Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

63

Date:

Wednesday, August 27, 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 Isabelle Skalski, 
• 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, 27 August 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. 

2.

Public notices and meeting information

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Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

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

3.

National Anthem

The National Anthem was from a recording that was performed by the Canterbury High-school Choir.

4.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present.

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes 62 of the City Council meeting of 23 July 2025

• Carried

5.2

Confidential Minutes 62 of the City Council meeting of 23 July 2025

• Carried

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

6.1

S. Plante - Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante

I, Stéphanie Plante, declare a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on the Integrity Commissioner’s report listed as Item 9.1 on the agenda, in accordance with Subsection 5(2.1) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, subsection 5(2.1) provides as follows:

(2.1) The following rules apply if the matter under consideration at a meeting or a part of a meeting is to consider whether to suspend the remuneration paid to the member under subsection 223.4 (5) or (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 or under sub-section 160 (5) or (6) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006:

1.    Despite clauses (1) (b) and (c), the member may take part in the discussion of the matter, including making submissions to council or the local board, as the case may be, and may attempt to influence the voting on any question in respect of the matter, whether before, during or after the meeting. However, the member is not permitted to vote on any question in respect of the matter.

As such, I will not be voting on any matters related to the integrity Commissioner’s Report.

7.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

8.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2025-63-01
  Moved by S. Desroches
  Seconded by A. Troster

  That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing Committee Report 51 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025” be received and considered.That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing Committee Report 51 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025” be received and considered.

  Carried

9.

Integrity Commissioner

9.1

Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante

File No. ACS2025-OCC-GEN-0011 - City-wide

• S. Plante declared a conflict on this item. (I, Stéphanie Plante, declare a potential, deemed pecuniary interest on the Integrity Commissioner’s report listed as Item 9.1 on the agenda, in accordance with Subsection 5(2.1) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, subsection 5(2.1) provides as follows: (2.1) The following rules apply if the matter under consideration at a meeting or a part of a meeting is to consider whether to suspend the remuneration paid to the member under subsection 223.4 (5) or (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 or under sub-section 160 (5) or (6) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006: 1. ; ;Despite clauses (1) (b) and (c), the member may take part in the discussion of the matter, including making submissions to council or the local board, as the case may be, and may attempt to influence the voting on any question in respect of the matter, whether before, during or after the meeting. However, the member is not permitted to vote on any question in respect of the matter. As such, I will not be voting on any matters related to the integrity Commissioner’s Report.)

Motion No. 2025-63-03 carried as a replacement to the report recommen-dations and rendered Motion 2025-63-02 redundant.

• Report Recommendation(s)

  The Integrity Commissioner recommends that City Council:

  1. Receive this report, including the finding that Councillor Plante contravened Section 7 (Discrimination and Harassment) of the Code of Conduct; and
  2. Suspend the remuneration to be paid to the Respondent in respect of her service as a Member of Council for 3 days.
• Motion No. 2025-63-02
  Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner has issued a report regarding the conduct of Councillor Plante pursuant to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (Code); and

  WHEREAS Council has the authority to accept, amend or reject the recommenda-tions from the Integrity Commissioner and to approve any additional corrective measures;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Integrity Commissioner’s Report.
• Motion No. 2025-63-03
  Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by C. Curry

  WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner has issued a report regarding the conduct of Councillor Plante pursuant to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (Code); and

  WHEREAS as provided for in both Section 223.4(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Section 15 the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, the Integrity Commissioner may make recommendations to City Council with respect to sanctions and other corrective actions; and

  WHEREAS City Council has the authority to impose any of the sanctions and other corrective actions recommended by the Integrity Commissioner as well as other sanctions or corrective actions Council deems appropriate arising from the findings of the Integrity Commissioner, subject to the Municipal Act, 2001; and

  WHEREAS Council has the authority to accept, amend or reject the recommendations from the Integrity Commissioner and to approve any additional corrective measures; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the following as a replacement for the recommendations set out in the Integrity Commissioner’s report:

  That Council receive the Integrity Commissioner’s Report, including the finding that Councillor Plante contravened Section 7 of the Code of Conduct, and reprimand Councillor Plante for said contraventions. 

  For (16)	L. Dudas, G. Gower, R. King, J. Leiper, C. Kitts, S. Menard, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, S. Devine, J. Bradley, D. Brown, S. Desroches, M. Sutcliffe, and I. Skalski
  Against (8)	M. Luloff, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. Brockington, A. Hubley, A. Troster, M. Carr, and W. Lo
  Conflict (1)	S. Plante

  Carried (16 to 8)

10.

City Clerk

10.1

Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025

File No. ACS2025-OCC-CCS-0100 - City-wide

• Report Recommendation(s)

  That Council receive this report for information.

  Received

11.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 51

11.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - 47 Beechwood Avenue, 12 Douglas Avenue, and 5 Springfield Road

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0009 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 47 Beechwood Avenue, 12 Douglas Avenue, and 5 Springfield Road, as shown in Document 1, to establish a site-specific zoning exception with a schedule within the TM8 (Traditional Mainstreet, Subzone 8) subzone to permit an eight-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried with dissent from Councillor R. King.

  Carried

11.2

Zoning By-law Amendment – 2409 Carlsen Avenue

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0056 – Capital (Ward 17)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2409 Carlsen Avenue, as shown in Document 1, from “Residential Third Density, Subzone A” (R3A) to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UD”, Urban Ex-ception XXXX (R4UD[XXXX])” in order to facilitate the construction of three, low-rise apartment buildings containing eight units each, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

12.

Bulk Consent Agenda

12.1

Planning and Housing Committee Report 51

12.1.1

Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 400 Coventry Road

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0050 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve:

  1. An Amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A, Inner East Lines 1 and 3 Stations Secondary Plan, for 400 Coventry Road, with regards to Sched-ule A, area A and B, to permit increased maximum building heights for the construction of six new high-rise mixed-use buildings, as detailed in Document 2.
  2. An Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 400 Coventry Road to permit site specific zoning provisions for the construction of six new high-rise mixed-use buildings, a new public park and a new public street, and holding symbol provisions for portions of the property, as detailed in Document 3.
     
     
  Carried

12.1.2

Zoning By-law Amendment - 99 Parkdale Avenue

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PSX-0058 – Kitchissippi (Ward 15)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 99 Parkdale Avenue to amend the site-specific exception within Section 239 to permit the use “Restaurant, Fast-Food or Full Service” on the ground floor of the existing 28-storey, high-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

12.1.3

Front-Ending Report – Cost Increase on the March Road Sanitary Sewer, Kanata North Urban Expansion Area

File No. ACS2025-PDB-PS-0055 – Kanata North (Ward 4)

• Committee Recommendation(s)

  That Council:

  1. Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Plan-ning, Development and Building Services, to enter into a modified Front-Ending Agreement with Kanata North Land Owners Group (KNLOG) in re-lation to the 600-millimetre diameter Sanitary Sewer on March Road and Shirley’s Brooke Drive, as outlined in this report, in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement Principles and Policy set forth in Documents 1 and 2 and with the final form and content being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and
  2. Authorize the financial disbursement to reimburse the design and con-struction costs incurred by Kanata North Land Owners Group (KNLOG) for an additional $4,884,827 plus applicable taxes to a total upset limit of $16,623,231 plus applicable taxes, 100 per cent funded by development charges in accordance with the reimbursement schedule set out in the Amending Front-Ending Agreement.
  Carried

13.

In Camera Items

Council resolved in camera at 10:26 am.

In Camera Session

In Council (Open Session)

Council resumed in open session at 11:53 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

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

• Motion No. 2025-63-04
  Moved by S. Desroches
  Seconded by A. Troster

  BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 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, with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.

  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.

14.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2025-63-05
  Moved by S. Desroches
  Seconded by A. Troster

  That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing Committee Report 51 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025” be received and adopted as amended.

  Carried

15.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

15.1

Commemorative Naming – Mary Simon Park

• Motion No. 2025-63-06
  Moved by D. Brown
  Seconded by M. Sutcliffe

  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 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon has made significant contributions to Canada as the first Indigenous Governor General; and

  WHEREAS Mary Simon was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik (Quebec), to Nancy May (Angnatuk-Askew), her Inuk mother, and Bob Mardon May, her English father; and

  WHEREAS Mary Simon has been a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights, education and reconciliation which has strengthened relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities across Canada; and

  WHEREAS Mary Simon’s contributions have left a lasting impact on Canada, including her role in negotiating the first land claims agreement in Canada known as the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, as well as the negotiations that led the 1982 patriation of the Canadian Constitution, which formally entrenched Aboriginal and treaty rights in the supreme law of Canada; and

  WHEREAS Mary Simon negotiated the creation of the Arctic Council, founded the Arctic Children and Youth Foundation, and delivered a response to the House of Commons on behalf of Inuit to the formal apology on residential schools; and

  WHEREAS Mary Simon has dedicated her career in service to Indigenous Peoples and Canada, holding important roles such as commissioner of the Nunavut Implementation Commission, policy co-director of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, ambassador of Canada to Denmark, Chairperson of the National Committee on Inuit Educations and president of Inuit Tapiritt Kanatami (ITK); and

  WHEREAS Mary Simon’s leadership and dedication have inspired countless Canadians and fostered a greater understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the park known as “Whitewood Park”, located at 5490 Whitewood Ave, be renamed “Mary Simon Park” to recognize her outstanding contributions to Canada and celebrate her legacy as an advocate for Indigenous Peoples; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Mary Simon’s contributions; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand, plaque and subsequent event be funded through the Mayor’s office.

  Carried

16.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

16.1

Confirmation of appointments to fill statutory positions on the Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee

• Motion No. 2025-63-07
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by R. King

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to allow time for the newly appointed public members to receive orientation prior to the September 24, 2025 Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee. 

  WHEREAS the following statutory positions have become vacant on the Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee (“CSWBAC”):

  • Representative of the education sector 
  • Representative of the health and/or mental health sector
  • An entity that provides custodial services to children and/or youth 

  WHEREAS the position of public member with Indigenous leadership and expertise has also become vacant and staff are in consultation with the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition to invite them to nominate a replacement;

  WHEREAS Council, on January 29, 2025, approved the CSWBAC Membership as part of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review report, which included the appointment of the current Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee members, who were selected through the past practice of using a selection committee of community leaders and City staff, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council;

  WHEREAS the public member mid-term recruitment drive was recently completed in early 2025 and Council appointed two new public members with lived or living experience;

  WHEREAS staff has identified the counterparts of the vacating members from a limited pool of candidates who both meet the statutory requirements for the vacant positions and are available and willing to serve for the remaining five CSWBAC meetings during the remainder of the Term of Council;

  WHEREAS, further to the Update to the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan: Incorporation of the former Crime Prevention Ottawa report, approved by Council on October 2, 2024, the CSWBAC membership will be further reviewed/consolidated as part of the 2026-2030 Governance Review report to meet legislative requirements while also promoting representation;

  WHEREAS the Selection Panel, comprised of the Mayor or his designate and Councillors Dudas, Hill and King, has approved the proposed approach, and reviewed biographies of the proposed candidates, on file with the City Clerk;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the appointment of the following Members to fill the vacant statutory positions:

  1. Representative of the education sector: Marc Bertrand, Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer, Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est
  2. Representative of the health and/or mental health sector: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Medical Officer of Health
  3. An entity that provides custodial services to children and/or youth: Kelly Raymond, Executive Director, Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council, and until their successors are appointed;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to continue to consult with the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition so that they may nominate a replacement Member when available, for Council’s approval.

  Carried

16.2

Appointment of FCM Non-Board Committee Members

• Motion No. 2025-63-08
  Moved by T. Tierney
  Seconded by L. Johnson

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the deadline for submitting an application will pass before the next regular meeting of Council.

  WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; and

  WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council endorse Councillor Sean Devine to serve as a committee member on committees of FCM’s Board of Directors, for the period starting in June 2025 and ending in June 2027; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs associated with Councillor Devine’s attendance at all related FCM meetings be absorbed by the Council Administration Budget, in keeping with the Council Expense Policy.

  Carried

17.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

17.1

Mike Mack Rink

• Moved by R. Brockington
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  WHEREAS the late Michael Mack was a life-long resident of the Carleton Heights neighbourhood of River Ward; and

  WHEREAS Michael Mack was passionate, loyal and dedicated to his community and served on the Board of the Directors of the Carleton Heights and Area Residents’ Association for many years, including as President; and

  WHEREAS Michael Mack was also a former paddler at the Rideau Canoe Club in his early days and became a dedicated volunteer at the Club, as confirmed by other volunteers, “Mike spent thousands of hours around the club, doing maintenance, shoveling snow and sorting out mountains of bottles and cans for recycling during our home nationals”; and

  WHEREAS Michael Mack served as the outdoor rink coordinator in Carleton Heights Park for countless winters, sometimes the sole volunteer in preparing and maintaining ice for the season; and

  WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Carleton Heights and Area Residents’ Association supports the naming of the Carleton Heights Rink to commemorate the life and service of Michael Mack;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The outdoor community rink located in Carleton Heights Park be named the Michael Mack Rink and that all costs associated with the creation and installation of the bronze plaque, as well as possible other signage on one hockey board, be covered by the local Councillor (Ward 16).

17.2

Council Sponsors Group – Climate Change

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by M. Carr

  WHEREAS a Climate Change Council Sponsors Group was established during the 2018-2022 Term of Council and re-established for the 2022-2026 Term as approved by Council on November 8, 2023 with the appointment of the following:

  1. Councillor Shawn Menard
  2. Councillor Marty Carr
  3. Councilor David Hill
  4. Councillor Theresa Kavanagh
  5. Councillor David Brown; and

  WHEREAS the role of the Council Sponsors Group is to provide advice to staff, integrate climate considerations into committee work, and champion implementation of the Climate Change Master Plan;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the composition of the Climate Change Council Sponsors Group be increased to up to six Members of Council with continued representation from the urban area (inner and outer urban), suburban area and rural area; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Councillor Sean Devine be appointed as the sixth Council member to the Climate Change Council Sponsors Group for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.

17.3

Elected officials’ remuneration

• Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS as part of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review, Council considered a November 2024 report from an independent third party, MNP Business Consulting and Advisory Services LLP (MNP), which included a review of Member remuneration against comparator municipalities, among other matters; and

  WHEREAS the MNP Report recommended that, “To support ongoing market-aligned remuneration, consider implementing an automatic formal market review process at the end of year two or year three of the Elected Officials’ term, with any approved adjustments taking effect at the start of the new Elected Officials’ term”; and 

  WHEREAS approving a future adjustment to align Ottawa City Councillors’ remuneration with the average remuneration for comparator municipalities at the start of the new term of Council in 2026 would provide for the market review approach as recommended in the MNP report; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to include in the 2026-2030 Governance Review report an adjustment to Ottawa City Council remuneration to align with the average remuneration for comparator municipalities at that time, as described in this motion, to take effect on November 15, 2026.

17.4

Sidewalk on Limebank and LRT Station

• Moved by S. Desroches
  Seconded by D. Brown

  WHEREAS a sidewalk is needed to better serve pedestrians using the Limebank station on Limebank road; and

  WHEREAS this sidewalk should have been included in the plans for the station like other stations related to LRT expansion but was not; and

  WHEREAS funding was recently secured through the Works in Progress Process for the sidewalk to coincide with other road roadwork at this location, to be undertaken by the developer; and

  WHEREAS the sidewalk is necessary for students attending the local high school in Riverside South;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff work with the developer to expedite the cost sharing agreement and the construction of the sidewalk.

18.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

18.1

Three Readings

• Motion No. 2025-63-09
  Moved by S. Desroches
  Seconded by A. Troster

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

  2025-301    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2023-425 respecting fees related to clothing donation boxes.
  2025-302    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-478 respecting permit fees related to designated spaces.
  2025-303    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-237 respecting the fireworks permit fee.
  2025-304    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-239 respecting permit fees for temporary signs.
  2025-305    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2016-272 respecting fees related to vehicles-for-hire.
  2025-306    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2020-195 to establish fees and charges for Ottawa Fire Services.
  2025-307    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2006-75 respecting fees and charges for inspections and file searches by Ottawa Fire Services.
  2025-308    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-163 respecting fees for open air fire permits.
  2025-309    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2013-232, the Special Events By-law, respecting fees.
  2025-310    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close a temporary road connection to Cleary Avenue, in the City of Ottawa;
  2025-311    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Orr Farm Way as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 
  2025-312    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.
  2025-313    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 to correct civic addresses of certain private roadways. 
  2025-314    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Baseline Road).
  2025-315    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate The Rothesay Apartments, 172 O’Connor Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 
  2025-316    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa.
  2025-317    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Kerr Avenue, Louis Forget Road, Inniskillin Drive, Hawthorn Avenue, Stonecrest Road, Swale Road, Smith Road, Woodroffe Avenue, Campbell Reid Court, Bank Street, Rita Avenue, Cordova Street, Moodie Drive, 9th Line Road and Prestwick Drive).
  2025-318    A by-law to repeal By-law No. 2025-278 of the City of Ottawa.
  2025-319    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands known municipally as 19 Withrow Avenue and 101, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 and 112 Theberge Private, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2025-320    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting licensing fees
  2025-321    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2022-197 respecting vacant property permit fees.
  2025-322    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2018-99 respecting spay/neuter clinic fees.
  2025-323    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2021-104 respecting short-term rental related fees.
  2025-324    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2013-416 respecting property standards by-law related fees.
  2025-325    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-77 respecting pet registration and redemption fees.
  2025-326    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-255 respecting noise exemption and monitoring fees.
  2025-327    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at chemin Gretsch Road on Plan 4M-1659 as being exempt from Part Lot Control
  2025-328    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Ominik Crescent, Hummock Way, Newstead Crescent, Point Grey Terrace, Burrard Crescent, Kitigan Grove, Tamworth Lane, Athabasca Heights, Walden Drive, Iron Bridge Place, and Akamina Circle, as being exempt from Part Lot Control;
  2025-329    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Inner East Lines 1 and 3 Stations Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase the maximum building heights and minimum densities to lands known municipally as 400 Coventry Road.
  2025-330    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 400 Coventry Road.
  2025-331    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 99 Parkdale Avenue.
  2025-332    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 47 Beechwood Avenue, 5 Springfield Road, and 12 Douglas Avenue.
  2025-333    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2409 Carlsen Avenue. 
  2025-334    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 4056 Highway 17.
  2025-335    ii.    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 150 Dun Skipper Drive.
  2025-336    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 6420 Ottawa Street West.
  2025-337    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate The Welsey Building, 1235 Wellington Street West/120 Holland Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  2025-338    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the former Drummond Presbyterian Church, 2027 Robertson Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  2025-339    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 119 Osgoode Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
  2025-340    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Lyon Street and Florence Street as being exempt from Part Lot Control
  2025-341    A by-law of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting the licensing, regulating and governing of Driving School Operators and Driving School Instructors.
  

  Carried

19.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2025-63-10
  Moved by S. Desroches
  Seconded by A. Troster

  That the following by-law be read and passed:

  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of August 27, 2025.

  Carried

20.

Inquiries

20.1

OCC-2025-16 - Low Water Advisory for Private Wells

Submitted by Councillor I. Skalski

Every resident of Ottawa deserves access to a safe and reliable supply of water.  While 93% of Ottawa residents and businesses are connected to Ottawa’s central drinking water system supplied by the Ottawa River, 7% of Ottawa residents and businesses are connected to wells for their drinking water. The City operates six communal wells in Vars, Richmond, Carp, Greely and Munster. 

On August 19, 2025 the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority declared a level 3 low water advisory and yesterday South Nation Conservation’s water response team also declared a Level 3 (severe) low water advisory – now impacting all of Osgoode Ward. 

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority declared Level 2 Low Water Advisory for the Carp River subwatershed on August 6, 2025, and plan to meet on September 3, 2025, to consider conditions. 
Level 3 Low Water Advisory conditions mean that water supply no longer meets demand in certain regions and ongoing drought conditions are putting increased pressure on surface and groundwater supplies.

Under this advisory, all water users are asked to voluntarily reduce water use and suspend non-essential water uses until natural supplies begin to recover.

In the neighboring municipality of the Township of North Dundas, an outdoor water use ban has been in effect since August 6.

• What has been the City’s response to the low water advisories? 
• How has the City communicated to residents on private wells that there is a low water advisory in effect?
• Since a private well is a personal water source on private property, does the City of Ottawa have the authority to impose restrictions on private well owners to limit outdoor water use in a drought? 
• How do other rural municipalities use bylaws to restrict outdoor water use for private well owners? 
• What can the City do to prepare for future drought conditions and improve the climate resiliency of rural communities? 
• When approving applications for new housing developments that rely on wells, how is the potential for drought conditions taken into account? 

Report on findings back to ARAC and Council as part of the staff report as soon as possible or no later than Q1 2026. 

20.2

OCC-2025-17 - Request for Evidence Supporting Return-to-Office Policy and Assessment of Strategic Alignment

Submitted by Councillor J. Bradley

On August 26th 2025, the City Manager informed all City Staff and City Council that the City of Ottawa will return to five days in the office as the new standard for all City employees effective January 1, 2026.

The memo cited that this change in workforce policy “will help strengthen the organizational culture and build confidence and trust in the City’s ability to continue to provide responsive and reliable service to the public and support the overall wellness and success of the organization.”

While workforce policies fall within the City Manager's purview, this significant policy shift raises important questions about evidence based decision making and strategic alignment. 

Specifically, concerns have been raised in the public regarding the environmental impact, traffic congestion, affordability, employee morale, support for small businesses in outer urban and suburban communities, and building and supporting 15 minute neighbourhoods across the city.

To ensure transparency, I respectfully request that the City Manager provide Council with:

1. The specific research, data, and evidence that informed this decision to mandate five day in office attendance
2. A detailed analysis demonstrating how this workforce policy aligns with the City of Ottawa's 2022-2026 strategic priorities and our Official Plan objectives, and our city's competitive position as an employer.

20.3

OCC-2025-18 - Blue Bin Collection for Schools

Submitted by Councillor R. Brockington

Would staff in Solid Waste Services work with local school boards on a potential solution for inner-school blue bin presence and curbside collection?

21.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:07 pm.

• Motion No. 2025-63-11
  Moved by S. Desroches
  Seconded by A. Troster

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 27 August 2025, be adjourned.

  Carried