City Council
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
23 motions across 22 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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10.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
Motion 1
Office of the Auditor General (OAG) – Audit of the Automated Speed Enforcement and Red-Light Camera Programs
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council consider and approve the recommendations.
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10.2
Received
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive the Semi-Annual Report on Follow-up Procedures.
Motion 1
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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11.1
Received
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
Motion 1
2024 Procurement Year in Review
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
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11.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive the 2025 Update to the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan, as amended by FCSC Motion 2025-24-01; Receive the 2025 Update to the OC Transpo Accessibility Plan; Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Information and Communication Standard, as detailed in this report; Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Design of Public Spaces Standard and deviations to the City of Ottawa...
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Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive the 2025 Update to the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan, as amended by FCSC Motion 2025-24-01; Receive the 2025 Update to the OC Transpo Accessibility Plan; Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Information and Communication Standard, as detailed in this report; Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Design of Public Spaces Standard and deviations to the City of Ottawa...
Motion 1
2025 Update to Provincial and Federal Accessibility Plans
Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Receive the 2025 Update to the City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan, as amended by FCSC Motion 2025-24-01; Receive the 2025 Update to the OC Transpo Accessibility Plan; Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Information and Communication Standard, as detailed in this report; Receive information related to the non-compliance with the Design of Public Spaces Standard and deviations to the City of Ottawa...
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12.1.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that Traffic Services staff be directed to remove the All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of McKeown Drive and Barfield Road, maintaining the current stop sign southbound on Barfield Road and removing the stop signs located on McKeown Drive.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that Traffic Services staff be directed to remove the All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of McKeown Drive and Barfield Road, maintaining the current stop sign southbound on Barfield Road and removing the stop signs located on McKeown Drive.
Motion 1
Motion - Councillor C. Kitts - Removal of All-Way Stop Control at McKeown Drive and Barfield Road
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve that Traffic Services staff be directed to remove the All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of McKeown Drive and Barfield Road, maintaining the current stop sign southbound on Barfield Road and removing the stop signs located on McKeown Drive.
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12.2.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report on outstanding Lease Financing Agreements as of December 31, 2024 as required by Ontario Regulation 653/05 and the City’s Administration of Capital Financing and Debt Policy.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report on outstanding Lease Financing Agreements as of December 31, 2024 as required by Ontario Regulation 653/05 and the City’s Administration of Capital Financing and Debt Policy.
Motion 1
Lease Financing Agreements 2024
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report on outstanding Lease Financing Agreements as of December 31, 2024 as required by Ontario Regulation 653/05 and the City’s Administration of Capital Financing and Debt Policy.
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12.2.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council enact the By-law attached as Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule A to the By law (the “Lands”) including: Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Lands; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Lands; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Lands. All in...
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council enact the By-law attached as Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule A to the By law (the “Lands”) including: Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Lands; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Lands; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Lands. All in...
Motion 1
Approval to Expropriate Lands – Bank Street Renewal Project – Phase 1C
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council enact the By-law attached as Document 1 hereto authorizing the City to proceed with the expropriation of the lands described in Schedule A to the By law (the “Lands”) including: Registering a plan of expropriation with respect to the Lands; Serving notice of expropriation and possession on the owners of the Lands; Serving offers of compensation as contemplated in Section 25 of the Expropriations Act; and, Taking possession of the Lands. All in...
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12.3.1
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 300 Eagleson Road as shown in Document 1, to permit an amusement park use within the existing shopping centre as detailed in Document 2.
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 300 Eagleson Road as shown in Document 1, to permit an amusement park use within the existing shopping centre as detailed in Document 2.
Motion 1
Zoning By-law Amendment - 300 Eagleson Road
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 300 Eagleson Road as shown in Document 1, to permit an amusement park use within the existing shopping centre as detailed in Document 2.
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12.3.2
PASSED
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The delegation of authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to negotiate and enter into Affordable Rental Unit Agreements on behalf of the City pursuant to section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Planning Act subsections 37(32.1), 42 (3.0.3) and 51.1.(3.0.2); The general form of the Affordable Rental Unit Agreement set forth in Document 1; and The authorization to the Director, Housing Solutions and...
Motion 1
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Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The delegation of authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to negotiate and enter into Affordable Rental Unit Agreements on behalf of the City pursuant to section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Planning Act subsections 37(32.1), 42 (3.0.3) and 51.1.(3.0.2); The general form of the Affordable Rental Unit Agreement set forth in Document 1; and The authorization to the Director, Housing Solutions and...
Motion 1
Authority and Fees for Affordable Rental Unit Agreements entered into pursuant to the Development Charges Act, section 4.1
Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: The delegation of authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to negotiate and enter into Affordable Rental Unit Agreements on behalf of the City pursuant to section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Planning Act subsections 37(32.1), 42 (3.0.3) and 51.1.(3.0.2); The general form of the Affordable Rental Unit Agreement set forth in Document 1; and The authorization to the Director, Housing Solutions and...
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13
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to receive information with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and related remedial matters; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain in...
Motion no. 2025-58-02
· moved by M. Carr
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BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to receive information with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and related remedial matters; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain in...
Motion no. 2025-58-02 · moved by M. Carr
In Camera Items
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2025-100), Subsections 13 (1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose to receive information with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates and related remedial matters; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain in...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
14
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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That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
Motion 1
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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15
PASSED
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24, Audit Committee Report 11, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 46 be received and adopted as amended.
Motion no. 2025-58-03
· moved by M. Carr
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That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24, Audit Committee Report 11, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 46 be received and adopted as amended.
Motion no. 2025-58-03 · moved by M. Carr
Motion to Adopt Reports
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24, Audit Committee Report 11, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 46 be received and adopted as amended.
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
Encroachments (Parking Pads) on the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project
WHEREAS beginning in 2025 the City will undertake the integrated renewal of various streets municipally known as Marquette Avenue, Longpré Street, Lebrun Street, Michel Circle, des Pères Blancs Avenue, and Ste-Monique Street in Ward 12, known as the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project; and WHEREAS through the design phase, staff have identified that some of the driveway parking pads within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s Use and Care of Roads...
Motion 1
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS beginning in 2025 the City will undertake the integrated renewal of various streets municipally known as Marquette Avenue, Longpré Street, Lebrun Street, Michel Circle, des Pères Blancs Avenue, and Ste-Monique Street in Ward 12, known as the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project; and WHEREAS through the design phase, staff have identified that some of the driveway parking pads within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s Use and Care of Roads...
Motion 1 · moved by S. Plante
Encroachments (Parking Pads) on the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project
WHEREAS beginning in 2025 the City will undertake the integrated renewal of various streets municipally known as Marquette Avenue, Longpré Street, Lebrun Street, Michel Circle, des Pères Blancs Avenue, and Ste-Monique Street in Ward 12, known as the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project; and WHEREAS through the design phase, staff have identified that some of the driveway parking pads within the project limits are not in full conformance with the City’s Use and Care of Roads...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
PASSED
WHEREAS the Motion of Which Notice was Previously Given regarding the re-instatement of parking pads on Longpré Street (Shakespeare Street) and Michel Circle was deferred to the Council meeting of May 14, 2025 as discussions are continuing with staff with regard to implementation; and WHEREAS community engagement by the Ward Councillor is also on-going; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Motion of Which Notice was Previously Given regarding the re-instatement of parking pads on Longpré Street...
Motion no. 2025-58-04
· moved by S. Plante
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WHEREAS the Motion of Which Notice was Previously Given regarding the re-instatement of parking pads on Longpré Street (Shakespeare Street) and Michel Circle was deferred to the Council meeting of May 14, 2025 as discussions are continuing with staff with regard to implementation; and WHEREAS community engagement by the Ward Councillor is also on-going; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Motion of Which Notice was Previously Given regarding the re-instatement of parking pads on Longpré Street...
Motion no. 2025-58-04 · moved by S. Plante
Encroachments (Parking Pads) on the Longpré Lebrun Marquette Integrated Renewal project
WHEREAS the Motion of Which Notice was Previously Given regarding the re-instatement of parking pads on Longpré Street (Shakespeare Street) and Michel Circle was deferred to the Council meeting of May 14, 2025 as discussions are continuing with staff with regard to implementation; and WHEREAS community engagement by the Ward Councillor is also on-going; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Motion of Which Notice was Previously Given regarding the re-instatement of parking pads on Longpré Street...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
16.2
PASSED
WHEREAS the City recognizes the value patios bring to our communities and the important role they play in supporting small businesses and activating our main streets; and WHEREAS Right of Way patio fees were waived in support of small businesses during the pandemic, and as of 2025 have been reinstated to their full pre-pandemic level as part of a phased-in approach; and WHEREAS the current patio fee regime was instituted in 2017 and has not been comprehensively reviewed since; and WHEREAS the...
Motion no. 2025-58-05
· moved by A. Hubley
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WHEREAS the City recognizes the value patios bring to our communities and the important role they play in supporting small businesses and activating our main streets; and WHEREAS Right of Way patio fees were waived in support of small businesses during the pandemic, and as of 2025 have been reinstated to their full pre-pandemic level as part of a phased-in approach; and WHEREAS the current patio fee regime was instituted in 2017 and has not been comprehensively reviewed since; and WHEREAS the...
Motion no. 2025-58-05 · moved by A. Hubley
Review Patio Permit Fees by Q4 2025
WHEREAS the City recognizes the value patios bring to our communities and the important role they play in supporting small businesses and activating our main streets; and WHEREAS Right of Way patio fees were waived in support of small businesses during the pandemic, and as of 2025 have been reinstated to their full pre-pandemic level as part of a phased-in approach; and WHEREAS the current patio fee regime was instituted in 2017 and has not been comprehensively reviewed since; and WHEREAS the...
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Moved by: Councillor A. Hubley
17.1
PASSED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of May 14, 2025, as the scheduled event will take place prior to the next City Council meeting of May 28, 2025. WHEREAS Ottawa Police Services will host the annual Police Week event at the Bingham Park; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Services will host a road closure for specialty fleet vehicles being brought in as a community event; and WHEREAS Police Week is to occur on Thursday May 15, 2025,...
Motion no. 2025-58-06
· moved by S. Plante
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of May 14, 2025, as the scheduled event will take place prior to the next City Council meeting of May 28, 2025. WHEREAS Ottawa Police Services will host the annual Police Week event at the Bingham Park; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Services will host a road closure for specialty fleet vehicles being brought in as a community event; and WHEREAS Police Week is to occur on Thursday May 15, 2025,...
Motion no. 2025-58-06 · moved by S. Plante
Ottawa Police Week 2025
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be waived to consider this motion at the Council meeting of May 14, 2025, as the scheduled event will take place prior to the next City Council meeting of May 28, 2025. WHEREAS Ottawa Police Services will host the annual Police Week event at the Bingham Park; and WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Services will host a road closure for specialty fleet vehicles being brought in as a community event; and WHEREAS Police Week is to occur on Thursday May 15, 2025,...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Plante
18.1
WHEREAS the Infrastructure and Water Services Department is undertaking the Strandherd Drive Widening project, a project to expand Strandherd Drive to four lanes that has a budget allotment of approximately $113 million, funded by development charges; and WHEREAS the Strandherd Drive overpass at the railway adjacent to Clarke Fields has recently been subject to antisemitic graffiti, causing fear for residents and spreading hate speech in the community; and WHEREAS murals are out of scope of...
Motion 1
· moved by D. Hill
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WHEREAS the Infrastructure and Water Services Department is undertaking the Strandherd Drive Widening project, a project to expand Strandherd Drive to four lanes that has a budget allotment of approximately $113 million, funded by development charges; and WHEREAS the Strandherd Drive overpass at the railway adjacent to Clarke Fields has recently been subject to antisemitic graffiti, causing fear for residents and spreading hate speech in the community; and WHEREAS murals are out of scope of...
Motion 1 · moved by D. Hill
Strandherd Mural
WHEREAS the Infrastructure and Water Services Department is undertaking the Strandherd Drive Widening project, a project to expand Strandherd Drive to four lanes that has a budget allotment of approximately $113 million, funded by development charges; and WHEREAS the Strandherd Drive overpass at the railway adjacent to Clarke Fields has recently been subject to antisemitic graffiti, causing fear for residents and spreading hate speech in the community; and WHEREAS murals are out of scope of...
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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill
19.1
PASSED
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-182 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to approve the expropriation of certain lands in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the of the Bank Street Renewal Project2025-183 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.2025-184 A bylaw of the city of...
Motion no. 2025-58-07
· moved by M. Carr
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That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-182 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to approve the expropriation of certain lands in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the of the Bank Street Renewal Project2025-183 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.2025-184 A bylaw of the city of...
Motion no. 2025-58-07 · moved by M. Carr
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-182 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to approve the expropriation of certain lands in the City of Ottawa for the purposes of the of the Bank Street Renewal Project2025-183 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.2025-184 A bylaw of the city of...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
20
PASSED
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 14, 2025.
Motion no. 2025-58-08
· moved by M. Carr
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That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 14, 2025.
Motion no. 2025-58-08 · moved by M. Carr
Confirmation By-law
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 14, 2025.
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
22
PASSED
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 14 May 2025, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2025-58-09
· moved by M. Carr
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That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 14 May 2025, be adjourned.
Motion no. 2025-58-09 · moved by M. Carr
Adjournment
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 14 May 2025, be adjourned.
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
5.1
PASSED
A motion on "Minutes 57 of the City Council meeting of April 30, 2025"
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A motion on "Minutes 57 of the City Council meeting of April 30, 2025"
Motion 1
Minutes 57 of the City Council meeting of April 30, 2025
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5.2
PASSED
A motion on "Confidential Minutes 57 of the City Council meeting of 30 April 2025"
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A motion on "Confidential Minutes 57 of the City Council meeting of 30 April 2025"
Motion 1
Confidential Minutes 57 of the City Council meeting of 30 April 2025
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9
PASSED
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24, Audit Committee Report 11, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 46 be received and considered. That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the additional In Camera item listed on the Final Agenda regarding the City Solicitor’s Report titled “Legal Update – Ontario Land Tribunal – Planning Act and Municipal Act fees for urban settlement areas expansion.”
Motion no. 2025-58-01
· moved by M. Carr
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That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24, Audit Committee Report 11, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 46 be received and considered. That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the additional In Camera item listed on the Final Agenda regarding the City Solicitor’s Report titled “Legal Update – Ontario Land Tribunal – Planning Act and Municipal Act fees for urban settlement areas expansion.”
Motion no. 2025-58-01 · moved by M. Carr
Motion to Introduce Reports
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 24, Audit Committee Report 11, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 24, and Planning and Housing Committee Report 46 be received and considered. That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to receive and consider the additional In Camera item listed on the Final Agenda regarding the City Solicitor’s Report titled “Legal Update – Ontario Land Tribunal – Planning Act and Municipal Act fees for urban settlement areas expansion.”
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
