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City Council

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

39 motions across 34 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 Planning and Housing Committee Report 13 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 18, 2023” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 12, 2023” be received and considered.

Motion no. 2023 - 19-01 · moved by G. Gower

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That Planning and Housing Committee Report 13 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 18, 2023” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 12, 2023” be received and considered.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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

Report recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 18, 2023

Report recommendation That Council receive this report for 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.
12.1 PASSED

Built Heritage Committee and Planning and Housing Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve that consistency with the objectives and policies of the Official Plan, Rockcliffe Park Secondary Plan and Heritage Conservation District Plan be considered through the development of the new zoning by-law.

Motion 1

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Motion BHC 2023-07-01 – Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

Built Heritage Committee and Planning and Housing Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve that consistency with the objectives and policies of the Official Plan, Rockcliffe Park Secondary Plan and Heritage Conservation District Plan be considered through the development of the new zoning by-law.

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 245, 249, 261, 263 Rochester Street and 27 Balsam Street, with area-specific policies in order to permit increased building height for the construction of a new nine-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 245, 249, 261, 263 Rochester Street and 27 Balsam Street to permit a nine-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 3.

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 245, 249, 261, 263 Rochester Street and 27 Balsam Street

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 245, 249, 261, 263 Rochester Street and 27 Balsam Street, with area-specific policies in order to permit increased building height for the construction of a new nine-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 245, 249, 261, 263 Rochester Street and 27 Balsam Street to permit a nine-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 3.

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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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Zoning By-law Amendment – 1081 Carling Avenue

Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1081 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit two high-rise residential apartment buildings, as detailed in Document 2, revised.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 1081 Carling Avenue

Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1081 Carling Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit two high-rise residential apartment buildings, as detailed in Document 2, 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.
PASSED

WHEREAS the recommendations contained in report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0075 were recommended for approval by Planning and Housing Committee, as modified by a Motion that introduced a holding symbol, on August 16, 2023; and WHEREAS the Planning and Housing Committee served as the statutory public meeting for the Zoning By-law Amendment concerning 1081 Carling Avenue; and WHEREAS proper notification of the Committee meeting was not carried out in accordance with the Planning Act; THEREFORE BE IT...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-02 · moved by J. Leiper

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 1081 Carling Avenue

WHEREAS the recommendations contained in report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0075 were recommended for approval by Planning and Housing Committee, as modified by a Motion that introduced a holding symbol, on August 16, 2023; and WHEREAS the Planning and Housing Committee served as the statutory public meeting for the Zoning By-law Amendment concerning 1081 Carling Avenue; and WHEREAS proper notification of the Committee meeting was not carried out in accordance with the Planning Act; THEREFORE BE IT...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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

Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 249 and 255 Richmond Road and 372 Tweedsmuir Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey mixed-use, mid-rise building with site-specific zoning exceptions, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-Law Amendment – 249 and 255 Richmond Road and 372 Tweedsmuir Avenue

Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 249 and 255 Richmond Road and 372 Tweedsmuir Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey mixed-use, mid-rise building with site-specific zoning exceptions, 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.
12.5 Received

Committee recommendation(s) Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Future Neighbourhoods Urban Expansion Areas Process

Committee recommendation(s) Council receive this report for 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.
13.1.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3040 and 3044 Innes Road as shown in Document 1, from Residential Second Density, Subzone N (R2N) to Residential Fourth Density (R4Z) to permit a four-storey low-rise apartment building.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 3040 and 3044 Innes Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3040 and 3044 Innes Road as shown in Document 1, from Residential Second Density, Subzone N (R2N) to Residential Fourth Density (R4Z) to permit a four-storey low-rise apartment building.

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 901 and 700 Solarium Avenue, 3001 and 3006 Showcase Crescent, and Parts of 4875 Spratt Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit back-to-back townhouses with a height of 14 metres and a minimum lot area of 80 square metres, to permit air conditioner condensers to project into the front yard, and to include a schedule pertaining to minimum setbacks for one of the subject areas, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 901 and 700 Solarium Avenue, 3001 and 3006 Showcase Crescent, and Parts of 4875 Spratt Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 901 and 700 Solarium Avenue, 3001 and 3006 Showcase Crescent, and Parts of 4875 Spratt Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit back-to-back townhouses with a height of 14 metres and a minimum lot area of 80 square metres, to permit air conditioner condensers to project into the front yard, and to include a schedule pertaining to minimum setbacks for one of the subject areas, 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.
13.1.3 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3330 Navan Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit office and warehouse uses, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 3330 Navan Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3330 Navan Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit office and warehouse uses, 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.
13.1.4 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 393 McArthur Avenue, as shown in Document 1, from “Traditional Mainstreet (TM) Zone”, to “Traditional Mainstreet Zone, Urban Exception XXXX [TM(XXXX)]” to permit a six-storey mixed-use, mid-rise building with site-specific zoning exceptions, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-Law Amendment – 393 McArthur Avenue

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 393 McArthur Avenue, as shown in Document 1, from “Traditional Mainstreet (TM) Zone”, to “Traditional Mainstreet Zone, Urban Exception XXXX [TM(XXXX)]” to permit a six-storey mixed-use, mid-rise building with site-specific zoning exceptions, 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.
13.1.5 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, to enter into Front-Ending Agreements with the following developers, which provide for the repayment of the design and construction associated with the Palladium Drive Widening and Realignment from Huntmar Drive to N/S Arterial to a total upset limit of $12,101,613 plus applicable taxes in accordance with the Front-Ending...

Motion 1

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Front Ending Report – Design and Construction of Palladium Drive Widening and Realignment

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department, to enter into Front-Ending Agreements with the following developers, which provide for the repayment of the design and construction associated with the Palladium Drive Widening and Realignment from Huntmar Drive to N/S Arterial to a total upset limit of $12,101,613 plus applicable taxes in accordance with the Front-Ending...

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13.2.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of July 12, 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 Documents 1-3.

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 July 12, 2023

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of July 12, 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 Documents 1-3.

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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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City Manager Hiring Panel Update - In camera- Reporting-out Date: Upon Council Approval

PASSED

WHEREAS on December 21, 2022, in accordance with statutory provisions under the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended by Bill 3, the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, the Mayor delegated power to Ottawa City Council for the purposes of recruiting and hiring a City Manager, pursuant to the process set out in Mayoral decision No. 2022-05 (which was later revoked and replaced by Mayoral decision No. 2023-11, dated April 21, 2023); and WHEREAS the recruitment and hiring process set out in Mayoral...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-04 · moved by C. Kitts

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City Manager Hiring Panel Update - In camera- Reporting-out Date: Upon Council Approval

WHEREAS on December 21, 2022, in accordance with statutory provisions under the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended by Bill 3, the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, the Mayor delegated power to Ottawa City Council for the purposes of recruiting and hiring a City Manager, pursuant to the process set out in Mayoral decision No. 2022-05 (which was later revoked and replaced by Mayoral decision No. 2023-11, dated April 21, 2023); and WHEREAS the recruitment and hiring process set out in Mayoral...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

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PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve In Camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsections 13.(1)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff; Subsection 13.(1)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations; and, Subsection 13.(1)(f) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in order to consider the...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-03 · moved by G. Gower

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City Manager Hiring Panel Update - In camera- Reporting-out Date: Upon Council Approval

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve In Camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsections 13.(1)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff; Subsection 13.(1)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations; and, Subsection 13.(1)(f) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, in order to consider the...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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

That Planning and Housing Committee Report 13 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 18, 2023” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 12, 2023” be received and adopted as amended.

Motion no. 2023 - 19-05 · moved by G. Gower

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That Planning and Housing Committee Report 13 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 18, 2023” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 12, 2023” be received and adopted as amended.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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16.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Motion – Councillor S. Plante - to allow Brownfields Grant Applications at 200 Baribeau Street and 70 Nicholas Street

PASSED

WHEREAS a Notice of Motion was submitted at the July 12, 2023, City Council meeting for consideration on August 23, 2023, to seek Council’s approval to amend Motion 2022-04/20 from the December 14, 2022, meeting of Council to include the additional properties as among those to be excluded from the provisions of that motion; and WHEREAS the Mover received incorrect procedural advice from the City Clerk after the July Council meeting, confirmed again on August 22, 2023, that this Motion could...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-07 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion – Councillor S. Plante - to allow Brownfields Grant Applications at 200 Baribeau Street and 70 Nicholas Street

WHEREAS a Notice of Motion was submitted at the July 12, 2023, City Council meeting for consideration on August 23, 2023, to seek Council’s approval to amend Motion 2022-04/20 from the December 14, 2022, meeting of Council to include the additional properties as among those to be excluded from the provisions of that motion; and WHEREAS the Mover received incorrect procedural advice from the City Clerk after the July Council meeting, confirmed again on August 22, 2023, that this Motion could...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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WHEREAS at the December 14, 2022, City Council meeting, Motion 2022-04/20, as amended, was approved which suspended the City’s Brownfield Grant program for any new applications or applications that have yet to be considered by City Council; and WHEREAS a request for a Brownfield Grant Application for 200 Baribeau Street was submitted and complete prior to the program suspension; and WHEREAS an additional request for a Brownfield Grant Application for 70 Nicholas Street was also submitted and...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-06 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion – Councillor S. Plante - to allow Brownfields Grant Applications at 200 Baribeau Street and 70 Nicholas Street

WHEREAS at the December 14, 2022, City Council meeting, Motion 2022-04/20, as amended, was approved which suspended the City’s Brownfield Grant program for any new applications or applications that have yet to be considered by City Council; and WHEREAS a request for a Brownfield Grant Application for 200 Baribeau Street was submitted and complete prior to the program suspension; and WHEREAS an additional request for a Brownfield Grant Application for 70 Nicholas Street was also submitted and...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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Motion – Councillor L. Dudas - Vacant Unit Tax

PASSED

WHEREAS on March 23, 2022, Council approved adopting the Vacant Unit Tax program beginning on January 1, 2023, which included direction to the Deputy City Treasurer, Revenue Services, to apply to the provincial Minister of Finance requesting that Ottawa be designated as an eligible municipality to levy a residential vacant unit tax, in accordance with section 338.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and WHEREAS the provincial Minister of Finance subsequently designated the City of Ottawa, by way of...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-09 · moved by G. Gower

15 Yes 8 No
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Motion – Councillor L. Dudas - Vacant Unit Tax

WHEREAS on March 23, 2022, Council approved adopting the Vacant Unit Tax program beginning on January 1, 2023, which included direction to the Deputy City Treasurer, Revenue Services, to apply to the provincial Minister of Finance requesting that Ottawa be designated as an eligible municipality to levy a residential vacant unit tax, in accordance with section 338.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and WHEREAS the provincial Minister of Finance subsequently designated the City of Ottawa, by way of...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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WHEREAS the administration of the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) is an unparalleled annual bureaucratic burden on over 330,000 Ottawa households; and WHEREAS over 330,000 households were threatened with a late filing penalty of $250, and a fine of up to $10,000; and WHEREAS preliminary reporting from staff, found that 12,980 Ottawa households declared after the deadline, and were it not waived for 2023, would have paid roughly $3.2 million in fines; and WHEREAS the VUT is the only tax or service...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-08 · moved by L. Dudas

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Motion – Councillor L. Dudas - Vacant Unit Tax

WHEREAS the administration of the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) is an unparalleled annual bureaucratic burden on over 330,000 Ottawa households; and WHEREAS over 330,000 households were threatened with a late filing penalty of $250, and a fine of up to $10,000; and WHEREAS preliminary reporting from staff, found that 12,980 Ottawa households declared after the deadline, and were it not waived for 2023, would have paid roughly $3.2 million in fines; and WHEREAS the VUT is the only tax or service...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas

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16.3 PASSED

WHEREAS certain Standing Committee and board Chairs receive additional budget support equivalent to a full a full or half Full-time Equivalent (FTE) position in recognition of an increased workload and so that work related to their Committee/board position does not take away from the Members’ responsibilities to their ward constituents; and WHEREAS Standing Committee Vice-Chairs and Ward Councillors who are appointed to local boards based on the geographic location or focus of the particular...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-10 · moved by M. Carr

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Motion – Councillor M. Carr - Mid-Term Governance - Committee and Board Workload Support

WHEREAS certain Standing Committee and board Chairs receive additional budget support equivalent to a full a full or half Full-time Equivalent (FTE) position in recognition of an increased workload and so that work related to their Committee/board position does not take away from the Members’ responsibilities to their ward constituents; and WHEREAS Standing Committee Vice-Chairs and Ward Councillors who are appointed to local boards based on the geographic location or focus of the particular...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr

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Motion – Councillor A. Hubley - Municipal Elections Act Review – Third Party Advertisers

PASSED

2. In the absence of an enforcement framework, add an opt-out provision allowing municipalities to determine if third party advertising is to be permitted in their municipal elections.

Motion 2

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Motion – Councillor A. Hubley - Municipal Elections Act Review – Third Party Advertisers

2. In the absence of an enforcement framework, add an opt-out provision allowing municipalities to determine if third party advertising is to be permitted in their municipal elections.

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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 all municipal elections in Ontario are governed by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (the MEA); and WHEREAS in 2016, Bill 181, the Municipal Elections Modernization Act, amended the MEA to introduce regulations regarding third party advertising during municipal elections; and WHEREAS a third party advertisement refers to a paid advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that promotes, supports, or opposes a candidate in the election, or a "yes" or "no" answer to...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-11 · moved by A. Hubley

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Motion – Councillor A. Hubley - Municipal Elections Act Review – Third Party Advertisers

WHEREAS all municipal elections in Ontario are governed by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (the MEA); and WHEREAS in 2016, Bill 181, the Municipal Elections Modernization Act, amended the MEA to introduce regulations regarding third party advertising during municipal elections; and WHEREAS a third party advertisement refers to a paid advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that promotes, supports, or opposes a candidate in the election, or a "yes" or "no" answer to...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Hubley

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16.5 PASSED

WHEREAS Council has approved its Term of Council Priorities, where its first strategic priority is, “a city that has affordable housing and is more livable for all,”; and WHEREAS the third strategic objective in the approved Term of Council Priorities speaks about the need to increase investments in affordable and supportive housing and “create a clear path to ending chronic homelessness”; and WHEREAS part of that strategic objective will be to reduce our reliance on shelters and providing...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-12 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion – Councillor S. Plante - Average Wait Times

WHEREAS Council has approved its Term of Council Priorities, where its first strategic priority is, “a city that has affordable housing and is more livable for all,”; and WHEREAS the third strategic objective in the approved Term of Council Priorities speaks about the need to increase investments in affordable and supportive housing and “create a clear path to ending chronic homelessness”; and WHEREAS part of that strategic objective will be to reduce our reliance on shelters and providing...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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16.6

WHEREAS on page 22, paragraph 4, of the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy Report (ACS2023-CSS-GEN-006), hereafter referred to as the report, the second bullet states, “The average amount of time to help a client transition to housing in the Housing First Program is 175 days.”; and WHEREAS the 175 days average time figure may be a reflection of current practices and not capacity of resources; and WHEREAS leading experts have stated, including the Director of Housing for the City of...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-13 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion – Councillor S. Plante - How to Reduce Shelter Stay Times to 30 Days

WHEREAS on page 22, paragraph 4, of the Integrated Transition to Housing Strategy Report (ACS2023-CSS-GEN-006), hereafter referred to as the report, the second bullet states, “The average amount of time to help a client transition to housing in the Housing First Program is 175 days.”; and WHEREAS the 175 days average time figure may be a reflection of current practices and not capacity of resources; and WHEREAS leading experts have stated, including the Director of Housing for the City of...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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17.1 PASSED

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will begin prior to the next City Council meeting. WHEREAS Capital Pride is being celebrated in Ottawa from 19 August 2023 until 27 August 2023; and WHEREAS Capital Pride will be holding a Street Festival on Bank Street between Slater Street and Waverley Street, Somerset Street between O’Connor Street and Bank Street, and Gloucester Street between Bank Street and O’Connor Street, beginning 25 August 2023...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-14 · moved by A. Troster

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Motion – Councillor A. Troster – Capital Pride Street Festival 2023

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will begin prior to the next City Council meeting. WHEREAS Capital Pride is being celebrated in Ottawa from 19 August 2023 until 27 August 2023; and WHEREAS Capital Pride will be holding a Street Festival on Bank Street between Slater Street and Waverley Street, Somerset Street between O’Connor Street and Bank Street, and Gloucester Street between Bank Street and O’Connor Street, beginning 25 August 2023...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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17.2 PASSED

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will begin prior to the next Council meeting. WHEREAS the Carp Village Business Improvement Association is holding a Harvest Dinner in the Village on 09 September 2023; and WHEREAS the Carp Village BIA will use this event as an opportunity to showcase local businesses and products; and WHEREAS the Carp Village BIA has requested to close Carp Road between Juanita Avenue and Donald B. Munro Drive at 3 p.m....

Motion no. 2023 - 19-15 · moved by C. Kelly

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Motion – Councillor C. Kelly – Carp Harvest Dinner 2023

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will begin prior to the next Council meeting. WHEREAS the Carp Village Business Improvement Association is holding a Harvest Dinner in the Village on 09 September 2023; and WHEREAS the Carp Village BIA will use this event as an opportunity to showcase local businesses and products; and WHEREAS the Carp Village BIA has requested to close Carp Road between Juanita Avenue and Donald B. Munro Drive at 3 p.m....

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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17.3 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion prior to the next FCM Board meeting. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-16 · moved by T. Tierney

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Motion – Councillor T. Tierney – FCM Representative

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion prior to the next FCM Board meeting. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney

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17.4 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion. WHEREAS on July 12, 2023, Council approved the recommendation from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee (L. Dudas Motion FCSC 2023 06-04) to establish a Council Liaison for Older Adults, and direct the City Clerk to circulate an expression of interest to fill the position; and WHEREAS the Office of the City Clerk undertook a circulation for expressions of interest from two Members of Council interested in...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-17 · moved by G. Gower

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Motion – Councillor G. Gower – Council Liaison for Older Adults

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion. WHEREAS on July 12, 2023, Council approved the recommendation from the Finance and Corporate Services Committee (L. Dudas Motion FCSC 2023 06-04) to establish a Council Liaison for Older Adults, and direct the City Clerk to circulate an expression of interest to fill the position; and WHEREAS the Office of the City Clerk undertook a circulation for expressions of interest from two Members of Council interested in...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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18.1

WHEREAS in keeping with the City's commitment to accountability and transparency, the overarching principle of the Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy is to advance the view that information held by the City of Ottawa should be made available to the public, and any exceptions to this principle should be limited and specific; and WHEREAS on December 8, 2010, City Council approved the 2010-2014 Governance Review report and established the practice of disclosing the individual...

Motion 1 · moved by M. Carr

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Motion - Councillor M. Carr - Public Disclosure of Travel

WHEREAS in keeping with the City's commitment to accountability and transparency, the overarching principle of the Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Policy is to advance the view that information held by the City of Ottawa should be made available to the public, and any exceptions to this principle should be limited and specific; and WHEREAS on December 8, 2010, City Council approved the 2010-2014 Governance Review report and established the practice of disclosing the individual...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr

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18.2

WHEREAS Vanier represents a Francophone bastion in Ottawa; WHEREAS Vanier is a historically Francophone neighbourhood; WHEREAS French is one of Canada’s two official languages; WHEREAS the Carré de la Francophonie de Vanier has, since 2018, and since its official inauguration by the City of Ottawa on September 25, 2019, proven to be a community hub for advancing, protecting, and celebrating la Francophonie in Canada and elsewhere; WHEREAS, since 2018, the Franco-Ontarian flag had been...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion - Councillor S. Plante - Franco-Ontarian flag in Carré de la Francophonie Vanier

WHEREAS Vanier represents a Francophone bastion in Ottawa; WHEREAS Vanier is a historically Francophone neighbourhood; WHEREAS French is one of Canada’s two official languages; WHEREAS the Carré de la Francophonie de Vanier has, since 2018, and since its official inauguration by the City of Ottawa on September 25, 2019, proven to be a community hub for advancing, protecting, and celebrating la Francophonie in Canada and elsewhere; WHEREAS, since 2018, the Franco-Ontarian flag had been...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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18.3

WHEREAS all City of Ottawa staff reports prepared for Committee and Council consideration follow the corporate standard Council and Committee report template; and WHEREAS the standard Council and Committee report template includes various Implications sections that are meant to provide a high-level summary of how the report recommendations will affect a particular area of focus or how the recommendations comply with relevant standards, policies and legislation, and these Implications sections...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion - Conseillère S. Plante - Children and Youth Implications

WHEREAS all City of Ottawa staff reports prepared for Committee and Council consideration follow the corporate standard Council and Committee report template; and WHEREAS the standard Council and Committee report template includes various Implications sections that are meant to provide a high-level summary of how the report recommendations will affect a particular area of focus or how the recommendations comply with relevant standards, policies and legislation, and these Implications sections...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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18.4

WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s publication titled, The Ontario Municipal Councillor’s Guide recognizes that Councillors have “three main roles” to play in the City: a representative, a policy-maker, and a steward; WHEREAS many democratic bodies allow their members to make statements to recognize significant events in constituency they represent (e.g. the passing of a significant member of the community, the success of a local sports team, the contribution of a...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion - Councillor S. Plante - Councillor Statements

WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s publication titled, The Ontario Municipal Councillor’s Guide recognizes that Councillors have “three main roles” to play in the City: a representative, a policy-maker, and a steward; WHEREAS many democratic bodies allow their members to make statements to recognize significant events in constituency they represent (e.g. the passing of a significant member of the community, the success of a local sports team, the contribution of a...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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18.5

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Procurement By-law (By-law No. 2000-50, as amended) provides for non-competitive contracts, commonly known as sole source contracts, to be awarded in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS with respect to the reporting to Council of non-competitive contracts, Subsection 39(1) of the Procurement By-law provides that the Chief Procurement Officer “shall submit to Council an information report semi-annually containing the details relevant to the exercise of delegated...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante

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Motion - Councillor S. Plante - Public Disclosure of Non-competitive Contracts

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Procurement By-law (By-law No. 2000-50, as amended) provides for non-competitive contracts, commonly known as sole source contracts, to be awarded in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS with respect to the reporting to Council of non-competitive contracts, Subsection 39(1) of the Procurement By-law provides that the Chief Procurement Officer “shall submit to Council an information report semi-annually containing the details relevant to the exercise of delegated...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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19.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2023-354 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose fees for planning applications and to repeal By-law No. 2023-298. 2023-355 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the temporary borrowing of monies to meet the current expenditures of the City of Ottawa and to repeal By-law No. 2019-268. 2023-356 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community...

Motion no. 2023 - 19-18

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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. 2023-354 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose fees for planning applications and to repeal By-law No. 2023-298. 2023-355 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the temporary borrowing of monies to meet the current expenditures of the City of Ottawa and to repeal By-law No. 2019-268. 2023-356 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community...

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20 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 23 August 2023.

Motion no. 2023 - 19-19 · moved by G. Gower

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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 23 August 2023.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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22 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 23 August 2023 be adjourned.

Motion no. 2023 - 19-20 · moved by G. Gower

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 23 August 2023 be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of regular and in camera(distributed separately) of the Council meeting of 12 July 2023."

Motion 1

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Minutes of the Council meeting of regular and in camera(distributed separately) of the Council meeting of 12 July 2023.

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