Ottawa Board of Health

Agenda

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Location:

Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Members:

• Chair Catherine Kitts, 
• Vice-Chair Tammy DeGiovanni, 
• Member Brent Bauer, 
• Member Marty Carr, 
• Member Sabrina Chung, 
• Member Laura Dudas, 
• Member Glen Gower, 
• Member Rawlson King, 
• Member Jessica Bradley, 
• Member Nwanneka Ejiofor, 
• and Member Emily Gruenwoldt 

Casey Whiticar, Board Secretary
[phone]
[email protected]

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1.

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public

Please see the attached document for public notices and meeting information, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; processes and timelines for written and oral submissions; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

2.

Announcements / Ceremonial Activities

3.

Roll Call

4.

Regrets

5.

Declarations of Interest

6.

Confirmation of Minutes

• Confirmation of minutes of the meeting of Monday, June 16, 2025. 

• Confirmation of minutes of the meeting of Monday, July 14, 2025. 

   

7.

Communications 

Two communication items have been received (held on file with the Board of Health Secretary).

8.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Ottawa Public Health Budget Considerations for 2026, Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Healthy Growth and Development Program, Beach Water Quality Report, Q2 2025 Budget Status Report, the 2026 BOH Meeting Schedule, the Delegation of Authority Contract Awarded for the Period of January 1 to June 30, 2025 and Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health – in camera – personal matters about an identifiable individual - reporting out date: upon council approval, be received and considered, be received and considered.

8.1

Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report

File ACS2024-OPH-BOH-0011 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.

8.2

Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report

File ACS2025-OPH-MOH-0005 – City-wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.

8.3

2026 Budget Planning and Considerations for Ottawa Public Health

File ACS2025-OPH-BDS-0003 – City-Wide

• That the Ottawa Board of Health receive this report for information as planning for the 2026 budget cycle begins, which outlines the evolving political and economic context, and highlights OPH’s past and ongoing efforts including comprehensive service review to address budget pressures driven by increasing cost of operation and insufficient growth in base funding offered by the province.

8.4

Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Healthy Growth and Development Program

File: ACS2025-OPH-HPP-0004 - City-Wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa receive, for information, the update on Ottawa Public Health’s Healthy Growth and Development Program, as outlined in this report.

8.5

Beach Water Quality Report

File ACS2025-OPH-EHI-0002 – City-Wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Public Health Unit:

  1. Receive this report for information, including the accompanying comparative analysis which compares the historical accuracy of daily versus weekly water testing on Ottawa Public Health’s past process of issuing swim recommendations of the five City of Ottawa supervised beaches;
  2. Direct Ottawa Public Health to continue to conduct weekly water quality testing at the five City of Ottawa supervised beaches, which aligns with the Ontario Public Health Standards, and most other Ontario Public Health Units, as well as best practice guidelines for urban and rural cities;
  3. Direct Ottawa Public Health to continue working collaboratively with partners to inform the public about water safety when swimming in natural bodies of water, including Ottawa’s five Municipal beaches. This includes promoting drowning prevention, assessing water quality, and raising awareness of other associated risks. 

8.6

Q2 2025 Budget Status Report

File ACS2025-OPH-BDS-0005 – City-Wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive the 2025 Q2 operating and capital budget status report for information.

8.7

2026 BOH Meeting Schedule

File ACS2025-OPH-BOH-0012 – City-Wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit approve the 2026 meeting schedule, as outlined in this report.

8.8

Delegation of Authority Contract Awarded for the Period of January 1 to June 30, 2025

File ACS2025-OPH-BDS-0006 - City Wide

• That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information.

9.

Information Previously Distributed

10.

In Camera Items*

NOTICE*

In Camera Items are not subject to public discussion or audience. Any person has a right to request an independent investigation of the propriety of dealing with matters in a closed session. A form requesting such a review may be obtained, without charge, from the City’s website or in person from the Chair of this meeting. Requests are kept confidential pending any report by the Meetings Investigator and are conducted without charge to the Requestor.

10.1

Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health

File ACS2025-OPH-MOH-0006 - City-Wide

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit resolve In Camera pursuant to Section 13(1)(b) of the Procedure By-law 2011-1 to consider personal matters about an identifiable individual with respect to the appointment of an associate medical officer of health. 

11.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Ottawa Public Health Budget Considerations for 2026, Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Healthy Growth and Development Program, Beach Water Quality Report, Q2 2025 Budget Status Report, the 2026 BOH Meeting Schedule, the Delegation of Authority Contract Awarded for the Period of January 1 to June 30, 2025 and Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health – in camera – personal matters about an identifiable individual - reporting out date: upon council approval, be received and adopted.

12.

Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given

Larvicide Treatment of Stormwater Ponds

• WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health (OPH) plays a vital role in preventing West Nile virus through health promotion and education, and measures such as the application of larvicides in stormwater management ponds; and
  
  WHEREAS OPH currently funds the treatment of City-owned stormwater ponds without reimbursement, and increased demand due to the City’s growth is placing additional pressure on the OPH budget; and
  
  WHEREAS newly developed stormwater ponds, whether under City ownership or still under developer control, may involve a multi-year delay between residential occupancy and formal handover to the City; and
  
  WHEREAS addressing this gap in larviciding efforts may mitigate risks associated with West Nile virus;
  
  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that OPH explore options to expand larvicide treatment to include stormwater management ponds that have not yet been handed over to the City, when requested by the developer or current owner, including the operational and financial implications of such an expansion; and
  
  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that OPH collaborate with relevant City departments to assess the feasibility of establishing a sustainable funding mechanism for the treatment of City and developer-owned stormwater ponds, including options through the land development and approvals process, and potential cost recovery strategies involving developers.

13.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

14.

Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

15.

Confirmation By-law

• BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmation By-law no. 2025-6, a by-law of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit to confirm the proceedings of the Ottawa Board of Health at its meeting of September 15, 2025, be read and passed.

16.

Inquiries

17.

Adjournment

18.

Next Meeting

Monday, November 3, 2025 - 5:00 PM