City Council

That the Ottawa Public Library Board report entitled “Easement Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Part of 3870 Old Richmond Road (Centennial Branch)”, the Ottawa Board of Health report entitled “Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health - In Camera - Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual”, Audit Committee Report 13, Built Heritage Committee Report 25, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 19, Planning and Housing Committee Report 53, Transit Committee Report 21 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 September 10, 2025” be received and considered.

BE IT RESOLVED: That Council approve the appointment of Dr. Alysha-Karima Ahmed as Associate Medical Officer of Health; and Subject to approval of recommendation 1, that Council transmit its recommendation for approval of the appointment to the Minister of Health.

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2025-100, Subsections 13(1)(d), labour relations and employee negotiations, 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 following items: Strategic Collective Bargaining – The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 - Aquatics and PTRC – Ratification of Tentative Agreements; and Strategic Collective Bargaining – Amalgamated Transit Union 279 – Ratification of Tentative Agreement.

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 – Aquatics and Part-time Recreation and Culture PTRC (CUPE Aquatics and PTRC), have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC expired on December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC have been in negotiations in an effort to renew the collective agreement on mutually-agreeable terms; and WHEREAS the City and CUPE – Aquatics and PTRC bargaining teams reached a tentative agreement on June 24, 2025, subject to ratification by the CUPE- Aquatics and PTRC membership and City Council; and WHEREAS CUPE- Aquatics and PTRC membership have ratified the tentative agreement; BE IT RESOLVED that City Council ratify the tentative agreement with the The Ottawa-Carleton Public Employees’ Union Local 503 – Aquatics and Part-time Recreation and Culture, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of the tentative agreement be made public following Council approval.

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and the Amalgamated Transit Union 279, (ATU)) have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreement between the City and ATU expired on March 31, 2025; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and ATU have been in negotiations in an effort to renew the collective agreements on mutually-agreeable terms; and WHEREAS the City and ATU bargaining teams reached a tentative agreement on August 30, 2025, subject to ratification by the ATU membership and City Council; and WHEREAS ATU has ratified the tentative agreement; BE IT RESOLVED that City Council ratify the tentative agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union 279, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of the tentative agreement be made public following Council approval.

WHEREAS on October 22, 2026, L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, known as ‘La Patente’, will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of its inception; and WHEREAS the first meeting of L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier took place in the rectory of the Saint-Charles Church in Vanier on October 22, 1926; and WHEREAS its goal was to establish an organization that could further the interests of French Canadians within federal institutions, including legislative bodies, the public service and the judiciary, to advance institutional bilingualism; and WHEREAS the efforts of L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier contributed to bilingual postage stamps and bank notes, the establishment of French radio at Radio-Canada across the country, and French services at Bell Canada prior to its dissolution in 1965; and WHEREAS the Comité de la Francophonie de L’Association communautaire de Vanier and Parks Canada request the installation of a federal bilingual plaque in St-Charles Park, located at 5 St-Charles Street, in recognition of L’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, known as ‘La Patente’; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Parks Canada and the Comité de la Francophonie de L’Association communautaire de Vanier be granted permission to install a federal bilingual plaque in the north-east section of the park owned by the City of Ottawa; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plaque not be installed without final approval of text and site placement by the City of Ottawa; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs for the production, installation

WHEREAS residents have regularly expressed safety concerns with parking and sightline issues at Brae Crescent and Stittsville Main Street. WHEREAS Brae Crescent is a narrow street with no sidewalks and a small shoulder that leads into a busy business zone. WHEREAS ongoing and future construction at properties located on Brae Crescent between Stittsville Main Street and Norway Spruce Street has increased the number of vehicles parking on Brae Crescent. WHEREAS the upcoming installation of seasonal parking restrictions provides an opportunity to install year-round signage now. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the installation of No Parking Anytime on the south side of Brae Crescent from the intersection of Stittsville Main Street at Brae Crescent north to the intersection of Brae Crescent at Norway Spruce Street north.

WHEREAS United Way East Ontario has been the City of Ottawa’s corporate charity and has participated in an annual employee campaign since 2001; and WHEREAS United Way East Ontario brings people from different organizations together to create long lasting social change through its three focus areas, All That Kids Can Be, From Poverty to Possibility, and Heathy People Strong Communities; and WHEREAS United Way East Ontario launches its annual fundraising campaign every fall to support local charities, committed to a 100% local impact; and WHEREAS the City continues to use the United Way’s ePledge Donation program to allow employees to donate; and WHEREAS the Chair of the Community Services Committee has historically taken on the role of honorary Co-Chair for the City’s Employee Campaign; and WHEREAS Chair Laura Dudas has indicated her willingness to continue in this capacity for the 2025 campaign; and WHEREAS the Honourary Council Co-chair will work with the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services on the 2025 City of Ottawa Employee United Way Campaign; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoint Councillor Laura Dudas as the Honourary Council Co-Chair for the 2025 City of Ottawa Employee United Way Campaign.

WHEREAS access to adequate, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food is a basic human right, recognized under Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and affirmed by Canada’s endorsement of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights WHEREAS a growing number of households are experiencing episodic and chronic food insecurity WHEREAS food insecurity is defined as the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints or other barriers, and poses serious public health risks due to its association with higher rates of diseases, mental health challenges, and chronic health conditions WHEREAS according to the Ottawa Food Bank’s 2024 Ottawa Hunger Report, the number of visits to food programs within its network has increased by 90% from 2019 WHEREAS In November 2024, Ottawa food banks provided food and household items for more than 52,800 visits, the highest number ever recorded. WHEREAS 59% of people accessing food banks in Ontario are in receipt of Social Assistance WHEREAS Community partners such as the Ottawa Food Bank network, Emergency Shelters, Just Food and other justice-involved organizations, Community Health and Resource Centers and Ottawa Community Food Partnership have been sounding the alarm on the impact of social assistance rates and the Ontario Works system that are failing to meet the needs of the most vulnerable residents WHEREAS many municipalities in Ontario have declared a food insecurity emergency in r

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of September 24, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the building at the address of 95 Melrose Avenue sustained significant damage due to a fire and partial demolition; and WHEREAS given the poor condition of the building and the risk to public safety, it would be in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building; and WHEREAS, by waiving demolition control application, the City will not receive $5,723.20 (includes $1,195.54 Legal Fee + HST) which is the fee associated with a demolition control application; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve demolition control for the existing buildings on the property subject to the following conditions: That the fees related to the demolition control application are waived, totalling $5,723.20 (includes $1,195.54 Legal fee + HST); That until the time of the construction of a replacement building, the registered Owner shall landscape the property to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Planning, Development and Building Services. The registered Owner shall prohibit the use of the property for other interim uses and maintain the property in accordance with the Property Standards By-law; The interim condition of the property after demolition of the existing building and up to construction of the replacement building shall in

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada have invested $8.15 billion in Ottawa’s Stage 1 and 2 LRT project, based on a cost-sharing model that has seen Ottawa taxpayers contribute 55% of the overall cost of the project; and WHEREAS in other large Ontario cities, like Toronto, Brampton, Hamilton and Waterloo, the Province and Metrolinx have built, own and maintain light-rail transit systems at little to no cost to local taxpayers; and WHEREAS Mayor Sutcliffe has been advocating with the provincial government for the fair treatment of the City of Ottawa and its taxpayers for almost a year, especially as it relates to the ownership and maintenance of LRT assets; and WHEREAS Premier Ford and Transportation Minister Sarkaria were in Ottawa on February 4, 2025 to announce a campaign commitment to upload Ottawa’s LRT, which Premier Ford reiterated in his speech on Election Day; and WHEREAS in the provincial budget

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-359 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt a new affordable rental housing tax subclass for the City of Ottawa. 2025-360 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Eugenia Walk, Kerala Place, Segun Raji Street and Ganaraska Grove on Plan 4M-1764, as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2025-361 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. 2025-362 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1052 Kijik Cres (the "benefitting property") 2025-363 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 743 White Alder Ave (the "benefitting property") 2025-364 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 33A Forester Cres (the "benefitting property") 2025-365 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal the by-laws to designate Fleet Street Pumping Station, 10 Fleet Street and Pooley's Bridge, 9 Fleet Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest. 2025-366 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Makobe Lane on Plan 4M-1672, as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2025-367 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to lift the Future Neighbourhood Overlay and to

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 24, 2025.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 24 September 2025, be adjourned.