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City Council

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

24 motions across 24 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 PASSED

WHEREAS the federal government is the largest landowner in Ottawa, holding dozens of properties throughout the city, particularly in the downtown core; and WHEREAS the federal government does not pay property taxes but instead pays Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILTs) that are meant to represent a similar amount; and WHEREAS the federal government unilaterally determines the value and classification of its properties, and has reduced its payments to the city from $194 million in 2016 to $164...

Motion no. 2024-41-02 · moved by L. Dudas

24 Yes 0 No
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Update on key financial challenges and operational reviews

WHEREAS the federal government is the largest landowner in Ottawa, holding dozens of properties throughout the city, particularly in the downtown core; and WHEREAS the federal government does not pay property taxes but instead pays Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILTs) that are meant to represent a similar amount; and WHEREAS the federal government unilaterally determines the value and classification of its properties, and has reduced its payments to the city from $194 million in 2016 to $164...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas

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11.1 Received

Report recommendation That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 30, 2024

Report 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.
12.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2973, 2983, 3053 and 3079 Navan Road and 2690 Pagé Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a subdivision with a mix of residential and commercial uses, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 2973, 2983, 3053 and 3079 Navan Road and 2690 Pagé Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2973, 2983, 3053 and 3079 Navan Road and 2690 Pagé Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a subdivision with a mix of residential and commercial uses, 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) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6001 and 6005 Renaud Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit stacked dwelling units, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 6001 and 6005 Renaud Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6001 and 6005 Renaud Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit stacked 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.
12.3 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A – Urban Secondary Plans, Sherbourne and New Orchard Secondary Plan, Policy 17(a) to replace the transition zone requirement with a requirement for 10.5 metre and 14 metre setbacks from an abutting low-rise residential zone for mid- and high-rise buildings, respectively, as detailed in Document 2; An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, for 30 Cleary Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to...

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 30 Cleary Avenue

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve: An amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A – Urban Secondary Plans, Sherbourne and New Orchard Secondary Plan, Policy 17(a) to replace the transition zone requirement with a requirement for 10.5 metre and 14 metre setbacks from an abutting low-rise residential zone for mid- and high-rise buildings, respectively, as detailed in Document 2; An amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250, as amended, for 30 Cleary Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to...

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 381 Kent Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey, mid-rise residential use building, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 381 Kent Street

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 381 Kent Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a nine-storey, mid-rise residential 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.
13.1.2 PASSED

Planning and Housing and Built Heritage Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for demolition at 381 Kent Street; Approve the application for new construction at 381 Kent Street according to plans prepared by Neuf Architects, dated September 5, 2023, conditional upon; The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans...

Motion 1

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Application for Demolition and New Construction at 381 Kent Street, a Property Designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Centretown Heritage Conservation District

Planning and Housing and Built Heritage Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the application for demolition at 381 Kent Street; Approve the application for new construction at 381 Kent Street according to plans prepared by Neuf Architects, dated September 5, 2023, conditional upon; The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit. The applicant providing a copy of the building permit plans...

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 9 Gurdwara Road, as shown in Document 1, to remove part of the existing exception prohibiting access from Prince of Wales Drive, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 9 Gurdwara Road

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 9 Gurdwara Road, as shown in Document 1, to remove part of the existing exception prohibiting access from Prince of Wales Drive, 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.
13.2.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 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 1-4.

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 July 10, 2024

Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 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 1-4.

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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 Planning and Housing Committee Reports 32 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 30, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024” be received and adopted as amended.

Motion no. 2024-41-03 · moved by L. Johnson

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That Planning and Housing Committee Reports 32 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 30, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024” be received and adopted as amended.

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

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

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS there is a lack of commemoration for historical black figures in Ottawa; WHEREAS Herbert and Estelle Brown hold special significance to the community of Ward 12 as the founders of Brown’s Cleaners...

Motion no. 2024-41-04 · moved by S. Plante

21 Yes 2 No
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Commemorative Naming - Herbert and Estelle Brown

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS there is a lack of commemoration for historical black figures in Ottawa; WHEREAS Herbert and Estelle Brown hold special significance to the community of Ward 12 as the founders of Brown’s Cleaners...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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17.1 PASSED

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. WHEREAS The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will host the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics event; AND WHEREAS the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an annual run that engages law enforcement worldwide championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual...

Motion no. 2024-41-05 · moved by A. Troster

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. WHEREAS The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will host the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics event; AND WHEREAS the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is an annual run that engages law enforcement worldwide championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. WHEREAS The Orléans Ribfest & Poutine is an outdoor festival promoting traditional, gourmet, exotic and different worlds of ribs, poutine and street foods featuring multiple food vendors, musicians and a craft beer garden; and WHEREAS The Orléans Ribfest & Poutine is to occur on Friday, September 13, 2024, through Sunday,...

Motion no. 2024-41-06 · moved by M. Luloff

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Orléans Ribfest & Poutine

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. WHEREAS The Orléans Ribfest & Poutine is an outdoor festival promoting traditional, gourmet, exotic and different worlds of ribs, poutine and street foods featuring multiple food vendors, musicians and a craft beer garden; and WHEREAS The Orléans Ribfest & Poutine is to occur on Friday, September 13, 2024, through Sunday,...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Luloff

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

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. WHEREAS Byward Market District Authority will host the biannual Vegans Who Snack event; AND WHEREAS the Vegans Who Snack offers a mix of fresh produce and local vegan friendly food from businesses from Ottawa and surrounding area. This market also offers live music, entertainment, and a lively atmosphere, attracting locals and...

Motion no. 2024-41-07 · moved by J. Leiper

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Road Closure - Vegans Who Snack

That the rules of procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the event will occur prior to the next Council meeting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. WHEREAS Byward Market District Authority will host the biannual Vegans Who Snack event; AND WHEREAS the Vegans Who Snack offers a mix of fresh produce and local vegan friendly food from businesses from Ottawa and surrounding area. This market also offers live music, entertainment, and a lively atmosphere, attracting locals and...

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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.
17.4 PASSED

WHEREAS an application for a heritage permit for demolition for the properties located at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick will come before Built Heritage Committee on September 10, 2024; and WHEREAS the fees in respect of this application are at issue and it is desirable that Council direction in respect of such fees be provided before the matter comes before Built Heritage Committee; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of...

Motion no. 2024-41-08 · moved by S. Plante

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Ontario Heritage Act Application Fees 227-237 St. Patrick Street

WHEREAS an application for a heritage permit for demolition for the properties located at 227-229, 231-233 and 235-237 St. Patrick will come before Built Heritage Committee on September 10, 2024; and WHEREAS the fees in respect of this application are at issue and it is desirable that Council direction in respect of such fees be provided before the matter comes before Built Heritage Committee; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to permit the Office of the City Clerk with sufficient time to complete the related work as part of the forthcoming 2022-2026 Mid-Term Governance Review report. WHEREAS City Departments have established a variety of Department-led Working Groups, which are ad-hoc advisory bodies established to provide input to staff on a variety of matters, and are typically composed of members of the public and staff; and WHEREAS at...

Motion no. 2024-41-09 · moved by C. Kitts

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Motion – Sponsors Group to review requirements for Department-led Working Groups

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to permit the Office of the City Clerk with sufficient time to complete the related work as part of the forthcoming 2022-2026 Mid-Term Governance Review report. WHEREAS City Departments have established a variety of Department-led Working Groups, which are ad-hoc advisory bodies established to provide input to staff on a variety of matters, and are typically composed of members of the public and staff; and WHEREAS at...

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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts

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

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 222 of the Municipal Act, 2001 municipalities are authorized the power to divide or redivide a municipality into wards or to dissolve existing wards; and WHEREAS a comprehensive review of ward boundaries was conducted in 2020, leading to the adoption of the Ward Boundaries and Council Composition By-law No. 2021-3 on January 27, 2021, which was in effect for the 2022 Municipal Elections; and WHEREAS the current southern boundary for Ward 6 – Stittsville is...

Motion 1 · moved by D. Brown

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Ward Boundary Review

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 222 of the Municipal Act, 2001 municipalities are authorized the power to divide or redivide a municipality into wards or to dissolve existing wards; and WHEREAS a comprehensive review of ward boundaries was conducted in 2020, leading to the adoption of the Ward Boundaries and Council Composition By-law No. 2021-3 on January 27, 2021, which was in effect for the 2022 Municipal Elections; and WHEREAS the current southern boundary for Ward 6 – Stittsville is...

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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.
18.2

WHEREAS Glebe Montessori School will host the annual Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ event; AND WHEREAS the Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ offers games, kid's activities and a on street BBQ. Event is a beginning of the school year party. WHEREAS The Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ is to occur on Friday, September 20, 2024. WHEREAS Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Menard

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Short Term Local Street Closure

WHEREAS Glebe Montessori School will host the annual Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ event; AND WHEREAS the Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ offers games, kid's activities and a on street BBQ. Event is a beginning of the school year party. WHEREAS The Glebe Montessori School September Welcome BBQ is to occur on Friday, September 20, 2024. WHEREAS Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue is required to be closed to accommodate the event and setup; and...

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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.
19.1 PASSED

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024-340 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at privé Sawmill Private as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2024-341 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at ruelle Corn Husk Lane, place Hampshire Place, rue Maize Street, chemin Ploughshare Road, rang Sheaf Row and placette Wheel Barrow Mews on Plan 4M-1675 as being exempt from Part Lot...

Motion no. 2024-41-10 · moved by L. Johnson

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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. 2024-340 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at privé Sawmill Private as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2024-341 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at ruelle Corn Husk Lane, place Hampshire Place, rue Maize Street, chemin Ploughshare Road, rang Sheaf Row and placette Wheel Barrow Mews on Plan 4M-1675 as being exempt from Part Lot...

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

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20 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 4 September 2024.

Motion no. 2024-41-11 · moved by L. Johnson

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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 4 September 2024.

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

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22 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 4 September 2024 be adjourned.

Motion no. 2024-41-12 · moved by L. Johnson

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 4 September 2024 be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of 10 July 2024"

Motion 1

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Minutes of the Council meeting of 10 July 2024

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5.2 PASSED

A motion on "In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of July 10, 2024"

Motion 1

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In Camera Minutes (distributed separately) of the Council meeting of July 10, 2024

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9 PASSED

That Planning and Housing Committee Report 32, and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 30, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024” be received and considered.

Motion no. 2024-41-01 · moved by L. Johnson

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That Planning and Housing Committee Report 32, and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 30, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024” be received and considered.

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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson

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