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City Council

Friday, November 7, 2025

23 motions across 11 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 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 7, 2025.

Motion no. 2025-68-13 · 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 November 7, 2025.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 7 November 2025, be adjourned.

Motion no. 2025-68-14 · moved by S. Devine

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 7 November 2025, be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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

That the Audit Committee Report 14 and Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29 be received and considered.

Motion no. 2025-68-01 · moved by S. Devine

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the Audit Committee Report 14 and Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29 be received and considered.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Follow-up: Audit of Lansdowne Sprint 1

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
8 · 12 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve to move into Committee of the Whole pursuant to Section 52 of Procedure By-law to receive and consider all matters contained in Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any dissents and declarations of interest recorded during the Committee of the Whole session be deemed to be recorded in the Council session.

Motion no. 2025-68-02 · moved by G. Gower

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve to move into Committee of the Whole pursuant to Section 52 of Procedure By-law to receive and consider all matters contained in Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any dissents and declarations of interest recorded during the Committee of the Whole session be deemed to be recorded in the Council session.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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

WHEREAS repayment of the Lansdowne 2.0-related debt is proposed to be offset by $2 million per year for a 40-year term from 2030 to 2070, achieved through a 20% increase to the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT); and WHEREAS a 20% increase, from a rate of 5% to 6%, would achieve approximately $5 million in new revenue in 2026 and the surplus revenue would be applied by the City to other tourism-related uses; and WHEREAS the MAT revenues are a predictable source of revenue intended to reduce...

Motion no. 2025-68-04 · moved by C. Curry

15 Yes 10 No
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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

WHEREAS repayment of the Lansdowne 2.0-related debt is proposed to be offset by $2 million per year for a 40-year term from 2030 to 2070, achieved through a 20% increase to the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT); and WHEREAS a 20% increase, from a rate of 5% to 6%, would achieve approximately $5 million in new revenue in 2026 and the surplus revenue would be applied by the City to other tourism-related uses; and WHEREAS the MAT revenues are a predictable source of revenue intended to reduce...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Curry

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PASSED

WHEREAS Lansdowne Park is a City-owned facility and a major destination for sports, entertainment, and community events, drawing thousands of residents and visitors year-round; and WHEREAS for many residents, traveling to Lansdowne requires driving and finding parking, limiting their ability to easily access the site for games, events, and community activities; and WHEREAS the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment includes a new Event Centre and modernized North Side Stands, which will position...

Motion no. 2025-68-05 · moved by L. Dudas

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

WHEREAS Lansdowne Park is a City-owned facility and a major destination for sports, entertainment, and community events, drawing thousands of residents and visitors year-round; and WHEREAS for many residents, traveling to Lansdowne requires driving and finding parking, limiting their ability to easily access the site for games, events, and community activities; and WHEREAS the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment includes a new Event Centre and modernized North Side Stands, which will position...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas

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

WHEREAS Ottawa City Council voted in 2023 and in 2024 to direct staff to proceed with the plan for Lansdowne 2.0 including an Event Centre with a capacity smaller than the current TD Place arena; and WHEREAS the PWHL introduced an Ottawa franchise in 2024 and the team has been playing at TD Place for two seasons; and WHEREAS members of city council support girls and women’s sports and the Ottawa Charge and want to see them succeed in Ottawa; and WHEREAS the new Event Centre being built as...

Motion no. 2025-68-07 · moved by I. Skalski

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

WHEREAS Ottawa City Council voted in 2023 and in 2024 to direct staff to proceed with the plan for Lansdowne 2.0 including an Event Centre with a capacity smaller than the current TD Place arena; and WHEREAS the PWHL introduced an Ottawa franchise in 2024 and the team has been playing at TD Place for two seasons; and WHEREAS members of city council support girls and women’s sports and the Ottawa Charge and want to see them succeed in Ottawa; and WHEREAS the new Event Centre being built as...

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Moved by: Councillor I. Skalski

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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is considering an updated Partnership Agreement with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) to redevelop Lansdowne Park under the Project known as “Lansdowne 2.0,” and WHEREAS the Partnership Agreement allocates significant new financial risk to the City, including $340.2 million in new public debt and a long-term taxpayer obligation of approximately $17.4 million annually from 2036 to 2070, regardless of the Project’s financial performance; and WHEREAS...

Motion 11 · moved by S. Menard

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is considering an updated Partnership Agreement with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) to redevelop Lansdowne Park under the Project known as “Lansdowne 2.0,” and WHEREAS the Partnership Agreement allocates significant new financial risk to the City, including $340.2 million in new public debt and a long-term taxpayer obligation of approximately $17.4 million annually from 2036 to 2070, regardless of the Project’s financial performance; and WHEREAS...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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DEFEATED

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Horticultural Building continue to be operated by the City and available to host programs and activities throughout Lansdowne 2.0 construction.

Motion 7

10 Yes 15 No
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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Horticultural Building continue to be operated by the City and available to host programs and activities throughout Lansdowne 2.0 construction.

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How councillors voted

Direction to Staff (Councillor G. Gower) That staff review and present options to City Council to strengthen governance and oversight of the Lansdowne project and partnership, and consult with Members and report back as part of the 2026-2030 Term of Council governance review process.

Motion 4

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

Direction to Staff (Councillor G. Gower) That staff review and present options to City Council to strengthen governance and oversight of the Lansdowne project and partnership, and consult with Members and report back as part of the 2026-2030 Term of Council governance review 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.
PASSED

WHEREAS the Aberdeen Pavilion will be closed for all community and public use for up to 18 months beginning in early 2026, and WHEREAS this Pavilion has been an important community amenity that supports and facilitates programming and special events in the Lansdowne Urban Park, and WHEREAS there are mitigation plans to allow many events and activities, including the Ottawa Farmers Market and 613 Flea to continue at Lansdowne Park during the closure of the Pavilion, and WHEREAS many of these...

Motion no. 2025-68-06 · moved by S. Menard

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

WHEREAS the Aberdeen Pavilion will be closed for all community and public use for up to 18 months beginning in early 2026, and WHEREAS this Pavilion has been an important community amenity that supports and facilitates programming and special events in the Lansdowne Urban Park, and WHEREAS there are mitigation plans to allow many events and activities, including the Ottawa Farmers Market and 613 Flea to continue at Lansdowne Park during the closure of the Pavilion, and WHEREAS many of these...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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

WHEREAS the city is the midst of a housing and affordability crisis; and WHEREAS the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal passed by council in 2023 committed $9.75 million towards affordable housing, based on the estimation that air rights would be sold for $39 million; and WHEREAS City Council passed a motion that directed “any additional revenues through the formal Request for Offer process for the disposal of the subterranean and property air rights that are above and beyond the original estimated value...

Motion no. 2025-68-03 · moved by S. Menard

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

WHEREAS the city is the midst of a housing and affordability crisis; and WHEREAS the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal passed by council in 2023 committed $9.75 million towards affordable housing, based on the estimation that air rights would be sold for $39 million; and WHEREAS City Council passed a motion that directed “any additional revenues through the formal Request for Offer process for the disposal of the subterranean and property air rights that are above and beyond the original estimated value...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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

WHEREAS Ottawa is in a housing affordability crisis; and WHEREAS one of the core objectives of the Housing Acceleration Plan is to deliver more capacity for affordable and supportive housing development, including through the strategic use of publicly owned lands; and WHERAS another objective is to unlock urban intensification and transit-oriented development; and WHEREAS during the consideration of the Housing Acceleration Plan at a joint meeting of the Finance and Corporate Services...

Motion no. 2025-68-08 · moved by S. Plante

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

WHEREAS Ottawa is in a housing affordability crisis; and WHEREAS one of the core objectives of the Housing Acceleration Plan is to deliver more capacity for affordable and supportive housing development, including through the strategic use of publicly owned lands; and WHERAS another objective is to unlock urban intensification and transit-oriented development; and WHEREAS during the consideration of the Housing Acceleration Plan at a joint meeting of the Finance and Corporate Services...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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DEFEATED CLOSE VOTE

WHEREAS the Ottawa Charge are one of Ottawa’s fastest growing sports teams; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Charge play an important role in showing what is possible for young girls in Ottawa and across Canada; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Charge is in the final year of the current lease; and WHEREAS the PWHL has yet to be shown the technical plans for the new arena, eroding their ability to propose building capacity alterations and/or plan for future use; and WHEREAS the current projected decrease in...

Motion no. 2025-68-09 · moved by A. Troster

11 Yes 14 No
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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

WHEREAS the Ottawa Charge are one of Ottawa’s fastest growing sports teams; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Charge play an important role in showing what is possible for young girls in Ottawa and across Canada; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Charge is in the final year of the current lease; and WHEREAS the PWHL has yet to be shown the technical plans for the new arena, eroding their ability to propose building capacity alterations and/or plan for future use; and WHEREAS the current projected decrease in...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council sitting as Committee of the Whole, rise and report.

Motion no. 2025-68-10 · moved by D. Brown

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Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council sitting as Committee of the Whole, rise and report.

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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the following status update related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan: The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from February 12, 2025 to date by the City Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements. The update from the City Manager on the September 22, 2025 Lansdowne Master Partnership Meeting and...

Motion 1

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2025 Lansdowne Annual Report

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the following status update related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan: The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from February 12, 2025 to date by the City Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements. The update from the City Manager on the September 22, 2025 Lansdowne Master Partnership Meeting and...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report related to the economic impact of the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment for information.

Motion 1

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Economic Impact of Lansdowne 2.0 Redevelopment

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report related to the economic impact of the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment 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.
8.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the amendments to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan Agreements as described in this report and attached as Document 1 – “Summary of the Amendments to the LPP Agreements necessary to carry out the Lansdowne 2.0 Project.” Receive the final Amended and Restated Legal Agreements as set out in Document 2 – “Listing of Amended and Restated LPP Agreements” which are on file with the City Clerk; and Approve that as a requirement for the...

Motion 1

15 Yes 10 No
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Lansdowne Partnership Plan Agreements - Amendments Related to the Lansdowne 2.0 Project

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the amendments to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan Agreements as described in this report and attached as Document 1 – “Summary of the Amendments to the LPP Agreements necessary to carry out the Lansdowne 2.0 Project.” Receive the final Amended and Restated Legal Agreements as set out in Document 2 – “Listing of Amended and Restated LPP Agreements” which are on file with the City Clerk; and Approve that as a requirement for the...

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How councillors voted

8.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That City Council: Receive the information related to the processes and due diligence exercises undertaken in preparation of the recommended approach to the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park, as described in this report and including as follows: Previous Motions and Directions to Staff Strata Property Parcel for the Subterranean and Property Air Rights Request for Offer Fairness Commissioner Report Partnership Waterfall Distributions Social Procurement...

Motion 1

15 Yes 10 No
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Lansdowne 2.0 Redevelopment and Authorization to Proceed with Legal Close and Implementation Plan

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That City Council: Receive the information related to the processes and due diligence exercises undertaken in preparation of the recommended approach to the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park, as described in this report and including as follows: Previous Motions and Directions to Staff Strata Property Parcel for the Subterranean and Property Air Rights Request for Offer Fairness Commissioner Report Partnership Waterfall Distributions Social Procurement...

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8.5 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Motion – Councillor S. Menard – Accessibility Review at the Lansdowne Site

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider the matter.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor S. Menard – Accessibility Review at the Lansdowne Site

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider the matter.

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

WHEREAS under the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Policy, the City is committed to providing equal treatment to people with disabilities with respect to the use and benefit of City services, programs, goods and facilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable in relation to the broader public. This commitment extends to residents, visitors and employees with visible or non-visible, permanent or temporary disabilities; WHEREAS this commitment to accessibility applies...

Motion no. 2025-68-11 · moved by S. Menard

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Motion – Councillor S. Menard – Accessibility Review at the Lansdowne Site

WHEREAS under the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Policy, the City is committed to providing equal treatment to people with disabilities with respect to the use and benefit of City services, programs, goods and facilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable in relation to the broader public. This commitment extends to residents, visitors and employees with visible or non-visible, permanent or temporary disabilities; WHEREAS this commitment to accessibility applies...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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

That the Audit Committee Report 14 and Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29 be received and adopted as amended.

Motion no. 2025-68-12 · moved by S. Devine

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the Audit Committee Report 14 and Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 29 be received and adopted as amended.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine

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