Finance and Corporate Services Committee
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
11 motions across 8 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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3.1
PASSED
A motion on "FCSC Minutes 20 – 3 December 2024"
Motion 1
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A motion on "FCSC Minutes 20 – 3 December 2024"
Motion 1
FCSC Minutes 20 – 3 December 2024
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2024 Lansdowne Annual Report
PASSED
Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council receive the following status update report related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan. The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from November 10, 2023 to date by the City Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements. The update from the City Manager on the...
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council receive the following status update report related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan. The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from November 10, 2023 to date by the City Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements. The update from the City Manager on the...
Motion 1
2024 Lansdowne Annual Report
Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee recommend that Council receive the following status update report related to the Lansdowne Partnership Plan. The update from the City Manager outlining the delegated authority exercised from November 10, 2023 to date by the City Manager in consultation with the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer, under the finalized and executed Lansdowne Partnership Plan Legal Agreements. The update from the City Manager on the...
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PASSED
WHEREAS the following documents were not circulated with the agenda package: Document 3 - “Draft Minutes - Meetings Amongst Parties to Unanimous Shareholder Agreements - August 20 2024” Document 4 - “Draft Minutes - Lansdowne Master Limited Partnership Annual Unitholder Meeting - August 20 2024”; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance and Corporate Services Committee approve the addition of these documents for consideration by the Committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to Section 89(3) of...
Motion no. fcsc 2025 - 21-01
· moved by C. Kitts
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WHEREAS the following documents were not circulated with the agenda package: Document 3 - “Draft Minutes - Meetings Amongst Parties to Unanimous Shareholder Agreements - August 20 2024” Document 4 - “Draft Minutes - Lansdowne Master Limited Partnership Annual Unitholder Meeting - August 20 2024”; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance and Corporate Services Committee approve the addition of these documents for consideration by the Committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to Section 89(3) of...
Motion no. fcsc 2025 - 21-01 · moved by C. Kitts
2024 Lansdowne Annual Report
WHEREAS the following documents were not circulated with the agenda package: Document 3 - “Draft Minutes - Meetings Amongst Parties to Unanimous Shareholder Agreements - August 20 2024” Document 4 - “Draft Minutes - Lansdowne Master Limited Partnership Annual Unitholder Meeting - August 20 2024”; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Finance and Corporate Services Committee approve the addition of these documents for consideration by the Committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to Section 89(3) of...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
6.1
PASSED
Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee declare as surplus to City needs, the following properties: 2575 Reaneyhill Way, described as Concession 7, Part Lot 20 Registered Plan 5R10782, parts 3, 4 and 11 being all of PIN 04314-0188 shown as Parcels 1 and 2 and on Document 1 attached, containing a total area of 59,500 sq. m (640,453 sq. ft.), subject to final survey. 3131 Jockvale Road, described as Concession 3, Rideau Front, Part Lot 16, Registered Plan...
Motion 1
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Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee declare as surplus to City needs, the following properties: 2575 Reaneyhill Way, described as Concession 7, Part Lot 20 Registered Plan 5R10782, parts 3, 4 and 11 being all of PIN 04314-0188 shown as Parcels 1 and 2 and on Document 1 attached, containing a total area of 59,500 sq. m (640,453 sq. ft.), subject to final survey. 3131 Jockvale Road, described as Concession 3, Rideau Front, Part Lot 16, Registered Plan...
Motion 1
Surplus Lands Declaration of 5 City Properties - 2575 Reaneyhill Way, 3131 Jockvale Road, 7010 Parkway Road, 1127 & 1137 Mill Street
Report recommendation(s) That the Finance and Corporate Services Committee declare as surplus to City needs, the following properties: 2575 Reaneyhill Way, described as Concession 7, Part Lot 20 Registered Plan 5R10782, parts 3, 4 and 11 being all of PIN 04314-0188 shown as Parcels 1 and 2 and on Document 1 attached, containing a total area of 59,500 sq. m (640,453 sq. ft.), subject to final survey. 3131 Jockvale Road, described as Concession 3, Rideau Front, Part Lot 16, Registered Plan...
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A motion on "In Camera Items"
Motion 1
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A motion on "In Camera Items"
Motion 1
In Camera Items
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Motion - Kitts - Mitigate Financial Impacts of U.S.-Canada Trade Tariffs on the City of Ottawa
PASSED
WHEREAS despite the 30-day reprieve achieved on February 3, the threat of U.S. tariffs against the Canadian economy remains; and WHEREAS a 25 percent levy on Canadian imports to the U.S., along with anticipated retaliatory tariffs from Canada, will disrupt supply chains, increase prices for goods, depreciate the Canadian dollar, and negatively impact the Canadian economy and major industries, potentially leading to a recession; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa should take proactive measures to...
Motion no. fcsc 2025 - 21-03
· moved by C. Kitts
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WHEREAS despite the 30-day reprieve achieved on February 3, the threat of U.S. tariffs against the Canadian economy remains; and WHEREAS a 25 percent levy on Canadian imports to the U.S., along with anticipated retaliatory tariffs from Canada, will disrupt supply chains, increase prices for goods, depreciate the Canadian dollar, and negatively impact the Canadian economy and major industries, potentially leading to a recession; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa should take proactive measures to...
Motion no. fcsc 2025 - 21-03 · moved by C. Kitts
Motion - Kitts - Mitigate Financial Impacts of U.S.-Canada Trade Tariffs on the City of Ottawa
WHEREAS despite the 30-day reprieve achieved on February 3, the threat of U.S. tariffs against the Canadian economy remains; and WHEREAS a 25 percent levy on Canadian imports to the U.S., along with anticipated retaliatory tariffs from Canada, will disrupt supply chains, increase prices for goods, depreciate the Canadian dollar, and negatively impact the Canadian economy and major industries, potentially leading to a recession; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa should take proactive measures to...
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
Direction to Staff (Councillor L. Dudas) While Canada has been given a 30-day reprieve from the Trump Tariffs, the threat of them still remains over our country. Knowing that the tariffs would be far reaching and incredibly impactful to residents, small and large businesses alike. It is imperative that the coordinated response from the City considers the economies of our City and region as a whole, but also include looking at measures specifically tailored to our downtown, suburban and rural...
Motion 3
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Direction to Staff (Councillor L. Dudas) While Canada has been given a 30-day reprieve from the Trump Tariffs, the threat of them still remains over our country. Knowing that the tariffs would be far reaching and incredibly impactful to residents, small and large businesses alike. It is imperative that the coordinated response from the City considers the economies of our City and region as a whole, but also include looking at measures specifically tailored to our downtown, suburban and rural...
Motion 3
Motion - Kitts - Mitigate Financial Impacts of U.S.-Canada Trade Tariffs on the City of Ottawa
Direction to Staff (Councillor L. Dudas) While Canada has been given a 30-day reprieve from the Trump Tariffs, the threat of them still remains over our country. Knowing that the tariffs would be far reaching and incredibly impactful to residents, small and large businesses alike. It is imperative that the coordinated response from the City considers the economies of our City and region as a whole, but also include looking at measures specifically tailored to our downtown, suburban and rural...
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PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED that this Motion be added to the agenda pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law so that staff can provide the requested information to Council as soon as possible.
Motion no. fcsc 2025 - 21-02
· moved by C. Kitts
9 Yes
1 No
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BE IT RESOLVED that this Motion be added to the agenda pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law so that staff can provide the requested information to Council as soon as possible.
Motion no. fcsc 2025 - 21-02 · moved by C. Kitts
Motion - Kitts - Mitigate Financial Impacts of U.S.-Canada Trade Tariffs on the City of Ottawa
BE IT RESOLVED that this Motion be added to the agenda pursuant to Subsection 89(3) of the Procedure By-law so that staff can provide the requested information to Council as soon as possible.
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Moved by: Councillor C. Kitts
How councillors voted
YES (9)
NO (1)
ABSENT (0)
- None
8.2
DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
BE IT RESOLVED that the matter below be added as an additional item at the February 4, 2025 meeting of Finance and Corporate Services Committee, pursuant to Section 89(3) of the Procedure By-law, to allow consideration by Council on February 12, 2025 to expedite leaving the platform in a timely fashion.
Motion no. fcsc 2025 - 21-04
· moved by L. Dudas
7 Yes
4 No
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BE IT RESOLVED that the matter below be added as an additional item at the February 4, 2025 meeting of Finance and Corporate Services Committee, pursuant to Section 89(3) of the Procedure By-law, to allow consideration by Council on February 12, 2025 to expedite leaving the platform in a timely fashion.
Motion no. fcsc 2025 - 21-04 · moved by L. Dudas
Motion - Dudas - X Corp
BE IT RESOLVED that the matter below be added as an additional item at the February 4, 2025 meeting of Finance and Corporate Services Committee, pursuant to Section 89(3) of the Procedure By-law, to allow consideration by Council on February 12, 2025 to expedite leaving the platform in a timely fashion.
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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas
How councillors voted
YES (7)
- Cathy Curry
- Laura Dudas
- Glen Gower
- Jeff Leiper
- Matthew Luloff
- M. Sutcliffe
- Tim Tierney
ABSENT (0)
- None
9.1
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa maintains the core values of transparency, impartiality, respect, and accountability; and WHEREAS the parent company X-Corp purchased the platform formerly known as Twitter in 2022; and WHEREAS the company X-Corp, the owner, and their platform X have clearly demonstrated that they no longer possess or respect these values; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, and associated departments, currently maintains active accounts on X; and WHEREAS other social media platforms...
Motion 1
· moved by L. Dudas
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WHEREAS the City of Ottawa maintains the core values of transparency, impartiality, respect, and accountability; and WHEREAS the parent company X-Corp purchased the platform formerly known as Twitter in 2022; and WHEREAS the company X-Corp, the owner, and their platform X have clearly demonstrated that they no longer possess or respect these values; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, and associated departments, currently maintains active accounts on X; and WHEREAS other social media platforms...
Motion 1 · moved by L. Dudas
Motion - Dudas - X-Corp
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa maintains the core values of transparency, impartiality, respect, and accountability; and WHEREAS the parent company X-Corp purchased the platform formerly known as Twitter in 2022; and WHEREAS the company X-Corp, the owner, and their platform X have clearly demonstrated that they no longer possess or respect these values; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa, and associated departments, currently maintains active accounts on X; and WHEREAS other social media platforms...
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Moved by: Councillor L. Dudas
9.2
WHEREAS under the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Policy, the City is committed to providing equal treatment to people with disabilities with respect to the use and benefit of City services, programs, goods and facilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable in relation to the broader public. This commitment extends to residents, visitors and employees with visible or non-visible, permanent or temporary disabilities; WHEREAS this commitment to accessibility applies...
Motion 1
· moved by S. Menard
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WHEREAS under the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Policy, the City is committed to providing equal treatment to people with disabilities with respect to the use and benefit of City services, programs, goods and facilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable in relation to the broader public. This commitment extends to residents, visitors and employees with visible or non-visible, permanent or temporary disabilities; WHEREAS this commitment to accessibility applies...
Motion 1 · moved by S. Menard
Motion - Menard - Accessibility Review at the Lansdowne Site
WHEREAS under the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Policy, the City is committed to providing equal treatment to people with disabilities with respect to the use and benefit of City services, programs, goods and facilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable in relation to the broader public. This commitment extends to residents, visitors and employees with visible or non-visible, permanent or temporary disabilities; WHEREAS this commitment to accessibility applies...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
