Notices and meeting information for participants and members of the public
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. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Board. The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Board meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.
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. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Board. The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Board meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.
Confirmation of Agenda
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the agenda of the 28 April 2025 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the agenda of the 28 April 2025 meeting.
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes #115 of 24 March 2025
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #115 of the 24 March 2025 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #115 of the 24 March 2025 meeting.
Committee Meetings: Reports from Committee Chairs & Minutes
Finance and Audit Committee - Draft Minutes #31 of 7 April, 2025
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
Human Resources Committee- Draft Minutes #23 of 3 April, 2025
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
Policy and Governance Committee - Draft Minutes #20 of 4 April, 2025
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
Declarations of Interest
Public Delegations
The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the April 28, 2025 meeting.
The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the April 28, 2025 meeting.
Inquiries
Items of Business
Chair’s verbal report
Chair's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chair's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s verbal report
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Educational Presentation: Communications Centre
Presentation That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this presentation for information.
Presentation That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this presentation for information.
- Ottawa Police Service - Communications Centre ENG.pdf
- Ottawa Police Service - Communications Centre FR.pdf
Governance Review: Scope and Approach
Executive Director’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Direct its Executive Director to work with OPS staff regarding the governance review work as described as “minimum scope” in the report entitled “Governance Review: Scope and Approach” prepared for the April 4, 2025, OPSB Policy and Governance Committee Direct its Executive Director to inform the Board as soon as any policy templates are designed for all Police Service Boards by the Inspectorate of Policing regarding the new Act so that the Board can review and potentially adopt. Approve the Calendar as outlined in Appendix A of the report entitled “Governance Review: Scope and Approach” prepared for the April 4, 2025, OPSB Policy and Governance Committee with the following inclusions for each month’s Board meeting agenda: A standing item on every Board agenda that would enable the Chief of Police to review the Strategic Plan Dashboard with the Board to review the progress made on the current Strategic Plan and associated KPIs. A standing item on every Board agenda that would enable the Chief of Police, or relevant staff, to review the current major projects chart (to be created and colour coded – red, yellow, green regarding progress status) with the Board. A section entitled “Consent Agenda” under which any unanimously passed motions arising from any of the Board’s committees that have taken place since the last Board meeting would be listed for a more efficient approval by the Board and with the understanding that any Board member can request, at the approval of the main agenda, that any motion on the list could be removed for further discussion and become part of the main agenda for the meeting.
Executive Director’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Direct its Executive Director to work with OPS staff regarding the governance review work as described as “minimum scope” in the report entitled “Governance Review: Scope and Approach” prepared for the April 4, 2025, OPSB Policy and Governance Committee Direct its Executive Director to inform the Board as soon as any policy templates are designed for all Police Service Boards by the Inspectorate of Policing regarding the new Act so that the Board can review and potentially adopt. Approve the Calendar as outlined in Appendix A of the report entitled “Governance Review: Scope and Approach” prepared for the April 4, 2025, OPSB Policy and Governance Committee with the following inclusions for each month’s Board meeting agenda: A standing item on every Board agenda that would enable the Chief of Police to review the Strategic Plan Dashboard with the Board to review the progress made on the current Strategic Plan and associated KPIs. A standing item on every Board agenda that would enable the Chief of Police, or relevant staff, to review the current major projects chart (to be created and colour coded – red, yellow, green regarding progress status) with the Board. A section entitled “Consent Agenda” under which any unanimously passed motions arising from any of the Board’s committees that have taken place since the last Board meeting would be listed for a more efficient approval by the Board and with the understanding that any Board member can request, at the approval of the main agenda, that any motion on the list could be removed for further discussion and become part of the main agenda for the meeting.
- 4- GOVERNANCE REVIEW.pdf
- 4a - Comparison of Mimimum and Extensive Scope.pdf
- 4b- Revised Calendar of Monitoring Requirements.pdf
“Igniting the Spirit” Gala - Fundraising Event for The Wabano Centre
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve funding for a table at the Wabano Centre’s “Igniting the Spirit” Gala being held on June 19, 2025, at a cost of $5000 (before taxes).
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve funding for a table at the Wabano Centre’s “Igniting the Spirit” Gala being held on June 19, 2025, at a cost of $5000 (before taxes).
Appointment of Special Constables – Carleton University
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of four (4) Carleton University (Campus Safety Services) employees listed in Appendix 3 as Special Constables for Carleton University pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of four (4) Carleton University (Campus Safety Services) employees listed in Appendix 3 as Special Constables for Carleton University pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
- 6 -APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES – CARLETON UNIVERSITY F.pdf
- 6.1 Certificate of Appointment as Special Constable - Condie - SAMPLE.pdf
- 6.9 Appendix 2 SOLGEN – Employer Status Carleton University.pdf
- 6.10 Appendix 1 MOU - Carleton University 2024.pdf
Appointment of Special Constables – City of Ottawa (Transit Services)
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of five (5) City of Ottawa employees listed in Appendix 1 as Special Constables for City of Ottawa, Transit Services pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of five (5) City of Ottawa employees listed in Appendix 1 as Special Constables for City of Ottawa, Transit Services pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
- 7 - APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES – CITY OF OTTAWA (TRANSIT SERVICES) F.pdf
- 7.1 Certificate of Appointment as Special Constable (Graeme CAMERON) - SAMPLE.pdf
- 7.11 Appendix 2 SOLGEN - Employe Status OC Transpo.pdf
- 7.12 Appendix 1 MOU OC Transpo 2024.pdf
District Revitalization Program Update
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
- 8 - DISTRICT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM UPDATE F.pdf
- District Policing Program Update to OPSB April 2025 ENG.pdf
- District Policing Program Update to OPSB April 2025 FR.pdf
Complaints Report – Police Services Act, Community Safety And PolicingAct and Special Investigations Unit Act: First Quarter 2025
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Workplace Injuries, Illnesses & Incidents: 2024 Annual Report
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
OPS Facilities Strategic Plan 2025 Status Update
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Project Complement
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Mental Health Change Initiative
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Response to Inquiry I-25-01 – Statistics on Resignations
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Response to Inquiry I-25-04 – Impact and Implementation of the New South District Police Station
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Outstanding Board Inquiries, Motions & Directions: April 2025 Report
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Letters of Commendation: April 2025
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Other Business
In Camera Items
In accordance with Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, the Ottawa Police Service Board met in a closed session prior to the public meeting to discuss items pertaining to the following subject matter: Chief’s Verbal Report Update on Demonstrations and Event Management Lease Update Legal Matter Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Legal Matter Labour Relations Matter
In accordance with Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, the Ottawa Police Service Board met in a closed session prior to the public meeting to discuss items pertaining to the following subject matter: Chief’s Verbal Report Update on Demonstrations and Event Management Lease Update Legal Matter Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Legal Matter Labour Relations Matter
Adjournment
