Ottawa Police Service Board
Agenda

Meeting #:

121

Date:

Monday, October 27, 2025

Time:

4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Location:

Electronic Participation

Members:

• Chair: Salim Fakirani, 
• Councillor Cathy Curry, 
• Vice Chair: Marty Carr, 
• Peter Henschel, 
• Dave Donaldson, 
• Michael Polowin, 
• and Councillor Steve Desroches 

Habib Sayah, Executive Director

[email protected]

This meeting may be viewed online on the Ottawa City Council YouTube Channel or via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89504758586

 

 

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1.

Notices and meeting information for participants and members of the public

This draft Minutes document contains a summary of the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting. This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the final Minutes. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Board. The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Board meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.

2.

Confirmation of Agenda

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the agenda of the 27 October 2025 meeting.

3.

Confirmation of Minutes

3.1

Minutes #120 of 29 September 2025

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #120 of the 29 September 2025 meeting.

4.

Committee Meetings: Reports from Committee Chairs & Minutes

4.1

Human Resources Committee - Draft Minutes #25 of 7 October, 2025

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.

4.2

Finance and Audit Committee - Draft Minutes #34 of 10 October, 2025

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.

5.

Declarations of Interest

6.

Public Delegations

The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the October 27, 2025 meeting. 

7.

Inquiries

8.

Items of Business

8.1

Chair’s verbal report

Chair's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

8.2

Chief’s verbal report

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

8.3

OC Transpo, Special Constables Unit – Annual Report 2024

Presentation and report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

8.4

Educational Presentation: Community Youth Unit

Presentation

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this presentation for information.

8.5

Ottawa Police Gala - Fundraiser In Support of The Capital Prosperity Foundation and The Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre

Executive Director's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the purchase of a table for the annual Ottawa Police Gala being held on November 8, 2025, at the Rogers Centre, at a cost of $2,500.

8.6

Re-Appointment of Special Constable – City Of Ottawa(Transit Services)

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the re-appointment of one (1) City of Ottawa employee listed in Appendix 1 as a Special Constable for City of Ottawa, Transit Services pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).

8.7

2026 Budget Consultation Report

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

8.8

CSPA Update: Training Compliance Current State and Recommendations

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

8.9

Complaints Report – Police Services Act, Community Safety and Policing Act and Special Investigations Unit Act: Third Quarter 2025

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

8.10

Safe Workplace Program Annual Report 2024-2025 (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025)

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

8.11

Response To Inquiry I-25-08

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

8.12

Consent Agenda

1.

Ratification: Amended Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Guns and Gangs

This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on October 09, 2025, by electronic polling. The grant is on file with the Executive Director.

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the amended Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Guns and Gangs Unit.

2.

Ratification: Community Safety and Policing Grant

This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on October 09, 2025, by electronic polling. The grant is on file with the Executive Director.

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Community Safety and Policing Program.

8.13

Legal Services Status Report – 2025 Third Quarter

Board Solicitor's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

8.14

Outstanding Board Inquiries, Motions & Directions: October 2025 Report

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information. 

8.15

Letters of Commendation: October 2025

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information. 

9.

Other Business

10.

In Camera Items

In accordance with Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, the Ottawa Police Service Board will be meeting in a closed session prior to the public meeting to discuss items pertaining to the following subject matter:

1. Update on Demonstrations and Event Management
2. Operational Matter
3. Labour Relations Unit Report: Third Quarter 2025
4. Legal Matter
5. Delay Application
6. Labour Relations Matter
7. Legal Services Status Report – Settlements, Third Quarter 2024
8. Personal matter
9. Legal Matter

11.

Adjournment

12.

Next Meeting

Monday, November 24, 2025 - 4:00 PM