Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 17, Joint Report 3 Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Planning and Housing Committee; Built Heritage Committee Report 18, Finance and Corporate Services Report 18, Planning and Housing Committee Report 35 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 2, 2024”be received and considered; and That the Rules of Procedure be suspended receive and consider the additional in camera item listed on the Final Agenda regarding the requests for exemptions pursuant to the Bilingualism Policy for a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Moved by A. Hubley, seconded by R. King
Carried
WHEREAS at the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on October 1, 2024, staff recommended the approval of the Amended Affordable Housing CIP, (Document 1); and WHEREAS the tenant selection section of the Amended Affordable Housing CIP requires a correction such that only individuals at arm’s length to the owner, shareholders or directors of the owner can lease the affordable units, as opposed to individuals not at arm’s length; and WHEREAS the grant amount per affordable unit per year of $8,000 may apply to any unit rented at or below 80 per cent of Average Market Rent, as opposed to only those units between 71 and 80 per cent; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following two areas of the Amended Affordable Housing CIP, (Document 1) be revised as follows: That the last sentence of Section 3.4.6 be deleted and replaced with the following: “ Furthermore, affordable units advertised to the public shall not be rented to the owner, shareholders, or directors of the owner. Any individual that rents the affordable units must be at arm’s length to the owner, shareholders, or directors of the owner.” That the last row in Table 1 of Section 3.4 be deleted and replaced with the following: 80 percent or lower $8,000
Moved by C. Kitts, seconded by J. Leiper
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(e), litigation or potential litigation affecting the City, and Subsection 13(1)(f), the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose in order to receive a confidential legal briefing related to Stage 1 LRT outstanding legal matters and update on the implementation of the maintenance settlement agreement – Not to be Reported Out; and BE IT RESOLVED that Council resolve In Camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law (By-law No. 2021-24), Subsections 13.(1)(b) – personal matters about an identifiable individual, including staff, and 13.(1)(d) – labour relations or employee negotiations, in order to receive a briefing from the City Manager with respect to the Bilingualism Policy and exception for a position within the Senior Leadership Team (Reporting out date: upon Council approval); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the consideration by Council of any motions and recommendations regarding the in camera matters described in this motion be in open session.
Moved by L. Johnson, seconded by A. Hubley
Carried
WHEREAS Subsection R.6.3.1 (iii) of the City’s Bilingualism Policy requires “that bilingualism be considered a prerequisite for any internal promotion to a designated bilingual position within Level 1 to 3 management groups and that any exceptions, after having undertaken a comprehensive recruitment effort, shall require Council approval”; and WHEREAS the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer has been enrolled in French language training and continues to work towards attaining the required proficiency in order to meet the language requirements of their position as outlined in the Bilingualism Policy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve an exception to Section R.6.3.1 (iii) of the Bilingualism Policy, for Cyril Rogers, General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer on the understanding that he will continue French language training to progress in this area, and that their proficiency be assessed as part of their ongoing performance reviews.
Moved by C. Curry, seconded by C. Kitts
Carried
That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 17, Joint Report 3 Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Planning and Housing Committee; Built Heritage Committee Report 18, Finance and Corporate Services Report 18, Planning and Housing Committee Report 35 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 2, 2024” be received and adopted as amended.
Moved by L. Johnson, seconded by A. Hubley
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion; WHEREAS historically Bayswater Avenue has been closed between Hickory St. and Beech St. to allow for trick-or-treating on October 31st; and WHEREAS residents have applied for a Residential Block Party Permit for October 31, 2024, for this event; and WHEREAS the Special Events on City Streets (By-law No. 2001-260) allows for road closures starting after 6 pm on weeknights; and WHEREAS many families with younger children start trick-or-treating before 6 pm and would benefit from an earlier road closure; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an amendment to the conditions of Residential Block Party Permit T07-15-24-0478 to allow for the closure of Bayswater Avenue between Hickory Street and Beech Street beginning at 4 pm.
Moved by J. Leiper, seconded by A. Troster
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024-418 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of Snow Plow Contractors. 2024-419 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawa 2024-420 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend confirmation By-law for the City Council meeting of September 18, 2024, to ‘BY-LAW NO. ‘2024-406A’ 2024-421 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. 2024-422 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at cercle Larimar Circle on Plan 4M-1573 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. 2024-423 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. By-law No. 2019-74, with respect to Servicing Capacity Assessment Request for Urban and Village Boundary Expansion fees. 2024-424 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 17 Keppler Cr (the "benefitting property") 2024-425 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 121 Fentiman Avenue (the "benefitting property") 2024-426 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 270 Purchase Crescent (the "benefitting property") 2024-427 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 322 St Denis St (the
Moved by L. Johnson, seconded by A. Hubley
Carried
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 16 October 2024.
Moved by L. Johnson, seconded by A. Hubley
Carried
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 16 October 2024 be adjourned.