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City Council

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

28 motions across 26 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 PASSED

That the Audit Committee Report 8, Community Services Committee Report 11, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 13, Joint Report 1 Environment and Climate Change Committee and Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee; Finance and Corporate Services Report 17A, Planning and Housing Committee Report 34, Transportation Committee Report 14 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits –...

Motion no. 2024 - 43-01 · moved by R. King

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the Audit Committee Report 8, Community Services Committee Report 11, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 13, Joint Report 1 Environment and Climate Change Committee and Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee; Finance and Corporate Services Report 17A, Planning and Housing Committee Report 34, Transportation Committee Report 14 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits –...

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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.
11.1 PASSED

Report Recommendation(s) That the Voluntary Donations Working Group recommend City Council: Approve a pilot project that permits Members of Council to solicit and/or facilitate donations to the City of Ottawa for community benefit in accordance with the Donation Procedures for Members of Council provided in Document 1 and related amendments to the Donations to the City for Community Benefit Policy set out in Document 2, with outcomes of the pilot project to be reviewed as part of the...

Motion 1

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Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits – Working Group Report

Report Recommendation(s) That the Voluntary Donations Working Group recommend City Council: Approve a pilot project that permits Members of Council to solicit and/or facilitate donations to the City of Ottawa for community benefit in accordance with the Donation Procedures for Members of Council provided in Document 1 and related amendments to the Donations to the City for Community Benefit Policy set out in Document 2, with outcomes of the pilot project to be reviewed as part of the...

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12.1 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Road Renewal Program Value for Money Audit

Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

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12.2 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Investigation of OC Transpo Bus Maintenance

Committee recommendation(s) 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.
12.3 Received

Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures.

Motion 1

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on 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.
12.4 Received

Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024-2027 Audit Work Plan for the Ottawa Police Service.

Motion 1

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Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – 2024-2027 Audit Work Plan for the Ottawa Police Service

Committee recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024-2027 Audit Work Plan for the Ottawa Police Service.

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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(s) That Council receive the Long-Term Care Person-Centred Care approach update for information.

Motion 1

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Long-Term Care Person-Centred Care Update

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Long-Term Care Person-Centred Care approach update for information.

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13.2 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: 1. Amend the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan to include the goals and mandate of the former Crime Prevention Ottawa as follows: 1.1 Add a Youth Social Development priority1.2 Update the Integrated and Simpler Systems priority with two new goals, as follows: A) on priority neighbourhoods as amended andB) collaborative strategies for risk intervention initiatives. 2. Approve the Community Safety and Well-Being Fund Policy that is...

Motion 1

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Update to the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan: Incorporation of the former Crime Prevention Ottawa

Committee Recommendation(s) as amended That Council: 1. Amend the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan to include the goals and mandate of the former Crime Prevention Ottawa as follows: 1.1 Add a Youth Social Development priority1.2 Update the Integrated and Simpler Systems priority with two new goals, as follows: A) on priority neighbourhoods as amended andB) collaborative strategies for risk intervention initiatives. 2. Approve the Community Safety and Well-Being Fund Policy that 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.
13.3 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Community Partnership Capital Programs Annual Report

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the list of projects funded under delegated authority through the Community Partnership Minor Capital program in 2023 as detailed in Document 1; Approve in principle the list of 2024 Community Partnership Major Capital projects as detailed in Document 2 and within the Council approved program budget envelope; Receive for information the status of Community Partnership Major Capital projects previously approved in principle as...

Motion 1

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Community Partnership Capital Programs Annual Report

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive for information the list of projects funded under delegated authority through the Community Partnership Minor Capital program in 2023 as detailed in Document 1; Approve in principle the list of 2024 Community Partnership Major Capital projects as detailed in Document 2 and within the Council approved program budget envelope; Receive for information the status of Community Partnership Major Capital projects previously approved in principle as...

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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

WHEREAS the Minor and Major Capital Project programs have been in place since amalgamation without a comprehensive review WHEREAS the programs have allowed city investment not only in city facilities and on city property but also on other public lands including school boards and sports and cultural organizations, WHEREAS financing for park renewals for city facilities and on city properties is currently limited and the Province is requiring that municipalities provide an update by July 2025...

Motion no. 2024 - 43-02 · moved by M. Carr

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Community Partnership Capital Programs Annual Report

WHEREAS the Minor and Major Capital Project programs have been in place since amalgamation without a comprehensive review WHEREAS the programs have allowed city investment not only in city facilities and on city property but also on other public lands including school boards and sports and cultural organizations, WHEREAS financing for park renewals for city facilities and on city properties is currently limited and the Province is requiring that municipalities provide an update by July 2025...

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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr

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14.1 PASSED

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve amendments to the City’s Licensing By-law (By-law No. 2002-189, as amended) pertaining to snow plow contractors, including new definitions and the replacement of Schedule 4, as described in this report and in the general form set out in Document 1.

Motion 1

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Snow Plow Contractor Licensing Review

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve amendments to the City’s Licensing By-law (By-law No. 2002-189, as amended) pertaining to snow plow contractors, including new definitions and the replacement of Schedule 4, as described in this report and in the general form set out in Document 1.

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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
15.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Idling Control By-law Review

PASSED

Committees’ Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the proposed Idling Control By-law as described in this report and in the general form set out in Document 1 and repeal the Idling Control Bylaw (By-law 2007-266); and, Repeal Section 16 of the Noise By-law (By-law 2017-255, as amended) pertaining to the regulation of noise for idling vehicles as described in this report.

Motion 1

15 Yes 8 No
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Idling Control By-law Review

Committees’ Recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the proposed Idling Control By-law as described in this report and in the general form set out in Document 1 and repeal the Idling Control Bylaw (By-law 2007-266); and, Repeal Section 16 of the Noise By-law (By-law 2017-255, as amended) pertaining to the regulation of noise for idling vehicles as described in this report.

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How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
PASSED

WHEREAS idling negatively affects air quality which can lead to health issues; and WHEREAS reducing idling offers benefits to the local environment and leads to cleaner air; and WHEREAS the current idling by-law has led to some positive behavior changes since enacted; and WHEREAS the changes as proposed might put further pressures on By-law and Regulatory Services, diverting resources from other critical enforcement areas; and WHEREAS most Ottawa residents are conscientious citizens who make...

Motion no. 2024 - 43-03 · moved by S. Desroches

22 Yes 1 No
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Idling Control By-law Review

WHEREAS idling negatively affects air quality which can lead to health issues; and WHEREAS reducing idling offers benefits to the local environment and leads to cleaner air; and WHEREAS the current idling by-law has led to some positive behavior changes since enacted; and WHEREAS the changes as proposed might put further pressures on By-law and Regulatory Services, diverting resources from other critical enforcement areas; and WHEREAS most Ottawa residents are conscientious citizens who make...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

How councillors voted

NO (1)

ABSENT (0)

  • None
16.1 Received

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Q2 Operating and Capital Status and 2024 Year-end Forecast for information as detailed in Documents 1 to 4.

Motion 1

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2024 Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Budget Q2 Status

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the 2024 Q2 Operating and Capital Status and 2024 Year-end Forecast for information as detailed in Documents 1 to 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.
16.2 Received

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive, for information purposes, the Draft Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIPP) for the City of Ottawa’s prudent investor standard that will be used as a framework for a request for proposal for an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer service provider working with staff and input from the Ottawa Investment Board to develop a final SIPP for approval by Council in 2025.

Motion 1

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Draft Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures for Prudent Investor Standard

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive, for information purposes, the Draft Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIPP) for the City of Ottawa’s prudent investor standard that will be used as a framework for a request for proposal for an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer service provider working with staff and input from the Ottawa Investment Board to develop a final SIPP for approval by Council in 2025.

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the following: Direct staff that any temporary construction encroachment permit issued related to the South Block project require that Wellington Street be open at all times to one vehicular lane in each direction and one segregated cycling lane in each direction; and That, if PSPC indicates that this is not possible, that staff bring forward a report to Transportation Committee prior to the issuance of any temporary construction encroachment...

Motion 1

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Motions – Transportation Committee recommendations regarding Public Services and Procurement Canada Presentation – South Block Project

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the following: Direct staff that any temporary construction encroachment permit issued related to the South Block project require that Wellington Street be open at all times to one vehicular lane in each direction and one segregated cycling lane in each direction; and That, if PSPC indicates that this is not possible, that staff bring forward a report to Transportation Committee prior to the issuance of any temporary construction encroachment...

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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 PASSED

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve: Designating a Community Safety Zone at Trim Road between Watters Road and Portobello Boulevard; Installing corresponding signage as soon as practicable, and prior to the end of 2024 if feasible.

Motion 1

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Motion – Councillor M. Luloff – Trim Road Community Safety Zone

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve: Designating a Community Safety Zone at Trim Road between Watters Road and Portobello Boulevard; Installing corresponding signage as soon as practicable, and prior to the end of 2024 if feasible.

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

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2050 Provence Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit for low-rise residential development, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 2050 Provence Ave

Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2050 Provence Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to permit for low-rise residential development, 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.
18.2.1 PASSED

Report recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 18, 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 September 18, 2024

Report recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of September 18, 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.
20 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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No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
21 PASSED

That the Audit Committee Report 8, Community Services Committee Report 11, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 13, Joint Report 1 Environment and Climate Change Committee and Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee; Finance and Corporate Services Report 17A, Planning and Housing Committee Report 34, Transportation Committee Report 14 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits –...

Motion no. 2024 - 43-04 · moved by R. King

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the Audit Committee Report 8, Community Services Committee Report 11, Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 13, Joint Report 1 Environment and Climate Change Committee and Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee; Finance and Corporate Services Report 17A, Planning and Housing Committee Report 34, Transportation Committee Report 14 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Policy Framework for Voluntary Donations for Community Benefits –...

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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.
22.1 PASSED

WHEREAS the Flora Hall Brewing Company hosts an annual street festival to provide expanded programming and seating for patrons titled FloraFest;AND WHEREAS FloraFest takes place on a section of Flora Street between Kent Street and Bank Street; AND WHEREAS the organizer has requested to close a section of Flora Street between Kent Street and Bank Street on Friday, 11 October 2024 to facilitate setup of the event while maintaining local access to residents via two-way traffic entering at Kent...

Motion no. 2024 - 43-05 · moved by A. Troster

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FloraFest Seven

WHEREAS the Flora Hall Brewing Company hosts an annual street festival to provide expanded programming and seating for patrons titled FloraFest;AND WHEREAS FloraFest takes place on a section of Flora Street between Kent Street and Bank Street; AND WHEREAS the organizer has requested to close a section of Flora Street between Kent Street and Bank Street on Friday, 11 October 2024 to facilitate setup of the event while maintaining local access to residents via two-way traffic entering at Kent...

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Moved by: Councillor A. Troster

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22.2 PASSED

WHEREAS, the City’s Agreements with the OCIP for the Bell Sensplex and Richcraft Sensplex require an Operating Reserve that is funded through an $850,000 OCIP contribution and annual contributions of $250,000 from the City until the reserve reaches the value of a one-year debt servicing repayment; and WHEREAS on June 14, 2023 Council approved a temporary waiver to July 31, 2024, of the requirement for OCIP to fund the Operating Reserve from the current period of Net Operating Income and fund...

Motion no. 2024 43-06 · moved by T. Tierney

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Ottawa Community Ice Partners (OCIP) Covid Recovery Action Plan extension

WHEREAS, the City’s Agreements with the OCIP for the Bell Sensplex and Richcraft Sensplex require an Operating Reserve that is funded through an $850,000 OCIP contribution and annual contributions of $250,000 from the City until the reserve reaches the value of a one-year debt servicing repayment; and WHEREAS on June 14, 2023 Council approved a temporary waiver to July 31, 2024, of the requirement for OCIP to fund the Operating Reserve from the current period of Net Operating Income and fund...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney

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24.1

WHEREAS the Ontario Big City Mayor’s Caucus has initiated the Solve the Crisis campaign to address the crisis unfolding on streets in our cities, large and small, urban and rural, across Ontario, and seeking action from the Provincial and Federal Governments to address the growing mental health, addictions and homelessness crisis; and WHEREAS the homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis continues to grow with 3432 drug related deaths in Ontario in 2023 as well as with an estimated...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante

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Solve the Crisis Campaign

WHEREAS the Ontario Big City Mayor’s Caucus has initiated the Solve the Crisis campaign to address the crisis unfolding on streets in our cities, large and small, urban and rural, across Ontario, and seeking action from the Provincial and Federal Governments to address the growing mental health, addictions and homelessness crisis; and WHEREAS the homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis continues to grow with 3432 drug related deaths in Ontario in 2023 as well as with an estimated...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante

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26.1

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024-408 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.2024-409 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2050 Provence Avenue. 2024-410 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 149...

Motion no. 2024 - 43-07 · moved by R. King

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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. 2024-408 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.2024-409 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2050 Provence Avenue. 2024-410 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 149...

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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27 PASSED

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 2 October 2024.

Motion no. 2024 - 43-08 · moved by R. King

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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 2 October 2024.

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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29 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 2 October 2024 be adjourned.

Motion no. 2024 - 43-09 · moved by R. King

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 2 October 2024 be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor R. King

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6.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of 18 September 2024"

Motion 1

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Minutes of the Council meeting of 18 September 2024

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