Ottawa City Council

Agenda

Meeting #:

66

Date:

Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Location:

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Mélanie Blais, Council Coordinator,

613-580-2424 ext. 27005, [email protected]

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

2.

Public notices and meeting information

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

3.

National Anthem

Councillor S. Desroches

4.

Roll Call

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes 65 of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025

5.2

Confidential Minutes 65 of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

7.

Communications

7.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

7.2

Responses to Inquiries

7.2.1

OCC-2025-06 - Road Paint

7.2.2

OCC-2025-07 – Change of requirements for line painting

7.2.3

OCC-2025-15 - Extreme Heat

7.3

Petitions

A petition submitted by Japnam Bharaj, containing 193 signatures, requesting that the City implement traffic measures in the Blackstone neighbourhood near Shingwàkons and St. Bernadette schools.

8.

Regrets

Councillor L. Dudas advised that she would be absent from the City Council meeting of 8 October 2025.

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

10.

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation

10.1

Appointment of Auditor – Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)

File No. ACS2025-OCC-OCH-0003 - City-wide

• Report Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Appoint KPMG LLP as the external auditor of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for an initial three-year term (2025–2027), with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms (2028 and 2029), as recommended by the OCHC Board of Directors.
  2. Request that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa, as the shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC), setting forth the resolutions approved by City Council.

11.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 28

11.1

Engineer’s Report for the McKinnons Creek Municipal Drain

File No. ACS2025-IWS-WL-0014 - Orléans South-Navan (Ward 19)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council adopt the engineer’s report prepared by Robinson Consultants Inc., entitled Engineer’s report for the McKinnons Creek Municipal Drain, and give first and second readings to the By-law attached as Document 3 in accordance with Sections 42 and 45 of the Drainage Act of Ontario.

11.2

On-Site Sign Procedures for Development Applications Update

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0062 - City-wide

• Planning and Housing Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council: 

  1.  Approve the On-site Signs Procedure for Development Application, attached as Document 1; and
  2. Delegate Authority to the Director, Planning Services, to update and amend the procedure as required. 

11.3

Independent Electricity Service Operator (IESO) Long Term 2 (LT2) Procurement – Requests for Municipal Support Confirmation in the Rural Area

File No. ACS2025-SI-CCR-0010 – West-Carleton-March (Ward 5), Rideau-Jock (Ward 21)

• Committee recommendation(s) as amended

  That Council:

  1. Grant a Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC), for the purposes of satisfying the mandatory requirements under Section 4.2(c) of the LT2 (e-1) RFP, which does not supersede any applicable permits or approvals under applicable Laws and Regulations that may be required for a Long-Term Energy Project, to: 
     
     1. A proposed solar energy generation project, known as Dunrobin Solar Project, and located at 3492, 3540, and 3582 Dunrobin Road as well as two adjacent unaddressed properties known as Parcels numbered 045640001 and 45660156 in Ward 5 – West Carleton-March as shown in Document 7 and as summarized in Document 8;
     2. A proposed solar energy generation project, known as Carp Airport Solar Project, and located at 1500 Thomas Argue Road in Ward 5 – West Carleton-March as shown in Document 9 and as summarized in Document 10.
  2. Approve that staff, in the event these projects proceed, be directed to:
     
     1. Request that the proposed Dunrobin Solar Project and Carp Airport Solar Project proponents be encouraged to enter into a host municipality responsibility agreement with the City of Ottawa, consistent with other host municipality responsibility agreements previously entered into by the City,  through which the proponent would provide an amount of at least $1000 per megawatt per year with the goal to achieve a higher amount if possible, for a period of not less than 20 years. The finalization and execution of such agreement shall be ap-proved by Council, with recommendations to be provided as to the allocation and disbursements of such funds; and,
     2. Provide City Council with an update on the status of the request to the proponents by way of memorandum within three months following the issuance of a contract by the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) for the Dunrobin Solar Project and Carp Airport Solar Project, and to bring forward for committee and Council approval any draft host municipality responsibility agreements negotiated with the proponents.

12.

Built Heritage Committee Report 26

Rising from the Built Heritage Committee Meeting of 6 October 2025.

12.1

Consideration of Objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate 251 Besserer Street, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2025-PDB-RHU-0036 - Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Withdraw the Notice of Intention to Designate 251 Besserer Street and not proceed with the designation process under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act at this time; and
  2. Direct staff to continue consultation with the property owner, with the assistance of Global Affairs Canada, with the goal of resolving their concerns around the impacts of designation on the property.

13.

Community Services Committee Report 18

13.1

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Mortgage Refinancing 2026-2028

File No. ACS2025-CSS-GEN-012 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Delegate the Director of Housing and Homelessness Services, in the capacity as Service Manager, the authority to approve the refinancing of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) projects in the Public Housing portfolio, described in this report, provided the amount to service the debt on the refinanced Public Housing projects does not result in an increase to the current subsidy payable and the outcome is revenue-neutral to the City of Ottawa, as described in this report.
  2. Provide the authority for OCHC to secure a lender through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) under Mortgage Loan Insurance Select program for the refinancing of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation projects in the Public Housing portfolio, described in this report, provided the amount to service the debt on the refinanced Public Housing projects does not result in an increase to the current subsidy payable and the outcome is revenue-neutral to the City of Ottawa, as described in this report.
  3. Delegate the authority to the City’s Chief Financial Officer Treasurer to execute the term of a loan guarantee to the lender, if required.
  4. Require Ottawa Community Housing Corporation to redirect up to $6 million of the annual benchmarked capital reserve funding they receive from the City in 2026 – 2028 to service the debt on the refinanced Public Housing projects described in this report.
  5. Require Ottawa Community Housing Corporation to direct proceeds of the mortgage refinancing towards capital repairs of housing projects subject to the Housing Services Act, 2011. 
  6. Receive for information purposes the update on Ottawa Community Housing Corporation’s $165.6 million loan for capital repair funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Co-Investment Fund.

13.2

Motion – Councillor S. Plante – Renaming Emond Park to Mary Papatsie Park

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0089 – Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  1. That Emond Park in Vanier located at the corner of Emond Street and Deschamps Avenue be named after Mary Papatsie, to honour the Inuit community in Vanier, to honour her life and death, and to honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls;
  2. That Emond Steet will keep the same name;
  3. That the cost of changing the park sign to reflect the new name come from the Ward 12 Cash in Lieu of Parkland account;
  4. That any costs for the installation of a plaque come from eligible sources;
  5. That any plaque erected in the park also acknowledge that the land is unceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory, as per the wishes of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation Consultative Culture Circle and the 
     Host Nation. 

13.3

Motion – Councillor S. Plante – Responses to Encampments

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0090 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s), as amended

  That Council direct Community and Social Services Department staff as follows:

  1. That staff provide a written summary of the current response to addressing encampments, particularly as it relates to the response in Ward 12;
  2. That staff complete an analysis of encampment response, including dismantles, across the City and utilize the data to identify gaps which will be used to inform resource needs and prioritization by Q4 2025;
  3. That following the analysis by staff, staff will meet with impacted Ward Councillors to review the findings, and will report their findings to Committee.

14.

Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19A

14.1

Independent Electricity Service Operator (IESO) Long Term 2 (LT2) Procurement – Requests for Municipal Support Confirmation

File No. ACS2025-SI-CCR-0006 - Kanata North (Ward 4)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Grant a Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC), for the purposes of satisfying the mandatory requirements under Section 4.2(c) of the LT2(e-1) RFP, which does not supersede any applicable permits or approvals under applicable Laws and Regulations that may be required for a Long-Term Energy Project, to:  
     1. A proposed solar energy generation project, known as Kanata Solar I, and located at 375 March Valley Road and 940 Klondike Road in Ward 4 – Kanata North as shown in Document 1 and as summarized in Document 2;
     2. A proposed solar energy generation project, known as Kanata Solar II, and located at 915 Klondike Road in Ward 4 – Kanata North as shown in Document 3 and as summarized in Document 4.
  2. Approve that any Municipal Support Confirmation granted by Council for a project that is unsuccessful in one provincial procurement window may be used in subsequent procurements, provided there are no substantive changes proposed to the project (i.e. location, size, etc.);
  3. Direct staff to develop a policy framework for energy project Municipal Host Agreements for Council consideration in Q1 2026.

15.

Joint Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Planning and Housing Committee Report 3

15.1

Housing Innovation Task Force Report and Housing Acceleration Plan 

File No. ACS2025-SI-SPO-0002 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s), as amended

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Housing Innovation Task Force’s report, attached as Document 1, for information.
  2. Approve the Housing Acceleration Plan, attached as Document 2, and described in this report.
  3. Approve the following recommendations to enable the implementation of the Housing Acceleration Plan:
     1. That, Action 21 be amended to reduce Community Benefit Charges (CBCs) from 4% to 2% of the land value cost for a period of 5 years from the date of application approval. Within Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs), CBCs shall be further reduced to 1% of land value cost. Funds that have already been collected shall be recalculated to 2% (or 1% within MTSAs) with remaining funds to be returned to the applicant.
     2. Authorize staff to return the funds collected to date under the Community Benefits Charge By-law as follows:
        1. That projects already approved shall be eligible for a discounted rate until either December 31, 2028 or 5 years from when the proponent received approval, whichever is later; and
        2. That the Community Benefit Charges By-law be amended as soon as practicable to bring these changes into force; and
        3. That the intake for discount-eligible projects shall sunset on December 31, 2028, meaning that projects approved after that date will be ineligible for the discount; and
        4. That staff report back to Council on a revised capital project list by the end of Q4 2025; and
        5. That staff be directed to provide information to Council in Q4 2026 assessing the efficacy of the CBC discounted rate, offering Council the opportunity to review or amend the policy and overall CBC strategy.
     3. Direct Staff that the payment of municipal development charges is due by the issuance of the first occupancy permit, limited to residential occupancies, and on an interest-free basis for 18-months or until the Provincial Bill 17 regulations are implemented, whichever occurs first; and
        1. That City staff be directed to bring forward a Report to Council with recommended amendments to reduce development charges if the City receives funding from higher orders of government, up to a 100% elimination on development charges; and
        2. That any reduction in Development Charges be conditional on a funding commitment equivalent to the reduction from higher orders of government so that the municipality remains fully whole with no reduction of investment into items on the City’s Development Charge Background Study; and
        3. That staff be directed to work directly with the Mayor’s office to engage with Federal and Provincial partners on the above resolutions.
     4. Direct staff to review options to extend exemptions currently in place for developments of up to 10 units and report back to Planning and Housing Committee with proposed recommendations to amend the Site Plan Control By-law No. 2014-256, as described in this report.
     5. Defer the Building Code fee scheduled increases specific to Residential Occupancies, to be included in the 2026 Draft Operating Budget.
     6. Direct staff in the Planning, Development and Building Services, to amend the criteria for eligibility under the Reimbursement Program for Development-Related Fees for Charitable or Non-Profit Organizations, to include site plan planning and building permit fees for non-profit affordable housing projects, and delegate the implementation of these fee waivers to staff.
     7. Direct staff to review and implement pre-set building designs, developed and in use by others in Ontario, to allow for expedited building permits.
     8. Update the Parkland First Policy, Delegation of Authority By-law and Parkland Dedication By-law to transfer authority from Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services Department to the Planning, Development and Building Services Department to reflect staff changes and authorities outlined in this report.  
     9. Under section 3 (4) of By-law 2022-280 (Parkland Dedication) Council will waive the requirement for parkland dedication for a period of 18 months for “Office building conversion to residential apartments” and “small or adaptive developments”.
     10. Despite section 3 (5) and 4 (3) of Bylaw 2022-280 (Parkland Dedication) Council will temporarily allow for the collection of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland changes at occupancy, for 18-months, rather than building permit or subdivision approval.
     11. Despite section 4 (4), Table 1, of Bylaw 2022-280 (Parkland Dedication) Council will temporarily allow Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland charges to be reduced to 5 per cent for 18-months for all projects less than 20 units in plans of subdivision prior to 2001 within the greenbelt.
     12. Undertake a review of the delegated authority and Terms of Reference for the Committee of Adjustment and report back to Council by Q4, 2026
     13. Develop a strategy to undertake a comprehensive review of Secondary Plans and report back to Council by end of Q1 2026
     14. Undertake a comprehensive review of the Urban Design guidelines and report back to Council by end of Q4 2026
     15. Undertake a review of the Development Application Study Policy (Information and Materials for Planning Applications (By-Law No. 2023-297) and report back to Council by end of Q1 2026
     16. That the local ward councillor be made fully aware and consulted when properties that are the subject of actions, such as those contemplated in action 29, 38, 42 and similar preparatory actions contained in the Housing Acceleration Plan are undertaken.
     17. That staff provide information on the Bloomberg methodology to Council by end of Q4 2025, with more fulsome reporting on the effectiveness of the financial measures in May 2026 at the time of reporting back to Council on implementation and that staff provide the full results and measurement framework for the Housing Acceleration Plan concurrent to the report back in May 2026.
         1. That a report detailing the performance of each metric against the measurement framework be brought back for deliberation at a Joint Meeting of Finance and Corporate Services and Planning and Housing Committee in Q2 2027.
     18. That, as part of the implementation of Action Item 29 of the Housing Acceleration Plan, staff be directed to expedite the work to identify additional municipally-owned parcels in the next phase of the Municipal Land Strategy, in consultation with the Mayor’s Office, that are suitable for affordable housing development, including supportive housing, or for mixed-use, mixed-income developments that include affordable housing; and
         1. That staff also identify any associated funding opportunities and provide an assessment of site-specific constraints to ensure the viability of the proposed parcels for development; and
         2. That the identified parcels be prioritized based on the availability of servicing infrastructure, location within appropriate transects (with a preference for sites inside the Greenbelt), proximity to existing or planned transit service, and alignment with the Official Plan and applicable secondary plans; and
         3. That a shortlist of candidate parcels identified through the next round of the Municipal Land Strategy be brought forward to Council for information no later than the end of Q4 2025.
     19. That, as part of Housing Acceleration Plan action Item 37, in Document 2 of the Report, staff be directed to review the City's Official Plan and related policies to ensure there are no unintended barriers to affordable housing; and
         1. That, if unintended barriers are identified, staff return to Council with suggested amendments to strengthen the availability of affordable housing.
         2. That the appropriate City housing dashboards be updated to provide readily available information pertaining to the affordable housing sector, considering inclusion of data sets such as:
            • The stock of affordable units, including a breakdown based on the number of bedrooms associated with those units
            • The number of affordable units created from all public sources
            • The amount of investment into affordable housing from all public sources
            • The timelines associated with affordable housing development
            • The current dollar amount that is deemed “affordable”
            • Centralized waitlist length and estimated average wait time
            • The overall state and health of the affordable housing sector
         3. That this information be updated regularly to ensure that housing affordability is transparently tracked and fully prioritized.
  4. Direct the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Ottawa, write letters to the Federal and Provincial governments, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Premier and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to share a copy of this report and highlight the calls for support identified for both levels of government as outlined, including: sustainable and predictable funding for infrastructure, affordable housing, and transit, the transfer of land at no or low cost for residential development, improved environmental approval timelines, the removal of all interprovincial labour mobility restrictions, increased options for developing a local workforce of skilled trades
  5. Direct staff to continue to engage the Housing Innovation Task Force throughout the implementation of the Housing Acceleration Plan.
  6. Direct staff to report back on progress, assess the comprehensiveness of the Housing Acceleration Plan against current conditions, and propose updates as needed by May 2026.
  7. Declare its intention to become a more housing-friendly City; and
     1. That the General Manager of Planning, Development, and Building Services ensure that every effort is made to accomplish this goal; and
     2. That the General Manager of Planning, Development, and Building Services is provided with support to work across departments to accomplish this goal; and
     3. That when new employees are onboarded, they are given as part of their orientation training a briefing on what their role is with respect to advancing service excellence and accomplishing this goal; and
     4. That the General Manager of Planning, Development, and Building Services report back to Council on the City’s progress in evolving the development approvals process and culture; and
     5. That staff be directed to refine and enhance the Housing Approval Dashboard where appropriate to compare Ottawa’s progress toward becoming a more housing-friendly city against a benchmark of the City’s 2024 performance on key performance indicators; and
     6. That staff be directed to create a landing page and communications products that promote Ottawa’s Housing Action Plan so that employees and the public can be made aware of the City’s strategic direction on housing and track the City’s progress.
  8. Direct that as part of the City’s Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, staff develop a comprehensive downtown revitalization toolkit to enable a vibrant downtown economy; and
     1. That this toolkit explore and consider the following actions:
        • That the office-to-residential conversion incentive program be extended beyond the pilot program set to expire in November 2025, and included conversions to such other uses as hotel, commercial, cultural, entertainment or institutional.
        • The development of a process to review and approve conversions with consideration given to expedited permitting, technical support, and any other measures that would more quickly bring existing vacant or converted buildings into use.
        • The implementation of a Municipal Service Corporation model as currently being explored by the Province, Local Improvement Charges, or other financial instruments that would enable development charges to be spread over time or rolled into taxes or levies.
        •  An expansion of the Centretown Façade Improvement Grant Pilot Program or similar type program focused on public realm enhancements (such as lighting, signage, accessibility upgrades, patios, greenery, etc.) to the broader downtown transect, including the ByWard Market, in support of the 200th Anniversary.
        • Any other relevant measures or actions.
     2. That in developing this toolkit, City staff work with Councillors representing wards in the downtown area to engage in consultations with local communities to ensure that the toolkit is well-designed to meet local needs; and
     3. That staff report back to Council on a proposal for the toolkit as part of the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan reporting in Q1 2026.
  9. Direct that the City continue to focus on seniors as a priority group in the updated 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan 2025-2035; and
     1. That staff be directed to work with the Housing and Homelessness Leadership Table to address low-income seniors’ housing needs in the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan workplan; and
     2. That staff report back to Council on seniors’ specific metrics (as available) as part of the annual 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan progress report; and
     3. That staff engage with senior levels of government to outline needs for low-income seniors housing including new development, housing benefits and other ancillary housing stability supports; and
     4. That Community and Social Services continue to align efforts to support seniors though the Older Adult Plan and the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan; and
     5. That, as part of Action 1 of the Housing Acceleration Plan, staff continue to review site specific options to allow for zoning conditions, if not already permitted, for residential developments that are oriented to serve the needs of seniors.

16.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 54

16.1

Vacant Industrial and Business Park Inventory, Mid-2022 to Mid-2024 Update

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0024 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

16.2

Greenfield Residential Land Survey - Mid-2024 Update

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0056 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

16.3

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1137 Ogilvie Road and 1111 Cummings Ave

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0023 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1137 and 1147 Ogilvie Road and 1111 Cummings Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit for two 30- storey mixed-use buildings, as detailed in Document 2 and Document 3.

16.4

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1299 Richmond Road

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0038 – Bay (Ward 7)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1299 Richmond Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a high-rise mixed-use development with a maximum height of 30 storeys, as detailed in Documents 2 and 3.

17.

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 21

17.1

All-Way Stop Control – Bren-Maur/Eisenhower-Kelowna

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0105 - Barrhaven East (Ward 24)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the installation of an all-way stop control (AWSC) at the intersection of Bren-Maur Road and Eisenhower Crescent-Kelowna Street.

17.2

Motion - L. Dudas - Alto High-Speed Rail Network Introduction

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the following:

  1. That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transport, and the Minister of Infrastructure to expresses the City of Ottawa’s strong support for the Alto High-Speed Rail project, and to urge the Federal Government to maintain momentum and prioritize Alto High-Speed Rail project through the Major Projects Office; and
  2. That City staff be directed to continue engagement with Alto technical teams and report back to Council on opportunities for local integration, community benefits, and with major project updates.

18.

Bulk Consent Agenda

18.1

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 21

18.1.1

St-Laurent Boulevard Transit Priority Corridor (Hemlock Road to Innes Road) Environmental Assessment Study – Recommended Plan

File No. ACS2025-PDB-TP-0013 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (Ward 11), Rideau-Vanier (Ward 12), Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13), Alta Vista (Ward 18)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Approve the functional design for the St-Laurent Boulevard Transit Priority Corridor (Hemlock Road to Innes Road/Industrial Avenue) Environmental Assessment Study, as described in this report; and,
  2. Direct Transportation Planning staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report (ESR) and proceed with its posting for the 30-day public review period in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.

18.1.2

Motion – Councillor W. Lo - Winter Parking Ban – Grovehurst Drive South Side

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0088 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council direct staff to implement a winter parking prohibition on the south side of Grovehurst Drive, from Crestway to Oldfield, before winter 2025.

18.2

City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions

18.2.1

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of September 24, 2025

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0111 - City-wide

• Report Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, that are sub-ject 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.

19.

In Camera Items

19.1

Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates

To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

As the content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by Subsections 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

20.

Motion to Adopt Reports

21.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

21.1

Upload of LRT by the Government of Ontario

• Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada have invested $8.15 billion in Ottawa’s Stage 1 and 2 LRT project, based on a cost-sharing model that has seen Ottawa taxpayers contribute 55% of the overall cost of the project; and

  WHEREAS in other large Ontario cities, like Toronto, Brampton, Hamilton and Waterloo, the Province and Metrolinx have built, own and maintain light-rail transit systems at little to no cost to local taxpayers; and

  WHEREAS Mayor Sutcliffe has been advocating with the provincial government for the fair treatment of the City of Ottawa and its taxpayers for almost a year, especially as it relates to the ownership and maintenance of LRT assets; and

  WHEREAS Premier Ford and Transportation Minister Sarkaria were in Ottawa on February 4, 2025 to announce a campaign commitment to upload Ottawa’s LRT, which Premier Ford reiterated in his speech on Election Day; and

  WHEREAS in the provincial budget tabled on May 15, 2025, Minister Bethlenfalvy reiterated the Province’s commitment to pursuing the upload of Ottawa’s LRT;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Manager enter into negotiations with the Province of Ontario regarding the upload of LRT, and that the following principles be foundational to those discussions and inform a future Agreement with the Province:

  1. that a deal must be fair to Ottawa taxpayers and consistent with precedent deals reached in other Ontario municipalities;
  2. that the governance structure of Metrolinx includes appropriate mechanisms to ensure accountability and transparency for Ottawa residents;
  3. that Metrolinx has a significant presence and adequate resources in Ottawa to meet its commitments to the City of Ottawa and OC Transpo;
  4. that OC Transpo maintain local control over service delivery and hiring of personnel;
  5. that any savings from reduced debt-servicing and maintenance costs be re-invested into OC Transpo;
  6. that the value of Transit Oriented Development opportunities available along the LRT corridors be identified, assessed and factored into valuations;
  7. that the Province consult and collaborate with the City of Ottawa and OC Transpo on the planning, design, procurement, construction, delivery and operation of Stage 3 LRT to Kanata, Stittsville and Barrhaven; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Manager report back to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the status of their discussions as key milestones are achieved.

21.2

Greg Kazmierski Diamond

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by M. Luloff

  WHEREAS Gregory “Mayor Greg” Kazmierski was proof positive that having an intellectual disability does not need to hold you back, overcoming every challenge life threw at him with courage, humour, and heart; and

  WHEREAS Born with Down Syndrome and two holes in his heart, Greg defied expectations from the very beginning, fighting for his place in school, in society, and in the hearts of his community; and

  WHEREAS Greg was a fighter in every sense—earning a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and training at local martial arts gyms, while also overcoming challenges with strength, kindness, and determination; and

  WHEREAS Greg was a beloved and iconic figure in Blackburn Hamlet, affectionately known as the Honourary Mayor of Blackburn Hamlet, recognized for his leadership in fostering community spirit and connection; and

  WHEREAS Greg worked for 35 years at the local grocery store, where his welcoming presence and genuine care for others made him a daily source of joy and comfort for generations of families; and

  WHEREAS Greg was a tireless community builder, known for his enthusiastic support of local events such as the Blackburn Fun Fair, holiday celebrations, and neighbourhood gatherings, where he was often seen giving out his signature bear hugs and uplifting everyone around him; and

  WHEREAS Greg had a deep love for sports and was a fixture at local hockey games at the Blackburn Arena and baseball games at the Blackburn Park diamond, where he cheered on players with unmatched spirit and kindness; and

  WHEREAS Greg was also a regular at the Blackburn Arms Pub, where he played darts, sang Elvis tunes, and cheered loudly for his beloved Ottawa Senators, further cementing his role as a joyful and familiar presence in the community; and

  WHEREAS Greg’s extraordinary contributions to community life were recognized through prestigious honours, including the Canada 125 Medal (1993), the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship (2008), and his designation as Honourary Mayor of Blackburn Hamlet in 2008; and

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the baseball diamond located in Blackburn Park be officially named the Greg Kazmierski Diamond, in honour of his life, legacy, and enduring impact on the Blackburn Hamlet community; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT any costs associated with the installation of signage or a plaque in recognition, be covered through eligible sources.

22.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

23.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

24.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

24.1

Three Readings

• That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.

  a.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Falls Drive and Cyd Street).
  b.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Tonic Crescent, Galanthus Walk, Catnip Crescent, Elixir Place, Tincture Place, Leone Farrell Street, Demulcent Lane, Mortar Terrace, Bee Pollen Way on Plan 4M-1767, as being exempt from Part Lot Control
  c.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.
  d.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Fleming Convalescent Home, 410-412 Besserer Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  e.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Finsbury Avenue, Cardamom Terrace, David Wiens Street, Mountmellick, Goldhawk Drive, Killinchey Row and Back Bush Terrace, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  f.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Clyde Avenue on Plan 30 as being exempt from Part Lot Control
  g.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1137 and 1147 Ogilvie Road and 1111 Cummings Avenue.
  h.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1299 Richmond Road.
  i.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2132 Brianna Way.
  j.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6335 Perth Street.
  k.    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 1047 Richmond Road.
  l.    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Postilion Street, Cantering Drive, and Oldenburg Avenue).

25.

Confirmation By-law

26.

Inquiries

27.

Adjournment