City Council
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
48 motions across 21 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
PASSED
WHEREAS the Office of the City Clerk has received Document 32 in response to Motion No. 2022-03/29; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to align Constituency Services Budgets to the median budget of comparator municipalities identified in Document 32, with the Mayor’s Office budget to receive corresponding funding of an equivalent percentage; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff implement these changes in a graduated manner to be fully aligned with the report recommendation no...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-14
· moved by D. Brown
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WHEREAS the Office of the City Clerk has received Document 32 in response to Motion No. 2022-03/29; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to align Constituency Services Budgets to the median budget of comparator municipalities identified in Document 32, with the Mayor’s Office budget to receive corresponding funding of an equivalent percentage; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff implement these changes in a graduated manner to be fully aligned with the report recommendation no...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-14 · moved by D. Brown
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS the Office of the City Clerk has received Document 32 in response to Motion No. 2022-03/29; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to align Constituency Services Budgets to the median budget of comparator municipalities identified in Document 32, with the Mayor’s Office budget to receive corresponding funding of an equivalent percentage; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff implement these changes in a graduated manner to be fully aligned with the report recommendation no...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown
PART II – ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY Receive the 2024 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner, attached as Document 7; Approve the proposed Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff with implementation for the beginning of the 2026-2030 Term of Council, as described in this report and in Document 8; and Approve amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council [By-law No. 2018-400] and the Code of Conduct for Citizen Members of the Built Heritage Committee [By-law No. 2022-413] as...
Motion 10
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PART II – ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY Receive the 2024 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner, attached as Document 7; Approve the proposed Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff with implementation for the beginning of the 2026-2030 Term of Council, as described in this report and in Document 8; and Approve amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council [By-law No. 2018-400] and the Code of Conduct for Citizen Members of the Built Heritage Committee [By-law No. 2022-413] as...
Motion 10
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
PART II – ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY Receive the 2024 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner, attached as Document 7; Approve the proposed Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff with implementation for the beginning of the 2026-2030 Term of Council, as described in this report and in Document 8; and Approve amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council [By-law No. 2018-400] and the Code of Conduct for Citizen Members of the Built Heritage Committee [By-law No. 2022-413] as...
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Report recommendation(s) That at its meeting of January 29, 2025, Council consider and approve the following recommendations related to the Council and committee structure, policies, procedures and other related matters:
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That at its meeting of January 29, 2025, Council consider and approve the following recommendations related to the Council and committee structure, policies, procedures and other related matters:
Motion 1
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
Report recommendation(s) That at its meeting of January 29, 2025, Council consider and approve the following recommendations related to the Council and committee structure, policies, procedures and other related matters:
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DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Menard) Agenda items at committee can garner significant interest from the public, resulting in a high number of public delegations, and items agenda items that are later in the agenda can take variable amounts of time to reach the table for discussion. This unpredictability may cause residents to have needlessly arranged childcare, missed work, or made other ultimately unnecessary arrangements, and is harder for some members of the public to navigate than...
Motion 19
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DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Menard) Agenda items at committee can garner significant interest from the public, resulting in a high number of public delegations, and items agenda items that are later in the agenda can take variable amounts of time to reach the table for discussion. This unpredictability may cause residents to have needlessly arranged childcare, missed work, or made other ultimately unnecessary arrangements, and is harder for some members of the public to navigate than...
Motion 19
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Menard) Agenda items at committee can garner significant interest from the public, resulting in a high number of public delegations, and items agenda items that are later in the agenda can take variable amounts of time to reach the table for discussion. This unpredictability may cause residents to have needlessly arranged childcare, missed work, or made other ultimately unnecessary arrangements, and is harder for some members of the public to navigate than...
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PASSED
WHEREAS the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (By-law No. 2018-400), Part III, Section 9 – Investigation, provides that a “Member who is the subject of an inquiry may consult with a lawyer”, and that if “[…] the complaint is dismissed or no contravention is found, the Member may charge the applicable expenses to their Constituency Services Budget”; and WHEREAS consulting with a lawyer and obtaining legal services can be expensive; and WHEREAS a Member’s Constituency Services Budget may...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-15
· moved by W. Lo
18 Yes
6 No
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WHEREAS the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (By-law No. 2018-400), Part III, Section 9 – Investigation, provides that a “Member who is the subject of an inquiry may consult with a lawyer”, and that if “[…] the complaint is dismissed or no contravention is found, the Member may charge the applicable expenses to their Constituency Services Budget”; and WHEREAS consulting with a lawyer and obtaining legal services can be expensive; and WHEREAS a Member’s Constituency Services Budget may...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-15 · moved by W. Lo
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (By-law No. 2018-400), Part III, Section 9 – Investigation, provides that a “Member who is the subject of an inquiry may consult with a lawyer”, and that if “[…] the complaint is dismissed or no contravention is found, the Member may charge the applicable expenses to their Constituency Services Budget”; and WHEREAS consulting with a lawyer and obtaining legal services can be expensive; and WHEREAS a Member’s Constituency Services Budget may...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
How councillors voted
YES (18)
NO (6)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PART V – OTHER MATTERS Direct the City Clerk and City Treasurer to bring forward for committee and Council consideration no later than June 30, 2025, options to address the recommendations from the independent third-party reviewer (MNP Business Consulting and Advisory Services LLP) regarding the funding allocation for Members’ Constituency Services Budgets, as described in this report; Approve the revised Councillors’ Office Manual attached as Document 33; Approve the Elected Officials...
Motion 20
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PART V – OTHER MATTERS Direct the City Clerk and City Treasurer to bring forward for committee and Council consideration no later than June 30, 2025, options to address the recommendations from the independent third-party reviewer (MNP Business Consulting and Advisory Services LLP) regarding the funding allocation for Members’ Constituency Services Budgets, as described in this report; Approve the revised Councillors’ Office Manual attached as Document 33; Approve the Elected Officials...
Motion 20
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
PART V – OTHER MATTERS Direct the City Clerk and City Treasurer to bring forward for committee and Council consideration no later than June 30, 2025, options to address the recommendations from the independent third-party reviewer (MNP Business Consulting and Advisory Services LLP) regarding the funding allocation for Members’ Constituency Services Budgets, as described in this report; Approve the revised Councillors’ Office Manual attached as Document 33; Approve the Elected Officials...
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PASSED
That staff be directed to undertake an environmental scan of other municipalities practices with respect to Councillors office volunteers insurance and policies and report back with information by Memo to Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-17
· moved by J. Bradley
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That staff be directed to undertake an environmental scan of other municipalities practices with respect to Councillors office volunteers insurance and policies and report back with information by Memo to Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-17 · moved by J. Bradley
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
That staff be directed to undertake an environmental scan of other municipalities practices with respect to Councillors office volunteers insurance and policies and report back with information by Memo to Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
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Moved by: Councillor J. Bradley
PASSED
WHEREAS it is customary for a City of Ottawa Councillor to have a ward office; and WHEREAS a ward office is a valuable tool in conducting business within the ward and with constituents; and WHEREAS Ward 24 Barrhaven East does not currently have a ward office; and WHEREAS to date, no proper space is available in a City of Ottawa facility within Ward 24 Barrhaven East; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Clerk work with the Councillor of Ward 24 Barrhaven East to find a proper space for...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-18
· moved by W. Lo
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WHEREAS it is customary for a City of Ottawa Councillor to have a ward office; and WHEREAS a ward office is a valuable tool in conducting business within the ward and with constituents; and WHEREAS Ward 24 Barrhaven East does not currently have a ward office; and WHEREAS to date, no proper space is available in a City of Ottawa facility within Ward 24 Barrhaven East; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Clerk work with the Councillor of Ward 24 Barrhaven East to find a proper space for...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-18 · moved by W. Lo
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS it is customary for a City of Ottawa Councillor to have a ward office; and WHEREAS a ward office is a valuable tool in conducting business within the ward and with constituents; and WHEREAS Ward 24 Barrhaven East does not currently have a ward office; and WHEREAS to date, no proper space is available in a City of Ottawa facility within Ward 24 Barrhaven East; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Clerk work with the Councillor of Ward 24 Barrhaven East to find a proper space for...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
PART I – COUNCIL, STANDING COMMITTEES AND RELATED MATTERS COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND RELATED MATTERS Approve the mid-term renewal measures for standing committees as described in this report, including: The following Council committee structure for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council, effective immediately and including that the Light Rail Sub-Committee be dissolved and the Transit Commission be renamed as the Transit Committee, as described in this report: Agriculture and...
Motion 2
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PART I – COUNCIL, STANDING COMMITTEES AND RELATED MATTERS COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND RELATED MATTERS Approve the mid-term renewal measures for standing committees as described in this report, including: The following Council committee structure for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council, effective immediately and including that the Light Rail Sub-Committee be dissolved and the Transit Commission be renamed as the Transit Committee, as described in this report: Agriculture and...
Motion 2
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
PART I – COUNCIL, STANDING COMMITTEES AND RELATED MATTERS COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND RELATED MATTERS Approve the mid-term renewal measures for standing committees as described in this report, including: The following Council committee structure for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council, effective immediately and including that the Light Rail Sub-Committee be dissolved and the Transit Commission be renamed as the Transit Committee, as described in this report: Agriculture and...
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PASSED
WHEREAS the Transportation Committee is responsible for overseeing all issues related to the City’s transportation planning infrastructure in accordance with the Transportation Master Plan, including pedestrian and cycling networks, long-term planning of the rapid transit network, parking operations, road construction and maintenance, traffic operations and mitigation methods, fleet maintenance and operations, designated truck routes, streetlights, sidewalks, street signage and furniture, and...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-02
· moved by T. Tierney
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WHEREAS the Transportation Committee is responsible for overseeing all issues related to the City’s transportation planning infrastructure in accordance with the Transportation Master Plan, including pedestrian and cycling networks, long-term planning of the rapid transit network, parking operations, road construction and maintenance, traffic operations and mitigation methods, fleet maintenance and operations, designated truck routes, streetlights, sidewalks, street signage and furniture, and...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-02 · moved by T. Tierney
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS the Transportation Committee is responsible for overseeing all issues related to the City’s transportation planning infrastructure in accordance with the Transportation Master Plan, including pedestrian and cycling networks, long-term planning of the rapid transit network, parking operations, road construction and maintenance, traffic operations and mitigation methods, fleet maintenance and operations, designated truck routes, streetlights, sidewalks, street signage and furniture, and...
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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney
DEFEATED
WHEREAS Part I, Recommendation 1b of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review report revises the meeting frequency for standing committees, which is reflected in Document 2; and WHEREAS it may be necessary for the committee Chair to call additional regular meetings, as required, each year in addition to the frequency set out in Document 2 in order to achieve a committee’s mandate and legislative workload; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Document 2 be amended to add an additional note confirming...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-03
· moved by S. Devine
7 Yes
18 No
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WHEREAS Part I, Recommendation 1b of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review report revises the meeting frequency for standing committees, which is reflected in Document 2; and WHEREAS it may be necessary for the committee Chair to call additional regular meetings, as required, each year in addition to the frequency set out in Document 2 in order to achieve a committee’s mandate and legislative workload; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Document 2 be amended to add an additional note confirming...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-03 · moved by S. Devine
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS Part I, Recommendation 1b of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review report revises the meeting frequency for standing committees, which is reflected in Document 2; and WHEREAS it may be necessary for the committee Chair to call additional regular meetings, as required, each year in addition to the frequency set out in Document 2 in order to achieve a committee’s mandate and legislative workload; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Document 2 be amended to add an additional note confirming...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
How councillors voted
YES (7)
NO (18)
ABSENT (0)
- None
DEFEATED
WHEREAS Part I, Recommendation 2a of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review recommends that the “Finance and Corporate Services Committee has the responsibility to review and make recommendations to Council on all matters and reports associated with all current and future Long Range Financial Plans;” and, WHEREAS the Planning and Housing Committee has overall responsibility for approving annual capital spending plans for the construction of housing by City partners; and, WHEREAS the Members...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-04
· moved by J. Leiper
8 Yes
17 No
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WHEREAS Part I, Recommendation 2a of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review recommends that the “Finance and Corporate Services Committee has the responsibility to review and make recommendations to Council on all matters and reports associated with all current and future Long Range Financial Plans;” and, WHEREAS the Planning and Housing Committee has overall responsibility for approving annual capital spending plans for the construction of housing by City partners; and, WHEREAS the Members...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-04 · moved by J. Leiper
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS Part I, Recommendation 2a of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review recommends that the “Finance and Corporate Services Committee has the responsibility to review and make recommendations to Council on all matters and reports associated with all current and future Long Range Financial Plans;” and, WHEREAS the Planning and Housing Committee has overall responsibility for approving annual capital spending plans for the construction of housing by City partners; and, WHEREAS the Members...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
How councillors voted
YES (8)
NO (17)
ABSENT (0)
- None
DEFEATED
WHEREAS Part I, Recommendation 6 of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review report directs each advisory committee to adopt and provide to the Office of the City Clerk no later than June 30, 2025, the mandatory revised procedure by-law minimum provisions attached in Document 3; and WHEREAS Subsection 5(4) of Document 3 allows, in cases where a quorum is not achieved or lost, the members who are present to agree to continue with the agenda informally and the Committee Coordinator will report...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-05
· moved by S. Plante
3 Yes
22 No
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WHEREAS Part I, Recommendation 6 of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review report directs each advisory committee to adopt and provide to the Office of the City Clerk no later than June 30, 2025, the mandatory revised procedure by-law minimum provisions attached in Document 3; and WHEREAS Subsection 5(4) of Document 3 allows, in cases where a quorum is not achieved or lost, the members who are present to agree to continue with the agenda informally and the Committee Coordinator will report...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-05 · moved by S. Plante
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS Part I, Recommendation 6 of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review report directs each advisory committee to adopt and provide to the Office of the City Clerk no later than June 30, 2025, the mandatory revised procedure by-law minimum provisions attached in Document 3; and WHEREAS Subsection 5(4) of Document 3 allows, in cases where a quorum is not achieved or lost, the members who are present to agree to continue with the agenda informally and the Committee Coordinator will report...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
How councillors voted
YES (3)
NO (22)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
WHEREAS Document 5 of the Mid-term Governance Report is an inventory of Department-led Working Group, which are typically of members of the public and staff and may include Members of Council in an ex officio/Council liaison capacity; and WHEREAS the inventory inadvertently included some internal working groups composed entirely of City staff; and WHEREAS some previous Department-led Working Groups have recently completed their work and/or been replaced with new ones (e.g. the new Equity,...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-07
· moved by L. Johnson
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WHEREAS Document 5 of the Mid-term Governance Report is an inventory of Department-led Working Group, which are typically of members of the public and staff and may include Members of Council in an ex officio/Council liaison capacity; and WHEREAS the inventory inadvertently included some internal working groups composed entirely of City staff; and WHEREAS some previous Department-led Working Groups have recently completed their work and/or been replaced with new ones (e.g. the new Equity,...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-07 · moved by L. Johnson
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS Document 5 of the Mid-term Governance Report is an inventory of Department-led Working Group, which are typically of members of the public and staff and may include Members of Council in an ex officio/Council liaison capacity; and WHEREAS the inventory inadvertently included some internal working groups composed entirely of City staff; and WHEREAS some previous Department-led Working Groups have recently completed their work and/or been replaced with new ones (e.g. the new Equity,...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Johnson
DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Desroches) That staff be directed to continue the practice of holding technical briefings where appropriate for major updates regarding light-rail transit matters, in consultation with the Transit Committee Chair, given that such briefings provide transparency and timely information, with an opportunity for all Members of Council and their offices to attend and ask questions, and a question-and-answer session for media.
Motion 9
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DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Desroches) That staff be directed to continue the practice of holding technical briefings where appropriate for major updates regarding light-rail transit matters, in consultation with the Transit Committee Chair, given that such briefings provide transparency and timely information, with an opportunity for all Members of Council and their offices to attend and ask questions, and a question-and-answer session for media.
Motion 9
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
DIRECTION TO STAFF (Councillor S. Desroches) That staff be directed to continue the practice of holding technical briefings where appropriate for major updates regarding light-rail transit matters, in consultation with the Transit Committee Chair, given that such briefings provide transparency and timely information, with an opportunity for all Members of Council and their offices to attend and ask questions, and a question-and-answer session for media.
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DEFEATED
WHEREAS as part of the Mid-term Governance Report, the City Clerk has informed City Council of her intent to implement a Department-led Working Group Policy in the context of the Corporate Administrative Policy Framework; and WHEREAS the draft Policy states that Department-led Working Groups would be subject to to the Records Management Policy, which includes a “Duty to Document” and that related records would be subject to Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Plans and must be...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-06
· moved by S. Plante
4 Yes
21 No
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WHEREAS as part of the Mid-term Governance Report, the City Clerk has informed City Council of her intent to implement a Department-led Working Group Policy in the context of the Corporate Administrative Policy Framework; and WHEREAS the draft Policy states that Department-led Working Groups would be subject to to the Records Management Policy, which includes a “Duty to Document” and that related records would be subject to Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Plans and must be...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-06 · moved by S. Plante
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS as part of the Mid-term Governance Report, the City Clerk has informed City Council of her intent to implement a Department-led Working Group Policy in the context of the Corporate Administrative Policy Framework; and WHEREAS the draft Policy states that Department-led Working Groups would be subject to to the Records Management Policy, which includes a “Duty to Document” and that related records would be subject to Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination Plans and must be...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
How councillors voted
NO (21)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
WHEREAS the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review Report recommends an Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff; and WHEREAS Members’ staff are contract employees of the City of Ottawa, appointed by the Member, and reporting to the Member, to support the Member and their elected office as political staff, performing a variety of functions such as constituency, administrative, communications, project, policy, and strategic and advisory work; and WHEREAS the Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff will...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-10
· moved by W. Lo
17 Yes
7 No
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WHEREAS the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review Report recommends an Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff; and WHEREAS Members’ staff are contract employees of the City of Ottawa, appointed by the Member, and reporting to the Member, to support the Member and their elected office as political staff, performing a variety of functions such as constituency, administrative, communications, project, policy, and strategic and advisory work; and WHEREAS the Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff will...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-10 · moved by W. Lo
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review Report recommends an Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff; and WHEREAS Members’ staff are contract employees of the City of Ottawa, appointed by the Member, and reporting to the Member, to support the Member and their elected office as political staff, performing a variety of functions such as constituency, administrative, communications, project, policy, and strategic and advisory work; and WHEREAS the Ethical Framework for Members’ Staff will...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
How councillors voted
YES (17)
NO (7)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PART III – LOCAL BOARDS Approve the following with respect to the ByWard Market District Authority Municipal Services Corporation: Direct staff to work with the ByWard Market District Authority to review and implement any procedural changes that would align the Annual Meeting of Members with established Council procedures, as described in this report; and Approve that the ByWard Market District Authority is eligible to participate in the Parking Initiatives Grant Program, as described in this...
Motion 14
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PART III – LOCAL BOARDS Approve the following with respect to the ByWard Market District Authority Municipal Services Corporation: Direct staff to work with the ByWard Market District Authority to review and implement any procedural changes that would align the Annual Meeting of Members with established Council procedures, as described in this report; and Approve that the ByWard Market District Authority is eligible to participate in the Parking Initiatives Grant Program, as described in this...
Motion 14
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
PART III – LOCAL BOARDS Approve the following with respect to the ByWard Market District Authority Municipal Services Corporation: Direct staff to work with the ByWard Market District Authority to review and implement any procedural changes that would align the Annual Meeting of Members with established Council procedures, as described in this report; and Approve that the ByWard Market District Authority is eligible to participate in the Parking Initiatives Grant Program, as described in this...
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PASSED
WHEREAS Document 11 of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review Report, being the Committee of Adjustment update on KPMG recommendations, provides the following information on tracking key performance indicators: Recommendation 2.5.2: Develop and implement a performance management framework by tracking key performance indicators – The Committee transitioned to SharePoint in 2023, augmenting digital search capabilities and data sharing with the City’s Planning, Development and Building...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-11
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS Document 11 of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review Report, being the Committee of Adjustment update on KPMG recommendations, provides the following information on tracking key performance indicators: Recommendation 2.5.2: Develop and implement a performance management framework by tracking key performance indicators – The Committee transitioned to SharePoint in 2023, augmenting digital search capabilities and data sharing with the City’s Planning, Development and Building...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-11 · moved by S. Plante
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS Document 11 of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review Report, being the Committee of Adjustment update on KPMG recommendations, provides the following information on tracking key performance indicators: Recommendation 2.5.2: Develop and implement a performance management framework by tracking key performance indicators – The Committee transitioned to SharePoint in 2023, augmenting digital search capabilities and data sharing with the City’s Planning, Development and Building...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
PART IV – AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS BY-LAWS, POLICIES AND RELATED MATTERS BY-LAWS Approve amendments to the City Manager By-law as described in this report and in Document 15; Approve amendments to the Delegation of Authority By-law as described in this report and in Document 16; Approve the revised Procedure By-law as described in this report and attached in Document 17; Approve amendments to the Procurement By-law as described in this report and in Document 18; POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 5....
Motion 16
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PART IV – AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS BY-LAWS, POLICIES AND RELATED MATTERS BY-LAWS Approve amendments to the City Manager By-law as described in this report and in Document 15; Approve amendments to the Delegation of Authority By-law as described in this report and in Document 16; Approve the revised Procedure By-law as described in this report and attached in Document 17; Approve amendments to the Procurement By-law as described in this report and in Document 18; POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 5....
Motion 16
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
PART IV – AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS BY-LAWS, POLICIES AND RELATED MATTERS BY-LAWS Approve amendments to the City Manager By-law as described in this report and in Document 15; Approve amendments to the Delegation of Authority By-law as described in this report and in Document 16; Approve the revised Procedure By-law as described in this report and attached in Document 17; Approve amendments to the Procurement By-law as described in this report and in Document 18; POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 5....
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DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
WHEREAS Council relies on the impartial expertise and professionalism of City staff to assist in decision-making; and WHEREAS at times, Council can put questions to City staff that may harm the perception of staff’s impartially, particularly when staff are asked to provide a disposition supporting or opposing a given motion; and WHEREAS it is critical that staff communications be and appear to be free of political interreference or political bias; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-13
· moved by D. Brown
12 Yes
13 No
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WHEREAS Council relies on the impartial expertise and professionalism of City staff to assist in decision-making; and WHEREAS at times, Council can put questions to City staff that may harm the perception of staff’s impartially, particularly when staff are asked to provide a disposition supporting or opposing a given motion; and WHEREAS it is critical that staff communications be and appear to be free of political interreference or political bias; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-13 · moved by D. Brown
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS Council relies on the impartial expertise and professionalism of City staff to assist in decision-making; and WHEREAS at times, Council can put questions to City staff that may harm the perception of staff’s impartially, particularly when staff are asked to provide a disposition supporting or opposing a given motion; and WHEREAS it is critical that staff communications be and appear to be free of political interreference or political bias; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown
How councillors voted
YES (12)
NO (13)
ABSENT (0)
- None
WHEREAS City of Ottawa Councillor’s Offices often have volunteers helping within the office, with events, and with door knocking; and WHEREAS volunteers bring a significant contribution to the Councillor’s Offices; and WHEREAS the work of these volunteers falls outside current policies that apply to Members’ staff; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s insurance and workplace insurance programs do not currently cover volunteers, in performing their work, particularly in performing higher risk...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-16
· moved by W. Lo
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WHEREAS City of Ottawa Councillor’s Offices often have volunteers helping within the office, with events, and with door knocking; and WHEREAS volunteers bring a significant contribution to the Councillor’s Offices; and WHEREAS the work of these volunteers falls outside current policies that apply to Members’ staff; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s insurance and workplace insurance programs do not currently cover volunteers, in performing their work, particularly in performing higher risk...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-16 · moved by W. Lo
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS City of Ottawa Councillor’s Offices often have volunteers helping within the office, with events, and with door knocking; and WHEREAS volunteers bring a significant contribution to the Councillor’s Offices; and WHEREAS the work of these volunteers falls outside current policies that apply to Members’ staff; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s insurance and workplace insurance programs do not currently cover volunteers, in performing their work, particularly in performing higher risk...
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Moved by: Councillor W. Lo
WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner’s recommended amendments to the Formal Complaint Procedure (Appendix “A” to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, By-law 2018-400) include the addition of Section 4(3) establishing a specific intake process for harassment complaints filed by a third party; and WHEREAS the recommended process would permit the Integrity Commissioner to use her discretion to speak with the alleged victim of the harassment as part of the complaint intake process and before...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-08
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner’s recommended amendments to the Formal Complaint Procedure (Appendix “A” to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, By-law 2018-400) include the addition of Section 4(3) establishing a specific intake process for harassment complaints filed by a third party; and WHEREAS the recommended process would permit the Integrity Commissioner to use her discretion to speak with the alleged victim of the harassment as part of the complaint intake process and before...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-08 · moved by S. Plante
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner’s recommended amendments to the Formal Complaint Procedure (Appendix “A” to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, By-law 2018-400) include the addition of Section 4(3) establishing a specific intake process for harassment complaints filed by a third party; and WHEREAS the recommended process would permit the Integrity Commissioner to use her discretion to speak with the alleged victim of the harassment as part of the complaint intake process and before...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
PASSED
That the Plante/Lo Motion (OCC 2025-50-08) be Referred to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-09
· moved by J. Leiper
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That the Plante/Lo Motion (OCC 2025-50-08) be Referred to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-09 · moved by J. Leiper
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
That the Plante/Lo Motion (OCC 2025-50-08) be Referred to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
PASSED
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Election-Related Resources Policy fulfills the requirement under Section 88.18 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for the City to establish rules and procedures with respect to the use of municipal resources during the election campaign period; andWHEREAS proposed updates to the Election-Related Resources Policy set out in Document 24 address matters relating to “community events,” “community-organized events,” and “Member-organized events” without providing...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-12
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Election-Related Resources Policy fulfills the requirement under Section 88.18 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for the City to establish rules and procedures with respect to the use of municipal resources during the election campaign period; andWHEREAS proposed updates to the Election-Related Resources Policy set out in Document 24 address matters relating to “community events,” “community-organized events,” and “Member-organized events” without providing...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-12 · moved by S. Plante
2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Election-Related Resources Policy fulfills the requirement under Section 88.18 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for the City to establish rules and procedures with respect to the use of municipal resources during the election campaign period; andWHEREAS proposed updates to the Election-Related Resources Policy set out in Document 24 address matters relating to “community events,” “community-organized events,” and “Member-organized events” without providing...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
11.1
PASSED
Nominating Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the following changes to Memberships of Standing Committees: Councillor Riley Brockington to be appointed to Community Services Committee and Councillor Steve Desroches to be removed from Community Services Committee; Councillor Laine Johnson and Wilson Lo to be appointed to the Environment and Climate Change Committee and Councillor Riley Brockington to be removed from Environment and Climate Change Committee; Councillor...
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Nominating Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the following changes to Memberships of Standing Committees: Councillor Riley Brockington to be appointed to Community Services Committee and Councillor Steve Desroches to be removed from Community Services Committee; Councillor Laine Johnson and Wilson Lo to be appointed to the Environment and Climate Change Committee and Councillor Riley Brockington to be removed from Environment and Climate Change Committee; Councillor...
Motion 1
Appointments to Standing Committees
Nominating Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council: Approve the following changes to Memberships of Standing Committees: Councillor Riley Brockington to be appointed to Community Services Committee and Councillor Steve Desroches to be removed from Community Services Committee; Councillor Laine Johnson and Wilson Lo to be appointed to the Environment and Climate Change Committee and Councillor Riley Brockington to be removed from Environment and Climate Change Committee; Councillor...
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11.2
PASSED
Nominating Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve the following with respect to appointments to Boards and External Agencies: That Councillor Steve Desroches be appointed to the Police Services Board, in place of the Mayor; That Councillor Jessica Bradley be appointed to the Ottawa Board of Health, in place of Councillor Theresa Kavanagh; That Councillor Allan Hubley be appointed to the Hydro Ottawa Board, in place of Councillor Cathy Curry.
Motion 1
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Nominating Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve the following with respect to appointments to Boards and External Agencies: That Councillor Steve Desroches be appointed to the Police Services Board, in place of the Mayor; That Councillor Jessica Bradley be appointed to the Ottawa Board of Health, in place of Councillor Theresa Kavanagh; That Councillor Allan Hubley be appointed to the Hydro Ottawa Board, in place of Councillor Cathy Curry.
Motion 1
Appointments to Boards, External Agencies, Municipal Organizations, Council Liaisons and/or Selection Panels
Nominating Committee recommendation(s), as amended That Council approve the following with respect to appointments to Boards and External Agencies: That Councillor Steve Desroches be appointed to the Police Services Board, in place of the Mayor; That Councillor Jessica Bradley be appointed to the Ottawa Board of Health, in place of Councillor Theresa Kavanagh; That Councillor Allan Hubley be appointed to the Hydro Ottawa Board, in place of Councillor Cathy Curry.
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Acquisition of property at 5689 Ferry Road
PASSED
CLOSE VOTE
WHEREAS other partners may be interested in the purchase of the property; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council defer this matter to a future meeting of Council once staff has reviewed and provided information to Council on those opportunities to partner with another agency, no later than March 31, 2025.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-20
· moved by C. Kelly
13 Yes
12 No
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WHEREAS other partners may be interested in the purchase of the property; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council defer this matter to a future meeting of Council once staff has reviewed and provided information to Council on those opportunities to partner with another agency, no later than March 31, 2025.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-20 · moved by C. Kelly
Acquisition of property at 5689 Ferry Road
WHEREAS other partners may be interested in the purchase of the property; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council defer this matter to a future meeting of Council once staff has reviewed and provided information to Council on those opportunities to partner with another agency, no later than March 31, 2025.
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly
How councillors voted
YES (13)
- David Brown
- G. Darouze
- Steve Desroches
- Laura Dudas
- David Hill
- Allan Hubley
- Laine Johnson
- Clarke Kelly
- Catherine Kitts
- Wilson Lo
- Matthew Luloff
- M. Sutcliffe
- Tim Tierney
NO (12)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommendation(s) That Council direct: That the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives bring forward to City Council, no later than the end of Q2 2025, a supplementary report that includes a list of lands both outside and inside the urban boundary that could benefit from additional protections and conservation under the City of Ottawa’s land purchase and stewardship program/funding; and Consult with all rural Councillors and bring forward a report to...
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Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommendation(s) That Council direct: That the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives bring forward to City Council, no later than the end of Q2 2025, a supplementary report that includes a list of lands both outside and inside the urban boundary that could benefit from additional protections and conservation under the City of Ottawa’s land purchase and stewardship program/funding; and Consult with all rural Councillors and bring forward a report to...
Motion 1
Acquisition of property at 5689 Ferry Road
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommendation(s) That Council direct: That the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives bring forward to City Council, no later than the end of Q2 2025, a supplementary report that includes a list of lands both outside and inside the urban boundary that could benefit from additional protections and conservation under the City of Ottawa’s land purchase and stewardship program/funding; and Consult with all rural Councillors and bring forward a report to...
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PASSED
That Council direct: That the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives bring forward to City Council, no later than the end of Q2 2025, a confidential memo or internal-only circulation that includes a list of potential lands both outside and inside the urban boundary that could benefit from additional protections and conservation under the City of Ottawa’s land purchase and stewardship program/funding; and
Motion no. 2025 - 50-19
· moved by C. Kelly
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That Council direct: That the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives bring forward to City Council, no later than the end of Q2 2025, a confidential memo or internal-only circulation that includes a list of potential lands both outside and inside the urban boundary that could benefit from additional protections and conservation under the City of Ottawa’s land purchase and stewardship program/funding; and
Motion no. 2025 - 50-19 · moved by C. Kelly
Acquisition of property at 5689 Ferry Road
That Council direct: That the General Manager, Strategic Initiatives bring forward to City Council, no later than the end of Q2 2025, a confidential memo or internal-only circulation that includes a list of potential lands both outside and inside the urban boundary that could benefit from additional protections and conservation under the City of Ottawa’s land purchase and stewardship program/funding; and
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kelly
Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the fee simple acquisition of a 223-acre parcel of land, including structures, legally described as Pt Lt B, C, D Con Gore on Chaudiere Lake Fitzroy as in N773438 except Pt 1 4R23277; West Carleton, (PIN 04559-1843) and shown on Document 1 and 2 attached hereto, from Marion Elizabeth Badham for the total consideration of $1,950,000 plus applicable taxes and closing costs. Delegate authority to the Director,...
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Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the fee simple acquisition of a 223-acre parcel of land, including structures, legally described as Pt Lt B, C, D Con Gore on Chaudiere Lake Fitzroy as in N773438 except Pt 1 4R23277; West Carleton, (PIN 04559-1843) and shown on Document 1 and 2 attached hereto, from Marion Elizabeth Badham for the total consideration of $1,950,000 plus applicable taxes and closing costs. Delegate authority to the Director,...
Motion 3
Acquisition of property at 5689 Ferry Road
Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommendation(s) That Council: Approve the fee simple acquisition of a 223-acre parcel of land, including structures, legally described as Pt Lt B, C, D Con Gore on Chaudiere Lake Fitzroy as in N773438 except Pt 1 4R23277; West Carleton, (PIN 04559-1843) and shown on Document 1 and 2 attached hereto, from Marion Elizabeth Badham for the total consideration of $1,950,000 plus applicable taxes and closing costs. Delegate authority to the Director,...
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12.2
PASSED
Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6980 Mansfield Road (6985 Bleeks Road), as shown in Document 1 (revised), to prohibit residential development on part of the portion of the retained lands currently zoned AG (Agricultural) as detailed in Document 2 (revised).
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Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6980 Mansfield Road (6985 Bleeks Road), as shown in Document 1 (revised), to prohibit residential development on part of the portion of the retained lands currently zoned AG (Agricultural) as detailed in Document 2 (revised).
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 6980 Mansfield Road (6985 Bleeks Road)
Committee recommendation(s) as amended That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 6980 Mansfield Road (6985 Bleeks Road), as shown in Document 1 (revised), to prohibit residential development on part of the portion of the retained lands currently zoned AG (Agricultural) as detailed in Document 2 (revised).
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12.3
PASSED
Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the installation of all-way stop control (AWSC) at the intersection of Parkway Road and Sale Barn Road.
Motion 1
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Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the installation of all-way stop control (AWSC) at the intersection of Parkway Road and Sale Barn Road.
Motion 1
All Way Stop Control – Parkway and Sale Barn
Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve the installation of all-way stop control (AWSC) at the intersection of Parkway Road and Sale Barn Road.
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13.1.1
PASSED
Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3057 (3031) Greenland, as shown in Document 1, to permit the retention of existing buildings, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
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Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3057 (3031) Greenland, as shown in Document 1, to permit the retention of existing buildings, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment 3057 (3031) Greenland Road
Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3057 (3031) Greenland, as shown in Document 1, to permit the retention of existing buildings, as detailed in Document 2.
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13.1.2
PASSED
Committee Recommandation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1450-1468 (even numbers only) Bankfield Road and 5479 and 5485 Elijah Court, as shown in Document 1, to permit a two-storey automobile dealership and accessory automobile service garage, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommandation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1450-1468 (even numbers only) Bankfield Road and 5479 and 5485 Elijah Court, as shown in Document 1, to permit a two-storey automobile dealership and accessory automobile service garage, as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment – 1450-1468 Bankfield Road and 5479, 5485 Elijah Court
Committee Recommandation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1450-1468 (even numbers only) Bankfield Road and 5479 and 5485 Elijah Court, as shown in Document 1, to permit a two-storey automobile dealership and accessory automobile service garage, as detailed in Document 2.
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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 January 22, 2025, 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 Document 1-2.
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Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025, 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 Document 1-2.
Motion 1
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025
Report Recommendation(s) That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025, 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 Document 1-2.
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14.1
PASSED
WHEREAS DREAM developments is proposing to build two apartment buildings at 665 Albert Street, comprising 247 affordable housing units AND WHEREAS, the Dream LeBreton Project has a target of zero net emissions of greenhouse gases to minimize its impact on the climate; AND WHEREAS, as part of its strategy to achieve its goal of ensuring the development achieves its goal of zero net greenhouse gas emissions, Dream is proposing to install a wastewater energy transfer system, for the purposes of...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-21
· moved by S. Menard
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WHEREAS DREAM developments is proposing to build two apartment buildings at 665 Albert Street, comprising 247 affordable housing units AND WHEREAS, the Dream LeBreton Project has a target of zero net emissions of greenhouse gases to minimize its impact on the climate; AND WHEREAS, as part of its strategy to achieve its goal of ensuring the development achieves its goal of zero net greenhouse gas emissions, Dream is proposing to install a wastewater energy transfer system, for the purposes of...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-21 · moved by S. Menard
Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) Pilot Project – 665 Albert Street
WHEREAS DREAM developments is proposing to build two apartment buildings at 665 Albert Street, comprising 247 affordable housing units AND WHEREAS, the Dream LeBreton Project has a target of zero net emissions of greenhouse gases to minimize its impact on the climate; AND WHEREAS, as part of its strategy to achieve its goal of ensuring the development achieves its goal of zero net greenhouse gas emissions, Dream is proposing to install a wastewater energy transfer system, for the purposes of...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
15
PASSED
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 20; and Nominating Committee Report 2 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025”be received and adopted as amended.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-22
· moved by D. Brown
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That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 20; and Nominating Committee Report 2 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025”be received and adopted as amended.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-22 · moved by D. Brown
Motion to Adopt Reports
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 20; and Nominating Committee Report 2 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025”be received and adopted as amended.
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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown
16.1
PASSED
WHEREAS Kanata Theatre has operated from the Ron Maslin Playhouse at 1 Ron Maslin Way in Kanata, Ontario since its construction in 1996; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is the landlord for the Ron Maslin Playhouse; and, WHEREAS Kanata Theatre entered a long-term lease agreement with the City as a tenant of the Ron Maslin Playhouse that remains in effect; and WHEREAS Section 14.1(e) of the Lease agreement entitles the City to have one representative on the Tenant’s (Kanata Theatre) board of...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-23
· moved by C. Curry
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WHEREAS Kanata Theatre has operated from the Ron Maslin Playhouse at 1 Ron Maslin Way in Kanata, Ontario since its construction in 1996; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is the landlord for the Ron Maslin Playhouse; and, WHEREAS Kanata Theatre entered a long-term lease agreement with the City as a tenant of the Ron Maslin Playhouse that remains in effect; and WHEREAS Section 14.1(e) of the Lease agreement entitles the City to have one representative on the Tenant’s (Kanata Theatre) board of...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-23 · moved by C. Curry
Kanata Theatre
WHEREAS Kanata Theatre has operated from the Ron Maslin Playhouse at 1 Ron Maslin Way in Kanata, Ontario since its construction in 1996; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is the landlord for the Ron Maslin Playhouse; and, WHEREAS Kanata Theatre entered a long-term lease agreement with the City as a tenant of the Ron Maslin Playhouse that remains in effect; and WHEREAS Section 14.1(e) of the Lease agreement entitles the City to have one representative on the Tenant’s (Kanata Theatre) board of...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Curry
16.2
PASSED
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Provincial Housing Pledge commits to the building of 151,000 new homes in Ottawa by 2031; and WHEREAS the City does not construct homes but does provide a planning and regulatory environment that enables the construction of new homes; and WHEREAS the City has taken steps to improve applications timelines and reduce red tape for homebuilders, but there is continued opportunity to improve our processes and to innovate to achieve the goals of the Housing Pledge; and...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-24
· moved by J. Leiper
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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Provincial Housing Pledge commits to the building of 151,000 new homes in Ottawa by 2031; and WHEREAS the City does not construct homes but does provide a planning and regulatory environment that enables the construction of new homes; and WHEREAS the City has taken steps to improve applications timelines and reduce red tape for homebuilders, but there is continued opportunity to improve our processes and to innovate to achieve the goals of the Housing Pledge; and...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-24 · moved by J. Leiper
Housing Process
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Provincial Housing Pledge commits to the building of 151,000 new homes in Ottawa by 2031; and WHEREAS the City does not construct homes but does provide a planning and regulatory environment that enables the construction of new homes; and WHEREAS the City has taken steps to improve applications timelines and reduce red tape for homebuilders, but there is continued opportunity to improve our processes and to innovate to achieve the goals of the Housing Pledge; and...
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Moved by: Councillor J. Leiper
16.3
PASSED
WHEREAS on November 7th, 2024, Community & Social Services staff, acting on Council’s delegated authority, recommended 1645 Woodroffe Avenue in Ward 9 (Knoxdale-Merivale) to be the location of the first Newcomer Reception Centre for the temporary housing of asylum seekers; and WHEREAS the Newcomer Reception Centre system will help take pressure off Ottawa’s conventional shelter system and address the immediate increasing need for appropriate support for asylum seekers; and WHEREAS the...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-25
· moved by S. Devine
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WHEREAS on November 7th, 2024, Community & Social Services staff, acting on Council’s delegated authority, recommended 1645 Woodroffe Avenue in Ward 9 (Knoxdale-Merivale) to be the location of the first Newcomer Reception Centre for the temporary housing of asylum seekers; and WHEREAS the Newcomer Reception Centre system will help take pressure off Ottawa’s conventional shelter system and address the immediate increasing need for appropriate support for asylum seekers; and WHEREAS the...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-25 · moved by S. Devine
Motion Regarding Future Use of the Newcomer Reception Centre
WHEREAS on November 7th, 2024, Community & Social Services staff, acting on Council’s delegated authority, recommended 1645 Woodroffe Avenue in Ward 9 (Knoxdale-Merivale) to be the location of the first Newcomer Reception Centre for the temporary housing of asylum seekers; and WHEREAS the Newcomer Reception Centre system will help take pressure off Ottawa’s conventional shelter system and address the immediate increasing need for appropriate support for asylum seekers; and WHEREAS the...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Devine
17.1
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, in order to meet the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) grant deadline. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has a funding opportunity called the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is focused on building a green and resilient city by preserving and growing Ottawa’s tree canopy; and WHEREAS EnviroCentre is interested in undertaking the...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-26
· moved by S. Menard
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, in order to meet the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) grant deadline. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has a funding opportunity called the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is focused on building a green and resilient city by preserving and growing Ottawa’s tree canopy; and WHEREAS EnviroCentre is interested in undertaking the...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-26 · moved by S. Menard
City of Ottawa Support for EnviroCentre’s Trees for Schools Project
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, in order to meet the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) grant deadline. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has a funding opportunity called the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is focused on building a green and resilient city by preserving and growing Ottawa’s tree canopy; and WHEREAS EnviroCentre is interested in undertaking the...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
18.1
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS CUTA is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a venue for discussion and the promotion of public transportation among municipal decision-makers, and serves as a forum to share knowledge, insights, and experience, and help identify new and prevailing issues of interest to the sector and aid in addressing them; and WHEREAS Councillor Wilson Lo is a member of...
Motion 1
· moved by G. Gower
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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS CUTA is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a venue for discussion and the promotion of public transportation among municipal decision-makers, and serves as a forum to share knowledge, insights, and experience, and help identify new and prevailing issues of interest to the sector and aid in addressing them; and WHEREAS Councillor Wilson Lo is a member of...
Motion 1 · moved by G. Gower
Councillor Lo: Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) – Transit Board Members Committee (TBMC) & Board of Directors, Conferences, & Expenses
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA); and WHEREAS CUTA is comprised of municipal elected officials from across Canada and provides a venue for discussion and the promotion of public transportation among municipal decision-makers, and serves as a forum to share knowledge, insights, and experience, and help identify new and prevailing issues of interest to the sector and aid in addressing them; and WHEREAS Councillor Wilson Lo is a member of...
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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower
19.1
PASSED
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-33 A by-law of the City of Ottawa amending By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the procurement of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa.2025-34 A by-law of the City of Ottawa certain lands at voie Hepatica Way on Plan 4M-1526 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-35 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-27
· moved by D. Brown
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That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-33 A by-law of the City of Ottawa amending By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the procurement of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa.2025-34 A by-law of the City of Ottawa certain lands at voie Hepatica Way on Plan 4M-1526 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-35 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-27 · moved by D. Brown
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-33 A by-law of the City of Ottawa amending By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the procurement of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa.2025-34 A by-law of the City of Ottawa certain lands at voie Hepatica Way on Plan 4M-1526 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.2025-35 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown
20
PASSED
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 29 January 2025.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-28
· moved by D. Brown
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That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 29 January 2025.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-28 · moved by D. Brown
Confirmation By-law
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 29 January 2025.
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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown
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PASSED
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 29 January 2025 be adjourned.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-29
· moved by D. Brown
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That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 29 January 2025 be adjourned.
Motion no. 2025 - 50-29 · moved by D. Brown
Adjournment
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 29 January 2025 be adjourned.
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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown
5.1
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of 22 January 2025"
Motion 1
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A motion on "Minutes of the Council meeting of 22 January 2025"
Motion 1
Minutes of the Council meeting of 22 January 2025
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PASSED
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 20 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025” be received and considered; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the Nominating Committee Report 2 due to the time sensitivity of the items contained in the...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-01
· moved by C. Curry
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That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 20 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025” be received and considered; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the Nominating Committee Report 2 due to the time sensitivity of the items contained in the...
Motion no. 2025 - 50-01 · moved by C. Curry
Motion to Introduce Reports
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 20 and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025” be received and considered; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the Nominating Committee Report 2 due to the time sensitivity of the items contained in the...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Curry
