The Ottawa Record

City Council

November 26, 2025

Who was there

Present (22): Jessica Bradley, Riley Brockington, David Brown, Marty Carr, Steve Desroches, Sean Devine, Laura Dudas, Glen Gower, David Hill, Allan Hubley, Theresa Kavanagh, Clarke Kelly, Rawlson King, Catherine Kitts, Jeff Leiper, Wilson Lo, Matt Luloff, Shawn Menard, Isabelle Skalski, Mark Sutcliffe, Tim Tierney, Ariel Troster

Absent (2): Cathy Curry, Laine Johnson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (8 motions)

8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

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.
Moved by A. Troster, seconded by S. Devine
Carried
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
Moved by A. Troster, seconded by S. Devine
Carried
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 t
Moved by M. Sutcliffe, seconded by G. Gower
Carried
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
Moved by S. Plante, seconded by M. Carr
Carried
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.
Moved by D. Brown, seconded by I. Skalski
Carried
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
Moved by A. Troster, seconded by S. Devine
Carried
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 26, 2025.
Moved by A. Troster, seconded by S. Devine
Carried
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 26 November 2025, be adjourned.
Moved by A. Troster, seconded by S. Devine
Carried

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