Environment and Climate Change Committee
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
7 motions across 6 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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3.1
PASSED
A motion on "ECCC Minutes 11 - Tuesday, May 21, 2024"
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A motion on "ECCC Minutes 11 - Tuesday, May 21, 2024"
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ECCC Minutes 11 - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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Council Motion - Banning of Organic Waste from Landfills
PASSED
Council Motion N ͦ 2023-16-09 WHEREAS the provincial government has previously indicated their intent to ban organic waste from landfills across Ontario by 2030, WHEREAS diverting as much waste as possible that can be recycled or converted in to compost must be maximized in Ottawa and across Ontario, WHEREAS the City staff who participate on the Regional Public Works Commissionaires of Ontario Solid Waste Working Group as well by providing input to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario...
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Council Motion N ͦ 2023-16-09 WHEREAS the provincial government has previously indicated their intent to ban organic waste from landfills across Ontario by 2030, WHEREAS diverting as much waste as possible that can be recycled or converted in to compost must be maximized in Ottawa and across Ontario, WHEREAS the City staff who participate on the Regional Public Works Commissionaires of Ontario Solid Waste Working Group as well by providing input to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario...
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Council Motion - Banning of Organic Waste from Landfills
Council Motion N ͦ 2023-16-09 WHEREAS the provincial government has previously indicated their intent to ban organic waste from landfills across Ontario by 2030, WHEREAS diverting as much waste as possible that can be recycled or converted in to compost must be maximized in Ottawa and across Ontario, WHEREAS the City staff who participate on the Regional Public Works Commissionaires of Ontario Solid Waste Working Group as well by providing input to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario...
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WHEREAS methane, which is a powerful GHG that is 25 times more potent than CO2 emissions, is one of the most significant green house gasses emitted from managing waste and is caused by decaying organic waste in landfill; and WHEREAS methane is both a powerful GHG and short-lived compared to carbon dioxide, any increased diversion from landfill of organic material will have an exponentially significant effect on reducing GHG emissions from the City’s waste operations and community emissions...
Motion no. eccc 2024-12-01
· moved by R. Brockington
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WHEREAS methane, which is a powerful GHG that is 25 times more potent than CO2 emissions, is one of the most significant green house gasses emitted from managing waste and is caused by decaying organic waste in landfill; and WHEREAS methane is both a powerful GHG and short-lived compared to carbon dioxide, any increased diversion from landfill of organic material will have an exponentially significant effect on reducing GHG emissions from the City’s waste operations and community emissions...
Motion no. eccc 2024-12-01 · moved by R. Brockington
Council Motion - Banning of Organic Waste from Landfills
WHEREAS methane, which is a powerful GHG that is 25 times more potent than CO2 emissions, is one of the most significant green house gasses emitted from managing waste and is caused by decaying organic waste in landfill; and WHEREAS methane is both a powerful GHG and short-lived compared to carbon dioxide, any increased diversion from landfill of organic material will have an exponentially significant effect on reducing GHG emissions from the City’s waste operations and community emissions...
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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington
5.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Approve the Solid Waste Master Plan, including actions and initiatives to supportOttawa’s future waste management system, as outlined in this report andattached as Supporting Document 1; Direct staff to immediately begin the planning and implementation for Action Suites scheduled for Year 1 of the Solid Waste Master Plan, as detailed in this report, with an update on implementation progress to...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Approve the Solid Waste Master Plan, including actions and initiatives to supportOttawa’s future waste management system, as outlined in this report andattached as Supporting Document 1; Direct staff to immediately begin the planning and implementation for Action Suites scheduled for Year 1 of the Solid Waste Master Plan, as detailed in this report, with an update on implementation progress to...
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Solid Waste Master Plan
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Approve the Solid Waste Master Plan, including actions and initiatives to supportOttawa’s future waste management system, as outlined in this report andattached as Supporting Document 1; Direct staff to immediately begin the planning and implementation for Action Suites scheduled for Year 1 of the Solid Waste Master Plan, as detailed in this report, with an update on implementation progress to...
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6.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that City Council: Approve a funding plan that supports the operating and capital requirements for the Solid Waste Master Plan and recommended actions as outlined in this report. Approve the implementation of a fully recoverable fee model as outlined in this report, to fund Solid Waste Services for both waste diversion and garbage, as opposed to the current hybrid model of tax funding for waste diversion and...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that City Council: Approve a funding plan that supports the operating and capital requirements for the Solid Waste Master Plan and recommended actions as outlined in this report. Approve the implementation of a fully recoverable fee model as outlined in this report, to fund Solid Waste Services for both waste diversion and garbage, as opposed to the current hybrid model of tax funding for waste diversion and...
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Solid Waste Services Long Range Financial Plan 2025-2053
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that City Council: Approve a funding plan that supports the operating and capital requirements for the Solid Waste Master Plan and recommended actions as outlined in this report. Approve the implementation of a fully recoverable fee model as outlined in this report, to fund Solid Waste Services for both waste diversion and garbage, as opposed to the current hybrid model of tax funding for waste diversion and...
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7.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Approve the amendments to the Commemorative Tree Program (to be rebranded as the “Tree Dedication Program”) with the following 2025 fee structure: Personal Dedications (with tag, no plaque): $995 (+HST) per tree Community Dedications (with plaque): $1,750 (+HST) per tree Approve the approach to proactive right-of-way tree replacements as outlined in this report; and, Approve a new Private Land...
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Approve the amendments to the Commemorative Tree Program (to be rebranded as the “Tree Dedication Program”) with the following 2025 fee structure: Personal Dedications (with tag, no plaque): $995 (+HST) per tree Community Dedications (with plaque): $1,750 (+HST) per tree Approve the approach to proactive right-of-way tree replacements as outlined in this report; and, Approve a new Private Land...
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Tree Program Review - Early Actions
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Approve the amendments to the Commemorative Tree Program (to be rebranded as the “Tree Dedication Program”) with the following 2025 fee structure: Personal Dedications (with tag, no plaque): $995 (+HST) per tree Community Dedications (with plaque): $1,750 (+HST) per tree Approve the approach to proactive right-of-way tree replacements as outlined in this report; and, Approve a new Private Land...
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8.1
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Direct staff to undertake a tree equity analysis for the City of Ottawa’s urban area using the American Forests methodology; and Direct staff to use the results of the tree equity analysis in the prioritization of tree planting under the Tree Planting Strategy.
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Direct staff to undertake a tree equity analysis for the City of Ottawa’s urban area using the American Forests methodology; and Direct staff to use the results of the tree equity analysis in the prioritization of tree planting under the Tree Planting Strategy.
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Tree Equity Analysis
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Direct staff to undertake a tree equity analysis for the City of Ottawa’s urban area using the American Forests methodology; and Direct staff to use the results of the tree equity analysis in the prioritization of tree planting under the Tree Planting Strategy.
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