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City Council

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

37 motions across 30 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

Data sourced from official City of Ottawa council and committee meeting minutes, ingested as the City publishes them. Ottawa records name-by-name votes when council divides on an item; routine items carry without a recorded vote, so some motions show outcomes only. We're working to make this as complete as possible. Full official records on the City's meeting portal ↗

10.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That Council: Appoint KPMG LLP as the external auditor of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for an initial three-year term (2025–2027), with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms (2028 and 2029), as recommended by the OCHC Board of Directors. Request that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa, as the shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC), setting forth the...

Motion 1

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Appointment of Auditor – Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)

Report Recommendation(s) That Council: Appoint KPMG LLP as the external auditor of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for an initial three-year term (2025–2027), with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms (2028 and 2029), as recommended by the OCHC Board of Directors. Request that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa, as the shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC), setting forth the...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council adopt the engineer’s report prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc., entitled Engineer’s report for the McKinnons Creek Municipal Drain, and give first and second readings to the By-law attached as Document 3 in accordance with Sections 42 and 45 of the Drainage Act of Ontario. Carried with dissent from Councillor Kitts.

Motion 1

24 Yes 1 No
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Engineer’s Report for the McKinnons Creek Municipal Drain

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council adopt the engineer’s report prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc., entitled Engineer’s report for the McKinnons Creek Municipal Drain, and give first and second readings to the By-law attached as Document 3 in accordance with Sections 42 and 45 of the Drainage Act of Ontario. Carried with dissent from Councillor Kitts.

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We have the count, not the names yet. Tally: 24 YES, 1 NO. Ottawa records individual votes when council divides on an item. Routine items carry without a recorded vote, so no name-by-name breakdown exists in the official minutes for this motion.
11.2 PASSED

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the On-site Signs Procedure for Development Application, attached as Document 1; and Delegate Authority to the Director, Planning Services, to update and amend the procedure as required.

Motion 1

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On-Site Sign Procedures for Development Applications Update

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the On-site Signs Procedure for Development Application, attached as Document 1; and Delegate Authority to the Director, Planning Services, to update and amend the procedure as required.

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

Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Grant a Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC), for the purposes of satisfying the mandatory requirements under Section 4.2(c) of the LT2 (e-1) RFP, which does not supersede any applicable permits or approvals under applicable Laws and Regulations that may be required for a Long-Term Energy Project, to: A proposed solar energy generation project, known as Dunrobin Solar Project, and located at 3492, 3540, and 3582 Dunrobin Road as well as two...

Motion 1

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Independent Electricity Service Operator (IESO) Long Term 2 (LT2) Procurement – Requests for Municipal Support Confirmation in the Rural Area

Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Grant a Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC), for the purposes of satisfying the mandatory requirements under Section 4.2(c) of the LT2 (e-1) RFP, which does not supersede any applicable permits or approvals under applicable Laws and Regulations that may be required for a Long-Term Energy Project, to: A proposed solar energy generation project, known as Dunrobin Solar Project, and located at 3492, 3540, and 3582 Dunrobin Road as well as two...

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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: Withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 251 Besserer Street and not proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act at this time; and Direct staff to continue consultation with the property owner, with the assistance of Global Affairs Canada, with the goal of resolving their concerns around the impacts of designation on the property. Carried with dissent from Councillor Leiper.

Motion 1

24 Yes 1 No
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Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 251 Besserer Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 251 Besserer Street and not proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act at this time; and Direct staff to continue consultation with the property owner, with the assistance of Global Affairs Canada, with the goal of resolving their concerns around the impacts of designation on the property. Carried with dissent from Councillor Leiper.

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We have the count, not the names yet. Tally: 24 YES, 1 NO. Ottawa records individual votes when council divides on an item. Routine items carry without a recorded vote, so no name-by-name breakdown exists in the official minutes for this motion.
13.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate the Director of Housing and Homelessness Services, in the capacity as Service Manager, the authority to approve the refinancing of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) projects in the Public Housing portfolio, described in this report, provided the amount to service the debt on the refinanced Public Housing projects does not result in an increase to the current subsidy payable and the outcome is revenue-neutral to the City of Ottawa,...

Motion 1

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Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Mortgage Refinancing 2026-2028

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate the Director of Housing and Homelessness Services, in the capacity as Service Manager, the authority to approve the refinancing of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) projects in the Public Housing portfolio, described in this report, provided the amount to service the debt on the refinanced Public Housing projects does not result in an increase to the current subsidy payable and the outcome is revenue-neutral to the City of Ottawa,...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: That Emond Park in Vanier located at the corner of Emond Street and Deschamps Avenue be named after Mary Papatsie, to honour the Inuit community in Vanier, to honour her life and death, and to honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls; That Emond Steet will keep the same name; That the cost of changing the park sign to reflect the new name come from the Ward 12 Cash in Lieu of Parkland account; That any costs for the...

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor S. Plante – Renaming Emond Park to Mary Papatsie Park

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: That Emond Park in Vanier located at the corner of Emond Street and Deschamps Avenue be named after Mary Papatsie, to honour the Inuit community in Vanier, to honour her life and death, and to honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls; That Emond Steet will keep the same name; That the cost of changing the park sign to reflect the new name come from the Ward 12 Cash in Lieu of Parkland account; That any costs for the...

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13.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council direct Community and Social Services Department staff as follows: That staff provide a written summary of the current response to addressing encampments, particularly as it relates to the response in Ward 12; That staff complete an analysis of encampment response, including dismantles, across the City and utilize the data to identify gaps which will be used to inform resource needs and prioritization by Q4 2025; That following the analysis...

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor S. Plante – Responses to Encampments

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council direct Community and Social Services Department staff as follows: That staff provide a written summary of the current response to addressing encampments, particularly as it relates to the response in Ward 12; That staff complete an analysis of encampment response, including dismantles, across the City and utilize the data to identify gaps which will be used to inform resource needs and prioritization by Q4 2025; That following the analysis...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
14.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Independent Electricity Service Operator (IESO) Long Term 2 (LT2) Procurement – Requests for Municipal Support Confirmation

PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to allow consideration of this motion pertaining to three proposed rooftop solar generation projects, not included in the staff report, in order for the project proponent to respond to Window 1 of the LT2 procurement process to the IESO by the October 16, 2025 deadline. WHEREAS Moose Power, a Canadian renewable energy company, is seeking a Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC) for three proposed rooftop solar generation projects to be located at 2340 St....

Motion no. 2025-66-02 · moved by M. Carr

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Independent Electricity Service Operator (IESO) Long Term 2 (LT2) Procurement – Requests for Municipal Support Confirmation

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to allow consideration of this motion pertaining to three proposed rooftop solar generation projects, not included in the staff report, in order for the project proponent to respond to Window 1 of the LT2 procurement process to the IESO by the October 16, 2025 deadline. WHEREAS Moose Power, a Canadian renewable energy company, is seeking a Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC) for three proposed rooftop solar generation projects to be located at 2340 St....

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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr

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PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Grant a Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC), for the purposes of satisfying the mandatory requirements under Section 4.2(c) of the LT2(e-1) RFP, which does not supersede any applicable permits or approvals under applicable Laws and Regulations that may be required for a Long-Term Energy Project, to: A proposed solar energy generation project, known as Kanata Solar I, and located at 375 March Valley Road and 940 Klondike Road in Ward 4 – Kanata North...

Motion 1

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Independent Electricity Service Operator (IESO) Long Term 2 (LT2) Procurement – Requests for Municipal Support Confirmation

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Grant a Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC), for the purposes of satisfying the mandatory requirements under Section 4.2(c) of the LT2(e-1) RFP, which does not supersede any applicable permits or approvals under applicable Laws and Regulations that may be required for a Long-Term Energy Project, to: A proposed solar energy generation project, known as Kanata Solar I, and located at 375 March Valley Road and 940 Klondike Road in Ward 4 – Kanata North...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.1 · 7 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Housing Innovation Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan

PASSED

Amendment:

Motion no. 2025-66-03 · moved by R. Brockington

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Housing Innovation Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan

Amendment:

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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PASSED

Amendment:

Motion no. 2025-66-07 · moved by S. Plante

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Housing Innovation Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan

Amendment:

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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PASSED

Amendment:

Motion no. 2025-66-04 · moved by S. Devine

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Housing Innovation Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan

Amendment:

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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PASSED

Amendment:

Motion no. 2025-66-08 · moved by C. Kitts

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Housing Innovation Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan

Amendment:

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

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PASSED

Amendment:

Motion no. 2025-66-05 · moved by S. Devine

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Housing Innovation Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan

Amendment:

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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PASSED

Amendment:

Motion no. 2025-66-06 · moved by A. Troster

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Housing Innovation Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan

Amendment:

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive the Housing Innovation Task Force’s report, attached as Document 1, for information. Approve the Housing Acceleration Plan, attached as Document 2, and described in this report. Approve the following recommendations to enable the implementation of the Housing Acceleration Plan: That, Action 21 be amended to reduce Community Benefit Charges (CBCs) from 4% to 2% of the land value cost for a period of 5 years from the date of...

Motion 1

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Housing Innovation Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan

Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive the Housing Innovation Task Force’s report, attached as Document 1, for information. Approve the Housing Acceleration Plan, attached as Document 2, and described in this report. Approve the following recommendations to enable the implementation of the Housing Acceleration Plan: That, Action 21 be amended to reduce Community Benefit Charges (CBCs) from 4% to 2% of the land value cost for a period of 5 years from the date of...

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16.1 Received

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Vacant Industrial and Business Park Inventory, Mid-2022 to Mid-2024 Update

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

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16.2 Received

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Greenfield Residential Land Survey - Mid-2024 Update

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

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16.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1137 and 1147 Ogilvie Road and 1111 Cummings Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit for two 30- storey mixed-use buildings, as detailed in Document 2 and Document 3.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 1137 Ogilvie Road and 1111 Cummings Ave

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1137 and 1147 Ogilvie Road and 1111 Cummings Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit for two 30- storey mixed-use buildings, as detailed in Document 2 and Document 3.

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16.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1299 Richmond Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a high-rise mixed-use development with a maximum height of 30 storeys, as detailed in Documents 2 and 3.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 1299 Richmond Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1299 Richmond Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a high-rise mixed-use development with a maximum height of 30 storeys, as detailed in Documents 2 and 3.

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17.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the installation of an all-way stop control (AWSC) at the intersection of Bren-Maur Road and Eisenhower Crescent-Kelowna Street.

Motion 1

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All-Way Stop Control – Bren-Maur/Eisenhower-Kelowna

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the installation of an all-way stop control (AWSC) at the intersection of Bren-Maur Road and Eisenhower Crescent-Kelowna Street.

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17.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following: That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transport, and the Minister of Infrastructure to expresses the City of Ottawa’s strong support for the Alto High-Speed Rail project, and to urge the Federal Government to maintain momentum and prioritize Alto High-Speed Rail project through the Major Projects Office; and That City staff be directed to continue engagement with Alto technical teams...

Motion 1

23 Yes 2 No
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Motion - L. Dudas - Alto High-Speed Rail Network Introduction

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following: That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transport, and the Minister of Infrastructure to expresses the City of Ottawa’s strong support for the Alto High-Speed Rail project, and to urge the Federal Government to maintain momentum and prioritize Alto High-Speed Rail project through the Major Projects Office; and That City staff be directed to continue engagement with Alto technical teams...

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We have the count, not the names yet. Tally: 23 YES, 2 NO. Ottawa records individual votes when council divides on an item. Routine items carry without a recorded vote, so no name-by-name breakdown exists in the official minutes for this motion.
18.1.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the functional design for the St-Laurent Boulevard Transit Priority Corridor (Hemlock Road to Innes Road/Industrial Avenue) Environmental Assessment Study, as described in this report; and, Direct Transportation Planning staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report (ESR) and proceed with its posting for the 30-day public review period in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.

Motion 1

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St-Laurent Boulevard Transit Priority Corridor (Hemlock Road to Innes Road) Environmental Assessment Study – Recommended Plan

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the functional design for the St-Laurent Boulevard Transit Priority Corridor (Hemlock Road to Innes Road/Industrial Avenue) Environmental Assessment Study, as described in this report; and, Direct Transportation Planning staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report (ESR) and proceed with its posting for the 30-day public review period in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to implement a winter parking prohibition on the south side of Grovehurst Drive, from Crestway to Oldfield, before winter 2025.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor W. Lo - Winter Parking Ban – Grovehurst Drive South Side

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to implement a winter parking prohibition on the south side of Grovehurst Drive, from Crestway to Oldfield, before winter 2025.

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18.2.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, that are sub-ject 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.

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 September 24, 2025

Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, that are sub-ject 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.

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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 potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.

Motion no. 2025-66-09 · moved by S. Desroches

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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 potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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20 PASSED

That the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation report entitled “Appointment of Auditor – Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 28, Built Heritage Committee Report 26, Community Services Committee Report 18, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19A, Joint Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Planning and Housing Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 54, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report...

Motion no. 2025-66-10 · moved by S. Desroches

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation report entitled “Appointment of Auditor – Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 28, Built Heritage Committee Report 26, Community Services Committee Report 18, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19A, Joint Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Planning and Housing Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 54, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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21.1 PASSED

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 no. 2025-66-11 · moved by G. Gower

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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

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21.2 PASSED

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 no. 2025-66-12 · moved by L. Dudas

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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

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23.1

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, has announced plans to introduce legislation in October 2025 to ban all municipal automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras across the province, while committing to fund alternative traffic calming measures such as speed bumps and flashing lights in school zones; WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has operated a successful ASE pilot program since 2020, expanding to 60 cameras with 50 operating in school zones; WHEREAS data from the City's ASE program shows a...

Motion 1 · moved by T. Tierney

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Advocating for the Retention and Refinement of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) in School Zones

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, has announced plans to introduce legislation in October 2025 to ban all municipal automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras across the province, while committing to fund alternative traffic calming measures such as speed bumps and flashing lights in school zones; WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has operated a successful ASE pilot program since 2020, expanding to 60 cameras with 50 operating in school zones; WHEREAS data from the City's ASE program shows a...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney

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24.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-374 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Falls Drive and Cyd Street).2025-375 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Tonic Crescent, Galanthus Walk, Catnip Crescent, Elixir Place, Tincture Place, Leone Farrell Street, Demulcent Lane, Mortar Terrace, Bee Pollen Way on Plan...

Motion no. 2025-66-13 · moved by S. Desroches

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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. 2025-374 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Falls Drive and Cyd Street).2025-375 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Tonic Crescent, Galanthus Walk, Catnip Crescent, Elixir Place, Tincture Place, Leone Farrell Street, Demulcent Lane, Mortar Terrace, Bee Pollen Way on Plan...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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25 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 8, 2025.

Motion no. 2025-66-14 · moved by S. Desroches

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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 October 8, 2025.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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27 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 8 October 2025, be adjourned.

Motion no. 2025-66-15 · moved by S. Desroches

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 8 October 2025, be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes 65 of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025"

Motion 1

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Minutes 65 of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025

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5.2 PASSED

A motion on "Confidential Minutes 65 of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025"

Motion 1

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Confidential Minutes 65 of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025

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That the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation report entitled “Appointment of Auditor – Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 28, Community Services Committee Report 18, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19A, Joint Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Planning and Housing Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 54, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 21 and the report from the City...

Motion no. 2025-66-01 · moved by S. Desroches

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation report entitled “Appointment of Auditor – Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 28, Community Services Committee Report 18, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19A, Joint Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Planning and Housing Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 54, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 21 and the report from the City...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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