City Council
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
32 motions across 31 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10.1
Received
Committee Recommendations as amended That Council receive this report for information including revised Document 2.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendations as amended That Council receive this report for information including revised Document 2.
Motion 1
2023 Statement of Remuneration, Benefits and Expenses Paid to Members of Council and Council Appointees
Committee Recommendations as amended That Council receive this report for information including revised Document 2.
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10.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendations That Council: Receive the results of the community-wide vote on the proposed continuation of the Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program and related area-specific levy; and Approve the continuation of the Kanata North Mosquito Nuisance Program special levy from 2024 through 2027 for the area identified in Document 1; Direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary by-laws forCouncil’s enactment; Direct the Chief Financial Officer to administer the special...
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Committee Recommendations That Council: Receive the results of the community-wide vote on the proposed continuation of the Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program and related area-specific levy; and Approve the continuation of the Kanata North Mosquito Nuisance Program special levy from 2024 through 2027 for the area identified in Document 1; Direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary by-laws forCouncil’s enactment; Direct the Chief Financial Officer to administer the special...
Motion 1
Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program (Councillor Curry)
Committee Recommendations That Council: Receive the results of the community-wide vote on the proposed continuation of the Kanata North Nuisance Mosquito Control Program and related area-specific levy; and Approve the continuation of the Kanata North Mosquito Nuisance Program special levy from 2024 through 2027 for the area identified in Document 1; Direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary by-laws forCouncil’s enactment; Direct the Chief Financial Officer to administer the special...
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11.1
PASSED
Committee recommendation That Council direct Transit Services to provide further updates to the Transit Commission on any remaining items in the Action Plan that are still in progress, which relate to Transit operations, until such time that all recommendations are closed.
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Committee recommendation That Council direct Transit Services to provide further updates to the Transit Commission on any remaining items in the Action Plan that are still in progress, which relate to Transit operations, until such time that all recommendations are closed.
Motion 1
Update on the LRT Action Plan – Response to OLRT Public Inquiry Recommendations
Committee recommendation That Council direct Transit Services to provide further updates to the Transit Commission on any remaining items in the Action Plan that are still in progress, which relate to Transit operations, until such time that all recommendations are closed.
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12.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law (By-law No. 2008-250) for 845 Champlain Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a stacked dwelling with 10 units and a parking lot, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law (By-law No. 2008-250) for 845 Champlain Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a stacked dwelling with 10 units and a parking lot, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment - 845 Champlain Street
Committee Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law (By-law No. 2008-250) for 845 Champlain Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a stacked dwelling with 10 units and a parking lot, as detailed in Document 2.
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12.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law (By-law No. 2008-250) for 3317 Navan Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit the development of three four-storey apartment buildings on the subject property, as detailed in Document 2.
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Committee Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law (By-law No. 2008-250) for 3317 Navan Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit the development of three four-storey apartment buildings on the subject property, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment - 3317 Navan Road
Committee Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law (By-law No. 2008-250) for 3317 Navan Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit the development of three four-storey apartment buildings on the subject property, as detailed in Document 2.
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Zoning By-law Amendment – 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 177 Armstrong Street
PASSED
WHEREAS Report ACS2024-PRE-PS-0040 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of two three-and-one-half storey apartment buildings at 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 177 Armstrong Street; and WHEREAS the Report seeks to add a new zoning schedule to Part 17 of the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the Details of Recommended Zoning in Document 2 do not include a provision to add a new zoning schedule to Column II of the...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-02
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS Report ACS2024-PRE-PS-0040 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of two three-and-one-half storey apartment buildings at 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 177 Armstrong Street; and WHEREAS the Report seeks to add a new zoning schedule to Part 17 of the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the Details of Recommended Zoning in Document 2 do not include a provision to add a new zoning schedule to Column II of the...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-02 · moved by G. Gower
Zoning By-law Amendment – 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 177 Armstrong Street
WHEREAS Report ACS2024-PRE-PS-0040 (the “Report”) recommends amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-law to permit a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of two three-and-one-half storey apartment buildings at 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 177 Armstrong Street; and WHEREAS the Report seeks to add a new zoning schedule to Part 17 of the Zoning By-law; and WHEREAS the Details of Recommended Zoning in Document 2 do not include a provision to add a new zoning schedule to Column II of the...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
PASSED
Committee Recommendations as amended That Council: approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 177 Armstrong Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of two three-and-one-half storey apartment buildings, as detailed in Document 2. waive demolition control approval and allow the Owner to proceed directly to demolition of 266 Carruthers Avenue, via a Demolition Permit, making the site safe for the public.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendations as amended That Council: approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 177 Armstrong Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of two three-and-one-half storey apartment buildings, as detailed in Document 2. waive demolition control approval and allow the Owner to proceed directly to demolition of 266 Carruthers Avenue, via a Demolition Permit, making the site safe for the public.
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 177 Armstrong Street
Committee Recommendations as amended That Council: approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 266 and 268 Carruthers Avenue and 177 Armstrong Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of two three-and-one-half storey apartment buildings, as detailed in Document 2. waive demolition control approval and allow the Owner to proceed directly to demolition of 266 Carruthers Avenue, via a Demolition Permit, making the site safe for the public.
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12.4
PASSED
Committee Recommendations That Council approve, in respect of 971 Woodroffe Avenue, an exemption to Sections 103 (b) and 112 (b) (ii) of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to allow: The installation of a digital message centre on a property listed on the City’s Heritage Register, and The installation of a digital message centre less than 45 m from a residential use in a residential zone, where it is visible from that use.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendations That Council approve, in respect of 971 Woodroffe Avenue, an exemption to Sections 103 (b) and 112 (b) (ii) of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to allow: The installation of a digital message centre on a property listed on the City’s Heritage Register, and The installation of a digital message centre less than 45 m from a residential use in a residential zone, where it is visible from that use.
Motion 1
Motion – Councillor T. Kavanagh - St Paul’s Church Identification Signage with Message Centre
Committee Recommendations That Council approve, in respect of 971 Woodroffe Avenue, an exemption to Sections 103 (b) and 112 (b) (ii) of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law (2016-326), as amended, to allow: The installation of a digital message centre on a property listed on the City’s Heritage Register, and The installation of a digital message centre less than 45 m from a residential use in a residential zone, where it is visible from that use.
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13.1
PASSED
Report Recommendations That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council: Suspend the Rules of Procedure to consider this report to allow the appointment of the public member of the Police Services Board; Approve the appointment of David Donaldson to the Police Services Board, with his term to be effective upon Council approval, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
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Report Recommendations That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council: Suspend the Rules of Procedure to consider this report to allow the appointment of the public member of the Police Services Board; Approve the appointment of David Donaldson to the Police Services Board, with his term to be effective upon Council approval, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Motion 1
Appointment to the Police Services Board
Report Recommendations That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council: Suspend the Rules of Procedure to consider this report to allow the appointment of the public member of the Police Services Board; Approve the appointment of David Donaldson to the Police Services Board, with his term to be effective upon Council approval, for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
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14.1.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 266 Park Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.
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Committee Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 266 Park Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 266 Park Street
Committee Recommendation That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 266 Park Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.
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15
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add to the agenda the item entitled “Staffing Update – City Clerk ”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera to consider the “Staffing Update – City Clerk” pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(b), “personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff and 13(1)(d) “labour relations or employee negotiations.”
Motion no. 2024 - 32-03
· moved by R. Brockington
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add to the agenda the item entitled “Staffing Update – City Clerk ”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera to consider the “Staffing Update – City Clerk” pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(b), “personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff and 13(1)(d) “labour relations or employee negotiations.”
Motion no. 2024 - 32-03 · moved by R. Brockington
In Camera Items
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add to the agenda the item entitled “Staffing Update – City Clerk ”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera to consider the “Staffing Update – City Clerk” pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(b), “personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff and 13(1)(d) “labour relations or employee negotiations.”
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
15.1
PASSED
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, section 228 provides that the municipality shall appoint a Clerk; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has engaged upon a comprehensive internal and external recruitment process to identify potential candidates and to ultimately determine the new City Clerk upon the post becoming vacant with the retirement of the current interim City Clerk THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That Caitlin Salter MacDonald be appointed City Clerk effective April 12, 2024 and a by-law to formalize this...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-04
· moved by C. Kitts
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WHEREAS the Municipal Act, section 228 provides that the municipality shall appoint a Clerk; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has engaged upon a comprehensive internal and external recruitment process to identify potential candidates and to ultimately determine the new City Clerk upon the post becoming vacant with the retirement of the current interim City Clerk THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That Caitlin Salter MacDonald be appointed City Clerk effective April 12, 2024 and a by-law to formalize this...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-04 · moved by C. Kitts
Staffing Update – City Clerk
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, section 228 provides that the municipality shall appoint a Clerk; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has engaged upon a comprehensive internal and external recruitment process to identify potential candidates and to ultimately determine the new City Clerk upon the post becoming vacant with the retirement of the current interim City Clerk THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That Caitlin Salter MacDonald be appointed City Clerk effective April 12, 2024 and a by-law to formalize this...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
16
Received
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
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That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
Motion 1
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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17
PASSED
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 12; Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 9; the Planning and Housing Committee Report 23, and the report from the Selection Panel for the Police Services Board entitled “Appointment to the Police Services Board” be received and adopted as amended.
Motion no. 2024 - 32-05
· moved by R. Brockington
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That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 12; Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 9; the Planning and Housing Committee Report 23, and the report from the Selection Panel for the Police Services Board entitled “Appointment to the Police Services Board” be received and adopted as amended.
Motion no. 2024 - 32-05 · moved by R. Brockington
Motion to Adopt Reports
That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 12; Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 9; the Planning and Housing Committee Report 23, and the report from the Selection Panel for the Police Services Board entitled “Appointment to the Police Services Board” be received and adopted as amended.
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
18.1
PASSED
WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-06
· moved by A. Troster
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WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-06 · moved by A. Troster
International Women’s Day
WHEREAS in 1910 women delegates from around the world met in Copenhagen to propose that Women’s Day become an international event to promote equal rights for women; and WHEREAS the first International Women’s Day was held in 1911 with the support of over a million people; and WHEREAS in 1977, the General Assembly of the United Nations officially called for all countries to mark a day for the recognition of women's economic, political and social achievements; and WHEREAS municipalities can...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
18.2
PASSED
WHEREAS all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; and, WHEREAS municipal governments as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; and, WHEREAS several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; and, WHEREAS these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; and,...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-07
· moved by A. Troster
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WHEREAS all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; and, WHEREAS municipal governments as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; and, WHEREAS several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; and, WHEREAS these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; and,...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-07 · moved by A. Troster
Support for Improving Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement
WHEREAS all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; and, WHEREAS municipal governments as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; and, WHEREAS several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; and, WHEREAS these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; and,...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
18.3
PASSED
WHEREAS under the Clean Water Act, a Source Protection Committee representing multiple stakeholders is required for each source protection region in Ontario; and WHEREAS the Source Protection Committee (SPC) oversees the Source Protection Program, and the composition ensures that a variety of local interests are represented at the decision-making table; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee (SPC); and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-08
· moved by S. Menard
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WHEREAS under the Clean Water Act, a Source Protection Committee representing multiple stakeholders is required for each source protection region in Ontario; and WHEREAS the Source Protection Committee (SPC) oversees the Source Protection Program, and the composition ensures that a variety of local interests are represented at the decision-making table; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee (SPC); and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-08 · moved by S. Menard
Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee Appointment 2024
WHEREAS under the Clean Water Act, a Source Protection Committee representing multiple stakeholders is required for each source protection region in Ontario; and WHEREAS the Source Protection Committee (SPC) oversees the Source Protection Program, and the composition ensures that a variety of local interests are represented at the decision-making table; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee (SPC); and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
18.4
PASSED
WHEREAS beginning in 2024 the City will undertake an integrated road reconstruction project in Ward 15, including the reconstruction of Ferndale Avenue and Beechgrove Avenue; and WHEREAS the project limits include reinstating some private approaches on Ferndale Avenue (Churchill Avenue to Selby Avenue); and WHEREAS some of the driveway widths within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s front yard parking restrictions and Private Approach By-law; and WHEREAS some of...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-09
· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS beginning in 2024 the City will undertake an integrated road reconstruction project in Ward 15, including the reconstruction of Ferndale Avenue and Beechgrove Avenue; and WHEREAS the project limits include reinstating some private approaches on Ferndale Avenue (Churchill Avenue to Selby Avenue); and WHEREAS some of the driveway widths within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s front yard parking restrictions and Private Approach By-law; and WHEREAS some of...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-09 · moved by J. Leiper
Private Approaches and Encroachments on the Ferndale Avenue and Beechgrove Avenue Integrated Renewal Project
WHEREAS beginning in 2024 the City will undertake an integrated road reconstruction project in Ward 15, including the reconstruction of Ferndale Avenue and Beechgrove Avenue; and WHEREAS the project limits include reinstating some private approaches on Ferndale Avenue (Churchill Avenue to Selby Avenue); and WHEREAS some of the driveway widths within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s front yard parking restrictions and Private Approach By-law; and WHEREAS some of...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
18.5
PASSED
WHEREAS in 2022, 22 year old Masha Amini was killed while in police custody in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and WHEREAS after her death, protests against the Iranian Governments treatment of women broke out across Iran and sparked a campaign to support ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ (Women, Life, Freedom); and WHEREAS in September 2022, a 16 year old named Komar Daroftade was killed while participating in the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom) demonstrations; and WHEREAS a resident of Bay Ward...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-10
· moved by T. Kavanagh
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WHEREAS in 2022, 22 year old Masha Amini was killed while in police custody in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and WHEREAS after her death, protests against the Iranian Governments treatment of women broke out across Iran and sparked a campaign to support ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ (Women, Life, Freedom); and WHEREAS in September 2022, a 16 year old named Komar Daroftade was killed while participating in the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom) demonstrations; and WHEREAS a resident of Bay Ward...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-10 · moved by T. Kavanagh
Commemorative Trees
WHEREAS in 2022, 22 year old Masha Amini was killed while in police custody in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and WHEREAS after her death, protests against the Iranian Governments treatment of women broke out across Iran and sparked a campaign to support ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ (Women, Life, Freedom); and WHEREAS in September 2022, a 16 year old named Komar Daroftade was killed while participating in the Jin, Jiyan, Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom) demonstrations; and WHEREAS a resident of Bay Ward...
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Moved by: Councillor T. Kavanagh
19.1
PASSED
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the emergency nature of the situation, to advance the work being done by the Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce. WHEREAS On October 26, 2023, Mayor Sutcliffe and Councillor Dudas launched an Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce, alongside Councillors Carr, Hubley, Kavanagh, Plante and Troster, to raise awareness and our collective commitment to address the unprecedented demand and shortage of shelter beds in...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-11
· moved by A. Troster
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That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the emergency nature of the situation, to advance the work being done by the Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce. WHEREAS On October 26, 2023, Mayor Sutcliffe and Councillor Dudas launched an Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce, alongside Councillors Carr, Hubley, Kavanagh, Plante and Troster, to raise awareness and our collective commitment to address the unprecedented demand and shortage of shelter beds in...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-11 · moved by A. Troster
230 Queen Street Lease for Transitional Housing
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion due to the emergency nature of the situation, to advance the work being done by the Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce. WHEREAS On October 26, 2023, Mayor Sutcliffe and Councillor Dudas launched an Emergency Shelter Crisis Taskforce, alongside Councillors Carr, Hubley, Kavanagh, Plante and Troster, to raise awareness and our collective commitment to address the unprecedented demand and shortage of shelter beds in...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster
19.2
PASSED
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to take advantage of early-bird pricing for conference registration prior to March 31, 2024. WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS Councillor Wilson Lo is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association – Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC); and WHEREAS the TBMC’s membership is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-12
· moved by G. Gower
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That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to take advantage of early-bird pricing for conference registration prior to March 31, 2024. WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS Councillor Wilson Lo is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association – Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC); and WHEREAS the TBMC’s membership is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-12 · moved by G. Gower
CUTA Spring Summit
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to take advantage of early-bird pricing for conference registration prior to March 31, 2024. WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS Councillor Wilson Lo is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association – Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC); and WHEREAS the TBMC’s membership is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
20.1
WHEREAS the buildings on the parcels of land known as 181 and 183 Holland Avenue are vacant; and WHEREAS given the poor condition of the building and the risk to public safety, it would be in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve demolition control for the existing buildings on the property subject to the following conditions: That the property Owner...
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· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS the buildings on the parcels of land known as 181 and 183 Holland Avenue are vacant; and WHEREAS given the poor condition of the building and the risk to public safety, it would be in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve demolition control for the existing buildings on the property subject to the following conditions: That the property Owner...
Motion 1 · moved by J. Leiper
Waiver of Demolition Control – 181 - 183 Holland Avenue
WHEREAS the buildings on the parcels of land known as 181 and 183 Holland Avenue are vacant; and WHEREAS given the poor condition of the building and the risk to public safety, it would be in the public interest to demolish the building; and WHEREAS there is currently no building permit application for a replacement building. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve demolition control for the existing buildings on the property subject to the following conditions: That the property Owner...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
20.2
WHEREAS the Stittsville Community Enrichment Initiative is a councillor-led micro-grant program that would be available through an application process to Stittsville residents and organizations who want to establish new events and initiatives to encourage social connection and interaction in Stittsville; and WHEREAS the Constituency Services Budget is intended to provide Members of Council with the resources to administer their offices, including supporting and promoting activities or...
Motion 1
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS the Stittsville Community Enrichment Initiative is a councillor-led micro-grant program that would be available through an application process to Stittsville residents and organizations who want to establish new events and initiatives to encourage social connection and interaction in Stittsville; and WHEREAS the Constituency Services Budget is intended to provide Members of Council with the resources to administer their offices, including supporting and promoting activities or...
Motion 1 · moved by G. Gower
Exemption to Section 4.1 of the Council Expense Policy for the Stittsville Community Enrichment Initiative micro-grant program
WHEREAS the Stittsville Community Enrichment Initiative is a councillor-led micro-grant program that would be available through an application process to Stittsville residents and organizations who want to establish new events and initiatives to encourage social connection and interaction in Stittsville; and WHEREAS the Constituency Services Budget is intended to provide Members of Council with the resources to administer their offices, including supporting and promoting activities or...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
20.3
WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma has become a multicultural symbol for one of Canada’s most multicultural cities; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma industry is a major employer and economic driver, with Ottawa home to nearly 200 Shawarma restaurants, spread out to all corners of the city; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is unquestionably the best in Canada; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is a civic institution and is objectively delicious; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is the great uniter, bringing together Ottawa...
Motion 1
· moved by L. Dudas
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WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma has become a multicultural symbol for one of Canada’s most multicultural cities; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma industry is a major employer and economic driver, with Ottawa home to nearly 200 Shawarma restaurants, spread out to all corners of the city; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is unquestionably the best in Canada; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is a civic institution and is objectively delicious; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is the great uniter, bringing together Ottawa...
Motion 1 · moved by L. Dudas
Ottawa Shawarma Capital
WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma has become a multicultural symbol for one of Canada’s most multicultural cities; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma industry is a major employer and economic driver, with Ottawa home to nearly 200 Shawarma restaurants, spread out to all corners of the city; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is unquestionably the best in Canada; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is a civic institution and is objectively delicious; WHEREAS Ottawa’s Shawarma is the great uniter, bringing together Ottawa...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas
20.4
WHEREAS the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish located at 750 Ridgewood Avenue is expecting significant attendance during the Orthodox Easter period that will result in overflow parking needs that cannot be accommodated on their site; and WHEREAS the parish has requested the ability for their parishioners to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during the Easter season; and WHEREAS, with 1600 families in the parish, there have been community concerns with accommodating overflow parking on...
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· moved by R. Brockington
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WHEREAS the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish located at 750 Ridgewood Avenue is expecting significant attendance during the Orthodox Easter period that will result in overflow parking needs that cannot be accommodated on their site; and WHEREAS the parish has requested the ability for their parishioners to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during the Easter season; and WHEREAS, with 1600 families in the parish, there have been community concerns with accommodating overflow parking on...
Motion 1 · moved by R. Brockington
Use of Mooney’s Bay Parking Lot
WHEREAS the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Parish located at 750 Ridgewood Avenue is expecting significant attendance during the Orthodox Easter period that will result in overflow parking needs that cannot be accommodated on their site; and WHEREAS the parish has requested the ability for their parishioners to use the Mooney’s Bay Park parking lot during the Easter season; and WHEREAS, with 1600 families in the parish, there have been community concerns with accommodating overflow parking on...
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
20.5
WHEREAS recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities and the City of Ottawa provides high quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active lives through recreation and to make our community a great place to live, work and play; and WHEREAS it is vital to uplift youth voices, as they are the generation most deeply impacted by the civic, social, and environmental outcomes of our decisions; and WHEREAS meaningful youth engagement...
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· moved by R. King
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WHEREAS recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities and the City of Ottawa provides high quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active lives through recreation and to make our community a great place to live, work and play; and WHEREAS it is vital to uplift youth voices, as they are the generation most deeply impacted by the civic, social, and environmental outcomes of our decisions; and WHEREAS meaningful youth engagement...
Motion 1 · moved by R. King
National Youth Week
WHEREAS recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities and the City of Ottawa provides high quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active lives through recreation and to make our community a great place to live, work and play; and WHEREAS it is vital to uplift youth voices, as they are the generation most deeply impacted by the civic, social, and environmental outcomes of our decisions; and WHEREAS meaningful youth engagement...
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Moved by: Councillor R. King
22.1
PASSED
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024-103 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at promenade Hosta Drive as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2024-104 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.2024-105 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-13
· moved by R. Brockington
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That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024-103 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at promenade Hosta Drive as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2024-104 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.2024-105 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands...
Motion no. 2024 - 32-13 · moved by R. Brockington
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024-103 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at promenade Hosta Drive as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2024-104 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.2024-105 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands...
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
23
PASSED
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of March 6, 2024.
Motion no. 2024 - 32-14
· moved by R. Brockington
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That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of March 6, 2024.
Motion no. 2024 - 32-14 · moved by R. Brockington
Confirmation By-law
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of March 6, 2024.
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
24.1
Councillor S. Menard - Inquiry OCC 2024-03 Section 7.1(f) of The Parks and Facilities (By-law No. 2004-276) prohibits the possession of alcoholic beverages in Ottawa parks without a permit. Despite this, consumption of alcohol in Ottawa parks seems to be relatively common. Longstanding concerns regarding the prohibition of alcohol in public parks include that it disproportionately impacts poor and working-class residents, and that it penalizes responsible consumption. Municipalities have...
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Councillor S. Menard - Inquiry OCC 2024-03 Section 7.1(f) of The Parks and Facilities (By-law No. 2004-276) prohibits the possession of alcoholic beverages in Ottawa parks without a permit. Despite this, consumption of alcohol in Ottawa parks seems to be relatively common. Longstanding concerns regarding the prohibition of alcohol in public parks include that it disproportionately impacts poor and working-class residents, and that it penalizes responsible consumption. Municipalities have...
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S. Menard - Alcohol in parks pilot project
Councillor S. Menard - Inquiry OCC 2024-03 Section 7.1(f) of The Parks and Facilities (By-law No. 2004-276) prohibits the possession of alcoholic beverages in Ottawa parks without a permit. Despite this, consumption of alcohol in Ottawa parks seems to be relatively common. Longstanding concerns regarding the prohibition of alcohol in public parks include that it disproportionately impacts poor and working-class residents, and that it penalizes responsible consumption. Municipalities have...
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25
PASSED
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of March 6, 2024 be adjourned.
Motion no. 2024 - 32-15
· moved by R. Brockington
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That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of March 6, 2024 be adjourned.
Motion no. 2024 - 32-15 · moved by R. Brockington
Adjournment
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of March 6, 2024 be adjourned.
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
5.1
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of February 21, 2024"
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A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of February 21, 2024"
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Minutes of the Council meeting of February 21, 2024
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9
PASSED
That the Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 9 and Planning and Housing Committee Report 23 be received and considered; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the Finance and Corporate Services Report 12 and the report from the Selection Panel for the Police Services Board entitled “Appointment to the Police Services Board” due to the time sensitivity of the items contained in the reports.
Motion no. 2024 - 32-01
· moved by R. Brockington
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That the Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 9 and Planning and Housing Committee Report 23 be received and considered; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the Finance and Corporate Services Report 12 and the report from the Selection Panel for the Police Services Board entitled “Appointment to the Police Services Board” due to the time sensitivity of the items contained in the reports.
Motion no. 2024 - 32-01 · moved by R. Brockington
Motion to Introduce Reports
That the Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 9 and Planning and Housing Committee Report 23 be received and considered; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the Finance and Corporate Services Report 12 and the report from the Selection Panel for the Police Services Board entitled “Appointment to the Police Services Board” due to the time sensitivity of the items contained in the reports.
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
