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.
- Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public_EN_FEB 2023.pdf
- Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public_FR_FEB 2023.pdf
Confirmation of Agenda
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the amended agenda of the 2 December 2024 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the amended agenda of the 2 December 2024 meeting.
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes #109 of 28 October 2024
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #109 of the 28 October 2024 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #109 of the 28 October 2024 meeting.
Minutes #110 of 13 November 2024
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #110 of the 13 November 2024 special meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #110 of the 13 November 2024 special meeting.
Committee Meetings: Reports from Committee Chairs & Minutes
Finance and Audit Committee - Draft Minutes #29 of 22 November, 2024
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 December 2, 2024 meeting.
The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the December 2, 2024 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.
Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa – Report on outcomes of grant funding
Presentation That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Presentation That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Canadian Association of Police Governance: Winter Governance Summit Attendance and Sponsorship
Acting Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve: The registration of Chair Fakirani, Vice-Chair Carr, Members Curry, Donaldson, and Henschel, Acting Executive Director Sayah and Board Assistant Ben Guedria for the Canada Association of Police Governance’s Winter Governance Summit, taking place in Ottawa on January 6 – 7, 2024, at a cost of $1,966.20, which is good for up to six attendees. A $2,000 Gold sponsorship for the Canadian Association of Police Governance’s 2025 Winter Governance Summit.
Acting Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve: The registration of Chair Fakirani, Vice-Chair Carr, Members Curry, Donaldson, and Henschel, Acting Executive Director Sayah and Board Assistant Ben Guedria for the Canada Association of Police Governance’s Winter Governance Summit, taking place in Ottawa on January 6 – 7, 2024, at a cost of $1,966.20, which is good for up to six attendees. A $2,000 Gold sponsorship for the Canadian Association of Police Governance’s 2025 Winter Governance Summit.
- 4- CAPG 2025 Winter Governance Summit Attendance and Sponsorship F.pdf
- 4a- CAPG Sponsorship Opportunity!.pdf
Ratification of Appointment of Ottawa Police Service Officers by Electronic Polling
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on November 20, 2024, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Appoint, on the date of swearing in, the Ottawa Police Service police officers listed within this report pursuant to Section 37(1)(c) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) Issue a certificate of appointment as required by Section 83(4) of the CSPA.
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on November 20, 2024, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Appoint, on the date of swearing in, the Ottawa Police Service police officers listed within this report pursuant to Section 37(1)(c) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) Issue a certificate of appointment as required by Section 83(4) of the CSPA.
Ratification of Appointment of City of Ottawa, Transit Services Special Constables by Electronic Polling
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on November 9, 2024, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of seven (7) 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).
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on November 9, 2024, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of seven (7) 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).
Ratification of Reappointment of City of Ottawa, Transit Services Special Constables by Electronic Polling
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on November 9, 2024, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the reappointment 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).
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on November 9, 2024, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the reappointment 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).
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).
- 8- APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES – CITY OF OTTAWA (TRANSIT SERVICES).pdf
- 8a- ADM Letter - Ontario Regulation 87 24 Amendments.pdf
Delegation of Police Officer Status Approval
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Introduce a bylaw to delegate authority to the Appointment Committee comprised of the Chair and Vice-Chair to approve Police Officer Appointments and, pursuant to Section 42 and 37(1)(c) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Approval of Appointment Forms obtained from the Ministry of the Solicitor General; and Approve monthly reporting to the Board for exercise of this delegated authority. Withdrawn
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Introduce a bylaw to delegate authority to the Appointment Committee comprised of the Chair and Vice-Chair to approve Police Officer Appointments and, pursuant to Section 42 and 37(1)(c) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Approval of Appointment Forms obtained from the Ministry of the Solicitor General; and Approve monthly reporting to the Board for exercise of this delegated authority. Withdrawn
Delegation of Approval for Special Constable Appointments and Reappointments
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Establish an appointment Committee comprised of the Chair and Vice-Chair and that the Board delegates authority to the Appointment Committee to approve Special Constable Appointments and Re-Appointments, pursuant to Section 42 and 97 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Approval of Appointment Forms obtained from the Ministry of the Solicitor General; and Approve monthly reporting to the Board for exercise of this delegated authority. Withdrawn
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Establish an appointment Committee comprised of the Chair and Vice-Chair and that the Board delegates authority to the Appointment Committee to approve Special Constable Appointments and Re-Appointments, pursuant to Section 42 and 97 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Approval of Appointment Forms obtained from the Ministry of the Solicitor General; and Approve monthly reporting to the Board for exercise of this delegated authority. Withdrawn
Bylaw Establishing the Appointment Committee
That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the bylaw Establishing the Appointment Committee Withdrawn
That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the bylaw Establishing the Appointment Committee Withdrawn
2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Approve the Ottawa Police Service 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget Delegate authority to the Chief of Police to execute and administer the 2025 Fleet Replacement Program, up to a maximum of $5.4 million. Delegate authority to the Chief of Police to execute and administer the 2025 Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) Program, up to a maximum of $1.9 million. Approve the reduction of the budget of capital order 903447 South Facility by $6 million of pay as you go funding and return those funds to the general reserve. Approve the closure of capital order 907491 Elgin Refit and return $10,354,976 of pay as you go funding to the general reserve. Approve the refinancing of $7,771,192 contained in capital order 903447 South Facility from pay as you go financing to debt.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Approve the Ottawa Police Service 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget Delegate authority to the Chief of Police to execute and administer the 2025 Fleet Replacement Program, up to a maximum of $5.4 million. Delegate authority to the Chief of Police to execute and administer the 2025 Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) Program, up to a maximum of $1.9 million. Approve the reduction of the budget of capital order 903447 South Facility by $6 million of pay as you go funding and return those funds to the general reserve. Approve the closure of capital order 907491 Elgin Refit and return $10,354,976 of pay as you go funding to the general reserve. Approve the refinancing of $7,771,192 contained in capital order 903447 South Facility from pay as you go financing to debt.
Core Strategy and Neighbourhood Operations Centre Implementation Plan
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.
Financial Status Report – Third Quarter 2024
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.
- 14- FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT – THIRD QUARTER 2024.pdf
- 14 a- Document 1 3rd Quarter Financial Report – Summary by Directorate.pdf
- 14 b- Document 2 Purchase Orders Issued Under Delegated Authority.pdf
- 14 c- Document 3 Capital Budget Works in Progress.pdf
- 14 d- Document 4 Quarterly Grant Update.pdf
Workforce Management Report – Third Quarter 2024
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-24-05 – Reporting of Illegal Drug Consumption in Public Spaces
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-24-02 – Mistaken Identity
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.
Performance Report – Third Quarter 2024
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: December 2024 Report
Acting Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Acting Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Letters of Commendation: December 2024
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: Update On Demonstrations and Event Management Operational matters Request for Temporary Assistance (CSPA, S. 19) Lease Renewal Executive Succession Management – 2023-2024 Annual Report Delay Application Labour Relations Matter Legal matters Legal matters Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations 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: Update On Demonstrations and Event Management Operational matters Request for Temporary Assistance (CSPA, S. 19) Lease Renewal Executive Succession Management – 2023-2024 Annual Report Delay Application Labour Relations Matter Legal matters Legal matters Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Regular Meeting – Monday, December 16, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Regular Meeting – Monday, December 16, 2024 - 4:00 PM
