City Council
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
16 motions across 16 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10.1
Received
Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive the attached report for information.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive the attached report for information.
Motion 1
2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner
Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive the attached report for information.
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11.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Ottawa City Council: consider the acquisition of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre as described in this report Direct staff to: Engage with the already-established Community Liaison Committee for the site, to confirm or update their terms of reference to include, at a minimum: Representatives from nearby communities (Carlsbad Springs, Russell Township and Vars), South Nation Conservation Authority (SNCA), local farmers, local Ward...
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Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Ottawa City Council: consider the acquisition of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre as described in this report Direct staff to: Engage with the already-established Community Liaison Committee for the site, to confirm or update their terms of reference to include, at a minimum: Representatives from nearby communities (Carlsbad Springs, Russell Township and Vars), South Nation Conservation Authority (SNCA), local farmers, local Ward...
Motion 1
Acquisition Opportunity – Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre
Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Ottawa City Council: consider the acquisition of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre as described in this report Direct staff to: Engage with the already-established Community Liaison Committee for the site, to confirm or update their terms of reference to include, at a minimum: Representatives from nearby communities (Carlsbad Springs, Russell Township and Vars), South Nation Conservation Authority (SNCA), local farmers, local Ward...
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12.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services (HSIS), to allocate 2025-2026 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funds, and any additional funding that becomes available in 2026, to either a contingency budget to support non-profit, affordable and supportive housing projects that require additional funding, or to cover non-exempt City fees and charges, or to projects selected from the Non-profit...
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services (HSIS), to allocate 2025-2026 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funds, and any additional funding that becomes available in 2026, to either a contingency budget to support non-profit, affordable and supportive housing projects that require additional funding, or to cover non-exempt City fees and charges, or to projects selected from the Non-profit...
Motion 1
2025 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Delegate authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services (HSIS), to allocate 2025-2026 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funds, and any additional funding that becomes available in 2026, to either a contingency budget to support non-profit, affordable and supportive housing projects that require additional funding, or to cover non-exempt City fees and charges, or to projects selected from the Non-profit...
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13.1.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the audited financial statements of Build Ottawa for the year 2024 in the Annual Report attached as Document 1.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the audited financial statements of Build Ottawa for the year 2024 in the Annual Report attached as Document 1.
Motion 1
Build Ottawa 2024 - Annual Report
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the audited financial statements of Build Ottawa for the year 2024 in the Annual Report attached as Document 1.
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13.2.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-5.
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Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-5.
Motion 1
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-5.
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14
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsection 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Subsection 13(1)(i), a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the...
Motion no. 2025-70-02
· moved by A. Troster
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BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsection 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Subsection 13(1)(i), a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the...
Motion no. 2025-70-02 · moved by A. Troster
In Camera Items
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsection 13(1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City; Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Subsection 13(1)(i), a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
16.1
PASSED
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 no. 2025-70-03
· moved by M. Sutcliffe
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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 no. 2025-70-03 · moved by M. Sutcliffe
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
16.2
PASSED
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 Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, received 3rd reading in the Ontario Legislative Assembly and is being presented to the Lieutenant Governor for Royal...
Motion no. 2025-70-04
· moved by S. Plante
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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 Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, received 3rd reading in the Ontario Legislative Assembly and is being presented to the Lieutenant Governor for Royal...
Motion no. 2025-70-04 · moved by S. Plante
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 Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, received 3rd reading in the Ontario Legislative Assembly and is being presented to the Lieutenant Governor for Royal...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
16.3
PASSED
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 Council subsequently received a notice of motion for the ball diamond located in Munster North Park (2778 Munster Road) the ‘Bob Easy Ball Diamond’; andWHEREAS the asset description/address in that...
Motion no. 2025-70-05
· moved by D. Brown
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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 Council subsequently received a notice of motion for the ball diamond located in Munster North Park (2778 Munster Road) the ‘Bob Easy Ball Diamond’; andWHEREAS the asset description/address in that...
Motion no. 2025-70-05 · moved by D. Brown
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 Council subsequently received a notice of motion for the ball diamond located in Munster North Park (2778 Munster Road) the ‘Bob Easy Ball Diamond’; andWHEREAS the asset description/address in that...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown
18.1
WHEREAS the construction contract for Riverside South Park 11 has been awarded, and construction of this much-needed community park commenced in September 2025; and, WHEREAS the contractor has indicated that a confirmed park name is required by January 2026 in order to place the order for the park identification sign with the supplier; and WHEREAS it is important for parks to have names with strong community connections and identities, rather than names that simply reflect the street on which...
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· moved by S. Desroches
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WHEREAS the construction contract for Riverside South Park 11 has been awarded, and construction of this much-needed community park commenced in September 2025; and, WHEREAS the contractor has indicated that a confirmed park name is required by January 2026 in order to place the order for the park identification sign with the supplier; and WHEREAS it is important for parks to have names with strong community connections and identities, rather than names that simply reflect the street on which...
Motion 1 · moved by S. Desroches
Naming of Park – Moncion’s Park
WHEREAS the construction contract for Riverside South Park 11 has been awarded, and construction of this much-needed community park commenced in September 2025; and, WHEREAS the contractor has indicated that a confirmed park name is required by January 2026 in order to place the order for the park identification sign with the supplier; and WHEREAS it is important for parks to have names with strong community connections and identities, rather than names that simply reflect the street on which...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches
19.1
PASSED
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-438 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Kelly Farm Drive on Plan 4M-1640, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-439 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of hardscaping contractors.2025-440 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Windmill Lane in the City of...
Motion no. 2025-70-06
· moved by A. Troster
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That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-438 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Kelly Farm Drive on Plan 4M-1640, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-439 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of hardscaping contractors.2025-440 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Windmill Lane in the City of...
Motion no. 2025-70-06 · moved by A. Troster
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-438 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Kelly Farm Drive on Plan 4M-1640, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-439 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of hardscaping contractors.2025-440 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Windmill Lane in the City of...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
20
PASSED
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 26, 2025.
Motion no. 2025-70-07
· moved by A. Troster
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That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 26, 2025.
Motion no. 2025-70-07 · moved by A. Troster
Confirmation By-law
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 26, 2025.
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
22
PASSED
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 November 2025, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2025-70-08
· moved by A. Troster
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That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 November 2025, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2025-70-08 · moved by A. Troster
Adjournment
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 November 2025, be adjourned.
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
5.1
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes 68 of the Special City Council meeting of 7 November 2025"
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A motion on "Minutes 68 of the Special City Council meeting of 7 November 2025"
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Minutes 68 of the Special City Council meeting of 7 November 2025
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5.2
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes 69 of the City Council meeting of 12 November 2025"
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A motion on "Minutes 69 of the City Council meeting of 12 November 2025"
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Minutes 69 of the City Council meeting of 12 November 2025
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9
PASSED
That the Integrity Commissioner’s report entitled “2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner”, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 31, Planning and Housing Committee Report 57 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025” be received and considered.
Motion no. 2025-70-01
· moved by A. Troster
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That the Integrity Commissioner’s report entitled “2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner”, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 31, Planning and Housing Committee Report 57 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025” be received and considered.
Motion no. 2025-70-01 · moved by A. Troster
Motion to Introduce Reports
That the Integrity Commissioner’s report entitled “2025 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner”, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 31, Planning and Housing Committee Report 57 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025” be received and considered.
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
