Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:
70
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation
Present:
  • Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, 
  • Councillor Matt Luloff, 
  • Councillor Laura Dudas, 
  • Councillor David Hill, 
  • Councillor Clarke Kelly, 
  • Councillor Glen Gower, 
  • Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, 
  • Councillor Sean Devine, 
  • Councillor Jessica Bradley, 
  • Councillor Tim Tierney, 
  • Councillor Stéphanie Plante, 
  • Councillor Rawlson King, 
  • Councillor Ariel Troster, 
  • Councillor Jeff Leiper, 
  • Councillor Riley Brockington, 
  • Councillor Shawn Menard, 
  • Councillor Marty Carr, 
  • Councillor Catherine Kitts, 
  • Councillor Isabelle Skalski, 
  • Councillor David Brown, 
  • Councillor Steve Desroches, 
  • Councillor Allan Hubley, 
  • and Councillor Wilson Lo 
Absent:
  • Councillor Cathy Curry 
  • and Councillor Laine Johnson 

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

Mayor Sutcliffe led Council in a moment of reflection. 

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.

Concillor A. Hubley

The National Anthem was performed by the St. Anne Student Choir.

All Members of Council were present except Councillors C. Curry and L. Johnson.

A petition submitted by Lilia Semjonov, containing 38 signatures, expressing opposition to the addition of a new sidewalk and installation of traffic calming measures for the Summit Avenue Infrastructure Renewal Project.

Councillors C. Curry and L. Johnson advised that they would be absent from the City Council meeting of 26 November 2025.

  • Motion No.2025-70-01
    Moved byA. Troster
    Seconded byS. Devine

    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.

    Carried

File No. ACS2025-PWD-GEN-0002 - City-wide


A portion of this item will be considered in closed session pursuant to subsections 13 (c), (f), (i) and (k) of the Procedure By-law 2025-100.

  • Committee Recommendation(s) as amended

    That Ottawa City Council:

    1. consider the acquisition of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre as described in this report
    2. Direct staff to:
      1. Engage with the already-established Community Liaison Committee for the site, to confirm or update their terms of reference to include, at a minimum:
        1. Representatives from nearby communities (Carlsbad Springs, Russell Township and Vars), South Nation Conservation Authority (SNCA), local farmers, local Ward Councillors, City staff and the facility operator; and
        2. A requirement that the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) be convened on a regular basis (at least twice per year) to allow regular and timely updates on issues such as proposed changes to the site’s permits or its regulated activities, as one avenue to inform and engage the community; and
      2. Following the annual reporting as done for the Environmental Assessment (EA), which includes groundwater, surface water, leachate, landfill gas, dust, noise, biological and geotechnical monitoring, review the annual report and post it publicly, along with a summary (in plain language), for resident review and awareness and offer a technical briefing to the CLC to present the results and ensure awareness of any areas of concern that may warrant further study and/or action; and
      3. Work with the SNCA to ensure that this landfill is incorporated, as appropriate, into the hazard mapping and scenario planning for the Bear Brook Watershed study.
      4. Should the City of Ottawa be successful in acquiring this site and in advance of its operation, undertake and publish a Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) to disclose the already established (via Ministry EA) baseline of contaminant and exposure data and an assessment of the risk to human health; and
        1. That the HHRA be revised if environmental monitoring reveals a new concern (e.g., exceedance of acceptable thresholds, air emission change, new contaminant of concern is identified) in accordance with normal practices and that this information be publicly available and shared with the Community Liaison Committee.
      5. Prior to site activation and regularly thereafter, assess and make recommendations to reduce the cumulative impact of trucks in the Carlsbad Springs area, both in terms of impact on the road infrastructure and quality of life for residents; and
        1. Review the rural truck route network serving the CRRRC site and surrounding area in consultations with the CLC and interested residents, including existing and potential truck routes, signage, traffic mitigation measures, and to identify and implement solutions that maximize clear wayfinding for truck operators and minimize disruption and cut-through traffic on residential streets and in rural village cores.
      6. Should the City acquire the CRRRC site, review options available to establish a community benefit mechanism for the City to provide direct positive benefit to Carlsbad Springs and surrounding communities in the form of grants for local improvements, and report back to ARAC in 2027.
      7. As part of the in-depth evaluation that staff are undertaking to develop a recommendation and finalized business case for Ottawa’s future waste management system, undertake a market sounding exercise that invites proponents to provide information to City staff related to the Council-approved scenarios outlined in Recommendation 2 of the Waste Management Technologies Feasibility Study Report (Status Quo and Private Facilities, Waste to Energy Incineration Facility, and Construct a New Landfill).
    Carried

File No. ACS2025-SI-HSI-0023 - City-wide

  • Committee Recommendation(s)

    That Council:

    1. 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 Affordable Housing Pipeline (Document 1), and to any other projects that receive, or will receive, pre-development funding and that may be added to the Pipeline list in accordance with the selection criteria outlined in the 2024 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update report.
    2. Approve a final extension up to March 31, 2026, based on the conditions set out in the report, of the short-term interest-free repayable loan of $606,075 to the African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) that was provided through the 2021 Capital Plan for their project at 881-883 Pinecrest Road and delegate authority to the Interim Director, HSIS, to convert a portion of the short-term loan to a conditional contribution, if conditions set out in the report are satisfied.
    Carried

File No. ACS2025-SI-HSI-0019 - City-wide

  • 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.

    Carried

Council resolved in camera at 10:12 am.

In Camera Session

In Council (Open Session)

Council resumed in open session at 12:46 pm.

Upon resuming in open session, Mayor Sutcliffe advised that Council just met in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), as follows:

  • Subsections 13 (1)(c), a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for the purposes of the City, and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and Subsection 13(1)(i), a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and Subsection 13(1)(k), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board, with respect to the Acquisition Opportunity – Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre.

During the closed session, no votes were taken other than procedural matters and/or directions and instructions to staff. The Mayor advised that the City of Ottawa would continue its participation in the competitive bidding process related to the acquisition; however, given the confidential nature of the process, details will be reported out once the bidding process is over and the non-disclosure agreement has been lifted.

  • Motion No.2025-70-02
    Moved byA. Troster
    Seconded byS. Devine

    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 municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and Subsection 13(1)(k), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board, with respect to the Acquisition Opportunity – Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre.

    Carried

File No. ACS2025-PWD-GEN-0002 - City-wide


To be considered 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; and Subsection 13(1)(i), a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and Subsection 13(1)(k), a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board.

  • Motion No.2025-70-03
    Moved byM. Sutcliffe
    Seconded byG. Gower

    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 Intergovernmental Relations, Program Manager of Policy Coordination, Director of Policy in the Mayor’s Office, and most recently as Chief of Staff to the Mayor; and

    WHEREAS Robyn played a pivotal role in shaping major civic initiatives such as the Ottawa Central Library, the Ottawa Art Gallery, Lansdowne Park renewal, LRT Stage 2, and the groundwork for the new Civic Hospital, demonstrating unmatched leadership, collaboration, and vision; and

    WHEREAS Robyn was known for her grace, intelligence, tenacity, and unwavering commitment to public service, and whose dedication has undoubtably enhanced the quality of life for all residents; and

    WHEREAS Robyn’s legacy includes not only her professional achievements but also her personal dedication to fostering children, giving back to and building her community, and living with authenticity, compassion, and courage; and

    WHEREAS Arlington Park, located in a neighbourhood Robyn cherished and served, offers a fitting location to honour her memory and contributions to the City of Ottawa;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the commemorative naming of Arlington Park, located at 165 Arlington Avenue, to “Robyn Guest Park” in honour of Robyn Mary Elizabeth Guest, in recognition of her outstanding service and enduring impact on the City of Ottawa.

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Robyn Guest’s contributions.

    Carried

Note: The Plante/Carr Motion of which Notice was previously given at the November 12, 2025 City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.

  • Motion No.2025-70-04
    Moved byS. Plante
    Seconded byM. Carr

    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 Assent; and

    WHEREAS Schedule 12 of Bill 60 amends the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to, among other things, make changes to the Landlord Tenant Tribunal (LTB) with a focus on strengthening landlord rights, providing shorter timelines for tenant evictions, and improving the speed and effectiveness of the LTB to address the active case backlog; and

    WHEREAS the Province rescinded consultation on alternative options on lease agreement expiry, which may lead to the end of fixed term leases; and

    WHEREAS the rest of the amendments as per the technical brief (pages 11-15) to Residential Tenancies Act curtail tenant rights at the LTB; and

    WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) recognizes that landlords need adequate rights to provide rental opportunities and increase housing supply, but does not endorse the amendments citing the need for a balanced approach that provides tenants with strong protection from unlawful and illegal evictions such as bad faith renovations;

    WHEREAS more than 130 organizations have signed an open letter asking the provincial government to repeal proposed changes to rental protections they warn will deepen the province’s housing and homelessness crisis; and

    WHEREAS ACORN launched an online action calling on the provincial government to drop its proposals, in which 23,000 Ontarians sent emails to Premier Ford, Housing Minister Rob Flack, Attorney General Doug Downey, and MPPs across the province demanding they do not make amendments that erode tenants’ rights at the LTB; and

    WHEREAS those who support the provincial government’s amendments cite the possibility that this will free up many vacant units and incent landlords to rent; and

    WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has a comparatively low vacancy rate, and the amount of renters is expected to jump from around 36 per cent of Ottawa households to 43 per cent by 2035, according to the City’s Housing Needs Assessment; and

    WHEREAS Council just passed the Housing Action Plan (HAP) on October 8, 2025, in which consolidating and strengthening the capacity for affordable housing development is 1 of 5 key objectives; and

    WHEREAS Report ACS2025-SI-SPO-0002 of the HAP, Recommendation 6 directed 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”; and

    WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has approved studying the feasibility of a rental renovation license program (Renoviction Bylaw) in order to help protect the rights of tenants;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor write to the Premier, the Attorney General, and the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs of Ontario to share Council’s commitment to protecting the rights of tenants to a safe and affordable home; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor request that the Government of Ontario continue to work with the City to fund and deliver more affordable housing units in Ottawa; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff include in their ongoing reporting on the Housing Acceleration Plan the progress and assessment of current market conditions, and metrics to look at the health and affordability of the rental market supply in Ottawa.

    Carried
  • Motion No.2025-70-05
    Moved byD. Brown
    Seconded byI. Skalski

    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’; and
    WHEREAS the asset description/address in that motion was made in error and the intended asset to be named is the ball diamond located in Dogwood Park in Munster (2890 Munster Road);

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the previous motion be amended such that all references to “the ball diamond located in Munster North Park (2778 Munster Road)” are deleted and replaced with “the ball diamond located in Dogwood Park in Munster (2890 Munster Road)”; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as amended, the named asset shall be the ‘Bob Easy Ball Diamond’ located at Dogwood Park (2890 Munster Road); and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other clauses of the original motion remain in force, including the installation of an appropriate stand and plaque displaying the name and a brief history of Mr. Easy’s contributions, with all related costs funded through fundraising and other eligible sources.

    Carried

No Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure were received.

  • Moved byS. Desroches
    Seconded byD. Brown

    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 they are located; and

    WHEREAS Marcel and Linda Moncion, who are proud Franco-Ontarians, owned and operated the first retail business in Riverside South for more than a decade, becoming true pioneers of the modern Riverside South community and establishing a strong foundation for local economic and social life; and

    WHEREAS the Moncion family has demonstrated exceptional community leadership through their long-standing support of youth sports teams, school fundraising initiatives, and community association events such as Canada Day celebrations, spring and fall community cleanings, Santa breakfasts, and wagon rides, as well as annual participation in the OC Transpo Food Bank drive; and

    WHEREAS Moncion’s has provided significant employment opportunities in Riverside South, including hundreds of jobs for local youth, contributing meaningfully to early work experience, skills development, and long-term community engagement; and

    WHEREAS Marcel Moncion was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 in recognition of his outstanding community service and contributions to the well-being of residents; and

    WHEREAS Marcel and Linda Moncion retired in 2021, and the Moncion family remains widely recognized for their generosity, early investment in Riverside South, and the role their store played as a vital community gathering place; and

    WHEREAS the contractor timelines for the park identification sign do not align with the full Commemorative Naming Program process, creating an operational need for timely direction from Council;

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Riverside South Park 11 be formally named Moncion’s Park; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the commemorative plaque and mounting be funded through the Ward Councillor’s office budget.

  • Motion No.2025-70-06
    Moved byA. Troster
    Seconded byS. Devine

    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 Ottawa.
    2025-441    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Little Lake Lane and Shallow Pond Place on Plan 4M-1707 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
    2025-442    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.
    2025-443    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 19 Selye Cres (the "benefitting property")
    2025-444    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 43 Norice St (the "benefitting property")
    2025-445    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 92 Martin St (the "benefitting property")
    2025-446    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 140 Deerfox Dr (the "benefitting property")
    2025-447    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 310 Statewood Dr (the "benefitting property")
    2025-448    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 320 Oakcrest Way (the "benefitting property")
    2025-449    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 358 Oakcrest Way (the "benefitting property")
    2025-450    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 788 Long Point Cir (the "benefitting property")
    2025-451    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1546 Rumford Dr (the "benefitting property")
    2025-452    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2556 River Rd (the "benefitting property")
    2025-453    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 4577 Ogilvie Walk Cres (the "benefitting property")
    2025-454    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of South Gower Boundary Road, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to Neighbour Road.
    2025-455    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 6060 First Line Road. 
    2025-456    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 168 and 174 Murray Street. 
    2025-457    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 4159 Obsidian Road. 
    2025-458    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1055 Klondike Road. 
    2025-459    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the former Vernon Schoolhouse, 8682 Bank Street, to be of cultural heritage value or interest
    2025-460    A by-law to amend By-law 2014-431 respecting the OCHC Municipal Housing Project Facilities and Tax Exemption.
    2025-461    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to set the instalment due dates and the interest and penalty rates applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2026.
    2025-462    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Jockvale Road in the City of Ottawa.
    2025-463    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at plateau Adstock Heights on Plan 4M-1616 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
    2025-464    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-338, as amended, to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Special Constable Unit of the Transit Services Department.

    Carried
  • Motion No.2025-70-07
    Moved byA. Troster
    Seconded byS. Devine

    That the following by-law be read and passed:

    To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 26, 2025.

    Carried

There were no Inquiries.

The meeting adjourned at 12:54 pm.

  • Motion No.2025-70-08
    Moved byA. Troster
    Seconded byS. Devine

    That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 November 2025, be adjourned.

    Carried
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