City Council

That the following reports related to the 2026 Draft Budget Estimates be received and

WHEREAS 6158 Rideau Valley Drive, commonly

That the report from the Director of Fleet Services, entitled “2026 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; and that the report from Chief Human Resources Officer, entitled “2025 FTE Analysis Report – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 29, Community Services Committee Report 19, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 20, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 30, Planning and Housing Committee Report 56 and Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 22 be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS a Company of Fools – Ottawa’s longest-running professional Shakespeare in the Park company – is celebrating its 35th anniversary, are proud to continue their mission of providing accessible and professional live theatre to the residents of Ottawa; and WHEREAS a Company of Fools have expressed an interest to install one commemorative sign blade that would read ‘Fools Way’ on Range Road at Strathcona Park, where they perform; WHEREAS the cost of the project will be paid for through the Mayor’s Office budget; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to install one commemorative street sign blade recognizing a Company of Fools’ 35th anniversary on Range Road at Strathcona Park.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the urgent need for assistance. WHEREAS, Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Caribbean, made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane in Jamaica on October 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, the hurricane caused widespread devastation in Jamaica, resulting in at least 19 deaths, massive infrastructure and agricultural damage, and billions of dollars in losses; and WHEREAS, Haiti experienced torrential rains, flooding, and landslides that claimed more than 30 lives and displaced thousands; and WHEREAS, Cuba was struck on October 29 as a Category 3 storm, damaging homes, roads, and power networks across several eastern provinces, though the evacuation of more than 735,000 people prevented greater loss of life; and WHEREAS, The Bahamas and other nearby islands sustained heavy flooding, power outages, and property damage as Hurricane Melissa moved northward through the region; and WHEREAS, United Nations and regional officials report that the combined economic losses exceed US $50 billion, with tens of thousands of families in need of immediate humanitarian assistance; and WHEREAS, Ottawa City Council has previously approved motions to assist international disaster relief efforts, including those responding to major hurricanes and earthquakes affecting Caribbean nations; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council encourage residents of Ottawa to consider making a donation to support dis

That the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider the following motion at the City Council meeting of November 12, 2025, in order to expedite the process of demolition control. WHEREAS the building at the address known as 925 Marguerite Avenue is vacant due to significant damage from a fire in 2018; and WHEREAS the vacant building has been boarded since 2018 with cause of concern to public safety and trespassing, it is in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building; and WHEREAS the property was recently purchased by a new owner looking to proceed with a housing development; and WHEREAS the current property owner is seeking financing with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, but the vacant derelict house is a liability affecting financing; and WHEREAS the demolition of the uninhabitable house will allow for this development process to proceed to demolition permit in a timely manner while the owner prepares planning applications for a new development; and WHEREAS the residential use building is subject to Demolition Control, which is an application process that can take up to 98 days for a decision plus post-approval requirements; and WHEREAS by waiving the 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; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council waive demolition

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 the government of Ontario

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 12 November 2025.

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 12 November 2025, be adjourned.