Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

58

Date:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Time:

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

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 Cathy Curry, 
• Councillor Clarke Kelly, 
• Councillor Glen Gower, 
• Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, 
• Councillor Laine Johnson, 
• 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 David Brown, 
• Councillor Steve Desroches, 
• Councillor Allan Hubley, 
• and Councillor Wilson Lo 

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 14, 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. He also announced that Friday, May 9, 2025, has been declared Dwight Eastman Day in Ottawa.

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

Concillor M. Carr

The National Anthem was performed by Choral Workshop Ottawa and the Dandelion Cafe and Student Achievement Centre.

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes 57 of the City Council meeting of April 30, 2025

• Carried

5.2

Confidential Minutes 57 of the City Council meeting of 30 April 2025

• Carried

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

No Declarations of Interest were filed. 

7.

Communications

7.1

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

The communications from AMO were received.

7.2

Responses to Inquiries

7.2.1

OCC-2024-12 - Road Renewal Projects - 265 Catherine Street

7.3

Petitions

Petition received containing electronic signatures of 20 people requesting that Ottawa City Council oppose the addition of a sidewalk on the East side of Athlone Avenue under the Integrated renewal of Athlone.

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2025-58-01
  Moved by M. Carr
  Seconded by D. Brown

  That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24, Audit Committee Report 11, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 46 be received and considered.

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the additional In Camera item listed on the Final Agenda regarding the City Solicitor’s Report titled “Legal Update – Ontario Land Tribunal – Planning Act and Municipal Act fees for urban settlement areas expansion.”

  Carried

10.

Audit Committee Report 11

10.1

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of the Automated Speed Enforcement and Red-Light Camera Programs

File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-005 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

  Carried

10.2

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures

File No. ACS2025-OAG-BVG-006 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures.

  Received

11.

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24

11.1

2024 Procurement Year in Review

File No ACS2025-FCS-PRO-0001 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

11.2

2025 Update to Provincial and Federal Accessibility Plans

File No ACS2025-OCC-GEN-0004 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s), as amended

  That Council:

  1. Receive the 2025 Update to the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan, as amended by FCSC Motion 2025-24-01;
  2. Receive the 2025 Update to the OC Transpo Accessibility Plan;
  3. Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Information and Communication Standard, as detailed in this report;
  4. Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Design of Public Spaces Standard and deviations to the City of Ottawa Accessibility Design Standards, as detailed in this report. 
  Carried

12.

Bulk Consent Agenda

12.1

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24

12.1.1

Motion - Councillor C. Kitts - Removal of All-Way Stop Control at McKeown Drive and Barfield Road

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0057 - Osgoode (Ward 20) 

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve that Traffic Services staff be directed to remove the All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of McKeown Drive and Barfield Road, maintaining the current stop sign southbound on Barfield Road and removing the stop signs located on McKeown Drive.

  Carried

12.2

Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24

12.2.1

Lease Financing Agreements 2024

File No ACS2025-FCS-FIN-0003 - City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report on outstanding Lease Financing Agreements as of December 31, 2024 as required by Ontario Regulation 653/05 and the City’s Administration of Capital Financing and Debt Policy.

  Carried

12.2.2

Approval to Expropriate Lands – Bank Street Renewal Project – Phase 1C

File No ACS2025-SI-HSI-0011 - River (Ward 16); Capital (Ward 17); Alta Vista (Ward 18)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council enact the By-law attached as Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule A to the By law (the “Lands”) including:

  1. Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Lands;
  2. Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Lands;
  3. Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and,
  4. Taking possession of the Lands.

  All in accordance with the Expropriations Act.

  Carried

12.3

Planning and Housing Committee Report 46

12.3.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - 300 Eagleson Road

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0040 – Kanata South (Ward 23)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 300 Eagleson Road as shown in Document 1, to permit an amusement park use within the existing shopping centre as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

12.3.2

Authority and Fees for Affordable Rental Unit Agreements entered into pursuant to the Development Charges Act, section 4.1

File No. ACS2025-SI-HSI-0013 – City-wide

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  1. That Council approve:
     1. The delegation of authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to negotiate and enter into Affordable Rental Unit Agreements on behalf of the City pursuant to section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Planning Act subsections 37(32.1), 42 (3.0.3) and 51.1.(3.0.2);
     2. The general form of the Affordable Rental Unit Agreement set forth in Document 1; and
     3. The authorization to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investments Services and to the City Solicitor to include additional terms in the agreement as set forth in this report.
  2. That Council enact a by-law, substantially similar to that detailed in Document 2, permitting the recovery of a legal fee for preparation of Affordable Rental Unit Agreements.

  Carried with dissent from Councillor S. Menard.

  Carried

13.

In Camera Items

Council recessed at 10:14 am and resumed at 1:03 pm, then considered the motion to resolve in camera.

In Camera Session

In Council (Open Session)

Council resumed in open session at 2:15 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)(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 to receive information with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and related remedial matters; and,
• 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, to receive information with respect to the report titled “Legal Update – Ontario Land Tribunal – Planning Act and Municipal Act fees for urban settlement areas expansion.”

During the closed session, no votes were taken other than procedural motions and/or directions to staff.

• Motion No. 2025-58-02
  Moved by M. Carr
  Seconded by D. Brown

  BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve 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 to receive information with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and related remedial matters; and,

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain 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, to receive information with respect to the report titled “Legal Update – Ontario Land Tribunal – Planning Act and Municipal Act fees for urban settlement areas expansion.”

  Carried

13.1

Stage 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.

13.2

Legal Update – Ontario Land Tribunal – Planning Act and Municipal Act fees for Urban Settlement Areas Expansion

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

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.

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 Subsection 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

14.

Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

• That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1. 

  Received

15.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2025-58-03
  Moved by M. Carr
  Seconded by D. Brown

  That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24, Audit Committee Report 11, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 46 be received and adopted as amended.

  Carried

16.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

16.1

Encroachments (Parking Pads) on the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project

Deferred from the Ottawa City Council meeting of 30 April 2025.

• Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by S. Menard

  WHEREAS beginning in 2025 the City will undertake the integrated renewal of various streets municipally known as Marquette Avenue, Longpré Street, Lebrun Street, Michel Circle, des Pères Blancs Avenue, and Ste-Monique Street in Ward 12, known as the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project; and 

  WHEREAS through the design phase, staff have identified that some of the driveway parking pads within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s Use and Care of Roads By-law 2003-498 and have been there for decades; and

  WHEREAS for existing properties, the Use and Care of Roads By-law are normally enforced only on a complaint-driven basis; and

  WHEREAS there have been no complaints with respect to the non-compliant parking pads in this area; and

  WHEREAS the area residents support providing relief for residents with parking pads while acknowledging that any future driveways (private approaches) and parking pads (encroachments) must be in accordance with City by- laws.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in respect of the renewal of Longpré Street (Shakespeare Street) and Michel Circle, that parking pads be reinstated as they were immediately prior to the reconstruction of these streets.
• Motion No. 2025-58-04
  Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by S. Menard

  WHEREAS the Motion of Which Notice was Previously Given regarding the re-instatement of parking pads on Longpré Street (Shakespeare Street) and Michel Circle was deferred to the Council meeting of May 14, 2025 as discussions are continuing with staff with regard to implementation; and

  WHEREAS community engagement by the Ward Councillor is also on-going;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Motion of Which Notice was Previously Given regarding the re-instatement of parking pads on Longpré Street (Shakespeare Street) and Michel Circle be further deferred to the Council meeting of May 28, 2025.

  Carried

16.2

Review Patio Permit Fees by Q4 2025

• Motion No. 2025-58-05
  Moved by A. Hubley
  Seconded by T. Tierney

  WHEREAS the City recognizes the value patios bring to our communities and the important role they play in supporting small businesses and activating our main streets; and

  WHEREAS Right of Way patio fees were waived in support of small businesses during the pandemic, and as of 2025 have been reinstated to their full pre-pandemic level as part of a phased-in approach; and

  WHEREAS the current patio fee regime was instituted in 2017 and has not been comprehensively reviewed since; and

  WHEREAS the City has transferred the authority to administer patio permits and establish a distinct fee structure to the ByWard Market District Authority as well as the Sparks Street Mall Authority; and

  WHEREAS an updated analysis would be in order to ensure that Ottawa Right of Way patio fees remain competitive in relation to other large municipalities throughout Ontario and Canada, including both application processing and occupancy fees;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff in Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design (ROWHUD) Services undertake a comprehensive review and comparative analysis relative to other large Canadian municipalities of Right of Way patio fees to inform the Right of Way patio fees and the projected patio fee revenue presented as part of the 2026 City of Ottawa Draft Budget; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff consult with the ByWard Market District Authority and Sparks Street Mall Authority throughout the comprehensive review.

  Carried

17.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

17.1

Ottawa Police Week 2025

• Motion No. 2025-58-06
  Moved by S. Plante
  Seconded by D. Brown

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of May 14, 2025, as the scheduled event will take place prior to the next City Council meeting of May 28, 2025.

  WHEREAS Ottawa Police Services will host the annual Police Week event at the Bingham Park; and

  WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Services will host a road closure for specialty fleet vehicles being brought in as a community event; and

  WHEREAS Police Week is to occur on Thursday May 15, 2025, at 3:00pm through to 8:00pm; and

  WHEREAS Cathcart Street from Gilberte-Paquette Avenue to Dalhousie Street is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Streets By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the road closure for Cathcart Street from Gilberte-Paquette Avenue to Dalhousie Street from 3:00 p.m. Thursday May 15, 2025, to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, for Ottawa Police Week, providing it meets the requirements, conditions, and approval of Traffic Services.

  Carried

18.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

18.1

Strandherd Mural

• Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by T. Tierney

  WHEREAS the Infrastructure and Water Services Department is undertaking the Strandherd Drive Widening project, a project to expand Strandherd Drive to four lanes that has a budget allotment of approximately $113 million, funded by development charges; and

  WHEREAS the Strandherd Drive overpass at the railway adjacent to Clarke Fields has recently been subject to antisemitic graffiti, causing fear for residents and spreading hate speech in the community; and

  WHEREAS murals are out of scope of the City’s Public Art policy and the application process for the City’s 2025 mural program has closed; and

  WHEREAS public murals are a tactic known for preventing graffiti and beautifying neighbourhoods;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $100,000 be allocated from the existing capital budget for the implementation of the mural at the Clarke Fields underpass, and that the Councillor's Office for Ward 3 Barrhaven West manage and coordinate with staff that mural project.

19.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

19.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2025-58-07
  Moved by M. Carr
  Seconded by D. Brown

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

  2025-182    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to approve the expropriation of certain lands in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the of the Bank Street Renewal Project
  2025-183    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.
  2025-184    A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.
  2025-185    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of the Lane adjacent to Lots 9, 10 and 11, East Side of Parkdale Avenue, on Plan 35 in the City of Ottawa
  2025-186    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2020-174, as amended, regulating the operation and use of electric kick-scooters in the City of Ottawa.
  2025-187    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at bois Ovation Grove, chemin Gretsch Road, voie Rotary Way, promenade Shuttleworth Drive and place Wooler Place on Plan 4M-1659 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2025-188    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 321 Chapel Street as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2025-189    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Miwate Private on Plan 10 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2025-190    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose legal fees for Affordable Rental Unit Agreements.
  2025-191    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close Part of Autumnwood Street, Plan 674, in the City of Ottawa.
  2025-192    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 300 Eagleson Road.
  2025-193    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 5568 Manotick Main St (the "benefitting property")
  2025-194    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1798 Dunkirk Cres (the "benefitting property")
  2025-195    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 72 Whalings Cir (the "benefitting property")
  2025-196    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at croissant Showcase Crescent and avenue Solarium Avenue on Plan 4M-1688 as being exempt from Part Lot Control
  2025-197    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the tax ratios for the taxation year 2025.
  2025-198    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2025.
  2025-199    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2025 for police services.
  2025-200    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2025 for the City of Ottawa’s share of the costs of the conservation authorities.
  2025-201    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for the Canterbury Community Outdoor Covered Refrigerated Rink Facility within the service area known as the Canterbury designated area for the year 2025.
  2025-202    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for the service area known as the Mosquito Nuisance Control Program and Mosquito Research Program – Special Area Levy for the year 2025.
  2025-203    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for fire protection and prevention in the rural service area for the year 2025.
  2025-204    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for fire protection and prevention in the urban service area for the year 2025.
  2025-205    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for public transportation within the Rural Transit Service Areas for the year 2025.
  2025-206    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for public transportation within the service area known as the Urban Transit Area for the year 2025.
  2025-207    A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the calculation of the amount of taxes for municipal and school purposes payable in respect of property in the commercial classes, industrial classes or multi- residential property class for 2025.
  2025-208    A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting property subclass tax reductions for the year 2025.
  2025-209    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a percentage by which tax decreases are limited for 2025 for properties in the commercial, industrial and multi- residential property classes.
  2025-210    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for the Britannia Village Ottawa River Flood Protection Works within the service area known as the Britannia Village Ottawa River Flood Protection Program for the year 2025.
  2025-211    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish a special levy for the Stonebridge Community Association within the designated area known as the Stonebridge Community Area for the year 2025.
  2025-212    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy a special charge in respect of the Business Improvement Areas in the City of Ottawa and to provide for the collection of these special charges for the year 2025.
  2025-213    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose, levy and collect a rate for the purposes of The Sparks Street Mall Management Board with respect to the Sparks Street Mall for the year 2025.
  2025-214    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at promenade Hosta Drive, cercle. Petunia Circle, rue Unison Street, bois Shoveler Grove, avenue Horned Owl Avenue and bois Trumpeter Grove on Plan 4M-1730 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2025-215    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close up part of an untraveled road allowance, between Lot 10 and Lot 11, Concession 1, Ottawa Front, Geographic Township of Gloucester in the City of Ottawa

  Carried

20.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2025-58-08
  Moved by M. Carr
  Seconded by D. Brown

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 14, 2025.

  Carried

21.

Inquiries

There were no Inquiries.

22.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:16 pm.

• Motion No. 2025-58-09
  Moved by M. Carr
  Seconded by D. Brown

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 14 May 2025, be adjourned.

  Carried