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Finance and Corporate Services Committee

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

14 motions across 9 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 ↗

3.1 PASSED

A motion on "FCSC Minutes 15 – Tuesday, June 4, 2024"

Motion 1

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FCSC Minutes 15 – Tuesday, June 4, 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.
3.2 PASSED

A motion on "FCSC Confidential Minutes 15, 2023 – 4 June, 2024 (Distributed separately)"

Motion 1

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FCSC Confidential Minutes 15, 2023 – 4 June, 2024 (Distributed separately)

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

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council approve: A revised Municipal Housing Facilities By-law as described in this report and attached as Document 4, which includes: Update to the definition of affordable housing, for the purpose of Municipal Capital Facilities designations and associated property tax exemptions as described in this report, Requires that savings from tax exemptions be reinvested into affordable housing as outlined in...

Motion 1

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Affordable Housing Qualification and Property Tax Relief – Municipal Housing Facility By-law

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council approve: A revised Municipal Housing Facilities By-law as described in this report and attached as Document 4, which includes: Update to the definition of affordable housing, for the purpose of Municipal Capital Facilities designations and associated property tax exemptions as described in this report, Requires that savings from tax exemptions be reinvested into affordable housing as outlined in...

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
5.1 · 6 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options

PASSED

WHEREAS the staff report titled, “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options,” provides examples of broader “community benefits frameworks” and “community benefit agreements” measures adopted by municipalities, including: The City of Toronto’s Community Benefits Framework, which “focuses on ways to maximize the use of City of Toronto levers (such as procurement, real estate transactions, or financial incentives for specific sectors and uses) to...

Motion no. fcsc 2024 16-02 · moved by R. King

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Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options

WHEREAS the staff report titled, “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options,” provides examples of broader “community benefits frameworks” and “community benefit agreements” measures adopted by municipalities, including: The City of Toronto’s Community Benefits Framework, which “focuses on ways to maximize the use of City of Toronto levers (such as procurement, real estate transactions, or financial incentives for specific sectors and uses) to...

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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

WHEREAS Option 1 as described in the staff report would expressly permit Members to solicit and/or facilitate donations to the City with a value of up to $250,000 in accordance with various limitations as well as requirements regarding matters such as staff concurrence, transparency mechanisms and disclosure. This would be set out in new Donation Procedures for Members of Council, under the existing policy; and,WHEREAS multiple jurisdictions have frameworks to permit Members to negotiate...

Motion no. fcsc 2024 16-03 · moved by J. Leiper

4 Yes 7 No
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Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options

WHEREAS Option 1 as described in the staff report would expressly permit Members to solicit and/or facilitate donations to the City with a value of up to $250,000 in accordance with various limitations as well as requirements regarding matters such as staff concurrence, transparency mechanisms and disclosure. This would be set out in new Donation Procedures for Members of Council, under the existing policy; and,WHEREAS multiple jurisdictions have frameworks to permit Members to negotiate...

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

How councillors voted

PASSED CLOSE VOTE

Mayor Sutcliffe ruled Motion FCSC 2024 16-04 out of order. Councillor Leiper appealed the Chair's decision pursuant to Subsection 44(2) of the Procedure By-law, and a vote was called on the following question: Shall the Chair be sustained The Chair was sustained on a division of 7 Yeas to 4 Nays as follows:

Motion 6

7 Yes 4 No
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Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options

Mayor Sutcliffe ruled Motion FCSC 2024 16-04 out of order. Councillor Leiper appealed the Chair's decision pursuant to Subsection 44(2) of the Procedure By-law, and a vote was called on the following question: Shall the Chair be sustained The Chair was sustained on a division of 7 Yeas to 4 Nays as follows:

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How councillors voted

BE IT RESOLVED that Item 5.1 – Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options – be laid on the table.

Motion no. fcsc 2024-16-04 · moved by J. Leiper

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Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options

BE IT RESOLVED that Item 5.1 – Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options – be laid on the table.

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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper

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

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend City Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend City 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.
PASSED CLOSE VOTE

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s current policy framework for voluntary donations to the City for community benefits is set out in the Donations to the City for Community Benefit Policy, which was approved by City Council in 2018 and applies only to City staff; and WHEREAS the staff report titled, “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options,” describes two potential options for updating the policy framework to address the matter of Members of Council...

Motion no. fcsc 2024 16-01 · moved by L. Dudas

7 Yes 4 No
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Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s current policy framework for voluntary donations to the City for community benefits is set out in the Donations to the City for Community Benefit Policy, which was approved by City Council in 2018 and applies only to City staff; and WHEREAS the staff report titled, “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Information and Options,” describes two potential options for updating the policy framework to address the matter of Members of Council...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas

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5.2 Received

Report recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Status Update – Finance and Corporate Services Committee Inquiries and Motions for the period ending 19 June 2024

Report recommendation That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee 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.
6.1 PASSED

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Approve that the City enter into commercially confidential non-binding negotiations with Carleton University for a partnership to fund, develop, manage and operate a new joint Aquatic Sports Centre including a 50 meter and 25 meter pool; and Direct the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services to undertaken negotiations and report back to the appropriate standing...

Motion 1

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Direction for New Aquatic Sports Centre

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that City Council: Approve that the City enter into commercially confidential non-binding negotiations with Carleton University for a partnership to fund, develop, manage and operate a new joint Aquatic Sports Centre including a 50 meter and 25 meter pool; and Direct the General Manager of Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services to undertaken negotiations and report back to the appropriate standing...

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

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve an interest rate reduction in the Lease and Operating Agreement with Thunderbird Management Service Inc for the domed field facility at Hornet’s Nest, 1660 Bearbrook Road.

Motion 1

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Thunderbird Management Service Inc Lease and Operating Agreement

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve an interest rate reduction in the Lease and Operating Agreement with Thunderbird Management Service Inc for the domed field facility at Hornet’s Nest, 1660 Bearbrook Road.

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

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Recommend City Council: Approve the sale of the land described in Recommendation 2.a. to 1009 Trim Road Inc. in exchange for lands owned by 1009 Trim Road Inc. described in Recommendation 2.b. as well as $276,148.00, pursuant to a Land Exchange Agreement that has been received. Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investments to enter, conclude, execute, amend, and implement, on behalf of the City,...

Motion 1

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Land Exchange Agreement and Disposal– Portion of Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard for a Portion of 1015 Tweddle Road

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee Recommend City Council: Approve the sale of the land described in Recommendation 2.a. to 1009 Trim Road Inc. in exchange for lands owned by 1009 Trim Road Inc. described in Recommendation 2.b. as well as $276,148.00, pursuant to a Land Exchange Agreement that has been received. Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investments to enter, conclude, execute, amend, and implement, on behalf of the City,...

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

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend City Council: Approve the acquisition as described in the report for the purchase of the fee simple interest in lands and premises known municipally as 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard, shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached being the “St. Joseph Blvd. Lands,” from the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa for $11 million plus applicable taxes and closing costs (estimated at $350,000). Delegate authority to the Director,...

Motion 1

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Acquisition of 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard for Transitional Housing

Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend City Council: Approve the acquisition as described in the report for the purchase of the fee simple interest in lands and premises known municipally as 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard, shown as Parcel 1 on Document 1 attached being the “St. Joseph Blvd. Lands,” from the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa for $11 million plus applicable taxes and closing costs (estimated at $350,000). Delegate authority to the Director,...

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