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City Council

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

47 motions across 46 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 reports related to the 2026 Draft Budget Estimates be received and tabled: The report from the Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Corporate Services Department, entitled “Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets”; The report from the Committee of Adjustment entitled “Committee of Adjustment – 2026 Draft Operating Budget”; The report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Board of Health - 2026 Draft Operating Budget”; The report from the Ottawa Public Library...

Motion no. 2025-69-01 · moved by S. Desroches

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the following reports related to the 2026 Draft Budget Estimates be received and tabled: The report from the Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Corporate Services Department, entitled “Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets”; The report from the Committee of Adjustment entitled “Committee of Adjustment – 2026 Draft Operating Budget”; The report from the Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Ottawa Board of Health - 2026 Draft Operating Budget”; The report from the Ottawa Public Library...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
12.1

Report Recommendation(s) That City Council: Receive and table the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets at its meeting on November 12, 2025, for subsequent consideration by Council, sitting in Committee of the Whole, at its meeting on December 10, 2025; and, Refer the relevant portions of the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets to each Standing Committee of Council for their consideration and recommendations to Council, sitting in Committee of the Whole, at its meeting on December 10,...

Motion 1

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Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets

Report Recommendation(s) That City Council: Receive and table the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets at its meeting on November 12, 2025, for subsequent consideration by Council, sitting in Committee of the Whole, at its meeting on December 10, 2025; and, Refer the relevant portions of the Draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets to each Standing Committee of Council for their consideration and recommendations to Council, sitting in Committee of the Whole, at its meeting on December 10,...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
13.1

Committee Recommendation(s) That City Council receive and table the Committee of Adjustment 2026 Draft Operating Budget at its meeting on November 12, 2025 for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the whole to be held December 10, 2025..

Motion 1

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Committee of Adjustment - 2026 Draft Operating Budget

Committee Recommendation(s) That City Council receive and table the Committee of Adjustment 2026 Draft Operating Budget at its meeting on November 12, 2025 for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the whole to be held December 10, 2025..

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
14.1

Ottawa Board of Health Recommendation(s) That City Council receive and table the Ottawa Board of Health 2026 Draft Operating Budget at its meeting on November 12, 2025 for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole on December 10, 2025.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Board of Health - 2026 Draft Operating Budget

Ottawa Board of Health Recommendation(s) That City Council receive and table the Ottawa Board of Health 2026 Draft Operating Budget at its meeting on November 12, 2025 for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole on December 10, 2025.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.1

Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s) That City Council receive and table the Ottawa Public Library Board 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget at its meeting on November 12, 2025 for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole to be held on December 10, 2025.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Public Library Board - 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets

Ottawa Public Library Board Recommendation(s) That City Council receive and table the Ottawa Public Library Board 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget at its meeting on November 12, 2025 for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole to be held on December 10, 2025.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16.1

Ottawa Police Service Board Recommendation(s) That City Council receive and table the Ottawa Police Service 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets at its meeting on November 12, 2025 for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole to be held on December 10, 2025.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Police Service Board - 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets

Ottawa Police Service Board Recommendation(s) That City Council receive and table the Ottawa Police Service 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets at its meeting on November 12, 2025 for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole to be held on December 10, 2025.

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

Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2026 Municipal Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Plan, the 2026 Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Growth Plan, the 2026 Transit Services’ Support Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Plan and the 2026 Transit Services’ Support Vehicle and Equipment Growth Plan as described in this report as supplemental information to the Draft Budget 2026.

Motion 1

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2026 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates

Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2026 Municipal Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Plan, the 2026 Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Growth Plan, the 2026 Transit Services’ Support Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Plan and the 2026 Transit Services’ Support Vehicle and Equipment Growth Plan as described in this report as supplemental information to the Draft Budget 2026.

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

Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2025 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Analysis Report as supplemental information to the Draft Budget 2026.

Motion 1

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2025 FTE Analysis Report – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates

Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2025 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Analysis Report as supplemental information to the Draft Budget 2026.

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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 Received

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

Motion 1

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June 30, 2024 Rural Residential Land Survey

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

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

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to include the subject lands within the urban boundary and to designate them as 'Neighbour-hood' with a 'Future Neighbourhood Overlay' under the Suburban Transect, and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment – South March Urban Expansion Area

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to include the subject lands within the urban boundary and to designate them as 'Neighbour-hood' with a 'Future Neighbourhood Overlay' under the Suburban Transect, and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
18.3 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Zoning By-law Amendment – 6158 Rideau Valley Drive

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6158 Rideau Valley Drive, and; That pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act subsection 34(17), no further notice be given.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 6158 Rideau Valley Drive

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve: An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6158 Rideau Valley Drive, and; That pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act subsection 34(17), no further notice be given.

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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 6158 Rideau Valley Drive, commonly referred to as Miller’s Berry Farm, has a number of businesses on site that are not presently in compliance with the City’s Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS through this application, the applicant is looking to increase the number of permitted heavy vehicles on site by seventeen times what is permitted in the Zoning By-law on an outdoor storage area that is over fifty-times what is permitted under the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS staff have confirmed that...

Motion no. 2025-69-02 · moved by C. Kelly

19 Yes 6 No
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Zoning By-law Amendment – 6158 Rideau Valley Drive

WHEREAS 6158 Rideau Valley Drive, commonly referred to as Miller’s Berry Farm, has a number of businesses on site that are not presently in compliance with the City’s Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS through this application, the applicant is looking to increase the number of permitted heavy vehicles on site by seventeen times what is permitted in the Zoning By-law on an outdoor storage area that is over fifty-times what is permitted under the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS staff have confirmed that...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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19.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The Older Adult Plan 2025-2030 as outlined in this report and supporting documentation and reaffirm its commitment to making Ottawa a city where older adults can age well. Expanding the existing City of Ottawa’s Community Funding Framework to include the Policy Statement for Older Adult Plan Funding. Delegate authority to Director of Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics and the Program Manager of Social Development and Funding,...

Motion 1

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Older Adult Plan 2025-2030

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The Older Adult Plan 2025-2030 as outlined in this report and supporting documentation and reaffirm its commitment to making Ottawa a city where older adults can age well. Expanding the existing City of Ottawa’s Community Funding Framework to include the Policy Statement for Older Adult Plan Funding. Delegate authority to Director of Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics and the Program Manager of Social Development and Funding,...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the updates on initiatives under the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy (ITHS) for information; and Approve the close out of the ITHS as a standalone strategy and merge the ongoing initiatives into the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Refresh, as detailed in this report.

Motion 1

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Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy Close Out

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the updates on initiatives under the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy (ITHS) for information; and Approve the close out of the ITHS as a standalone strategy and merge the ongoing initiatives into the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Refresh, as detailed in this report.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the Solid Waste Master Plan 2025 Annual Update for information, including progress on high-priority Action Suites, outlined in this report and further detailed in Document 1 – Progress Update on Year One Actions; Receive a detailed update on the Three-item Garbage Limit (Solid Waste Master Plan Action Suite 4: Enhanced Source Separation of Waste), outlined in Document 2 – Update on the Three-item Garbage Limit and Agriculture Exemption...

Motion 1

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Solid Waste Master Plan 2025 Annual Update

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the Solid Waste Master Plan 2025 Annual Update for information, including progress on high-priority Action Suites, outlined in this report and further detailed in Document 1 – Progress Update on Year One Actions; Receive a detailed update on the Three-item Garbage Limit (Solid Waste Master Plan Action Suite 4: Enhanced Source Separation of Waste), outlined in Document 2 – Update on the Three-item Garbage Limit and Agriculture Exemption...

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20.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the Climate Ready Ottawa Strategy and Five-year Plan as outlined in this report and Documents 1 and 2; and, Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives, and the Director, Climate Change and Resiliency Service, individually, to approve, amend, execute, and extend agreements related to Climate Ready Ottawa within the Strategic Initiatives Department as further described in this report; and Approve, pending...

Motion 1

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Climate Ready Ottawa Strategy

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the Climate Ready Ottawa Strategy and Five-year Plan as outlined in this report and Documents 1 and 2; and, Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives, and the Director, Climate Change and Resiliency Service, individually, to approve, amend, execute, and extend agreements related to Climate Ready Ottawa within the Strategic Initiatives Department as further described in this report; and Approve, pending...

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20.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following: That the Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services, Public Works Department investigate and report back on potential ways to incorporate some personalization for the Personal Dedications Program for in memoriam dedications as part of the Tree Dedication Program. This review can include a municipal scan and updated applicant fees to reflect the cost of a plaque or larger tag, the administration of the program, ongoing maintenance,...

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor T. Kavanagh - Tree Dedication

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the following: That the Parks Maintenance and Forestry Services, Public Works Department investigate and report back on potential ways to incorporate some personalization for the Personal Dedications Program for in memoriam dedications as part of the Tree Dedication Program. This review can include a municipal scan and updated applicant fees to reflect the cost of a plaque or larger tag, the administration of the program, ongoing maintenance,...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3055 Richmond Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a five-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2 and as amended by Motion No. PHC 2025-56-01.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 3055 Richmond Road

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3055 Richmond Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a five-storey apartment building, as detailed in Document 2 and as amended by Motion No. PHC 2025-56-01.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to bring the subject lands into the urban boundary and designate them as ‘Neighbourhood’ and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment - 4497A and 4497B O’Keefe Court

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to bring the subject lands into the urban boundary and designate them as ‘Neighbourhood’ and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

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21.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Exemptions to Table 1A of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to allow: The installation of a digital message centre in a TM zone; The maximum height of a ground sign in a TM zone to be 5.18 metres; The minimum side yard setback for a ground sign to be equal to 0.75 metres; That the fees for minor sign variance totaling $2,330.00 be waived

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor G. Gower – Stittsville Lions Club Identification Signage with Message Centre

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: Exemptions to Table 1A of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to allow: The installation of a digital message centre in a TM zone; The maximum height of a ground sign in a TM zone to be 5.18 metres; The minimum side yard setback for a ground sign to be equal to 0.75 metres; That the fees for minor sign variance totaling $2,330.00 be waived

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22.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the harmonization of the various existing speed limits along Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard North to: 50 km/h from the roundabout at St-Joseph Boulevard to 170 metres south of the roundabout at Fortune Drive / Vineyard Drive; 40 km/h from 170 metres south of the roundabout at Fortune Drive / Vineyard Drive to 100 metres west of Tenth Line Road; and, 50 km/h from 100 metres west of Tenth Line Road to Inlet Private.

Motion 1

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Harmonization of Speed Limits on Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard North

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the harmonization of the various existing speed limits along Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard North to: 50 km/h from the roundabout at St-Joseph Boulevard to 170 metres south of the roundabout at Fortune Drive / Vineyard Drive; 40 km/h from 170 metres south of the roundabout at Fortune Drive / Vineyard Drive to 100 metres west of Tenth Line Road; and, 50 km/h from 100 metres west of Tenth Line Road to Inlet Private.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the retention of the existing temporary all-way stop control at the intersection of Solarium Avenue and Andromeda Road.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor S. Desroches - All-Way Stop at Solarium Avenue and Andromeda Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the retention of the existing temporary all-way stop control at the intersection of Solarium Avenue and Andromeda Road.

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

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning Omnibus Amendments – Q4 2025

Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2008-250, as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 2.

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23.1.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 4186 William McEwen Drive, Part of 4221 Moodie Drive, and Part of 3478 Moodie Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a Battery Energy Storage System and associated private utilities, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – Part of 4186 William McEwen Drive, Part of 4221 Moodie Drive and Part of 3478 Moodie Drive

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 4186 William McEwen Drive, Part of 4221 Moodie Drive, and Part of 3478 Moodie Drive, as shown in Document 1, to permit a Battery Energy Storage System and associated private utilities, as detailed in Document 2.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the updated Recreation Renewable Funding Program Policy detailed in Document 1 to this report; and Approve the updated Facility Access Policy detailed in Document 2 to this report; and Reaffirm the Recreation Renewable Funding Program for the 2022-2026 term of Council, subject to annual budget allocation; and Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services to re-allocate funds from the previously named...

Motion 1

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Administrative Review of Recreation Renewable Funding Program (RRFP) Policy and Facility Access Policy, Re-Affirmation of RRFP, and Re-Allocation of Trust Fund

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the updated Recreation Renewable Funding Program Policy detailed in Document 1 to this report; and Approve the updated Facility Access Policy detailed in Document 2 to this report; and Reaffirm the Recreation Renewable Funding Program for the 2022-2026 term of Council, subject to annual budget allocation; and Delegate the authority to the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services to re-allocate funds from the previously named...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the list of projects funded under delegated authority through the Community Partnership Minor Capital program in 2024 as detailed in Document 1; and Approve in principle the list of 2025 Community Partnership Major Capital projects as detailed in Document 2 and within the Council approved program budget envelope; and Receive for information the status of Community Partnership Major Capital projects previously approved in...

Motion 1

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Community Partnership Capital Programs Annual Report

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the list of projects funded under delegated authority through the Community Partnership Minor Capital program in 2024 as detailed in Document 1; and Approve in principle the list of 2025 Community Partnership Major Capital projects as detailed in Document 2 and within the Council approved program budget envelope; and Receive for information the status of Community Partnership Major Capital projects previously approved in...

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23.3.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Designate the properties listed in Document 1 as municipal capital housing facilities as permitted under Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and as defined in section 2(1)18 of Ontario Regulation 603/06, as amended. Implement this designation by entering into a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement (MCFA) (Document 10) between the City of Ottawa and the identified housing providers for the designated properties and enact the associated by-laws...

Motion 1

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Affordable Housing Property Tax Relief – Municipal Housing Facility By-law

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Designate the properties listed in Document 1 as municipal capital housing facilities as permitted under Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and as defined in section 2(1)18 of Ontario Regulation 603/06, as amended. Implement this designation by entering into a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement (MCFA) (Document 10) between the City of Ottawa and the identified housing providers for the designated properties and enact the associated by-laws...

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23.3.2 PASSED

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

Motion 1

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2025 Procurement: Mid-Year in Review

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

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23.3.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Designate three (3) City of Ottawa leased locations, as described in this report, as Municipal Capital Facilities (MCF), for the purpose of various prescribed municipal purposes as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, 2001 as amended, and Authorize the Interim Director, Housing Solutions and Investments Services (HSIS), in consultation with the City Solicitor, to finalize and execute three...

Motion 1

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Designate leased spaces as Municipal Capital Facilities

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Designate three (3) City of Ottawa leased locations, as described in this report, as Municipal Capital Facilities (MCF), for the purpose of various prescribed municipal purposes as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, 2001 as amended, and Authorize the Interim Director, Housing Solutions and Investments Services (HSIS), in consultation with the City Solicitor, to finalize and execute three...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council waive the right of first refusal pursuant to the Expropriations Act, section 42, in respect of that portion of 40 Beechcliffe Street, being Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Reference Plan 4R-37067, on the basis that the subject lands are being transferred for nominal value to a not-for-profit housing provider in order to meet the City’s housing priorities.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor G. Gower - 40 Beechcliffe Street

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council waive the right of first refusal pursuant to the Expropriations Act, section 42, in respect of that portion of 40 Beechcliffe Street, being Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Reference Plan 4R-37067, on the basis that the subject lands are being transferred for nominal value to a not-for-profit housing provider in order to meet the City’s housing priorities.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That City Council: Declare the subject property surplus to municipal needs for the duration of the proposed lease to be approved and concluded by the General Manager of Strategic Initiatives; and Waive the section of the City of Ottawa Leasing Policy requiring that notice of the available property for lease be provided to the public as surplus prior to leasing.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor D. Brown - 3478 Moodie Drive

Committee Recommendation(s) That City Council: Declare the subject property surplus to municipal needs for the duration of the proposed lease to be approved and concluded by the General Manager of Strategic Initiatives; and Waive the section of the City of Ottawa Leasing Policy requiring that notice of the available property for lease be provided to the public as surplus prior to leasing.

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23.4.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A, 8 – Inner East Lines 1 and 3 Stations Secondary Plan, to permit a high-rise building at a maximum height of 22-storeys for the property municipally known as 1440 Blair Towers Place, as detailed in Document 2. An amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1440 Blair Towers Place from TD2[2085] to TD2[2085]H(64.5), as shown in Document 1. The amendment will replace the existing exception [2085] as...

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 1440 Blair Towers Place

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A, 8 – Inner East Lines 1 and 3 Stations Secondary Plan, to permit a high-rise building at a maximum height of 22-storeys for the property municipally known as 1440 Blair Towers Place, as detailed in Document 2. An amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1440 Blair Towers Place from TD2[2085] to TD2[2085]H(64.5), as shown in Document 1. The amendment will replace the existing exception [2085] as...

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23.4.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6615 and 6635 Renaud Road / 191 Rappel Circle, as shown in Document 1, to permit low-rise residential dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 6615 and 6635 Renaud Road,191 Rappel Circle

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6615 and 6635 Renaud Road / 191 Rappel Circle, as shown in Document 1, to permit low-rise residential dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.

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23.4.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 708, 720 and 750 River Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit single detached, townhouse, and apartment dwelling units to facilitate the development of 246 residential units, as well as parkland, open space, and environmental protection dedications, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 708, 720 and 750 River Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 708, 720 and 750 River Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit single detached, townhouse, and apartment dwelling units to facilitate the development of 246 residential units, as well as parkland, open space, and environmental protection dedications, as detailed in Document 2.

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25 Received

That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.

Motion 1

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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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26 PASSED

That the report from the Director of Fleet Services, entitled “2026 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; and that the report from Chief Human Resources Officer, entitled “2025 FTE Analysis Report – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 29, Community Services Committee Report 19, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 20, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 30,...

Motion no. 2025-69-03 · moved by S. Desroches

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the report from the Director of Fleet Services, entitled “2026 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; and that the report from Chief Human Resources Officer, entitled “2025 FTE Analysis Report – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 29, Community Services Committee Report 19, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 20, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 30,...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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27.1 PASSED

WHEREAS a Company of Fools – Ottawa’s longest-running professional Shakespeare in the Park company – is celebrating its 35th anniversary, are proud to continue their mission of providing accessible and professional live theatre to the residents of Ottawa; and WHEREAS a Company of Fools have expressed an interest to install one commemorative sign blade that would read ‘Fools Way’ on Range Road at Strathcona Park, where they perform; WHEREAS the cost of the project will be paid for through the...

Motion no. 2025-69-04 · moved by S. Plante

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Commemorative Street Sign Blade for Company of Fools at Strathcona Park

WHEREAS a Company of Fools – Ottawa’s longest-running professional Shakespeare in the Park company – is celebrating its 35th anniversary, are proud to continue their mission of providing accessible and professional live theatre to the residents of Ottawa; and WHEREAS a Company of Fools have expressed an interest to install one commemorative sign blade that would read ‘Fools Way’ on Range Road at Strathcona Park, where they perform; WHEREAS the cost of the project will be paid for through the...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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28.1 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the urgent need for assistance. WHEREAS, Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Caribbean, made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane in Jamaica on October 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, the hurricane caused widespread devastation in Jamaica, resulting in at least 19 deaths, massive infrastructure and agricultural damage, and billions of dollars in losses; and WHEREAS, Haiti experienced...

Motion no. 2025-69-05 · moved by R. Brockington

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Hurricane Melissa – Supporting disaster-relief efforts in the Caribbean

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the urgent need for assistance. WHEREAS, Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Caribbean, made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane in Jamaica on October 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, the hurricane caused widespread devastation in Jamaica, resulting in at least 19 deaths, massive infrastructure and agricultural damage, and billions of dollars in losses; and WHEREAS, Haiti experienced...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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28.2 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion at the City Council meeting of November 12, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the building at the address known as 925 Marguerite Avenue is vacant due to significant damage from a fire in 2018; and WHEREAS the vacant building has been boarded since 2018 with cause of concern to public safety and trespassing, it is in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is...

Motion no. 2025-69-06 · moved by R. King

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Waiving Demolition Control for 925 Marguerite Avenue

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion at the City Council meeting of November 12, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the building at the address known as 925 Marguerite Avenue is vacant due to significant damage from a fire in 2018; and WHEREAS the vacant building has been boarded since 2018 with cause of concern to public safety and trespassing, it is in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is...

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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29.1

WHEREAS Robyn Mary Elizabeth Guest was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and a tireless builder of a better Ottawa; and WHEREAS Robyn was raised to have a public-spirited heart and a belief that a community is something you make, not just a place you live in; and WHEREAS Robyn Guest dedicated over 30 years to public service, including 20 years of exemplary service to the City of Ottawa, serving in progressively senior roles including Coordinator of...

Motion 1 · moved by M. Sutcliffe

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Commemorative Naming for Robyn Guest

WHEREAS Robyn Mary Elizabeth Guest was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and a tireless builder of a better Ottawa; and WHEREAS Robyn was raised to have a public-spirited heart and a belief that a community is something you make, not just a place you live in; and WHEREAS Robyn Guest dedicated over 30 years to public service, including 20 years of exemplary service to the City of Ottawa, serving in progressively senior roles including Coordinator of...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Sutcliffe

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29.2

WHEREAS City Council declared “an Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crisis and Emergency” at its meeting of January 29, 2020, and where it joined the “Solve the Crisis" campaign of the Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM), focused on addressing the homelessness and mental health/addictions crisis in Ontario; and WHEREAS the government of Ontario tabled Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, on Oct 23, 2025; and WHEREAS Schedule 12 of Bill 60 amends the Residential Tenancies Act,...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante

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Protection of Tenants’ Rights

WHEREAS City Council declared “an Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crisis and Emergency” at its meeting of January 29, 2020, and where it joined the “Solve the Crisis" campaign of the Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM), focused on addressing the homelessness and mental health/addictions crisis in Ontario; and WHEREAS the government of Ontario tabled Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, on Oct 23, 2025; and WHEREAS Schedule 12 of Bill 60 amends the Residential Tenancies Act,...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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29.3

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Robert (“Bob”) Easy has contributed more than five decades to coaching and organizing minor hockey in the communities of Munster and Richmond, helping young athletes of all levels develop skills and...

Motion 1 · moved by D. Brown

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Commemorative Naming for Bob Easy

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Robert (“Bob”) Easy has contributed more than five decades to coaching and organizing minor hockey in the communities of Munster and Richmond, helping young athletes of all levels develop skills and...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown

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31.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed, with the exception of the following by-law listed as “ee” on the Agenda: ee. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 6158 Rideau Valley Drive North. 2025-405 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 945 and 1015...

Motion no. 2025-69-07 · 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, with the exception of the following by-law listed as “ee” on the Agenda: ee. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 6158 Rideau Valley Drive North. 2025-405 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 945 and 1015...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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32 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 12 November 2025.

Motion no. 2025-69-08 · 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 12 November 2025.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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34 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 12 November 2025, be adjourned.

Motion no. 2025-69-09 · moved by S. Desroches

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 12 November 2025, be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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6.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes 67 of the City Council meeting of 22 October 2025"

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Minutes 67 of the City Council meeting of 22 October 2025

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6.2 PASSED

A motion on "Confidential Minutes 67 of the City Council meeting of 22 October 2025"

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Confidential Minutes 67 of the City Council meeting of 22 October 2025

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