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City Council

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

24 motions across 23 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 ↗

10.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Mooney's Bay Park Hill

PASSED

BE IT RESOLVED that Recommendation 1 be amended to approve the allocation of up to $75,000 from Ward 16 Cash-in-lieu of Parkland and $75,000 from City Wide Cash in Lieu of Parkland towards the feasibility analysis.

Motion no. 2024 -35-02 · moved by R. Brockington

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Mooney's Bay Park Hill

BE IT RESOLVED that Recommendation 1 be amended to approve the allocation of up to $75,000 from Ward 16 Cash-in-lieu of Parkland and $75,000 from City Wide Cash in Lieu of Parkland towards the feasibility analysis.

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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

Committee Recommendations as amended That City Council: To approve up to $150,000 from City Wide Cash in Lieu of Parkland be allocated for external engineering and landscape architecture expertise for a feasibility analysis resulting in a potential safer sledding concept, including preliminary costing for modifications to the hill and surrounding parkland; and That following the completion of the work outlined in recommendation 1, that staff report back to Committee and Council with the...

Motion 1

13 Yes 12 No
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Mooney's Bay Park Hill

Committee Recommendations as amended That City Council: To approve up to $150,000 from City Wide Cash in Lieu of Parkland be allocated for external engineering and landscape architecture expertise for a feasibility analysis resulting in a potential safer sledding concept, including preliminary costing for modifications to the hill and surrounding parkland; and That following the completion of the work outlined in recommendation 1, that staff report back to Committee and Council with the...

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How councillors voted

11.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the findings of the review of the Rain Ready Ottawa pilot program as summarized in this report and further described in Document 1; Approve the implementation of Rain Ready Ottawa as a permanent residential stormwater retrofit program as outlined in this report to support the long-term objectives of the Pinecrest Creek/Westboro and Eastern Subwatersheds retrofit plans, and to mitigate the impacts of stormwater on local watercourses elsewhere...

Motion 1

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Residential Stormwater Retrofit Pilot Program: Rain Ready Ottawa

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive the findings of the review of the Rain Ready Ottawa pilot program as summarized in this report and further described in Document 1; Approve the implementation of Rain Ready Ottawa as a permanent residential stormwater retrofit program as outlined in this report to support the long-term objectives of the Pinecrest Creek/Westboro and Eastern Subwatersheds retrofit plans, and to mitigate the impacts of stormwater on local watercourses elsewhere...

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1166 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 1166 Bank Street

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1166 Bank Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a six-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2.

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

Committee recommendation(s) as amended That recommend Council approve: an amendment to Volume 2A of the Official Plan to add the Riverside South Secondary Plan, including Schedule A – Designation Plan, and Schedule B – Maximum Building Heights, as detailed in Documents 1, (as amended by Motions PHC 2024-26-02, PHC 2024-26-04 and PHC 2024-26-05), 2 and 3, and repeal the Riverside South Community Design Plan. an amendment to Volume 1 of the Official Plan to change the Minimum Area-wide Density...

Motion 1

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Riverside South Secondary Plan

Committee recommendation(s) as amended That recommend Council approve: an amendment to Volume 2A of the Official Plan to add the Riverside South Secondary Plan, including Schedule A – Designation Plan, and Schedule B – Maximum Building Heights, as detailed in Documents 1, (as amended by Motions PHC 2024-26-02, PHC 2024-26-04 and PHC 2024-26-05), 2 and 3, and repeal the Riverside South Community Design Plan. an amendment to Volume 1 of the Official Plan to change the Minimum Area-wide Density...

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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(s) That Council direct the General Manager of the Emergency and Protective Services Department, in consultation with the Community and Social Services Department, the Planning, Development and Building Services Department, and Legal Services, to review the City of Hamilton’s Renovation Licence and Relocation By-law and the Federal Tenant Protection Fund and the new Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee of Council by Q4...

Motion 1

20 Yes 5 No
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Motion - Councillor A. Troster - Renovictions

Committee recommendation(s) That Council direct the General Manager of the Emergency and Protective Services Department, in consultation with the Community and Social Services Department, the Planning, Development and Building Services Department, and Legal Services, to review the City of Hamilton’s Renovation Licence and Relocation By-law and the Federal Tenant Protection Fund and the new Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee of Council by Q4...

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How councillors voted

13.1.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the 2024 Financial Plan for Water Services required for the renewal of the Municipal Drinking Water License, attached as Document 1, and submit the Financial Plan to the province as required by Ontario Regulation 453/07.

Motion 1

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2024 Financial Plan for the Renewal of the Municipal Drinking Water License, Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 453/07

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the 2024 Financial Plan for Water Services required for the renewal of the Municipal Drinking Water License, attached as Document 1, and submit the Financial Plan to the province as required by Ontario Regulation 453/07.

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to proceed with supporting an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 3288 and 3300 Borrisokane Road, generally as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 6, to permit a low-rise residential development, provided the following occurs: The related Plan of Subdivision Revision application is draft approved. The cost splitting for the transit corridor is agreed to between the City and the Barrhaven Conservancy Development...

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment Part of 3288, 3300 Borrisokane Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to proceed with supporting an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for part of 3288 and 3300 Borrisokane Road, generally as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 6, to permit a low-rise residential development, provided the following occurs: The related Plan of Subdivision Revision application is draft approved. The cost splitting for the transit corridor is agreed to between the City and the Barrhaven Conservancy Development...

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to proceed with supporting an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4305, 4345, 4375 McKenna Casey Drive and part of 3288, 3300 Borrisokane Road, generally as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 4, to permit a low-rise residential development, provided the following occurs: The related Plan of Subdivision is draft approved. The cost splitting for the transit corridor is agreed to between the City and the Barrhaven Conservancy...

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment 4305, 4345, 4375 McKenna Casey Drive and 3288, 3300 Borrisokane Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council direct staff to proceed with supporting an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 4305, 4345, 4375 McKenna Casey Drive and part of 3288, 3300 Borrisokane Road, generally as shown in Document 1 and detailed in Document 4, to permit a low-rise residential development, provided the following occurs: The related Plan of Subdivision is draft approved. The cost splitting for the transit corridor is agreed to between the City and the Barrhaven Conservancy...

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 315 and part of 321 Chapel Street and 8 Blackburn Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine storey building, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 315 and part of 321 Chapel Street, 8 Blackburn Avenue

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 315 and part of 321 Chapel Street and 8 Blackburn Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine storey building, as detailed in Document 2.

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

Built Heritage Committee and Planning and Housing Committee recommendation(s)That Council: Approve the application to alter 315-321 Chapel Street, according to plans submitted by Linebox Studio dated January 25, 2024, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; and The applicant considering the salvage of materials of Bate Memorial Hall to be incorporated into the development;...

Motion 1

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Application to alter 315-321 Chapel Street, properties designated under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act

Built Heritage Committee and Planning and Housing Committee recommendation(s)That Council: Approve the application to alter 315-321 Chapel Street, according to plans submitted by Linebox Studio dated January 25, 2024, conditional upon: The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; and The applicant considering the salvage of materials of Bate Memorial Hall to be incorporated into the development;...

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

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 17, 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 1-2.

Motion 1

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Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 17, 2024

Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of April 17, 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 1-2.

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

That the Community Services Committee Report 9, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 10, Planning and Housing Committee Report 26, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 17, 2024” be received and adopted as amended.

Motion no. 2024 -35-03 · moved by J. Bradley

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the Community Services Committee Report 9, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 10, Planning and Housing Committee Report 26, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 17, 2024” be received and adopted as amended.

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Moved by: Councillor J. Bradley

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

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, so that it may be referred for consideration at the May 14th Built Heritage Committee meeting: WHEREAS there is evidence that the former Catholic graveyard located at Macdonald Gardens Park, located near Rideau and Cobourg Streets contains the remains of victims of the Great Irish Famine 1845-1851. They were among the thousands of Famine refugees who arrived in Bytown in the summer of 1847, malnourished and often...

Motion no. 2024 -35-04 · moved by T. Kavanagh

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Proposed Irish Famine Grave Monument at Macdonald Gardens Park, Ottawa

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, so that it may be referred for consideration at the May 14th Built Heritage Committee meeting: WHEREAS there is evidence that the former Catholic graveyard located at Macdonald Gardens Park, located near Rideau and Cobourg Streets contains the remains of victims of the Great Irish Famine 1845-1851. They were among the thousands of Famine refugees who arrived in Bytown in the summer of 1847, malnourished and often...

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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.
17.1

WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is scheduled for May 24 to May 26, 2024, with the Health and Fitness Expo included as a two-day event being held at Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park for the second year in a row; and WHEREAS the Expo is also the site of Race Kit Pick-Up on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25; and WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend has requested the City of Ottawa waive the cost to park in the City Hall garage as part of encouraging participants to utilize transit to get to Lansdowne...

Motion 1 · moved by T. Tierney

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Race Weekend Parking

WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend is scheduled for May 24 to May 26, 2024, with the Health and Fitness Expo included as a two-day event being held at Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park for the second year in a row; and WHEREAS the Expo is also the site of Race Kit Pick-Up on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25; and WHEREAS Ottawa Race Weekend has requested the City of Ottawa waive the cost to park in the City Hall garage as part of encouraging participants to utilize transit to get to Lansdowne...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.2

WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting will take place August 18-21, 2024, in Ottawa, during which elections for AMO’s Board of Directors will be held; and WHEREAS, since 2018, Councillor Riley Brockington has represented the City of Ottawa on the AMO Board of Directors, as a Director in the Regional and Single Tier Caucus; and WHEREAS, since 2022, Councillor Brockington, in addition to serving on the Board of Directors, was...

Motion 1 · moved by J. Bradley

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AMO Board of Directors - Councillor Brockington

WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting will take place August 18-21, 2024, in Ottawa, during which elections for AMO’s Board of Directors will be held; and WHEREAS, since 2018, Councillor Riley Brockington has represented the City of Ottawa on the AMO Board of Directors, as a Director in the Regional and Single Tier Caucus; and WHEREAS, since 2022, Councillor Brockington, in addition to serving on the Board of Directors, was...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Bradley

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.3

WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting will take place August 18-21, 2024, in Ottawa, during which elections for AMO’s Board of Directors will be held; and WHEREAS AMO’s Call for Nominations for the 2024-2026 AMO Board of Directors opened in April 2024 and closes in June 2024 and Councillor Catherine Kitts has expressed her interest to stand for election to the Board as a Director in the Regional and Single Tier Caucus; and...

Motion 1 · moved by D. Brown

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AMO Board of Directors – Councillor Kitts

WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting will take place August 18-21, 2024, in Ottawa, during which elections for AMO’s Board of Directors will be held; and WHEREAS AMO’s Call for Nominations for the 2024-2026 AMO Board of Directors opened in April 2024 and closes in June 2024 and Councillor Catherine Kitts has expressed her interest to stand for election to the Board as a Director in the Regional and Single Tier Caucus; and...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.4

WHEREAS Bank Street is designated as a Traditional Mainstreet in the Official Plan (OP), and this designation is among the OP's intensification target areas and Design Priority Areas, and WHEREAS the City is undertaking a full integrated renewal of Bank Street (From Old Ottawa South, Billings Bridge, Riverside to Walkley Road), including underground infrastructure and utilities and this represents a once in 75 year opportunity to achieve economies of scale; and WHEREAS Bank Street (Riverside...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Menard

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Hydro Wire Burying on Bank Street

WHEREAS Bank Street is designated as a Traditional Mainstreet in the Official Plan (OP), and this designation is among the OP's intensification target areas and Design Priority Areas, and WHEREAS the City is undertaking a full integrated renewal of Bank Street (From Old Ottawa South, Billings Bridge, Riverside to Walkley Road), including underground infrastructure and utilities and this represents a once in 75 year opportunity to achieve economies of scale; and WHEREAS Bank Street (Riverside...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024-170 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Miwate Private on Plan 10 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2024-171 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt the designate the whole area covered by the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa as the Ottawa Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Area.2024-172 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt the Ottawa...

Motion no. 2024 -35-05 · moved by J. Bradley

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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. 2024-170 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Miwate Private on Plan 10 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2024-171 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt the designate the whole area covered by the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa as the Ottawa Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Area.2024-172 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to adopt the Ottawa...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Bradley

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19 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 1 May 2024.

Motion no. 2024 -35-06 · moved by J. Bradley

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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 1 May 2024.

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Moved by: Councillor J. Bradley

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

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 1 May 2024 be adjourned.

Motion no. 2024 -35-07 · moved by J. Bradley

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 1 May 2024 be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor J. Bradley

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of 17 April 2024"

Motion 1

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Minutes of the Council meeting of 17 April 2024

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5.2 PASSED

A motion on "In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of April 17, 2024"

Motion 1

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In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of April 17, 2024

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9 PASSED

That the Community Services Committee Report 9, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 10, Planning and Housing Committee Report 26, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 17, 2024” be received and considered.

Motion no. 2024 -35-01 · moved by J. Bradley

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the Community Services Committee Report 9, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 10, Planning and Housing Committee Report 26, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of April 17, 2024” be received and considered.

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Moved by: Councillor J. Bradley

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