June 12 - 06:00

City Council

Call to order and moment of reflection
Public notices and meeting information
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National Anthem
Councillor W. Lo
Announcements / Ceremonial Activities
Roll Call
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Council meeting of 29 May 2024
Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings
Other communications received
Responses to Inquiries
OCC 2024-04 - Vacant Unit Tax
Regrets
No regrets were filed. 
Motion to Introduce Reports
Moved by J. Bradley Seconded byD. Hill
Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)
ACS2024-OCC-OCH-0001 Report recommendation(s) That the 2023 Annual Report of the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) as described in this report and attached as Document 1, be received; and That the signed audited financial statements of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for the year 2023, as described in this report and attached as Document 2, be received; and That the appointment of Jonathan Byrd to the Board of Directors of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) as a... (cont)
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 14
Motion - Councillor Brown - Living Snow Fence Pilot Program
ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0060 - City Wide Committee recommendation(s) That Council approve that the City engage with the RVCA and other conservation authorities to design a living snow fence grant program for rural Ottawa on a pilot basis with the goal of delivering this program during 2025; and  that the program be designed and structured in such a way as to compensate landowners for allowing for trees, shrubs, and other natural features to be planted on their property so as to provide for a living s... (cont)
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 15
Capital Adjustments and Closing of Projects - City Tax and Rate Supported
File No: ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0009 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s), as amended That Council: Authorize the closing of capital projects listed in Document 1; Approve the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 2; Return to source or (fund) the following balances and increase debt authority resulting from the closing of projects and budget adjustments: General revenue: $417,000 Tax, Rate and other supported reserves: $22,198,304 Transit Capital reserve commitment release: $105,946,011 D... (cont)
2024 Tax and Rate Operating and Capital Budget Q1 Status
File No: ACS2024-FCS-FSP-0008 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council: Receive this report and documents 1 to 4 for information Approve to increase the Paramedic Service Central Ambulance Communication Centre (CACC) base budget for the provision of dispatch services which is 100% funded by the Province.
2023 Procurement Year in Review
File No: ACS2024-FCS-PRO-0001 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
Ᾱdisōke Project Update
File No: ACS2024-IWS-IS-001 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
2023 Report on French Language Services
File No: ACS2024-OCC-GEN-0010 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That City Council: Receive this report for information. Approve the 2024 Departmental French Language Services Operational Plans as described in this report and set out in Document 1.
100 Constellation Drive – Option to Purchase 
File No: ACS2024-SI-HSI-0003 - College (8) Committee Recommendation(s) That Council delegate authority to the Interim Director, Housing Solutions, and Investment Services Branch of the Strategic Initiatives Department to: Exercise an option to purchase 100 Constellation Drive, a 6.88-hectare site (17 acres), which includes a 387,629 square foot building described in Document 1 as Parcels 1 and 2. On February 28, 2026, the end of the Lease for the Option Lands, complete the purchase of the Opt... (cont)
Joint Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 2
Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project
File No. ACS 2024- TSD-RCP-0003 – City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report for information.
Bulk Consent Agenda
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 14
Tompkins Diversion Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer
ACS2024-IWS-WL-0005 - Osgoode (20) Committee recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the Engineer of record to prepare a report under Section 78(1) of the Drainage Act to inform Council on the current status of the Tompkins Diversion Municipal Drain and whether one or more of the projects listed under subsection 78(1.1) is required for the better use, maintenance or repair of the drainage works or lands or roads.
Blaser Municipal Drain – Appointment of Engineer
ACS2024-IWS-WL-0004 - Osgoode (20) Committee recommendation(s) That Council appoint Mr. Andy Robinson, P. Eng of Robinson Consultants Inc. as the Engineer of record to prepare a report under Section 8(1) of the Drainage Act in response to a petition received under Section 4 of the Drainage Act, as described in this report.
Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 15
2023 Investments, Endowment, and Other Treasury Activities
File No: ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0005 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council:  Receive the results of the City’s investments for 2023, as required by Ontario Regulation 438/97 as amended, Section 8(1), and the City of Ottawa Investment Policy;  Approve the recommended annual Sinking Fund Levy reduction of $300 thousand;  Receive the 2023 Long-Term and Short-Term debt summary;  Receive the staff update on the migration to the Prudent Investment Regime for funds not immediately required. ... (cont)
Lease Financing Agreements 2023
File No: ACS2024-FCS-FIN-0004 - City-wide Committee Recommendation(s) That Council receive this report on outstanding Lease Financing Agreements as of 31 December 2023 as required by Ontario Regulation 653/05 and the City’s Administration of Capital Financing and Debt Policy.
City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of May 29, 2024
File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0061 - City-wide Report Recommendation That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of May 29, 2024, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1.
In Camera Items
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. 
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by J. Bradley Seconded byD. Hill
Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given
Partial Closure of Cooper Street for the for the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party
Moved by A. Troster Seconded byJ. Leiper WHEREAS Centretown Community Health Centre will host the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party event; AND WHEREAS the Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party offers a food truck, games and activities for kids and seating to chat. WHEREAS The Centretown Community Health Centre 55th Anniversary Street Party is to occur on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. WHEREAS Cooper Street between Kent Street and Bank Street ... (cont)
Closure of part of Lyon Street for Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group After School Block Party
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byR. Brockington WHEREAS Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group will host the annual After-School Block Party event;WHEREAS the After-School Block Party offers carnival games and a couple inflatable attractions (bounce castle). Event is an end of school year party for the after-school program; and WHEREAS The After-School Block Party is to occur on Wednesday, June 19, 2024; and WHEREAS Lyon Street between Third Avenue to Second Avenue is required to be closed to acco... (cont)
Closure of part of Lyon Street for Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ
Moved by S. Menard Seconded byR. Brockington WHEREAS Glebe Montessori School will host the annual Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 event; and WHEREAS the Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 offers games, kids’ activities, and a on street BBQ. Event is an end of the school year party; and WHEREAS The Glebe Montessori School End of Year BBQ 2024 is to occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024; and WHEREAS Lyon Street South between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue is required to be clos... (cont)
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Notice of Intent
Notice of Intent from Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. to hold the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder at the City Council meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024. Notice of Intent from Marchés d’Ottawa Markets Municipal Services Corporation to hold its annual Meeting of the Member during the City Council meeting of June 25, 2024.
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish and regulate Ottawa Fire Services and to repeal By-law No. 2009-319. A by-law to repeal By-law No. 2024-235 of the City of Ottawa. 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. A bylaw of the City of Ottawa to a... (cont)
Confirmation By-law
Moved by J. Bradley Seconded byD. Hill That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 12 June 2024.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by J. Bradley Seconded byD. Hill That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 12 June 2024 be adjourned.
Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates
To be considered in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2022-410), 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 and to provide a briefing related to the in camera item with respect to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legal Updates.   As the content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects o... (cont)

Agenda