City Council, April 3, 2024 — Voting Records

10 PASSED

That the Audit Committee Report 5, Built Heritage Committee Report 12, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 10, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 9, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 12A, Planning and Housing Committee Report 24, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of March 6, 2024” be...

Motion no. 2024 33-01 · moved by D. Hill

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the Audit Committee Report 5, Built Heritage Committee Report 12, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 10, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 9, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 12A, Planning and Housing Committee Report 24, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of March 6, 2024” be...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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

11.1 Received

Committee recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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2023 KPMG Financial Statement Audit Plan

Committee recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

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

11.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) - Audit of Affordable Housing

Committee recommendation That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

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

11.3 Received

Committee recommendation That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on Audit Follow-up Procedures.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) - Semi-Annual Report on Follow-Up Procedures

Committee recommendation That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on Audit Follow-up Procedures.

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

11.4 Received

Committee recommendation That Council receive the 2023 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2023 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline

Committee recommendation That Council receive the 2023 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline.

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

11.5 Received

Committee recommendation That Council receive the 2023 Annual Report.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2023 Annual Report

Committee recommendation That Council receive the 2023 Annual Report.

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

12.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation That Council removes reference to the properties listed in Document 1, attached to this report, from the Municipal Heritage Register.

Motion 1

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Bill 23: Implementation of Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act – Heritage Register Removal Report #2

Committee recommendation That Council removes reference to the properties listed in Document 1, attached to this report, from the Municipal Heritage Register.

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

12.3 PASSED

Committee recommendation That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 2 Peter Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

Motion 1

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Designation of 2 Peter Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Committee recommendation That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate 2 Peter Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act according to the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value attached as Document 5.

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

13.1 Received

Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Ottawa Paramedic Service Implementation of the Medical Priority Dispatch System

Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

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13.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That Council approve that staff explore the feasibility of creating a Problematic Property page on the City of Ottawa website which includes the definition of what is and what isn’t a problematic property, a link to 311 and other resources, a flowchart to assist communities, and a list of departments involved in a problematic property.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor S. Plante - Problematic Properties Webpage

Committee Recommendation That Council approve that staff explore the feasibility of creating a Problematic Property page on the City of Ottawa website which includes the definition of what is and what isn’t a problematic property, a link to 311 and other resources, a flowchart to assist communities, and a list of departments involved in a problematic property.

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

14.1 Received

Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Urban Flood Information Report

Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

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

15.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendations, as amended That City Council: Approve the updated Sponsorship Policy and the Advertising Using City Assets and Programs Policy as detailed in Documents 1 and 2; and Delegate authority to the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services: The authority to approve sponsorship naming rights, with ward councillor concurrence, for ancillary spaces and small local amenities; and The authority to approve minor administrative amendments to the policies to...

Motion 1

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Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policies

Committee Recommendations, as amended That City Council: Approve the updated Sponsorship Policy and the Advertising Using City Assets and Programs Policy as detailed in Documents 1 and 2; and Delegate authority to the General Manager, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services: The authority to approve sponsorship naming rights, with ward councillor concurrence, for ancillary spaces and small local amenities; and The authority to approve minor administrative amendments to the policies to...

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17.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1806 Scott Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a four-storey apartment building with 16 dwelling units, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 1806 Scott Street

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1806 Scott Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a four-storey apartment building with 16 dwelling units, as detailed in Document 2.

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

17.2 Received

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

Motion 1

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2023 Annual Report Pursuant to the Building Code Act

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

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17.5 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council waive Demolition Control approval and allow the Owner to proceed directly to demolition of 10 Empress Avenue N., via a Demolition Permit.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor A. Troster - Waiver of Demolition Control – 10 Empress Avenue N.

Committee recommendation(s) That Council waive Demolition Control approval and allow the Owner to proceed directly to demolition of 10 Empress Avenue N., via a Demolition Permit.

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18.1 PASSED

Report recommendations That Council: Approve in principle the terms of the Ontario-Ottawa Agreement through the Ottawa Consultation Mandate (the “Agreement”) in Attachment 1, and authorize the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and other staff as required, to continue discussions with the Government of Ontario and to take the necessary actions, including acceptance of provincial funding in the amounts set out in the agreement, together with the execution of any necessary...

Motion 1

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Ontario-Ottawa Funding Agreement Report

Report recommendations That Council: Approve in principle the terms of the Ontario-Ottawa Agreement through the Ottawa Consultation Mandate (the “Agreement”) in Attachment 1, and authorize the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and other staff as required, to continue discussions with the Government of Ontario and to take the necessary actions, including acceptance of provincial funding in the amounts set out in the agreement, together with the execution of any necessary...

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19.1.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation That Council receive the following report for information.

Motion 1

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Heritage Permits Issued through Delegated Authority, 2023

Committee recommendation That Council receive the following report for information.

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19.2.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Financial Statements for In-House Solid Waste Collection – External Audit Results

Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

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19.3.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Comprehensive Legal Services Report for the Period July 1 to December 31, 2023

Committee Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

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19.3.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That City Council approve the French Language Services Advisory Committee’s 2024-2026 work plan, as set out in Document 1.

Motion 1

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French Language Services Advisory Committee 2024-2026 Work Plan

Committee Recommendation That City Council approve the French Language Services Advisory Committee’s 2024-2026 work plan, as set out in Document 1.

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19.3.3 PASSED

Committee Recommendations That Council: Designate six City of Ottawa leased locations, as further described in this report, as a Municipal Capital Facility (MCF), for the purpose of the general administration of the Municipality and other prescribed municipal purposes as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, 2001 as amended. Authorize the Acting Director, Corporate Real Estate Office, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to...

Motion 1

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Designate leased spaces as Municipal Capital Facilities

Committee Recommendations That Council: Designate six City of Ottawa leased locations, as further described in this report, as a Municipal Capital Facility (MCF), for the purpose of the general administration of the Municipality and other prescribed municipal purposes as permitted under Section 110(6) of the Municipal Act and as defined in Ontario Regulation 603/06, 2001 as amended. Authorize the Acting Director, Corporate Real Estate Office, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to...

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19.3.4 PASSED

Committee Recommendations That City Council enact a by-law, in the form attached in Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the property interests described in Schedule A to the draft by-law (the “Propety Interests”) including: Registering plans of expropriation with respect to the Property Interests; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Property Interests; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the...

Motion 1

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Approval to Expropriate Lands – Earl Grey Drive Extension Project

Committee Recommendations That City Council enact a by-law, in the form attached in Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the property interests described in Schedule A to the draft by-law (the “Propety Interests”) including: Registering plans of expropriation with respect to the Property Interests; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Property Interests; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the...

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19.3.5 PASSED

Committee recommendations That City Council enact the By-law attached as Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule A to the By-law (the “Lands”) including: Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Lands; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Lands; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Lands. All in...

Motion 1

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Approval to Expropriate Lands – Bank Street Rehabilitation Project

Committee recommendations That City Council enact the By-law attached as Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule A to the By-law (the “Lands”) including: Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Lands; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Lands; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Lands. All in...

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19.3.6 PASSED

Committee Recommendation That Council as a modification of the subdivision approval, direct staff to assume the gateway feature and its associated parcel, being Parts 1 to 3 on Plan 4R-20761, for a nominal value of $1 from 1213225 Ontario Ltd. and Tamarack Developments Corporation, subject to the complete payment of all taxes owing, the contribution of $10,000 to the gateway feature maintenance fund, and addressing all deficiencies outlined by asset management. A new account shall be set up...

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor C. Kitts - Havenlea Gateway Feature

Committee Recommendation That Council as a modification of the subdivision approval, direct staff to assume the gateway feature and its associated parcel, being Parts 1 to 3 on Plan 4R-20761, for a nominal value of $1 from 1213225 Ontario Ltd. and Tamarack Developments Corporation, subject to the complete payment of all taxes owing, the contribution of $10,000 to the gateway feature maintenance fund, and addressing all deficiencies outlined by asset management. A new account shall be set up...

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

19.4.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1274 Marygrove Circle, as shown in Document 1, to rezone to Residential Second Density, Subzone J, Urban Exception[xxxx] to permit the construction of semi-detached dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 1274 Marygrove Circle

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1274 Marygrove Circle, as shown in Document 1, to rezone to Residential Second Density, Subzone J, Urban Exception[xxxx] to permit the construction of semi-detached dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.

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

19.4.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 112 and 134 Nelson Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey residential use building and remove the Holding Symbol as detailed in Document 2. direct Legal staff to enter into a revised Section 37 Agreement on the terms outlined in Document 4. direct that the implementing Zoning By-law not proceed to Council until such time as the agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act is...

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 112 and 134 Nelson Street

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 112 and 134 Nelson Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey residential use building and remove the Holding Symbol as detailed in Document 2. direct Legal staff to enter into a revised Section 37 Agreement on the terms outlined in Document 4. direct that the implementing Zoning By-law not proceed to Council until such time as the agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act is...

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

19.4.3 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 617 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit office use on the ground floor within six metres of the front building wall facing the street, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 617 Bank Street

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 617 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit office use on the ground floor within six metres of the front building wall facing the street, as detailed in Document 2.

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19.4.4 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5210 and 5220 Innes Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a three storey self-storage facility, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 5210 and 5220 Innes Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 5210 and 5220 Innes Road as shown in Document 1, to permit a three storey self-storage facility, as detailed in Document 2.

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

19.5.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Direct Public Works staff to undertake a municipal scan to understand if and how other Canadian municipalities address weeds along concrete curbs; and Direct staff to determine the feasibility of a program to cut and/or remove weeds along street edges and curbs, including the staffing, equipment, and budget requirements, as well as a proposed pilot project, and report back to Transportation Committee by Q4 2024.

Motion 1

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Motion - Councillor W. Lo – Curbside Weeds

Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Direct Public Works staff to undertake a municipal scan to understand if and how other Canadian municipalities address weeds along concrete curbs; and Direct staff to determine the feasibility of a program to cut and/or remove weeds along street edges and curbs, including the staffing, equipment, and budget requirements, as well as a proposed pilot project, and report back to Transportation Committee by Q4 2024.

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

19.6.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of March 6, 2024, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-3.

Motion 1

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Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of March 6, 2024

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of March 6, 2024, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Documents 1-3.

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21 Received

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

Motion 1

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Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

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

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22 PASSED

That the Audit Committee Report 5, Built Heritage Committee Report 12, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 10, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 9, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Reports 12A and 13, Planning and Housing Committee Report 24, the report from the City Manager entitled “Ontario-Ottawa Funding Agreement Report”, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the...

Motion no. 2024 33-07 · moved by D. Hill

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the Audit Committee Report 5, Built Heritage Committee Report 12, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 10, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 9, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Reports 12A and 13, Planning and Housing Committee Report 24, the report from the City Manager entitled “Ontario-Ottawa Funding Agreement Report”, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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23.1 PASSED

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 no. 2024 33-08 · moved by J. Leiper

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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

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23.2 PASSED

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 no. 2024 33-09 · moved by G. Gower

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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

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23.3 PASSED

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 no. 2024 33-10 · moved by L. Dudas

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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

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23.4 PASSED

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 no. 2024 33-11 · moved by R. Brockington

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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

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23.5 PASSED

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 no. 2024 33-12 · moved by R. King

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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

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24.1 PASSED

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion so that a resolution of endorsement may be provided prior to the FCM deadline in advance of the Annual General Meeting. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a...

Motion no. 2024 - 33-13 · moved by A. Troster

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Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Election to the Board of Directors

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion so that a resolution of endorsement may be provided prior to the FCM deadline in advance of the Annual General Meeting. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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25.1

WHEREAS in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of laneway plow and snow clearing services in Ottawa; and WHEREAS these private operators have a significant number of resources, both in terms of personnel and equipment and frequently arrive on residential streets significantly before municipal street plows arrive and often have “dead time” that could be applied more productively to street clearing if there were a policy to accommodate such activities; and WHEREAS this...

Motion 1 · moved by D. Brown

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Private Laneway Plows

WHEREAS in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of laneway plow and snow clearing services in Ottawa; and WHEREAS these private operators have a significant number of resources, both in terms of personnel and equipment and frequently arrive on residential streets significantly before municipal street plows arrive and often have “dead time” that could be applied more productively to street clearing if there were a policy to accommodate such activities; and WHEREAS this...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown

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27.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024-117 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 968 Farrell St (the "benefitting property"). 2024-118 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 68 Sunnymede Ave (the "benefitting property"). 2024-119 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1243 Marygrove Circle (the "benefitting property"). 2024-120 A by-law to authorize the...

Motion no. 2024 33-14 · moved by D. Hill

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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. 2024-117 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 968 Farrell St (the "benefitting property"). 2024-118 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 68 Sunnymede Ave (the "benefitting property"). 2024-119 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1243 Marygrove Circle (the "benefitting property"). 2024-120 A by-law to authorize the...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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28 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of April 3, 2024.

Motion no. 2024 33-15 · moved by D. Hill

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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 April 3, 2024.

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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30 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of April 3, 2024, be adjourned.

Motion no. 2024 33-16 · moved by D. Hill

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of April 3, 2024, be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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6.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of March 6, 2024"

Motion 1

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Minutes of the Council meeting of March 6, 2024

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6.2 PASSED

A motion on "In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meetings of 21 February and 6 March, 2024"

Motion 1

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In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meetings of 21 February and 6 March, 2024

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Motion to Introduce Reports

2023 KPMG Financial Statement Audit Plan

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) - Audit of Affordable Housing

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) - Semi-Annual Report on Follow-Up Procedures

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2023 Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline

Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2023 Annual Report

Designation of the Église évangélique baptiste d’Ottawa at 284 King Edward Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Designation of the Église évangélique baptiste d’Ottawa at 284 King Edward Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Designation of the Église évangélique baptiste d’Ottawa at 284 King Edward Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Bill 23: Implementation of Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act – Heritage Register Removal Report #2

Designation of 2 Peter Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Ottawa Paramedic Service Implementation of the Medical Priority Dispatch System

Motion – Councillor S. Plante - Problematic Properties Webpage

Urban Flood Information Report

Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan

Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan

Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan

Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policies

2024 Tax Policy and Other Revenue Matters

2024 Tax Policy and Other Revenue Matters

How councillors voted

2024 Tax Policy and Other Revenue Matters

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1806 Scott Street

2023 Annual Report Pursuant to the Building Code Act

City of Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Fund Use of Funds and Roadmap

City of Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Fund Use of Funds and Roadmap

How councillors voted

City of Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Fund Use of Funds and Roadmap

How councillors voted

City of Ottawa’s Housing Accelerator Fund Use of Funds and Roadmap

Development Review Legacy File Official Plan Amendments

Development Review Legacy File Official Plan Amendments

How councillors voted

Development Review Legacy File Official Plan Amendments

Development Review Legacy File Official Plan Amendments

Motion – Councillor A. Troster - Waiver of Demolition Control – 10 Empress Avenue N.

Ontario-Ottawa Funding Agreement Report

Heritage Permits Issued through Delegated Authority, 2023

Financial Statements for In-House Solid Waste Collection – External Audit Results

Comprehensive Legal Services Report for the Period July 1 to December 31, 2023

French Language Services Advisory Committee 2024-2026 Work Plan

Designate leased spaces as Municipal Capital Facilities

Approval to Expropriate Lands – Earl Grey Drive Extension Project

Approval to Expropriate Lands – Bank Street Rehabilitation Project

Motion – Councillor C. Kitts - Havenlea Gateway Feature

Zoning By-law Amendment - 1274 Marygrove Circle

Zoning By-law Amendment – 112 and 134 Nelson Street

Zoning By-law Amendment – 617 Bank Street

Zoning By-law Amendment – 5210 and 5220 Innes Road

Motion - Councillor W. Lo – Curbside Weeds

Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of March 6, 2024

Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority

Motion to Adopt Reports

Waiver of Demolition Control – 181 - 183 Holland Avenue

Exemption to Section 4.1 of the Council Expense Policy for the Stittsville Community Enrichment Initiative micro-grant program

Ottawa Shawarma Capital

Use of Mooney’s Bay Parking Lot

National Youth Week

Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Election to the Board of Directors

Private Laneway Plows

Three Readings

Confirmation By-law

Adjournment

Minutes of the Council meeting of March 6, 2024

In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meetings of 21 February and 6 March, 2024