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City Council

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

40 motions across 38 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

Data sourced from official City of Ottawa council and committee meeting minutes, ingested as the City publishes them. Ottawa records name-by-name votes when council divides on an item; routine items carry without a recorded vote, so some motions show outcomes only. We're working to make this as complete as possible. Full official records on the City's meeting portal ↗

10 PASSED

That the report from Agriculture and Rural Affairs Report 3, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3A, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 4, Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 8, Transportation Committee Report 5, 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 April 26, 2023” be received and...

Motion no. 2023 - 14-01 · moved by S. Menard

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the report from Agriculture and Rural Affairs Report 3, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3A, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 4, Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 8, Transportation Committee Report 5, 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 April 26, 2023” be received and...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
11.1 PASSED

Committee recommendationsThat Council: Approve the application to alter 514 Manor Avenue, according to plans prepared by Art House Developments, dated January 18, 2023, conditional upon: The submission of a heritage permit application for the front entrance canopy to be processed under the authority delegated to staff; The submission and acceptance of a final Tree Information Report and Landscape Plan, to the satisfaction of the City’s Forester; The reinstatement of the original boulder wall...

Motion 1

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Application to alter 514 Manor Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

Committee recommendationsThat Council: Approve the application to alter 514 Manor Avenue, according to plans prepared by Art House Developments, dated January 18, 2023, conditional upon: The submission of a heritage permit application for the front entrance canopy to be processed under the authority delegated to staff; The submission and acceptance of a final Tree Information Report and Landscape Plan, to the satisfaction of the City’s Forester; The reinstatement of the original boulder wall...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
12.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

High Performance Development Standard Update 2023

PASSED

WHEREAS the staff report entitled, High Performance Development Standard Update 2023 (ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0016) was approved by the Environment and Climate Change Committee on April 18, 2023; and WHEREAS, at the time of approval, staff recommended the item proceed to the City Council meeting of May 10, 2023 to coincide with the consideration of an upcoming staff report entitled Bill 109 Implementation/ Update report; and WHEREAS the Province has advised that potential provincial directions...

Motion no. 2023 - 14-02 · moved by D. Hill

14 Yes 10 No
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High Performance Development Standard Update 2023

WHEREAS the staff report entitled, High Performance Development Standard Update 2023 (ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0016) was approved by the Environment and Climate Change Committee on April 18, 2023; and WHEREAS, at the time of approval, staff recommended the item proceed to the City Council meeting of May 10, 2023 to coincide with the consideration of an upcoming staff report entitled Bill 109 Implementation/ Update report; and WHEREAS the Province has advised that potential provincial directions...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

How councillors voted

Committee recommendations That Council: Approve the updated High Performance Development Standard phasing timeline as outlined in this report; Approve the revised work plan timeline and next steps for High Performance Development Standard as outlined in this report; Direct staff to report back to Environment and Climate Change Committee with: An update to the Corporate Green Building Policy to align with Tier 2 of the High Performance Development Standard 2024; Key performance indicators...

Motion 1

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High Performance Development Standard Update 2023

Committee recommendations That Council: Approve the updated High Performance Development Standard phasing timeline as outlined in this report; Approve the revised work plan timeline and next steps for High Performance Development Standard as outlined in this report; Direct staff to report back to Environment and Climate Change Committee with: An update to the Corporate Green Building Policy to align with Tier 2 of the High Performance Development Standard 2024; Key performance indicators...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
13.1 Received

Committee Recommendations That Council receive the following status update report related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan. The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from November 2020 to date by the City Manager, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements; The update from the City Manager on the October 15, 2021 and January 13, 2023 Lansdowne Master Partnership Meeting and...

Motion 1

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2021 and 2022 Lansdowne Annual Report

Committee Recommendations That Council receive the following status update report related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan. The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from November 2020 to date by the City Manager, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements; The update from the City Manager on the October 15, 2021 and January 13, 2023 Lansdowne Master Partnership Meeting and...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
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Ottawa Nightlife Economy Action Plan

PASSED

Committee Recommendations That Council: Receive the Nightlife Economy Action Plan and direct staff to initiate the recommendations contained therein and summarized in Document 1; Direct staff to report back to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the progress of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan by the end of Q4 2024; and Direct staff to report back to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the outcomes of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan by the end of Q4 2026.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Nightlife Economy Action Plan

Committee Recommendations That Council: Receive the Nightlife Economy Action Plan and direct staff to initiate the recommendations contained therein and summarized in Document 1; Direct staff to report back to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the progress of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan by the end of Q4 2024; and Direct staff to report back to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on the outcomes of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan by the end of Q4 2026.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
PASSED

WHEREAS the Nightlife Economy Action Plan has identified the need for new mid-sized performing arts venues in Ottawa through extensive consultation with industry professionals, including local independent talent buyers and promoters; and WHEREAS members of the independent local industry have raised concern about the lack of financially accessible venues in Ottawa; and WHEREAS Recommendation 10 of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan includes opportunities to support the development of new...

Motion no. 2023 - 14-03 · moved by A. Troster

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Ottawa Nightlife Economy Action Plan

WHEREAS the Nightlife Economy Action Plan has identified the need for new mid-sized performing arts venues in Ottawa through extensive consultation with industry professionals, including local independent talent buyers and promoters; and WHEREAS members of the independent local industry have raised concern about the lack of financially accessible venues in Ottawa; and WHEREAS Recommendation 10 of the Nightlife Economy Action Plan includes opportunities to support the development of new...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
13.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendations That City Council: authorize staff to transfer the lands detailed in Recommendation 1 above, subject to existing easements and any easements that may be required, to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation for future disposal to support the City’s Employment Land Economic Development Objectives. recommend that the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation, through the sales process, require purchasers to provide a concept plan that demonstrates how noise,...

Motion 1

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Declaration of Surplus Land – 3169 and 3179 Conroy Road and Transfer to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation

Committee Recommendations That City Council: authorize staff to transfer the lands detailed in Recommendation 1 above, subject to existing easements and any easements that may be required, to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation for future disposal to support the City’s Employment Land Economic Development Objectives. recommend that the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation, through the sales process, require purchasers to provide a concept plan that demonstrates how noise,...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
13.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That City Council approve that notwithstanding any program recommendations contained in the CIP Program Review staff report or any decisions made with respect to the CIP Program by Council, that the CIP application for 1280 Trim Road be brought forward to a future Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration under the terms and conditions of the Integrated Orléans CIP program as they existed as of the date of the application.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor M. Luloff - CIP Application by Trim Works Developments Limited for 1280 Trim Road

Committee Recommendation That City Council approve that notwithstanding any program recommendations contained in the CIP Program Review staff report or any decisions made with respect to the CIP Program by Council, that the CIP application for 1280 Trim Road be brought forward to a future Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting for consideration under the terms and conditions of the Integrated Orléans CIP program as they existed as of the date of the application.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
14.1 PASSED

Committee recommendations as amended That Council: Approve the City’s Action Plan to respond to the recommendations of the Public Inquiry that lie within the City’s jurisdiction. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to notify the following entities and bodies of the City of Ottawa’s Action Plan, and share with them the report: 1) the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, 2) Transport Canada, 3) Infrastructure Canada, 4) the National Capital Commission, 5) the Government of Ontario’s Ministry...

Motion 1

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Action Plan – Response to OLRT Public Inquiry Recommendations

Committee recommendations as amended That Council: Approve the City’s Action Plan to respond to the recommendations of the Public Inquiry that lie within the City’s jurisdiction. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to notify the following entities and bodies of the City of Ottawa’s Action Plan, and share with them the report: 1) the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, 2) Transport Canada, 3) Infrastructure Canada, 4) the National Capital Commission, 5) the Government of Ontario’s Ministry...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 15 Larch Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 26-unit, low-rise apartment building with site-specific exceptions, as detailed in Document 2, as revised.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 15 Larch Street

Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 15 Larch Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 26-unit, low-rise apartment building with site-specific exceptions, as detailed in Document 2, as revised.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 377 and 381 Winona Avenue from TM to TM [XXXX], as shown in Document 1, to permit the redevelopment of the site into a six-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 377 and 381 Winona Avenue

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 377 and 381 Winona Avenue from TM to TM [XXXX], as shown in Document 1, to permit the redevelopment of the site into a six-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.3 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That City Council direct staff to: Examine the unique circumstances surrounding the Site Plan Control application for 4 Campbell Reid Court and the associated Minor Variance application, including the timing of the application submission and the subsequent modifications to the Official Plan; and Propose any necessary policy amendments or exceptions that would allow for the consideration of Minor Variances in support of the Site Plan Control application for the...

Motion 1

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Motion – Site Plan Control Application - 4 Campbell Reid Court

Committee recommendation(s) That City Council direct staff to: Examine the unique circumstances surrounding the Site Plan Control application for 4 Campbell Reid Court and the associated Minor Variance application, including the timing of the application submission and the subsequent modifications to the Official Plan; and Propose any necessary policy amendments or exceptions that would allow for the consideration of Minor Variances in support of the Site Plan Control application for the...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16.1 PASSED

Committee recommendations That Council: Receive for information the revised functional design for the Barrhaven LRT Environmental Assessment Study between Knoxdale Road and West Hunt Club Road and the associated consultation outcome as described in this report and supporting documents; and Direct staff to re-initiate the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) in accordance with Regulation 231/08 of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, including the preparation and filing of the...

Motion 1

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Barrhaven Light Rail Environmental Assessment Study - Revised Alignment / Woodroffe Avenue Median LRT Plan

Committee recommendations That Council: Receive for information the revised functional design for the Barrhaven LRT Environmental Assessment Study between Knoxdale Road and West Hunt Club Road and the associated consultation outcome as described in this report and supporting documents; and Direct staff to re-initiate the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) in accordance with Regulation 231/08 of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, including the preparation and filing of the...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16.2 PASSED

Committee recommendations That Council approve: The establishment of a Processing Centre for Automated Speed Enforcement infractions in Ottawa as outlined in the report; The creation and funding for permanent full-time equivalent positions (FTEs) required for By-law and Regulatory Services, as detailed in the report to operate the Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre, including: One (1) Program Manager position; Three (3) Supervisor positions; One (1) Clerk position; One (1) Analyst...

Motion 1

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Processing Centre for Automated Speed Enforcement

Committee recommendations That Council approve: The establishment of a Processing Centre for Automated Speed Enforcement infractions in Ottawa as outlined in the report; The creation and funding for permanent full-time equivalent positions (FTEs) required for By-law and Regulatory Services, as detailed in the report to operate the Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre, including: One (1) Program Manager position; Three (3) Supervisor positions; One (1) Clerk position; One (1) Analyst...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
16.3 PASSED

Committee recommendations That Council approve that the speed limit be lowered from 80 km/h to 60 km/h on March Road between Teron Road to Carling Avenue/Station Road.

Motion 1

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Speed Reduction on March Road from Teron Road to Carling Avenue/Station Road

Committee recommendations That Council approve that the speed limit be lowered from 80 km/h to 60 km/h on March Road between Teron Road to Carling Avenue/Station Road.

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16.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendations That Council approve: That City staff—in the upcoming review of sidewalk design guidelines—give consideration to the two current sidewalk designs (ramp- and drop-style), as well as giving consideration to an alternate design in which the full width of the sidewalk remains flat and level, with a mountable curb serving to provide driveway access; and That in the interim until the staff review is completed and design guidelines are updated or confirmed by City Council,...

Motion 1

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Sidewalk Design Guidelines

Committee Recommendations That Council approve: That City staff—in the upcoming review of sidewalk design guidelines—give consideration to the two current sidewalk designs (ramp- and drop-style), as well as giving consideration to an alternate design in which the full width of the sidewalk remains flat and level, with a mountable curb serving to provide driveway access; and That in the interim until the staff review is completed and design guidelines are updated or confirmed by City Council,...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.1.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Beckett’s Creek Subwatershed Study, attached as Document 1.

Motion 1

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Beckett’s Creek Subwatershed Study

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Beckett’s Creek Subwatershed Study, attached as Document 1.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.1.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) , as amended That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as shown in Documents 1 and 2, and detailed in Document 3, as revised.

Motion 1

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Zoning Omnibus Amendments – Q2 2023

Committee Recommendation(s) , as amended That Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as shown in Documents 1 and 2, and detailed in Document 3, as revised.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.2.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendations That City Council authorize the transfer of 2060 Lanthier Drive, subject to existing easements and any easements that may be required, to the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation (OCLDC) for disposal.

Motion 1

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Declaration of Surplus Land - 2060 Lanthier Drive and Transfer to Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation

Committee Recommendations That City Council authorize the transfer of 2060 Lanthier Drive, subject to existing easements and any easements that may be required, to the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation (OCLDC) for disposal.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.2.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That Council approve the 2023 levies for the Rideau Valley, South Nation and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities as presented in Document 1, and as outlined in this report.

Motion 1

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Conservation Authorities 2023 Levies

Committee Recommendation That Council approve the 2023 levies for the Rideau Valley, South Nation and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities as presented in Document 1, and as outlined in this report.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.2.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendations That Council: Receive the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan – Annual Update (2023) report; Receive the updated Web Accessibility Policy (Document 1); and Approve the updated Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training Plan (Document 2), which includes mandatory training requirements for supervisors in a Level 6 SAP designated position to receive the AODA Management Compliance Module Training.

Motion 1

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City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan – Annual Update (2023)

Committee Recommendations That Council: Receive the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan – Annual Update (2023) report; Receive the updated Web Accessibility Policy (Document 1); and Approve the updated Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training Plan (Document 2), which includes mandatory training requirements for supervisors in a Level 6 SAP designated position to receive the AODA Management Compliance Module Training.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.2.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendations That Council: Receive this report; Approve the Departmental French Language Services Operational Plans for the 2022-2026 Term of Council and the annual goals for 2023-2024, as described in this report and set out in Documents 4 and 5; Approve the amendments to Schedule “A” of the Records Retention and Disposition By-law as outlined in this report and set out in Documents 7 and 8; Approve two temporary Full-time Equivalent positions (FTEs) for the Information...

Motion 1

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Office of the City Clerk 2022 Annual Report

Committee Recommendations That Council: Receive this report; Approve the Departmental French Language Services Operational Plans for the 2022-2026 Term of Council and the annual goals for 2023-2024, as described in this report and set out in Documents 4 and 5; Approve the amendments to Schedule “A” of the Records Retention and Disposition By-law as outlined in this report and set out in Documents 7 and 8; Approve two temporary Full-time Equivalent positions (FTEs) for the Information...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.3.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 from I1B[407] H(15) (Minor Institutional Zone, Subzone B, Urban Exception 407, with a maximum height of 15 metres) to I1B[XXXX] (Minor Institutional, Subzone B, Urban Exception XXXX) for 572 Moodie Drive, as shown in Document 1, to add a site-specific exception to permit stacked dwellings within an Institutional zone, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 572 Moodie Drive

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 from I1B[407] H(15) (Minor Institutional Zone, Subzone B, Urban Exception 407, with a maximum height of 15 metres) to I1B[XXXX] (Minor Institutional, Subzone B, Urban Exception XXXX) for 572 Moodie Drive, as shown in Document 1, to add a site-specific exception to permit stacked dwellings within an Institutional zone, as detailed in Document 2.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.4.1 PASSED

Committee recommendations That Council: Approve the functional design for the Huntmar Drive Widening and Stittsville Main Street Extension Environmental Assessment Study, as described in this report; and, Direct Transportation Planning staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report and proceed with its posting for the 30-day public review period in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.

Motion 1

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Huntmar Drive Widening and Stittsville Main Street Extension Environmental Assessment Study - Recommendations

Committee recommendations That Council: Approve the functional design for the Huntmar Drive Widening and Stittsville Main Street Extension Environmental Assessment Study, as described in this report; and, Direct Transportation Planning staff to finalize the Environmental Study Report and proceed with its posting for the 30-day public review period in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.4.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation That Council approve that the speed limit on Woodroffe Avenue between Richmond Road and Carling Avenue be reduced to 40 kph permanently to put community safety ahead of motor vehicles.

Motion 1

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Speed Reduction to 40 kph on Woodroffe Avenue between Richmond Road and Carling Avenue

Committee recommendation That Council approve that the speed limit on Woodroffe Avenue between Richmond Road and Carling Avenue be reduced to 40 kph permanently to put community safety ahead of motor vehicles.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.5.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 26, 2023, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1.

Motion 1

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Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 26, 2023

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 26, 2023, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
19 Received

That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.

Motion 1

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Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.

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20 PASSED

That the report from Agriculture and Rural Affairs Report 3, Built Heritage Committee Report 5, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3A, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 4, Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 8, Transportation Committee Report 5, 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...

Motion no. 2023 - 14-04 · moved by S. Menard

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the report from Agriculture and Rural Affairs Report 3, Built Heritage Committee Report 5, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 3A, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 4, Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 3, Planning and Housing Committee Report 8, Transportation Committee Report 5, 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...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
21.1 PASSED

WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is scheduled for May 26 to May 28, 2023 with the Health and Fitness Expo included as a two-day event being held at Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park for the first time; and WHEREAS the Expo is also the site of Race Kit Pick-Up and free shuttle buses will operate throughout the day on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 between Ottawa City Hall, and Lansdowne Park; and WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is covering the cost of the shuttle buses and has requested the City...

Motion no. 2023-14-05 · moved by T. Tierney

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Councillor T. Tierney - Ottawa Race Weekend

WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is scheduled for May 26 to May 28, 2023 with the Health and Fitness Expo included as a two-day event being held at Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park for the first time; and WHEREAS the Expo is also the site of Race Kit Pick-Up and free shuttle buses will operate throughout the day on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 between Ottawa City Hall, and Lansdowne Park; and WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is covering the cost of the shuttle buses and has requested the City...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney

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21.2 PASSED

WHEREAS the Petrie Island Canoe Club (PICC) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization that offers canoe and kayak instruction and training programs on Petrie Island Beach, 795 Tweddle Road, accessible to all Ottawa residents; and, WHEREAS on April 27, 2022, Council declared 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach as surplus to the City’s needs in order for the PICC to lease the area from the City and develop a marine storage facility through funding received from the federal grant known...

Motion no. 2023-14-06 · moved by M. Luloff

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Councillor M. Luloff - Petrie Island Canoe Club

WHEREAS the Petrie Island Canoe Club (PICC) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization that offers canoe and kayak instruction and training programs on Petrie Island Beach, 795 Tweddle Road, accessible to all Ottawa residents; and, WHEREAS on April 27, 2022, Council declared 280 square metres of Petrie Island Beach as surplus to the City’s needs in order for the PICC to lease the area from the City and develop a marine storage facility through funding received from the federal grant known...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff

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22.1 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia is taking place on May 17th. WHEREAS the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia was created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ individuals; and WHEREAS the Day is intended as an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, corporations,...

Motion no. 2023 - 14-07 · moved by A. Troster

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Motion - Councillor A. Troster - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia is taking place on May 17th. WHEREAS the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia was created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ individuals; and WHEREAS the Day is intended as an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, corporations,...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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22.2 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as Bill 98 is being expedited and will likely be before the Legislature very soon. WHEREAS the government of Ontario has put forward Bill 98, the Better Schools and Outcomes Act which includes a section in Schedule 2 on the disposal of surplus school properties; and WHEREAS schools are a fundamental part of the fabric of a community, serving not only to educate children but as a centre for after-school community...

Motion no. 2023 - 14-08 · moved by T. Kavanagh

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Motion - Councillor T. Kavanaugh - Bill 98 – Seeking to retain ability for municipality to obtain a closed school site

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion as Bill 98 is being expedited and will likely be before the Legislature very soon. WHEREAS the government of Ontario has put forward Bill 98, the Better Schools and Outcomes Act which includes a section in Schedule 2 on the disposal of surplus school properties; and WHEREAS schools are a fundamental part of the fabric of a community, serving not only to educate children but as a centre for after-school community...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
23.1

WHEREAS 2022 was the 25th anniversary of Retraite en action, a Franco-Ontarian Ottawan organization based out of Patro d’Ottawa, at 40 Cobourg Street, on land belonging to the City of Ottawa; WHEREAS Retraite en action celebrated its anniversary all year long by encouraging retirees and seniors to join various Patro d’Ottawa activities; WHEREAS in order to leave a permanent tribute to its presence at Patro d’Ottawa, Retraite en action chose to plant a tree and install a commemorative plaque...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion - Councillor S. Plante - 25th anniversary of Retraite en action

WHEREAS 2022 was the 25th anniversary of Retraite en action, a Franco-Ontarian Ottawan organization based out of Patro d’Ottawa, at 40 Cobourg Street, on land belonging to the City of Ottawa; WHEREAS Retraite en action celebrated its anniversary all year long by encouraging retirees and seniors to join various Patro d’Ottawa activities; WHEREAS in order to leave a permanent tribute to its presence at Patro d’Ottawa, Retraite en action chose to plant a tree and install a commemorative plaque...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
23.2

WHEREAS the participation rates of Canadians engaging in healthy physical activities has declined, while inactivity and obesity continues to rise in Canada; and WHEREAS health and fitness ought to be promoted and embraced by Canadians of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS many Canadian cities have taken up the annual challenge of encouraging and promoting physical activity, including Calgary, Saskatoon, Montréal and Victoria; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers a multitude of recreation...

Motion 1 · moved by L. Dudas

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Motion - Councillor L. Dudas - National Health and Fitness Day

WHEREAS the participation rates of Canadians engaging in healthy physical activities has declined, while inactivity and obesity continues to rise in Canada; and WHEREAS health and fitness ought to be promoted and embraced by Canadians of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS many Canadian cities have taken up the annual challenge of encouraging and promoting physical activity, including Calgary, Saskatoon, Montréal and Victoria; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers a multitude of recreation...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
23.3

WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; and WHEREAS many of the Night Market activities will be happening outdoors on Somerset Street West between Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. Activities consist of multicultural performances and cultural food vendors; and WHEREAS the BIA has requested the closure of Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1...

Motion 1 · moved by A. Troster

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Motion - Councillor A. Troster - Chinatown Night Market – Closure of Somerset Street West

WHEREAS the Ottawa Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) will host the annual Ottawa Chinatown Night Market; and WHEREAS many of the Night Market activities will be happening outdoors on Somerset Street West between Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. Activities consist of multicultural performances and cultural food vendors; and WHEREAS the BIA has requested the closure of Somerset Street West from Bronson Avenue and Empress Street. The road closure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, 1...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
23.4

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has declared a Climate and Housing Emergency; and WHEREAS the city of Ottawa is dealing with an expiring landfill; and WHEREAS the residents of our city produce 317,000 tons of garbage a year currently; and WHEREAS cities around the world, across our country, and even just outside our own municipal boundary have chosen to divert waste from landfill; and many of these cities are currently using various technologies such as, but not limited to, incineration and other...

Motion 1 · moved by A. Hubley

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Motion - Councillor A. Hubley - Waste Management

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has declared a Climate and Housing Emergency; and WHEREAS the city of Ottawa is dealing with an expiring landfill; and WHEREAS the residents of our city produce 317,000 tons of garbage a year currently; and WHEREAS cities around the world, across our country, and even just outside our own municipal boundary have chosen to divert waste from landfill; and many of these cities are currently using various technologies such as, but not limited to, incineration and other...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Hubley

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
24.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2023 - 181 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to set the instalment due dates and the interest and penalty rates applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2024. 2023 - 182 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the tax ratios for the taxation year 2023. 2023 - 183 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2023. 2023 - 184 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy...

Motion no. 2023 - 14-09 · moved by S. Menard

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Three Readings

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2023 - 181 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to set the instalment due dates and the interest and penalty rates applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2024. 2023 - 182 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish the tax ratios for the taxation year 2023. 2023 - 183 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy taxes for the year 2023. 2023 - 184 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to levy...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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25 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 10 May 2023.

Motion no. 2023 - 14-10 · moved by S. Menard

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Confirmation By-law

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 10 May 2023.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
27 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 10 May 2023 be adjourned.

Motion no. 2023 - 14-11 · moved by S. Menard

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 10 May 2023 be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.