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City Council

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

24 motions across 22 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

Data sourced from official City of Ottawa council and committee meeting minutes, ingested as the City publishes them. Ottawa records name-by-name votes when council divides on an item; routine items carry without a recorded vote, so some motions show outcomes only. We're working to make this as complete as possible. Full official records on the City's meeting portal ↗

10.1 Received

Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

Motion 1

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Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025

Report Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 47 Beechwood Avenue, 12 Douglas Avenue, and 5 Springfield Road, as shown in Document 1, to establish a site-specific zoning exception with a schedule within the TM8 (Traditional Mainstreet, Subzone 8) subzone to permit an eight-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2. Carried with dissent from Councillor R. King.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 47 Beechwood Avenue, 12 Douglas Avenue, and 5 Springfield Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 47 Beechwood Avenue, 12 Douglas Avenue, and 5 Springfield Road, as shown in Document 1, to establish a site-specific zoning exception with a schedule within the TM8 (Traditional Mainstreet, Subzone 8) subzone to permit an eight-storey mixed-use building, as detailed in Document 2. Carried with dissent from Councillor R. King.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2409 Carlsen Avenue, as shown in Document 1, from “Residential Third Density, Subzone A” (R3A) to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UD”, Urban Exception XXXX (R4UD[XXXX])” in order to facilitate the construction of three, low-rise apartment buildings containing eight units each, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment – 2409 Carlsen Avenue

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2409 Carlsen Avenue, as shown in Document 1, from “Residential Third Density, Subzone A” (R3A) to “Residential Fourth Density, Subzone UD”, Urban Exception XXXX (R4UD[XXXX])” in order to facilitate the construction of three, low-rise apartment buildings containing eight units each, as detailed in Document 2.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An Amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A, Inner East Lines 1 and 3 Stations Secondary Plan, for 400 Coventry Road, with regards to Schedule A, area A and B, to permit increased maximum building heights for the construction of six new high-rise mixed-use buildings, as detailed in Document 2. An Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 400 Coventry Road to permit site specific zoning provisions for the construction of six new high-rise...

Motion 1

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Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 400 Coventry Road

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve: An Amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2A, Inner East Lines 1 and 3 Stations Secondary Plan, for 400 Coventry Road, with regards to Schedule A, area A and B, to permit increased maximum building heights for the construction of six new high-rise mixed-use buildings, as detailed in Document 2. An Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 400 Coventry Road to permit site specific zoning provisions for the construction of six new high-rise...

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 99 Parkdale Avenue to amend the site-specific exception within Section 239 to permit the use “Restaurant, Fast-Food or Full Service” on the ground floor of the existing 28-storey, high-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

Motion 1

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Zoning By-law Amendment - 99 Parkdale Avenue

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 99 Parkdale Avenue to amend the site-specific exception within Section 239 to permit the use “Restaurant, Fast-Food or Full Service” on the ground floor of the existing 28-storey, high-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2.

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

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services, to enter into a modified Front-Ending Agreement with Kanata North Land Owners Group (KNLOG) in relation to the 600-millimetre diameter Sanitary Sewer on March Road and Shirley’s Brooke Drive, as outlined in this report, in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement Principles and Policy set forth in Documents 1 and 2 and with the final form...

Motion 1

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Front-Ending Report – Cost Increase on the March Road Sanitary Sewer, Kanata North Urban Expansion Area

Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Authorize the City and delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning, Development and Building Services, to enter into a modified Front-Ending Agreement with Kanata North Land Owners Group (KNLOG) in relation to the 600-millimetre diameter Sanitary Sewer on March Road and Shirley’s Brooke Drive, as outlined in this report, in accordance with the Front-Ending Agreement Principles and Policy set forth in Documents 1 and 2 and with the final form...

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

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 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, with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.

Motion no. 2025-63-04 · moved by S. Desroches

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In Camera Items

BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 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, with respect to the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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

That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing Committee Report 51 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025” be received and adopted as amended.

Motion no. 2025-63-05 · moved by S. Desroches

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Motion to Adopt Reports

That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing Committee Report 51 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025” be received and adopted as amended.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon has made significant contributions to Canada as the first Indigenous Governor General; and WHEREAS Mary Simon was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik...

Motion no. 2025-63-06 · moved by D. Brown

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Commemorative Naming – Mary Simon Park

WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon has made significant contributions to Canada as the first Indigenous Governor General; and WHEREAS Mary Simon was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Brown

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

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to allow time for the newly appointed public members to receive orientation prior to the September 24, 2025 Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee. WHEREAS the following statutory positions have become vacant on the Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee (“CSWBAC”): Representative of the education sector Representative of the health and/or mental health sector An entity that provides custodial...

Motion no. 2025-63-07 · moved by D. Hill

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Confirmation of appointments to fill statutory positions on the Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to allow time for the newly appointed public members to receive orientation prior to the September 24, 2025 Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee. WHEREAS the following statutory positions have become vacant on the Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee (“CSWBAC”): Representative of the education sector Representative of the health and/or mental health sector An entity that provides custodial...

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Moved by: Councillor D. Hill

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

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the deadline for submitting an application will pass before the next regular meeting of Council. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; and WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of...

Motion no. 2025-63-08 · moved by T. Tierney

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Appointment of FCM Non-Board Committee Members

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion, as the deadline for submitting an application will pass before the next regular meeting of Council. WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; and WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of...

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Moved by: Councillor T. Tierney

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

WHEREAS the late Michael Mack was a life-long resident of the Carleton Heights neighbourhood of River Ward; and WHEREAS Michael Mack was passionate, loyal and dedicated to his community and served on the Board of the Directors of the Carleton Heights and Area Residents’ Association for many years, including as President; and WHEREAS Michael Mack was also a former paddler at the Rideau Canoe Club in his early days and became a dedicated volunteer at the Club, as confirmed by other volunteers,...

Motion 1 · moved by R. Brockington

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Mike Mack Rink

WHEREAS the late Michael Mack was a life-long resident of the Carleton Heights neighbourhood of River Ward; and WHEREAS Michael Mack was passionate, loyal and dedicated to his community and served on the Board of the Directors of the Carleton Heights and Area Residents’ Association for many years, including as President; and WHEREAS Michael Mack was also a former paddler at the Rideau Canoe Club in his early days and became a dedicated volunteer at the Club, as confirmed by other volunteers,...

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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

WHEREAS a Climate Change Council Sponsors Group was established during the 2018-2022 Term of Council and re-established for the 2022-2026 Term as approved by Council on November 8, 2023 with the appointment of the following: Councillor Shawn Menard Councillor Marty Carr Councilor David Hill Councillor Theresa Kavanagh Councillor David Brown; and WHEREAS the role of the Council Sponsors Group is to provide advice to staff, integrate climate considerations into committee work, and champion...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Menard

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Council Sponsors Group – Climate Change

WHEREAS a Climate Change Council Sponsors Group was established during the 2018-2022 Term of Council and re-established for the 2022-2026 Term as approved by Council on November 8, 2023 with the appointment of the following: Councillor Shawn Menard Councillor Marty Carr Councilor David Hill Councillor Theresa Kavanagh Councillor David Brown; and WHEREAS the role of the Council Sponsors Group is to provide advice to staff, integrate climate considerations into committee work, and champion...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

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

WHEREAS as part of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review, Council considered a November 2024 report from an independent third party, MNP Business Consulting and Advisory Services LLP (MNP), which included a review of Member remuneration against comparator municipalities, among other matters; and WHEREAS the MNP Report recommended that, “To support ongoing market-aligned remuneration, consider implementing an automatic formal market review process at the end of year two or year three of the...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Menard

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Elected officials’ remuneration

WHEREAS as part of the 2022-2026 Mid-term Governance Review, Council considered a November 2024 report from an independent third party, MNP Business Consulting and Advisory Services LLP (MNP), which included a review of Member remuneration against comparator municipalities, among other matters; and WHEREAS the MNP Report recommended that, “To support ongoing market-aligned remuneration, consider implementing an automatic formal market review process at the end of year two or year three of the...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard

No recorded vote was taken on this motion. Councils decide routine items by a voice vote without recording individual names.
17.4

WHEREAS a sidewalk is needed to better serve pedestrians using the Limebank station on Limebank road; and WHEREAS this sidewalk should have been included in the plans for the station like other stations related to LRT expansion but was not; and WHEREAS funding was recently secured through the Works in Progress Process for the sidewalk to coincide with other road roadwork at this location, to be undertaken by the developer; and WHEREAS the sidewalk is necessary for students attending the local...

Motion 1 · moved by S. Desroches

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Sidewalk on Limebank and LRT Station

WHEREAS a sidewalk is needed to better serve pedestrians using the Limebank station on Limebank road; and WHEREAS this sidewalk should have been included in the plans for the station like other stations related to LRT expansion but was not; and WHEREAS funding was recently secured through the Works in Progress Process for the sidewalk to coincide with other road roadwork at this location, to be undertaken by the developer; and WHEREAS the sidewalk is necessary for students attending the local...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-301 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2023-425 respecting fees related to clothing donation boxes.2025-302 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-478 respecting permit fees related to designated spaces.2025-303 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-237 respecting the fireworks permit fee.2025-304 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to...

Motion no. 2025-63-09 · moved by S. Desroches

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Three Readings

That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2025-301 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2023-425 respecting fees related to clothing donation boxes.2025-302 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-478 respecting permit fees related to designated spaces.2025-303 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-237 respecting the fireworks permit fee.2025-304 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of August 27, 2025.

Motion no. 2025-63-10 · moved by S. Desroches

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Confirmation By-law

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of August 27, 2025.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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21 PASSED

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 27 August 2025, be adjourned.

Motion no. 2025-63-11 · moved by S. Desroches

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Adjournment

That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 27 August 2025, be adjourned.

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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5.1 PASSED

A motion on "Minutes 62 of the City Council meeting of 23 July 2025"

Motion 1

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Minutes 62 of the City Council meeting of 23 July 2025

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5.2 PASSED

A motion on "Confidential Minutes 62 of the City Council meeting of 23 July 2025"

Motion 1

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Confidential Minutes 62 of the City Council meeting of 23 July 2025

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

That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing Committee Report 51 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025” be received and considered.That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing...

Motion no. 2025-63-01 · moved by S. Desroches

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Motion to Introduce Reports

That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing Committee Report 51 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update - Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending August 22, 2025” be received and considered.That the report from the Integrity Commissioner entitled “Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante”, Planning and Housing...

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Moved by: Councillor S. Desroches

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9.1 · 3 motions on this item · View on the City's meeting portal ↗

Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante

Report Recommendation(s) The Integrity Commissioner recommends that City Council: Receive this report, including the finding that Councillor Plante contravened Section 7 (Discrimination and Harassment) of the Code of Conduct; and Suspend the remuneration to be paid to the Respondent in respect of her service as a Member of Council for 3 days.

Motion 1

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Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante

Report Recommendation(s) The Integrity Commissioner recommends that City Council: Receive this report, including the finding that Councillor Plante contravened Section 7 (Discrimination and Harassment) of the Code of Conduct; and Suspend the remuneration to be paid to the Respondent in respect of her service as a Member of Council for 3 days.

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

WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner has issued a report regarding the conduct of Councillor Plante pursuant to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (Code); and WHEREAS Council has the authority to accept, amend or reject the recommendations from the Integrity Commissioner and to approve any additional corrective measures; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Integrity Commissioner’s Report.

Motion no. 2025-63-02 · moved by R. Brockington

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Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante

WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner has issued a report regarding the conduct of Councillor Plante pursuant to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (Code); and WHEREAS Council has the authority to accept, amend or reject the recommendations from the Integrity Commissioner and to approve any additional corrective measures; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Integrity Commissioner’s Report.

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Moved by: Councillor R. Brockington

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PASSED ⚑ 1 declared interest

WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner has issued a report regarding the conduct of Councillor Plante pursuant to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (Code); and WHEREAS as provided for in both Section 223.4(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Section 15 the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, the Integrity Commissioner may make recommendations to City Council with respect to sanctions and other corrective actions; and WHEREAS City Council has the authority to impose any of the sanctions...

Motion no. 2025-63-03 · moved by G. Gower

16 Yes 8 No 1 recused
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Report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of Councillor Plante

WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner has issued a report regarding the conduct of Councillor Plante pursuant to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (Code); and WHEREAS as provided for in both Section 223.4(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Section 15 the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, the Integrity Commissioner may make recommendations to City Council with respect to sanctions and other corrective actions; and WHEREAS City Council has the authority to impose any of the sanctions...

What this motion does

1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.

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Moved by: Councillor G. Gower

How councillors voted

Recused (conflict of interest): Stéphanie Plante