor...
Motion 1
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada have invested $8.15 billion in Ottawa’s Stage 1 and 2 LRT project, based on a cost-sharing model that has seen Ottawa taxpayers contribute 55% of the overall cost of the project; and WHEREAS in other large Ontario cities, like Toronto, Brampton, Hamilton and Waterloo, the Province and Metrolinx have built, own and maintain light-rail transit systems at little to no cost to local taxpayers; and WHEREAS Mayor...
Motion 1 · moved by G. Gower
Upload of LRT by the Government of Ontario
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada have invested $8.15 billion in Ottawa’s Stage 1 and 2 LRT project, based on a cost-sharing model that has seen Ottawa taxpayers contribute 55% of the overall cost of the project; and WHEREAS in other large Ontario cities, like Toronto, Brampton, Hamilton and Waterloo, the Province and Metrolinx have built, own and maintain light-rail transit systems at little to no cost to local taxpayers; and WHEREAS Mayor...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
22.2
WHEREAS Gregory “Mayor Greg” Kazmierski was proof positive that having an intellectual disability does not need to hold you back, overcoming every challenge life threw at him with courage, humour, and heart; and WHEREAS Born with Down Syndrome and two holes in his heart, Greg defied expectations from the very beginning, fighting for his place in school, in society, and in the hearts of his community; and WHEREAS Greg was a fighter in every sense—earning a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and...
Motion 1
· moved by L. Dudas
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WHEREAS Gregory “Mayor Greg” Kazmierski was proof positive that having an intellectual disability does not need to hold you back, overcoming every challenge life threw at him with courage, humour, and heart; and WHEREAS Born with Down Syndrome and two holes in his heart, Greg defied expectations from the very beginning, fighting for his place in school, in society, and in the hearts of his community; and WHEREAS Greg was a fighter in every sense—earning a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and...
Motion 1 · moved by L. Dudas
Greg Kazmierski Diamond
WHEREAS Gregory “Mayor Greg” Kazmierski was proof positive that having an intellectual disability does not need to hold you back, overcoming every challenge life threw at him with courage, humour, and heart; and WHEREAS Born with Down Syndrome and two holes in his heart, Greg defied expectations from the very beginning, fighting for his place in school, in society, and in the hearts of his community; and WHEREAS Greg was a fighter in every sense—earning a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas
23.1
PASSED
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-359 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt a new affordable rental housing tax subclass for the City of Ottawa.2025-360 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Eugenia Walk, Kerala Place, Segun Raji Street and Ganaraska Grove on Plan 4M-1764, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-361 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting...
Motion no. 2025-65-13
· moved by S. Devine
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That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-359 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt a new affordable rental housing tax subclass for the City of Ottawa.2025-360 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Eugenia Walk, Kerala Place, Segun Raji Street and Ganaraska Grove on Plan 4M-1764, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-361 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting...
Motion no. 2025-65-13 · moved by S. Devine
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-359 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt a new affordable rental housing tax subclass for the City of Ottawa.2025-360 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Eugenia Walk, Kerala Place, Segun Raji Street and Ganaraska Grove on Plan 4M-1764, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-361 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
24
PASSED
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 24, 2025.
Motion no. 2025-65-14
· moved by S. Devine
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That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 24, 2025.
Motion no. 2025-65-14 · moved by S. Devine
Confirmation By-law
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 24, 2025.
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
26
PASSED
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2025-65-15
· moved by S. Devine
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That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2025-65-15 · moved by S. Devine
Adjournment
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025, be adjourned.
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
5.1
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes 64 of the City Council meeting of September 10, 2025"
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A motion on "Minutes 64 of the City Council meeting of September 10, 2025"
Motion 1
Minutes 64 of the City Council meeting of September 10, 2025
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5.2
PASSED
A motion on "Confidential Minutes 64 of the City Council meeting of 10 September 2025"
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A motion on "Confidential Minutes 64 of the City Council meeting of 10 September 2025"
Motion 1
Confidential Minutes 64 of the City Council meeting of 10 September 2025
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9
PASSED
That the Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled “Easement Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Part of 3870 Old Richmond Road (Centennial Branch)”, the Ottawa Board of Health report entitled “Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health - In Camera - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual”, Audit Committee Report 13, Built Heritage Committee Report 25, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19, Planning and Housing Committee Report 53, Transit Committee Report 21...
Motion no. 2025-65-01
· moved by S. Devine
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That the Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled “Easement Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Part of 3870 Old Richmond Road (Centennial Branch)”, the Ottawa Board of Health report entitled “Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health - In Camera - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual”, Audit Committee Report 13, Built Heritage Committee Report 25, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19, Planning and Housing Committee Report 53, Transit Committee Report 21...
Motion no. 2025-65-01 · moved by S. Devine
Motion to Introduce Reports
That the Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled “Easement Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Part of 3870 Old Richmond Road (Centennial Branch)”, the Ottawa Board of Health report entitled “Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health - In Camera - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual”, Audit Committee Report 13, Built Heritage Committee Report 25, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19, Planning and Housing Committee Report 53, Transit Committee Report 21...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
