Environment and Climate Change Committee
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
8 motions across 8 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10.1
WHEREAS Levels of nature loss and species extinction globally are occurring at rates unprecedented in known human history; and WHEREAS There is an urgent need for a municipal role in halting and reversing the alarming loss of biodiversity; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa through its Urban Forest Management Plan and Official Plan specifically recognizes the crucial role that cities and local governments play in the pursuit of a sustainable future through mainstreaming biodiversity and...
Motion 1
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WHEREAS Levels of nature loss and species extinction globally are occurring at rates unprecedented in known human history; and WHEREAS There is an urgent need for a municipal role in halting and reversing the alarming loss of biodiversity; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa through its Urban Forest Management Plan and Official Plan specifically recognizes the crucial role that cities and local governments play in the pursuit of a sustainable future through mainstreaming biodiversity and...
Motion 1
Vice-chair M. Carr - City of Ottawa becoming signatory to the Montreal Pledge on Biodiversity
WHEREAS Levels of nature loss and species extinction globally are occurring at rates unprecedented in known human history; and WHEREAS There is an urgent need for a municipal role in halting and reversing the alarming loss of biodiversity; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa through its Urban Forest Management Plan and Official Plan specifically recognizes the crucial role that cities and local governments play in the pursuit of a sustainable future through mainstreaming biodiversity and...
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3.1
PASSED
A motion on "ECCC Minutes 1 - Tuesday, 21 February 2023"
Motion 1
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A motion on "ECCC Minutes 1 - Tuesday, 21 February 2023"
Motion 1
ECCC Minutes 1 - Tuesday, 21 February 2023
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4.1
PASSED
That, pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law (being By-law NO 2022-410), the Environment and Climate Change Committee approve that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the consideration of the item listed as: COMMUNICATIONS – MEMO - TREE CLEARING NEAR TEWIN AREA (MEMO TO COUNCIL DATED 28 FEBRUARY 2023)
Motion no. eccc 2023-02-01
· moved by M. Carr
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That, pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law (being By-law NO 2022-410), the Environment and Climate Change Committee approve that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the consideration of the item listed as: COMMUNICATIONS – MEMO - TREE CLEARING NEAR TEWIN AREA (MEMO TO COUNCIL DATED 28 FEBRUARY 2023)
Motion no. eccc 2023-02-01 · moved by M. Carr
By-law Exemption for Tree Cutting near Tewin Area
That, pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law (being By-law NO 2022-410), the Environment and Climate Change Committee approve that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the consideration of the item listed as: COMMUNICATIONS – MEMO - TREE CLEARING NEAR TEWIN AREA (MEMO TO COUNCIL DATED 28 FEBRUARY 2023)
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
5.1
Received
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Motion 1
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Motion 1
End-of-Term Report 2019-2022 - Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC)
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5.2
Received
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Motion 1
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Motion 1
Status Update – Environment and Climate Change Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending March 10, 2023
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6.1
PASSED
Report recommendations That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend Council: Authorize the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services, or their designate, to review and consider the approval of a connection to the City’s wastewater infrastructure to supply wastewater to a proposed Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) system for the Dream LeBreton development, subject to receipt of a detailed design, a third-party review and to the satisfaction of General Manager; Approve...
Motion 1
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Report recommendations That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend Council: Authorize the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services, or their designate, to review and consider the approval of a connection to the City’s wastewater infrastructure to supply wastewater to a proposed Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) system for the Dream LeBreton development, subject to receipt of a detailed design, a third-party review and to the satisfaction of General Manager; Approve...
Motion 1
Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) Pilot Project – 665 Albert Street
Report recommendations That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend Council: Authorize the General Manager of Infrastructure and Water Services, or their designate, to review and consider the approval of a connection to the City’s wastewater infrastructure to supply wastewater to a proposed Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) system for the Dream LeBreton development, subject to receipt of a detailed design, a third-party review and to the satisfaction of General Manager; Approve...
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7.1
Received
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Motion 1
Financial Statements for In-House Solid Waste Collection – External Audit Results
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9.1
PASSED
WHEREAS On April 24, 2019, City Council declared a Climate Emergency for the purposes of naming, framing, and deepening our commitment to protecting our economy, our eco systems, and our community from climate change; and WHEREAS this declaration provides additional direction to staff for expanded work on the Climate Change Master Plan, Energy Evolution, and the future Climate Resiliency Plan; and WHEREAS Energy Evolution identifies transitioning from gas and diesel vehicles to electric...
Motion no. eccc 2023-02-02
· moved by R. King
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WHEREAS On April 24, 2019, City Council declared a Climate Emergency for the purposes of naming, framing, and deepening our commitment to protecting our economy, our eco systems, and our community from climate change; and WHEREAS this declaration provides additional direction to staff for expanded work on the Climate Change Master Plan, Energy Evolution, and the future Climate Resiliency Plan; and WHEREAS Energy Evolution identifies transitioning from gas and diesel vehicles to electric...
Motion no. eccc 2023-02-02 · moved by R. King
Councillor R. King - Electric Vehicle Parking Meter Stations
WHEREAS On April 24, 2019, City Council declared a Climate Emergency for the purposes of naming, framing, and deepening our commitment to protecting our economy, our eco systems, and our community from climate change; and WHEREAS this declaration provides additional direction to staff for expanded work on the Climate Change Master Plan, Energy Evolution, and the future Climate Resiliency Plan; and WHEREAS Energy Evolution identifies transitioning from gas and diesel vehicles to electric...
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Moved by: Councillor R. King