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City Council

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

103 motions across 57 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 City Council resolve to move into Committee of the Whole pursuant to Sections 52 and 53 of the Procedure By-law.

Motion no. 2023 - 28-02 · moved by C. Kelly

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Motion to Resolve into Committee of the Whole

That City Council resolve to move into Committee of the Whole pursuant to Sections 52 and 53 of the Procedure By-law.

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

PASSED

9. The Planning and Housing Committee (PHC) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. PHC Draft Operating Budget.B. PHC Draft Capital Budget.

Motion 15

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

9. The Planning and Housing Committee (PHC) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. PHC Draft Operating Budget.B. PHC Draft Capital Budget.

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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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff review the City’s current Road Safety Action Plan and bring forward any changes required to ensure that priority funding is provided in a manner that the funding gap for warranted PXOs and New Traffic Control Signals is closed within a reasonable timeline.

Motion 31

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff review the City’s current Road Safety Action Plan and bring forward any changes required to ensure that priority funding is provided in a manner that the funding gap for warranted PXOs and New Traffic Control Signals is closed within a reasonable timeline.

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PASSED

WHEREAS Centretown community partners have expressed a desire to see more programming and street level animation in the neighbourhood; WHEREAS public realm enhancements have a proven positive impact on physical health, mental well-being and public safety; WHEREAS the upcoming Downtown Ottawa Action Plan, led by the Ottawa Board of Trade in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and other partners, as well as the forthcoming Downtown Revitalization Taskforce report call for significant...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-16 · moved by A. Troster

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS Centretown community partners have expressed a desire to see more programming and street level animation in the neighbourhood; WHEREAS public realm enhancements have a proven positive impact on physical health, mental well-being and public safety; WHEREAS the upcoming Downtown Ottawa Action Plan, led by the Ottawa Board of Trade in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and other partners, as well as the forthcoming Downtown Revitalization Taskforce report call for significant...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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PASSED

3. The 2024 Ottawa Public Library Board Draft Operating and Capital Budgets as recommended by the Ottawa Public Library Board;

Motion 4

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

3. The 2024 Ottawa Public Library Board Draft Operating and Capital Budgets as recommended by the Ottawa Public Library Board;

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PASSED

4. The 2024 Ottawa Board of Health Draft Operating Budget as recommended by the City of Ottawa’s Board of Health.

Motion 5

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

4. The 2024 Ottawa Board of Health Draft Operating Budget as recommended by the City of Ottawa’s Board of Health.

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

Part 2 – City Budgets as recommended by the Standing Committees of Council

Motion 6

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

Part 2 – City Budgets as recommended by the Standing Committees of 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.
PASSED

WHEREAS, on November 8, 2023, Council received and tabled the 2024 Draft Capital and Operating Budget and associated Standing Committee budget books, which were referred for consideration by the respective Standing Committees; and WHEREAS, after committee consideration, staff identified corrections that were required to certain pages in the Transit Commission and Transportation Committee Budget books after committee’s consideration; and WHEREAS revised budget books reflecting the corrections...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-04 · moved by C. Kelly

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS, on November 8, 2023, Council received and tabled the 2024 Draft Capital and Operating Budget and associated Standing Committee budget books, which were referred for consideration by the respective Standing Committees; and WHEREAS, after committee consideration, staff identified corrections that were required to certain pages in the Transit Commission and Transportation Committee Budget books after committee’s consideration; and WHEREAS revised budget books reflecting the corrections...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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PASSED

C. Remaining CSC Draft Operating Budget;

Motion 10

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

C. Remaining CSC Draft Operating Budget;

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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 access to clean, safe, and accessible public toilets is a public health issue; and WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health states that outdoor activities are good for both physical and mental health; and WHEREAS vulnerable populations, in particular older adults, would benefit from greater access to washrooms; and WHEREAS greater access to public washrooms can better enable these populations to participate in public life, enhancing the social fabric of Ottawa; and WHEREAS lack of access to...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-05 · moved by T. Kavanagh

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS access to clean, safe, and accessible public toilets is a public health issue; and WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health states that outdoor activities are good for both physical and mental health; and WHEREAS vulnerable populations, in particular older adults, would benefit from greater access to washrooms; and WHEREAS greater access to public washrooms can better enable these populations to participate in public life, enhancing the social fabric of Ottawa; and WHEREAS lack of access to...

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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.
PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, receive and consider the Draft 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets as recommended by the Committee of Adjustment, the Ottawa Police Services Board, the Ottawa Public Library Board, the Ottawa Board of Health and by the Standing Committees and Transit Commission, and the Draft 2024 Rate-Supported Operating and Capital Budget as recommended by the Environment and Climate Change Committee, as listed in the Council Agenda and...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-03 · moved by C. Kelly

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, receive and consider the Draft 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets as recommended by the Committee of Adjustment, the Ottawa Police Services Board, the Ottawa Public Library Board, the Ottawa Board of Health and by the Standing Committees and Transit Commission, and the Draft 2024 Rate-Supported Operating and Capital Budget as recommended by the Environment and Climate Change Committee, as listed in the Council Agenda and...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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PASSED

5. The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. ARAC Draft Operating Budget; andB. ARAC Draft Capital Budget. 6. The Audit Committee portion of the 2024 Draft Operating Budget.

Motion 8

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

5. The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. ARAC Draft Operating Budget; andB. ARAC Draft Capital Budget. 6. The Audit Committee portion of the 2024 Draft Operating Budget.

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PASSED

7. The Community Services Committee (CSC) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets: A. Community Services Department, Children’s Services Operating Resource Requirement, “Wage Enhancement” and “Canada Wide Early Learning” line items (Page 11 of the CSC Budget Book),B. Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, Complexes, Aquatics and Specialized Services - Operating Resource Requirement: City Wide Programs, Aquatics and Specialized Services (Page 33-36 of the CSC Budget Book);

Motion 9

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

7. The Community Services Committee (CSC) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets: A. Community Services Department, Children’s Services Operating Resource Requirement, “Wage Enhancement” and “Canada Wide Early Learning” line items (Page 11 of the CSC Budget Book),B. Recreation, Cultural and Facilities Services, Complexes, Aquatics and Specialized Services - Operating Resource Requirement: City Wide Programs, Aquatics and Specialized Services (Page 33-36 of the CSC Budget Book);

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PASSED

8. The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee (EPPS) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. Emergency and Protective Services, Ottawa Fire Services Operating Resource Requirement, Communications (Page 7 of the EPPS Budget Book);B. Remaining EPPS Draft Operating Budget;C. EPPS Draft Capital Budget.

Motion 14

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

8. The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee (EPPS) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. Emergency and Protective Services, Ottawa Fire Services Operating Resource Requirement, Communications (Page 7 of the EPPS Budget Book);B. Remaining EPPS Draft Operating Budget;C. EPPS Draft Capital Budget.

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PASSED

Part 1 - Board Budgets 1. The 2024 Draft Operating Budget for the Committee of Adjustment;

Motion 2

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

Part 1 - Board Budgets 1. The 2024 Draft Operating Budget for the Committee of Adjustment;

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PASSED

2. The 2024 Ottawa Police Service Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as tabled on February 1 and as recommended by the Ottawa Police Services Board;

Motion 3

17 Yes 8 No
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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

2. The 2024 Ottawa Police Service Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as tabled on February 1 and as recommended by the Ottawa Police Services Board;

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How councillors voted

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor M. Carr) While the city provides transit passes to shelter clients at no charge, as per the motion discussed at Council on December 8th, 2021. Council also determined that these transit passes a non-budgetary item at no cost to the City given that trips would not occur without the issuance of the passes. These passes are provided to shelter clients through housing services at select locations. However, these have not been provided to Physical Distancing Centre...

Motion 21

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor M. Carr) While the city provides transit passes to shelter clients at no charge, as per the motion discussed at Council on December 8th, 2021. Council also determined that these transit passes a non-budgetary item at no cost to the City given that trips would not occur without the issuance of the passes. These passes are provided to shelter clients through housing services at select locations. However, these have not been provided to Physical Distancing Centre...

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PASSED

WHEREAS park wading pools are an important part of the City’s strategy to keep younger children refreshed and entertained during the hot summer months; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa operates 52 wading pools during the summer season to provide Ottawa residents with a fun, park-based activity that also assists with heat relief during heat events; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s wading pools have an annual staggered start with half the sites commencing operations in the last week of June, and the other...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-06 · moved by S. Menard

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS park wading pools are an important part of the City’s strategy to keep younger children refreshed and entertained during the hot summer months; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa operates 52 wading pools during the summer season to provide Ottawa residents with a fun, park-based activity that also assists with heat relief during heat events; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s wading pools have an annual staggered start with half the sites commencing operations in the last week of June, and the other...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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PASSED

D. Community CSC Draft Capital Budget. E. That staff be directed to explore the opportunities within its additional resources to enhance and develop specific initiatives with an anti-hate focus and that staff focus on including: i. Engage and bringing together important community organizations, stakeholders and partners, including the United For All Coalitionii. Implement training initiatives to address common hate-motivated concernsiii. Help identify specific opportunities to reduce hate and...

Motion 13

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

D. Community CSC Draft Capital Budget. E. That staff be directed to explore the opportunities within its additional resources to enhance and develop specific initiatives with an anti-hate focus and that staff focus on including: i. Engage and bringing together important community organizations, stakeholders and partners, including the United For All Coalitionii. Implement training initiatives to address common hate-motivated concernsiii. Help identify specific opportunities to reduce hate and...

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PASSED

WHEREAS Long range financial plans (LRFPs) support good financial planning and; WHEREAS the first long range financial plan for Housing Services for the City of Ottawa was approved in March of 2021 and; WHEREAS the long-range financial plan for Housing Services was developed in 2021 to help support the goals set out in the City’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (the “10 Year Plan”), and; WHEREAS the long range financial plan for Housing Services committed $15 million per year over the...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-07 · moved by T. Kavanagh

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS Long range financial plans (LRFPs) support good financial planning and; WHEREAS the first long range financial plan for Housing Services for the City of Ottawa was approved in March of 2021 and; WHEREAS the long-range financial plan for Housing Services was developed in 2021 to help support the goals set out in the City’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (the “10 Year Plan”), and; WHEREAS the long range financial plan for Housing Services committed $15 million per year over the...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh

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PASSED

10. The Transit Commission portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. Transit Commission Draft Operating Budget

Motion 17

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

10. The Transit Commission portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. Transit Commission Draft Operating Budget

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DEFEATED

WHEREAS a fare freeze would generate approximately 300,000 resident trips on average in 2024 and create new long-term ridership; and, WHEREAS creating long term ridership has positive impacts for the service and will reduce traffic congestion, saving the city operational funds; and, WHEREAS OC Transpo ridership levels have been stagnant or in decline for several years outside of COVID-19 lockdowns; and, WHEREAS OC Transpo is proposing a reduction in bus service hours; and, WHEREAS LRT...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-08 · moved by J. Bradley

10 Yes 15 No
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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS a fare freeze would generate approximately 300,000 resident trips on average in 2024 and create new long-term ridership; and, WHEREAS creating long term ridership has positive impacts for the service and will reduce traffic congestion, saving the city operational funds; and, WHEREAS OC Transpo ridership levels have been stagnant or in decline for several years outside of COVID-19 lockdowns; and, WHEREAS OC Transpo is proposing a reduction in bus service hours; and, WHEREAS LRT...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Bradley

How councillors voted

PASSED

B. Transit Commission Draft Capital Budget.

Motion 19

17 Yes 8 No
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PASSED

11. The Transportation Committee portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. Transportation Committee Draft Operating Budget; andB. Transportation Committee Draft Capital Budget 12. The Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. The ECCC (Tax-supported) Draft Operating Budget;B. The ECCC (Tax-supported) Draft Capital Budget;C. The Rate-supported Operating Budget; andD. The Rate-supported...

Motion 20

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

11. The Transportation Committee portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. Transportation Committee Draft Operating Budget; andB. Transportation Committee Draft Capital Budget 12. The Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: A. The ECCC (Tax-supported) Draft Operating Budget;B. The ECCC (Tax-supported) Draft Capital Budget;C. The Rate-supported Operating Budget; andD. The Rate-supported...

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DIRECTION TO STAFF (M. Carr) BGCO, previously known as Boys and Girls Club Ottawa, is facing the prospect of closing its Rochester Heights clubhouse and reducing vital services and programs due to financial constraints. In response, the Community and Social Services Committee instructed staff to actively engage with BGCO, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the funding challenges and to seek viable solutions, ensuring that the organization continues delivering essential services to our...

Motion 22

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

DIRECTION TO STAFF (M. Carr) BGCO, previously known as Boys and Girls Club Ottawa, is facing the prospect of closing its Rochester Heights clubhouse and reducing vital services and programs due to financial constraints. In response, the Community and Social Services Committee instructed staff to actively engage with BGCO, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the funding challenges and to seek viable solutions, ensuring that the organization continues delivering essential services to our...

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DIRECTION TO STAFF (S. Menard) That staff be directed to explore the feasibility for additional funding for the Parks Renewal budget and report back in Q2 of 2024 ahead of the 2025 budget directions.

Motion 24

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DIRECTION TO STAFF (S. Menard) That staff be directed to explore the feasibility for additional funding for the Parks Renewal budget and report back in Q2 of 2024 ahead of the 2025 budget directions.

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PASSED

WHEREAS the City Transit draft budget 2024 proposes to transfer the lost and found services to in-house operation; WHEREAS Heartwood House is a charitable organization that has been administering the OC Transpo Lost and Found program for the past 21 years under contract with OC Transpo; WHEREAS Heartwood House is home to 24 charities serving over 20,000 people in the Ottawa community who are marginalized, living in poverty, and/or in need of educational, mental health, emotional, physical,...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-09 · moved by R. King

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS the City Transit draft budget 2024 proposes to transfer the lost and found services to in-house operation; WHEREAS Heartwood House is a charitable organization that has been administering the OC Transpo Lost and Found program for the past 21 years under contract with OC Transpo; WHEREAS Heartwood House is home to 24 charities serving over 20,000 people in the Ottawa community who are marginalized, living in poverty, and/or in need of educational, mental health, emotional, physical,...

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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DIRECTION TO STAFF (R. Brockington) Staff in the Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services Department be directed to review the Community Partnership Minor Capital Program grant funding limits and consider an increase to the current $10,000 limit for applications on City owned lands and the $7,500 limit on school board lands, in recognition of the escalation in construction costs since last reviewed in 2018, and report back with recommendations in the 2024 Community Partnership Annual Report.

Motion 23

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

DIRECTION TO STAFF (R. Brockington) Staff in the Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services Department be directed to review the Community Partnership Minor Capital Program grant funding limits and consider an increase to the current $10,000 limit for applications on City owned lands and the $7,500 limit on school board lands, in recognition of the escalation in construction costs since last reviewed in 2018, and report back with recommendations in the 2024 Community Partnership Annual Report.

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DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Menard) Staff be directed to monitor the impact of the implementation of the 2024 patio user fee schedule this Spring and report back as part of the 2023 Year-end Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Disposition report, with consideration of the 2024 Budget Q1 Status preliminary results and provide options for the financial funding feasibility for adjusting the 2024 Draft Budget summer patio monthly square metre rate in time to amend for the 2024 patio season.

Motion 25

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Menard) Staff be directed to monitor the impact of the implementation of the 2024 patio user fee schedule this Spring and report back as part of the 2023 Year-end Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Disposition report, with consideration of the 2024 Budget Q1 Status preliminary results and provide options for the financial funding feasibility for adjusting the 2024 Draft Budget summer patio monthly square metre rate in time to amend for the 2024 patio season.

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DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor D. Hill) That staff be directed to review the feasibility of a mental health staffing resource to support Fire Services on a temporary basis in 2024 and to report back during the 2025 budget with a plan to staff on a permanent basis.

Motion 26

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor D. Hill) That staff be directed to review the feasibility of a mental health staffing resource to support Fire Services on a temporary basis in 2024 and to report back during the 2025 budget with a plan to staff on a permanent basis.

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DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor Hubley) Splash pads are an important part of the City’s strategy to keep families and younger children refreshed and safe during warm weather. Ottawa’s splash pads are typically opened by the long weekend of May and close mid-September, weather permitting. Changes to climate have impacted residents wishing to access splash pads earlier in the season and later in the year. As wading pools, outdoor pools and beaches do not open until mid-June at the earliest, it...

Motion 27

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor Hubley) Splash pads are an important part of the City’s strategy to keep families and younger children refreshed and safe during warm weather. Ottawa’s splash pads are typically opened by the long weekend of May and close mid-September, weather permitting. Changes to climate have impacted residents wishing to access splash pads earlier in the season and later in the year. As wading pools, outdoor pools and beaches do not open until mid-June at the earliest, it...

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PASSED

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff expand the current Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program with the priority goal of increasing funding allocations toward the City’s Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) and New Traffic Control Signal programs as soon as practicable, and report back to Council prior to the tabling of the 2025 budget on the timelines for expanding the ASE program and the potential for increase in projects advanced through the expanded scope; and

Motion 30

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff expand the current Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program with the priority goal of increasing funding allocations toward the City’s Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) and New Traffic Control Signal programs as soon as practicable, and report back to Council prior to the tabling of the 2025 budget on the timelines for expanding the ASE program and the potential for increase in projects advanced through the expanded scope; and

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WHEREAS the Safer Roads Ottawa program and the Road Safety Action Plan are designed to reduce or eliminate road deaths and serious injuries in the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City’s Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Program provides the basis for PXO implementation in Ottawa which includes screening locations and assessing warrants for implementation; and WHEREAS the cost per PXO can range between $15,000 and $150,000 depending on requirements and the City currently has more warranted locations...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-10 · moved by M. Luloff

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS the Safer Roads Ottawa program and the Road Safety Action Plan are designed to reduce or eliminate road deaths and serious injuries in the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City’s Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) Program provides the basis for PXO implementation in Ottawa which includes screening locations and assessing warrants for implementation; and WHEREAS the cost per PXO can range between $15,000 and $150,000 depending on requirements and the City currently has more warranted locations...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff

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WHEREAS Budget 2024 provides capital funding to design and implement the City’s portion of the physical infrastructure required to implement automated speed enforcement cameras at 20 sites in 2024 (Capital Project 911183 - 2024 Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Installation); and WHEREAS one of the proposed locations for 2024 is Kitchener Avenue in Ward 16; and WHEREAS Walkley Road between McCarthy Road and the Airport Parkway facilitates approximately 15,000 vehicles per day in both...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-11 · moved by R. Brockington

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS Budget 2024 provides capital funding to design and implement the City’s portion of the physical infrastructure required to implement automated speed enforcement cameras at 20 sites in 2024 (Capital Project 911183 - 2024 Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Installation); and WHEREAS one of the proposed locations for 2024 is Kitchener Avenue in Ward 16; and WHEREAS Walkley Road between McCarthy Road and the Airport Parkway facilitates approximately 15,000 vehicles per day in both...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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PASSED

That the Brockington/Bradley (Motion 2023 28-11) be Referred to the Transportation Committee.

Motion no. 2023 - 28-12 · moved by S. Menard

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

That the Brockington/Bradley (Motion 2023 28-11) be Referred to the Transportation Committee.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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PASSED

WHEREAS the Orléans Corridor Secondary Plan designates the Orléans Town Centre, including Centrum Boulevard, as Station Core and Station Periphery; and WHEREAS these new designations signal an opportunity to revitalize the Town Centre with increased height and mixed use opportunities; and WHEREAS Centrum Boulevard was designed as a community gathering space through the middle of the Orléans Town Centre and has since evolved into a mix of public and private open space that welcomes tens of...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-14 · moved by M. Luloff

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS the Orléans Corridor Secondary Plan designates the Orléans Town Centre, including Centrum Boulevard, as Station Core and Station Periphery; and WHEREAS these new designations signal an opportunity to revitalize the Town Centre with increased height and mixed use opportunities; and WHEREAS Centrum Boulevard was designed as a community gathering space through the middle of the Orléans Town Centre and has since evolved into a mix of public and private open space that welcomes tens of...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff

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PASSED

WHEREAS City staff acknowledge the demand for sidewalk renewal; and WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa promotes, advocates for and believes in the importance of active transportation and subsequent infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the need for additional resources allocated for sidewalk renewal continues to be an issue in many wards; and WHEREAS, decayed sidewalk infrastructure places vulnerable users at risk of injury, including children, older adults, visually impaired and mobility impaired...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-15 · moved by R. Brockington

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS City staff acknowledge the demand for sidewalk renewal; and WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa promotes, advocates for and believes in the importance of active transportation and subsequent infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the need for additional resources allocated for sidewalk renewal continues to be an issue in many wards; and WHEREAS, decayed sidewalk infrastructure places vulnerable users at risk of injury, including children, older adults, visually impaired and mobility impaired...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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PASSED

WHEREAS the City’s asset management practices and funding targets established in 2012 and updated in 2017 with the Long-Range Financial Plan, focus on keeping the City's critical infrastructure in a state of good repair while remaining affordable and sustainable; and WHEREAS in 2025, Council will consider all Asset Management Plans with a target level of service, along with an updated financial strategy; and WHEREAS the City maintains more than 6,100 kilometers of roads; and WHEREAS...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-13 · moved by L. Dudas

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS the City’s asset management practices and funding targets established in 2012 and updated in 2017 with the Long-Range Financial Plan, focus on keeping the City's critical infrastructure in a state of good repair while remaining affordable and sustainable; and WHEREAS in 2025, Council will consider all Asset Management Plans with a target level of service, along with an updated financial strategy; and WHEREAS the City maintains more than 6,100 kilometers of roads; and WHEREAS...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas

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PASSED

WHEREAS climate resilience and mitigation are critical components of the Climate Change Master Plan; and WHEREAS over the past five years Ottawa has seen over a dozen extreme weather events, including spring flooding in West Carleton / Orleans in 2017, 2019, 2023, tornadoes in 2019 and 2023, a derecho in 2022, flash flooding in 2023 and a number of ice storms; and WHEREAS the City has had to endure multiple days long outages during recent extreme weather events that have revealed limitations...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-17 · moved by D. Hill

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Roadmap Motion for Consideration of the 2024 Budgets

WHEREAS climate resilience and mitigation are critical components of the Climate Change Master Plan; and WHEREAS over the past five years Ottawa has seen over a dozen extreme weather events, including spring flooding in West Carleton / Orleans in 2017, 2019, 2023, tornadoes in 2019 and 2023, a derecho in 2022, flash flooding in 2023 and a number of ice storms; and WHEREAS the City has had to endure multiple days long outages during recent extreme weather events that have revealed limitations...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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12.1

Report recommendations: That City Council: Receive and table the Draft 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets at its meeting of November 8, 2023, for subsequent consideration by Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held December 6, 2023; and, Refer the relevant portions of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets to each Standing Committee of Council and the Transit Commission for their consideration and recommendation to Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held December 6,...

Motion 1

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets

Report recommendations: That City Council: Receive and table the Draft 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets at its meeting of November 8, 2023, for subsequent consideration by Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held December 6, 2023; and, Refer the relevant portions of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets to each Standing Committee of Council and the Transit Commission for their consideration and recommendation to Council sitting in Committee of the Whole to be held December 6,...

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13.1

Report recommendations: That City Council receive and table the Committee of Adjustment 2024 Draft Operating Budget at its meeting on November 8, 2023, for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the whole to be held December 6, 2023.

Motion 1

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Committee of Adjustment - 2024 Draft Operating Budget

Report recommendations: That City Council receive and table the Committee of Adjustment 2024 Draft Operating Budget at its meeting on November 8, 2023, for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the whole to be held December 6, 2023.

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14.1

Report Recommendation That the City of Ottawa Council approve the Ottawa Police Service 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Police Service Board - 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets

Report Recommendation That the City of Ottawa Council approve the Ottawa Police Service 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget.

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15.1

Report recommendation That Ottawa City Council approve the Ottawa Public Library Board 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Public Library : 2024 Draft Operating and Captial Budgets

Report recommendation That Ottawa City Council approve the Ottawa Public Library Board 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets.

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16.1

Board of Health recommendation That City Council approve the 2024 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health, outlined at Document 1.

Motion 1

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2024 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health

Board of Health recommendation That City Council approve the 2024 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health, outlined at Document 1.

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17.1

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: Development Review Process (Rural) Operating Resource Requirement (page 2). Rural Affairs Office as follows: User Fees (page 5); Operating Resource Requirement (page 4) The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Capital Program (page 6) [individual projects listed pages 12-17].

Motion 1

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets - Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: Development Review Process (Rural) Operating Resource Requirement (page 2). Rural Affairs Office as follows: User Fees (page 5); Operating Resource Requirement (page 4) The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Capital Program (page 6) [individual projects listed pages 12-17].

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18.1

Committee recommendations That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Audit Committee 2024 Draft Budget, as follows: Office of the Auditor General, Operating Resource Requirement (Page 2) External Audit Fees, Operating Resource Requirement (Page 4)

Motion 1

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets - Audit Committee

Committee recommendations That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Audit Committee 2024 Draft Budget, as follows: Office of the Auditor General, Operating Resource Requirement (Page 2) External Audit Fees, Operating Resource Requirement (Page 4)

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19.1

Committee recommendations, as amended That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole on December 6, 2023, approve the Community Services Committee portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: 1. Community and Social Services Operating Budget, as follows: General Manager’s Office and Business Support Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 2) Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics Operating Resource Requirement (page 5) Employment and Social Services...

Motion 1

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget – Community Services Committee

Committee recommendations, as amended That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole on December 6, 2023, approve the Community Services Committee portion of the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as follows: 1. Community and Social Services Operating Budget, as follows: General Manager’s Office and Business Support Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 2) Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics Operating Resource Requirement (page 5) Employment and Social Services...

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20.1

Report Recommendations: That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets as follows: Emergency and Protective Services Department, General Manager’s Office and Business Support Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page 2); Public Safety Service, as follows: User Fees (page 5); Operating Resource Requirement (page 4); Ottawa Fire Service, as follows: User fees (pages 8-10);...

Motion 1

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget – Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee

Report Recommendations: That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets as follows: Emergency and Protective Services Department, General Manager’s Office and Business Support Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page 2); Public Safety Service, as follows: User Fees (page 5); Operating Resource Requirement (page 4); Ottawa Fire Service, as follows: User fees (pages 8-10);...

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21.1

That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole: Approve the Environment and Climate Change Committee 2024 Rate-supported Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: Infrastructure and Water Services Department, Drinking Water Services as follows: User Fees (pages 3-6); Operating Resource Requirement (page 2). Wastewater Services as follows: User Fees (pages 9-10) Operating Resource Requirement (page 8); Stormwater, Laboratory and Municipal Drainage Services as follows: User Fees (pages...

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets - Environment and Climate Change Committee

That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole: Approve the Environment and Climate Change Committee 2024 Rate-supported Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: Infrastructure and Water Services Department, Drinking Water Services as follows: User Fees (pages 3-6); Operating Resource Requirement (page 2). Wastewater Services as follows: User Fees (pages 9-10) Operating Resource Requirement (page 8); Stormwater, Laboratory and Municipal Drainage Services as follows: User Fees (pages...

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22.1

Committee Recommendations That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Finance and Corporate Services Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, as follows: Elected Officials - Operating Resource Requirement (page 3). Office of the City Clerk Budget, as follows; User fees (pages 7-8); Operating Resource Requirement (page 6); Legal Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 10) City Manager’s Office Operating Resource Requirement (page 13); Transit Services, Rail...

Motion 1

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets - Finance and Corporate Services Committee

Committee Recommendations That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Finance and Corporate Services Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, as follows: Elected Officials - Operating Resource Requirement (page 3). Office of the City Clerk Budget, as follows; User fees (pages 7-8); Operating Resource Requirement (page 6); Legal Services Operating Resource Requirement (page 10) City Manager’s Office Operating Resource Requirement (page 13); Transit Services, Rail...

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23.1

Committee recommendation(s) That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Planning and Housing Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: The Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department Operating Budget, as follows: Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design Services: User Fees (pages 4-9); Operating Resource Requirement (page 3); Planning Services: User Fees (pages 12-19); Operating Resource Requirement (page 11); Building Code Services: User Fees...

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets - Planning and Housing Committee

Committee recommendation(s) That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Planning and Housing Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: The Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department Operating Budget, as follows: Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design Services: User Fees (pages 4-9); Operating Resource Requirement (page 3); Planning Services: User Fees (pages 12-19); Operating Resource Requirement (page 11); Building Code Services: User Fees...

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24.1

Commission recommendations That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Transit Commission 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: Transit Services as follows: User fees (pages 7-8); Operating Resource Requirement (page 6); Transit Commission Capital Budget (page 9, individual projects listed on pages 16-36); That Council consider Motion No. TTC 2023-09-02.

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget – Transit Commission

Commission recommendations That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Transit Commission 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as follows: Transit Services as follows: User fees (pages 7-8); Operating Resource Requirement (page 6); Transit Commission Capital Budget (page 9, individual projects listed on pages 16-36); That Council consider Motion No. TTC 2023-09-02.

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25.1

Committee recommendations: That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Transportation Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, as follows: The Public Works Department Budget, as follows: General Manager’s Office and Business Support Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page Roads Services, as follows: User Fees (page 4); Operating Resource Requirement (page 3); Parking Services, as follows: User Fees (pages 7-11); Operating Resource Requirement (page 6);...

Motion 1

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2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget – Transportation Committee

Committee recommendations: That Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, approve the Transportation Committee 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, as follows: The Public Works Department Budget, as follows: General Manager’s Office and Business Support Services - Operating Resource Requirement (page Roads Services, as follows: User Fees (page 4); Operating Resource Requirement (page 3); Parking Services, as follows: User Fees (pages 7-11); Operating Resource Requirement (page 6);...

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26 PASSED

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report to City Council.

Motion no. 2023 - 28-18 · moved by C. Kelly

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Motion to Rise and Report

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report to City Council.

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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27 PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole with respect the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget reports, including adoption of the 2024 budgets for the statutory boards, all amendments to the Draft 2024 Tax and Rate Supported Capital Budgets in accordance with with PART VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 530/22, and all associated resolutions approved by Council in Committee of the Whole; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-19 · moved by C. Kelly

20 Yes 5 No
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Motion to Adopt 2024 Budget Reports and Amendments

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole with respect the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget reports, including adoption of the 2024 budgets for the statutory boards, all amendments to the Draft 2024 Tax and Rate Supported Capital Budgets in accordance with with PART VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 530/22, and all associated resolutions approved by Council in Committee of the Whole; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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28.1 Received

Report Recommendation That Council receive the attached report for information.

Motion 1

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2023 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner

Report Recommendation That Council receive the attached report for information.

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29.1 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 December 1, 2023

Report recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

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Rural Community-Building Grant Program – Quarter 4 Applications Review

PASSED

Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Direct the Rural Affairs Office to bring forward applications for the Rural Community-Building Grants Program to an Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee no later than 30 days after they are received, or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee if it does not fall within the 30 day threshold; and Approve an amendment to the Rural Community-Building Grants Policy to replace the text under...

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Rural Community-Building Grant Program – Quarter 4 Applications Review

Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Direct the Rural Affairs Office to bring forward applications for the Rural Community-Building Grants Program to an Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee no later than 30 days after they are received, or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee if it does not fall within the 30 day threshold; and Approve an amendment to the Rural Community-Building Grants Policy to replace the text under...

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PASSED

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa administers the Rural Community-Building Grants Program (RCBGP) funding envelope through the Rural Affairs Office, with a stated intention to support rural-based community project undertakings by community associations, agricultural groups, or other non-for-profit organizations; and WHEREAS the initial report (ACS2011-ICS-PGM-0182) includes criteria listed in Document 1 under section 4.0 which states, in part, that: “Review meetings are anticipated to be held...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-20 · moved by G. Darouze

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Rural Community-Building Grant Program – Quarter 4 Applications Review

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa administers the Rural Community-Building Grants Program (RCBGP) funding envelope through the Rural Affairs Office, with a stated intention to support rural-based community project undertakings by community associations, agricultural groups, or other non-for-profit organizations; and WHEREAS the initial report (ACS2011-ICS-PGM-0182) includes criteria listed in Document 1 under section 4.0 which states, in part, that: “Review meetings are anticipated to be held...

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Moved by: Councillor G. Darouze

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Site Alteration By-law Review

PASSED

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0041 (the “Report”) recommends that Council approve the proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By-law No. 2018-164, and has been amended by the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; and WHEREAS a technical amendment to remove Recommendation 2 of the staff report was introduced, but not adopted at ARAC; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Staff Report Recommendation 2 (Committee Recommendation 3) be removed.

Motion no. 2023 - 28-21 · moved by G. Darouze

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Site Alteration By-law Review

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0041 (the “Report”) recommends that Council approve the proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By-law No. 2018-164, and has been amended by the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; and WHEREAS a technical amendment to remove Recommendation 2 of the staff report was introduced, but not adopted at ARAC; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Staff Report Recommendation 2 (Committee Recommendation 3) be removed.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Darouze

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Withdrawn

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0041 (the “Report”) recommended the approval proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By-law No. 2018-164, and has been amended by the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Committee Recommendations 1 and 2 be replaced with the following, to approve the original staff-recommended amendments to the Site Alteration By-law: That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By law 2018-164, as described in this...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-22 · moved by S. Menard

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Site Alteration By-law Review

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0041 (the “Report”) recommended the approval proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By-law No. 2018-164, and has been amended by the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Committee Recommendations 1 and 2 be replaced with the following, to approve the original staff-recommended amendments to the Site Alteration By-law: That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By law 2018-164, as described in this...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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PASSED

Committee recommendations, as amended That Council approve: The proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By law 2018-164, as described in this report and attached as Document 1, as amended by the following: Site Alteration and Farming 2. be amended and reads as follows “A Normal Farm Practice carried out by an Agricultural Operation shall be exempt from provisions of this by-law where activities do not contravene federal or provincial law as per the Farming and Food Production Protection...

Motion 1

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Site Alteration By-law Review

Committee recommendations, as amended That Council approve: The proposed amendments to the Site Alteration By law 2018-164, as described in this report and attached as Document 1, as amended by the following: Site Alteration and Farming 2. be amended and reads as follows “A Normal Farm Practice carried out by an Agricultural Operation shall be exempt from provisions of this by-law where activities do not contravene federal or provincial law as per the Farming and Food Production Protection...

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30.3 PASSED

Committee recommendations, as amended That Council approve: Notwithstanding any requirements to comply with any and all current or future municipal regulations or applicable approvals and permit processes which may apply, Municipal Support Resolution requests be granted for the following proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects within the Rural Area, as documented in this report:D.The BESS facility described in Document 5. Direct staff to include renewable energy generation and...

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Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) LT1 Procurement: Requests for Municipal Support Resolution

Committee recommendations, as amended That Council approve: Notwithstanding any requirements to comply with any and all current or future municipal regulations or applicable approvals and permit processes which may apply, Municipal Support Resolution requests be granted for the following proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects within the Rural Area, as documented in this report:D.The BESS facility described in Document 5. Direct staff to include renewable energy generation and...

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of Allegations Related to Planning Activities for the Conservancy Development

DEFEATED

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Auditor General on November 27, 2023, presented her findings (“the report”) from the Investigation of Allegations Related to Planning Activities for the Conservancy Development; and, WHEREAS the findings of the report identified an inappropriate effort on the part of some City of Ottawa staff to sway the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s (RVCA’s) approval of a cut-and-fill permit for the development in Barrhaven known as “The Conservancy”; and, WHEREAS...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-23 · moved by T. Kavanagh

10 Yes 15 No
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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of Allegations Related to Planning Activities for the Conservancy Development

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Auditor General on November 27, 2023, presented her findings (“the report”) from the Investigation of Allegations Related to Planning Activities for the Conservancy Development; and, WHEREAS the findings of the report identified an inappropriate effort on the part of some City of Ottawa staff to sway the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s (RVCA’s) approval of a cut-and-fill permit for the development in Barrhaven known as “The Conservancy”; and, WHEREAS...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh

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PASSED

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Auditor General on November 27, 2023, presented her findings from the Investigation of Allegations Related to Planning Activities for the Conservancy Development; and, WHEREAS the findings of the report identified that City of Ottawa staff endorsed the cut-and-fill application expressing Councils support without Councils express knowledge, thereby acting outside of established policy with regards to a cut-and-fill permit for the development in Barrhaven known as...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-24 · moved by D. Brown

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of Allegations Related to Planning Activities for the Conservancy Development

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Auditor General on November 27, 2023, presented her findings from the Investigation of Allegations Related to Planning Activities for the Conservancy Development; and, WHEREAS the findings of the report identified that City of Ottawa staff endorsed the cut-and-fill application expressing Councils support without Councils express knowledge, thereby acting outside of established policy with regards to a cut-and-fill permit for the development in Barrhaven known as...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown

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PASSED

Committee recommendation, as amended That Council: consider and approve the recommendations; and, consider Motion No. AC 2023-04-02.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of Allegations Related to Planning Activities for the Conservancy Development

Committee recommendation, as amended That Council: consider and approve the recommendations; and, consider Motion No. AC 2023-04-02.

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31.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation That Council approve the Office of the Auditor General’s 2024-2025 Audit Work Plan.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2024-2025 Audit Work Plan

Committee recommendation That Council approve the Office of the Auditor General’s 2024-2025 Audit Work Plan.

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31.3 PASSED

Committee recommendation That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of Cybersecurity

Committee recommendation That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

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31.4 PASSED

That Council approve: that staff provide Audit Committee with a summary for the outstanding audit recommendation that are past due; and that this information be presented at the next Audit Committee meeting.

Motion 1

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Motion – Vice-chair D. Brown – Status of Outstanding Audit Recommendations

That Council approve: that staff provide Audit Committee with a summary for the outstanding audit recommendation that are past due; and that this information be presented at the next Audit Committee meeting.

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Application for demolition and new construction at 1 Maple Lane/1112 Lisgar Road, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

PASSED

WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0036 recommended approval of an application under the Ontario Heritage Act for demolition and new construction at 1 Maple Lane/1112 Lisgar Road; WHEREAS the Built Heritage Committee (BHC) had concerns about the mass of the proposed house; and WHEREAS the BHC referred recommendations 2-5 of the staff report to Council, and provided the following direction to staff: That the replacement duplex proposed for 1 Maple Lane be revised to reduce the massing on the site...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-25 · moved by R. King

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Application for demolition and new construction at 1 Maple Lane/1112 Lisgar Road, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0036 recommended approval of an application under the Ontario Heritage Act for demolition and new construction at 1 Maple Lane/1112 Lisgar Road; WHEREAS the Built Heritage Committee (BHC) had concerns about the mass of the proposed house; and WHEREAS the BHC referred recommendations 2-5 of the staff report to Council, and provided the following direction to staff: That the replacement duplex proposed for 1 Maple Lane be revised to reduce the massing on the site...

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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Committee recommendations That Council: Approve the application to demolish 1 Maple Lane/1112 Lisgar Road, conditional upon; The applicant depositing photographs and research material related to the site’s existing buildings to the City of Ottawa Archives, as per Guideline 7.4.1.4 of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District Plan That Council consider the balance of the staff report recommendations (2-5) as referred by the Built Heritage Committee.

Motion 1

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Application for demolition and new construction at 1 Maple Lane/1112 Lisgar Road, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

Committee recommendations That Council: Approve the application to demolish 1 Maple Lane/1112 Lisgar Road, conditional upon; The applicant depositing photographs and research material related to the site’s existing buildings to the City of Ottawa Archives, as per Guideline 7.4.1.4 of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District Plan That Council consider the balance of the staff report recommendations (2-5) as referred by the Built Heritage Committee.

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33.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendations as Amended That Council: Receive, for information, the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan in advance of staff commencing the third Solid Waste Master Plan engagement series with residents, stakeholders and members of Council. Direct staff to begin the feasibility study and business case for alternative technologies for waste management ahead of the timelines outlined in the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan, including the exploration of Waste to Energy Incineration and Mixed...

Motion 1

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Draft Solid Waste Master Plan (Phase 3)

Committee Recommendations as Amended That Council: Receive, for information, the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan in advance of staff commencing the third Solid Waste Master Plan engagement series with residents, stakeholders and members of Council. Direct staff to begin the feasibility study and business case for alternative technologies for waste management ahead of the timelines outlined in the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan, including the exploration of Waste to Energy Incineration and Mixed...

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33.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That Council direct staff to begin the Individual Environmental Assessment process with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the expansion of the Trail Waste Facility Landfill, within the existing landfill footprint, as described in this report.

Motion 1

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Environmental Assessment Process for the Expansion of the Trail Waste Facility Landfill

Committee Recommendation That Council direct staff to begin the Individual Environmental Assessment process with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the expansion of the Trail Waste Facility Landfill, within the existing landfill footprint, as described in this report.

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33.3 PASSED

Committee recommendations That Council: Approve the guiding principles and review framework for the water, wastewater and stormwater rate structure as described in this report. Direct staff to develop a stormwater rate structure for consideration, that considers impervious area as the basis for fee calculation as described in this report. Direct staff to begin consultation with public and stakeholders and develop final recommendations on a revised rate structure and report back to Committee...

Motion 1

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Water Rate Structure Review Framework and Update

Committee recommendations That Council: Approve the guiding principles and review framework for the water, wastewater and stormwater rate structure as described in this report. Direct staff to develop a stormwater rate structure for consideration, that considers impervious area as the basis for fee calculation as described in this report. Direct staff to begin consultation with public and stakeholders and develop final recommendations on a revised rate structure and report back to Committee...

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33.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That Council direct staff to amend the Tree Protection By-law, 2020-340 to reduce the size of a distinctive tree in the suburban area of Ottawa from 50 centimetres to 30 centimeters in diameter measured at breast height, effective February 1, 2024.

Motion 1

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Streamlining the Provisions for Distinctive Trees in the Tree Protection By-law

Committee Recommendation That Council direct staff to amend the Tree Protection By-law, 2020-340 to reduce the size of a distinctive tree in the suburban area of Ottawa from 50 centimetres to 30 centimeters in diameter measured at breast height, effective February 1, 2024.

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33.5 PASSED

Committee Recommendation as amended: That Council direct staff to continue collaborative activities with Enbridge Gas to find shared opportunities to achieve emissions reduction through energy transition planning, energy efficiency and demand-side management programs, while ensuring energy security for the residents of Ottawa.

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Motion – Councillor T. Tierney - Enbridge - St. Laurent Boulevard Maintenance

Committee Recommendation as amended: That Council direct staff to continue collaborative activities with Enbridge Gas to find shared opportunities to achieve emissions reduction through energy transition planning, energy efficiency and demand-side management programs, while ensuring energy security for the residents of Ottawa.

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34.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendations That Council: Adopt this report in accordance with Ontario Regulation 284/09. Approve that the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / City Treasurer be delegated the authority to adjust the accrual budget to include any budget changes approved by Council as part of the final adopted budget, and to include the accrual budget presentation within the City of Ottawa’s final adopted 2024 budget book, for information purposes.

Motion 1

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Report on 2024 budget expenses pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09

Committee Recommendations That Council: Adopt this report in accordance with Ontario Regulation 284/09. Approve that the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / City Treasurer be delegated the authority to adjust the accrual budget to include any budget changes approved by Council as part of the final adopted budget, and to include the accrual budget presentation within the City of Ottawa’s final adopted 2024 budget book, for information purposes.

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34.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That Council approve the restatement of the Ottawa Carleton Regional Transit Commission Employees’ Pension Plan Text and Governance Plan.

Motion 1

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Restatement of the Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission Employees’ Pension Plan Text and Governance Plan

Committee Recommendation That Council approve the restatement of the Ottawa Carleton Regional Transit Commission Employees’ Pension Plan Text and Governance Plan.

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34.3 Received

Committee RecommendationThat Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Ᾱdisōke Project Update

Committee RecommendationThat Council receive this report for information.

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34.4 Received

Committee Recommendation That Council receive the 2022 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements.

Motion 1

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2022 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority - Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements

Committee Recommendation That Council receive the 2022 Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements.

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34.5 PASSED

Committee recommendations That Council approve a community-wide vote to determine support for continuation of the Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program and area-specific levy, as detailed in this report.

Motion 1

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Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program

Committee recommendations That Council approve a community-wide vote to determine support for continuation of the Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program and area-specific levy, as detailed in this report.

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 480, 486 CitiGate Drive (formerly 575 Dealership Drive)

PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 480, 486 CitiGate, as shown in Document 1, to permit warehouses, a reduced amount of parking spaces, as well as lifting the holding provision on the subject site, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 480, 486 CitiGate Drive (formerly 575 Dealership Drive)

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 480, 486 CitiGate, as shown in Document 1, to permit warehouses, a reduced amount of parking spaces, as well as lifting the holding provision on the subject site, as detailed in Document 2.

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PASSED

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0066 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit warehouses, a reduced amount of parking spaces, as well as lifting the holding provision on the subject site at 480, 486 CitiGate Drive; and WHEREAS the Report’s Details of Recommended Zoning unintentionally contained certain technical errors and omissions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Planning and Housing Committee Report 19, Item 1: Zoning By-law Amendment – 480,...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-26 · moved by D. Hill

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 480, 486 CitiGate Drive (formerly 575 Dealership Drive)

WHEREAS Report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0066 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit warehouses, a reduced amount of parking spaces, as well as lifting the holding provision on the subject site at 480, 486 CitiGate Drive; and WHEREAS the Report’s Details of Recommended Zoning unintentionally contained certain technical errors and omissions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend Planning and Housing Committee Report 19, Item 1: Zoning By-law Amendment – 480,...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard, as shown in Document 1, revised, to permit a six-storey, mixed-use building that will contain a 61-room hotel and other commercial spaces, including restaurant and retail, as detailed in Document 2.

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard, as shown in Document 1, revised, to permit a six-storey, mixed-use building that will contain a 61-room hotel and other commercial spaces, including restaurant and retail, as detailed in Document 2.

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PASSED

WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0091 (the Report) to permit a six-storey mixed-use building at 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard was approved by Planning and Housing Committee on November 29, 2023; and WHEREAS following this meeting, the abutting property owners at 3735 St. Joseph Boulevard contacted staff to express concerns with the Zoning By-law Amendment as it related to shared access between the two sites, as detailed in Document 3 of the Report; and WHEREAS further investigation by staff...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-27 · moved by M. Luloff

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard

WHEREAS report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0091 (the Report) to permit a six-storey mixed-use building at 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard was approved by Planning and Housing Committee on November 29, 2023; and WHEREAS following this meeting, the abutting property owners at 3735 St. Joseph Boulevard contacted staff to express concerns with the Zoning By-law Amendment as it related to shared access between the two sites, as detailed in Document 3 of the Report; and WHEREAS further investigation by staff...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff

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35.3 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 780 Baseline Road and 7 and 9 Hilliard Avenue, as shown as Document 1, to permit the development of one mixed-use high-rise tower and a public park, as detailed in Documents 2 and 3, revised.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-Law Amendment – Part of 780 Baseline Road and 7 and 9 Hilliard Avenue

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 780 Baseline Road and 7 and 9 Hilliard Avenue, as shown as Document 1, to permit the development of one mixed-use high-rise tower and a public park, as detailed in Documents 2 and 3, revised.

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36.1.1

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4348 & 4560 Dunning Road, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands, and to permit a reduced lot width on the severed lands, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 4348 & 4560 Dunning Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4348 & 4560 Dunning Road, as shown in Document 1, to prohibit residential development on the retained lands, and to permit a reduced lot width on the severed lands, as detailed in Document 2.

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36.2.1

Committee recommendations That Council approve: The appointment of KPMG LLP as the external auditors of the City of Ottawa commencing upon issuance of a purchase order to KPMG and ending September 30, 2028 (includes the audits for five fiscal years) for a total firm price of $2,970,850 plus HST for the five-year contract period, and that the necessary By-Law be enacted; and, The appointment of KPMG LLP as the external auditors of the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation for the...

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Appointment of an external auditor for a five-year term

Committee recommendations That Council approve: The appointment of KPMG LLP as the external auditors of the City of Ottawa commencing upon issuance of a purchase order to KPMG and ending September 30, 2028 (includes the audits for five fiscal years) for a total firm price of $2,970,850 plus HST for the five-year contract period, and that the necessary By-Law be enacted; and, The appointment of KPMG LLP as the external auditors of the Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation for the...

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36.3.1

Committee Recommendation: That Council approve the Debenture Committee's Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.

Motion 1

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Debenture Committee - Terms of Reference

Committee Recommendation: That Council approve the Debenture Committee's Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.

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36.4.1

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3493, 3497, 3499 Innes Road as shown in Document 1, to permit the development of two commercial use buildings on the subject property, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 3493, 3497, 3499 Innes Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3493, 3497, 3499 Innes Road as shown in Document 1, to permit the development of two commercial use buildings on the subject property, as detailed in Document 2.

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36.5.1

Report Recommendation(s): That Council: Receive the 2023 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan Status Update. Approve the 2024 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan, as outlined in this report.

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Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Annual Report

Report Recommendation(s): That Council: Receive the 2023 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan Status Update. Approve the 2024 Road Safety Action Plan – Implementation Plan, as outlined in this report.

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36.6.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the Special City Council Meeting of November 8 and 9, 2023 and the City Council Meeting of November 22, 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 -6.

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Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the Special City Council Meeting of November 8 and 9, 2023, and the City Council Meeting of November 22, 2023

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the Special City Council Meeting of November 8 and 9, 2023 and the City Council Meeting of November 22, 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 -6.

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38 Received

That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 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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39 PASSED

That the following reports be received and adopted as amended, excluding those items previously adopted by Council as part of the Budget: Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 9; Audit Committee Report 4; Built Heritage Committee Report 9B; Debenture Committee Report 1; Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 8; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 10; Planning and Housing Committee Report 19; Transportation Committee Report 9A; The reports from the City Clerk...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-28 · moved by C. Kelly

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the following reports be received and adopted as amended, excluding those items previously adopted by Council as part of the Budget: Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 9; Audit Committee Report 4; Built Heritage Committee Report 9B; Debenture Committee Report 1; Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 8; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 10; Planning and Housing Committee Report 19; Transportation Committee Report 9A; The reports from the City Clerk...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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40.1 PASSED

WHEREAS on June 14, 2023, Council received an update on the ByWard Market District Authority Board and the public nomination process to be undertaken by the new Board, and WHEREAS on October 23, 2023 the ByWard Market District Authority Board selected Rosemary Thompson and Suzanne Valiquet to serve on the Board for terms continuing until the 2025 annual general meeting; and WHEREAS Council approval is required for these additional appointments to the Board; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-29 · moved by S. Plante

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S. Plante - ByWard Market District Authority Board Appointments

WHEREAS on June 14, 2023, Council received an update on the ByWard Market District Authority Board and the public nomination process to be undertaken by the new Board, and WHEREAS on October 23, 2023 the ByWard Market District Authority Board selected Rosemary Thompson and Suzanne Valiquet to serve on the Board for terms continuing until the 2025 annual general meeting; and WHEREAS Council approval is required for these additional appointments to the Board; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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42.1

WHEREAS, the Ottawa International Airport Authority (The Authority), under agreement with Transport Canada, has the authority to make decisions with lands abutting the airport, including those along Hunt Club Road, WHEREAS, the Authority sanctioned the removal of 10 acres of white pine plantation trees located at 400-440 Hunt Club Road (south-side), between Otto’s BMW and Lowe’s Martin, in November 2023, Whereas the trees provided many environmental benefits including carbon dioxide...

Motion 1 · moved by R. Brockington

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Ottawa International Airport Authority Tree Planting

WHEREAS, the Ottawa International Airport Authority (The Authority), under agreement with Transport Canada, has the authority to make decisions with lands abutting the airport, including those along Hunt Club Road, WHEREAS, the Authority sanctioned the removal of 10 acres of white pine plantation trees located at 400-440 Hunt Club Road (south-side), between Otto’s BMW and Lowe’s Martin, in November 2023, Whereas the trees provided many environmental benefits including carbon dioxide...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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43.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed, with the exception of by-law "u" A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard. 2023-514 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Carp Road, William Mooney Drive, Kilborn Avenue, Beaver Avenue, John Quinn Road,...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-30 · moved by C. Kelly

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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, with the exception of by-law "u" A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 3745 St. Joseph Boulevard. 2023-514 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Carp Road, William Mooney Drive, Kilborn Avenue, Beaver Avenue, John Quinn Road,...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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44 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of December 6, 2023.

Motion no. 2023 - 28-31 · moved by C. Kelly

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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 December 6, 2023.

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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Adjournment

PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of December 6, 2023 be adjourned.

Motion no. 2023 - 28-32 · moved by C. Kelly

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of December 6, 2023 be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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The Meeting Adjourned at 5:50 pm.

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Adjournment

The Meeting Adjourned at 5:50 pm.

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of November 22, 2023"

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Minutes of the Council meeting of November 22, 2023

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5.2 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of regular and in camera (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of 17 November 2023."

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Minutes of the Council meeting of regular and in camera (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of 17 November 2023.

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9 PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED that the following reports be received and considered: The report from the Finance and Corporate Services Department titled, “2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets”; The report from the Committee of Adjustment titled, “Committee of Adjustment – 2024 Draft Operating Budget”; The report from the Ottawa Police Services Board entitled “Ottawa Police Services Board – 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 9; Audit Committee...

Motion no. 2023 - 28-01 · moved by C. Kelly

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Motion to Introduce Reports

BE IT RESOLVED that the following reports be received and considered: The report from the Finance and Corporate Services Department titled, “2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets”; The report from the Committee of Adjustment titled, “Committee of Adjustment – 2024 Draft Operating Budget”; The report from the Ottawa Police Services Board entitled “Ottawa Police Services Board – 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 9; Audit Committee...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly

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