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 (12 motions)
10 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. report entitled “Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Corporate Restructuring”(in camera); Built Heritage Committee Report 11; Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 9; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 11; Planning and Housing Committee Report 22; Transit Commission Report 10; and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 16, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 7, 2024”
Moved by D. Hill, seconded by R. Brockington
Carried
WHEREAS This report recommends approval of an application for new construction at 235 Mariposa Avenue, the previous High Commission Official Residence for the Republic of Uganda, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District (HCD); and WHEREAS A previous application related to this property was approved by City Council in 2020 for alterations and additions to the building that was on site; the building was recently demolished without the appropriate approvals in place; and WHEREAS This application was submitted as the owner wishes to continue with construction, using the previously-approved design; and WHEREAS a previous application presented at built heritage committee in January spoke to a building located further back from the street than the adjacent Grade I property, which aims to reduce the visual impact of the additional height from the streetscape; and WHEREAS the new application proposes greater massing and footprint than the previous home located at 235 Mariposa; and WHEREAS this new proposal creates an opportunity to review the current setbacks and allow to set the home further back from the street for a reduction in impact to the cultural heritage landscape; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that report recommendation 1 be amended to read as follows: 1. Approve the application for new construction at 235 Mariposa Avenue, according to plans by Bell + Associates Architecture, dated November 23, 20
Moved by A. Troster, seconded by R. King
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that report recommendation 6 be amended to read as follows: That in the event that staff are unable to procure the insurance necessary to support the Program, City staff prepare a report to Finance & Corporate Services Committee discussing the means by which the City can continue to support neighbourhood-based community events and activities organized by community groups; For (4) T. Kavanagh, S. Menard, J. Bradley, and S. Plante Against (20) M. Luloff, L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, C. Curry, D. Hill, C. Kelly, S. Devine, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, W. Lo, and M. Sutcliffe
Moved by T. Kavanagh, seconded by J. Bradley
Lost
BE IT RESOLVED that City Council resolve in camera pursuant to Procedure By-law 2022-410, Subsection 13(1)(a) “the security of the property of the City” to receive a briefing from the Emergency and Protective Services on corporate security and protective measures; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add to the agenda the item and related information report entitled “Bilingualism Policy – Exception – Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain in camera to receive the information report regarding the exception to the Bilingualism Policy pursuant to Subsection 13(1)(b) of the Procedure By-law 2022-410, “personal matter about an identifiable individual, including staff” and 13(1)(d) “labour relations or employee negotiations.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council remain in camera to consider the in camera report from Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. entitled “Corporate Restructuring”, pursuant to Subsection 13(1)(i) of the Procedure By-law 2022-410, “a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization”;
Moved by D. Hill, seconded by R. Brockington
Carried
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has the duty to maintain, improve, and account for all critical assets including organizational data, information, and information systems; and WHEREAS the pace and sophistication of cyberattacks continues to grow, and the City’s accelerated digital initiatives and migration to the cloud have highlighted the need for the City to continue to mature its security governance and strategies; and WHEREAS the position of Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer has been vacant since February 23, 2023; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Bilingualism Policy Section R.6.3.1(i) requires that all external candidates considered for Level 1 to 3 management positions be bilingual and any exceptions, after having undertaken a comprehensive recruitment effort, shall require Council approval; and WHEREAS Interim General Manager and Chief Financial Offer, FCSD, in consultation with the City Solicitor and Interim City Clerk have deemed that the selection process for the said position constitutes a “comprehensive recruitment effort” in compliance with the Bilingualism Policy; and WHEREAS the selected candidate that does not meet the language requirements and has agreed to enroll in language training; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an exception pursuant to Section R.6.3.1 (i) of the Bilingualism Policy, for the candidate selected for the position of Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer on the understanding that they will enroll in F
Moved by J. Leiper, seconded by C. Curry
Carried
WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (HOHI) is incorporated under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA) and pursuant to the OBCA, the Board of Directors of HOHI has requested a special meeting of the sole shareholder, being the City of Ottawa; WHEREAS in response to Hydro Ottawa's growth and business diversification, the Board of Directors of HOHI recommends approval of a corporate restructuring to create two wholly owned entities under HOHI for the purpose of reducing borrowing costs, increasing financial capacity, and supporting future growth; WHEREAS the Shareholder Declaration for HOHI requires shareholder approval for this corporate restructuring; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council, as sole shareholder of HOHI: Approves the recommendation of the Board of Directors of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc., as outlined in the report, to create two wholly owned entities under HOHI, including holding company “A” (to be named) and having one or more subsidiaries, being Energy Ottawa Inc. o/a Portage Power, etc., and a second holding company “B” (to be named) having the remaining subsidiary companies (Hydro Ottawa Limited, Envari Holding Inc., etc.); Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to approve amendments to the constating documents of HOHI on behalf of the shareholder to give effect to this restructuring; and Authorize the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (HOHI) to determine the representatives from HOHI, or one of its wholly owned affiliates, to
Moved by C. Curry, seconded by L. Dudas
Carried
That the Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. report entitled “Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. Corporate Restructuring” (in camera); the Finance and Corporate Services Department Report entitled “Bilingualism Policy – Exception – Chief Information Security and Digital Risk Officer” (in camera); Built Heritage Committee Report 11; Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee Report 9; Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 11; Planning and Housing Committee Report 22; Transit Commission Report 10; and the reports from the City Clerk entitled “Status Update – Council Inquiries and Motions for the period ending February 16, 2024” and “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 7, 2024” be received and adopted as amended.
Moved by D. Hill, seconded by R. Brockington
Carried
WHEREAS the P’tit Bonheur program is not allocated any funding anymore following the decision of the Patro not to offer any longer any programming at 40 Cobourg Street; and WHEREAS the P’tit Bonheur program is one of the only day programs for Francophone adults with special needs; and WHEREAS there is no other program that provides an essential support to families with special needs; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa take all necessary measures to ensure the program is offered directly or indirectly and to a certain extent by a third-party provider; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Renewable Recreation Funding previously allocated to Patro to support community programming be made available under Delegated Authority to the General Manager of Recreation, Culture and Facility Services in order for the City to deliver programs similar to those
Moved by S. Plante, seconded by M. Carr
Lost
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion to allow the Sponsor’s group to be appointed at today’s Council meeting, as provided for in the Motion approved by Council on February 7, 2024. WHEREAS in 2022, Council approved the Ditch Alteration Policy Update report (ACS2022-PIE-GEN-0001) and approved the creation of a Ditch Alteration and Maintenance Sponsors Group to act as a sounding board and to work with staff to oversee the implementation of the Ditch Alteration Policy, including a public consultation and education plan; and WHEREAS on February 7, 2024, Council approved Motion 2024 - 30-07 to reestablish the Ditch Alteration and Maintenance Sponsors Group for the 2022-2026 Term of Council to be comprised of up to six members of Council; and WHREAS the Office of the City Clerk has undertaken a circulation for expressions of interest and nine Members of Council have expressed an interest in serving as members at large on this Sponsors Group; and WHEREAS the composition of the Sponsors Group seeks to have geographic representation while avoiding quorum of any Committee of Council; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council appoint the following Members of Council to the Ditch Alteration and Maintenance Sponsors Group: Councillor Theresa Kavanagh Councillor Catherine Kitts Councillor Tim Tierney Councillor Riley Brockington Councillor Laine Johnson Councillor David Brown BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sponsors Group meetings also include the participa
Moved by G. Darouze, seconded by S. Menard
Carried
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed. 2024 - 93 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2007-268 respecting fees and charges for public transit services. 2024 - 94 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 - 95 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1346 Avenue Q. 2024 - 96 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 56 and 58 Capilano Drive. 2024 - 97 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning to clarify the number of additional dwelling units permitted in a flood plain overlay. 2024 - 98 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1342 Johnston Dr (the "benefitting property"). 2024 - 99 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 455 Pleasant Park Rd (the "benefitting property"). 2024 - 100 A by-law to authorize the imposition of special charges on 7739 Mccordick Rd (the "benefitting property"). 2024 - 101 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at 930 chemin March Road as being exempt from Part Lot Control."
Moved by D. Hill, seconded by R. Brockington
Carried
That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 21, 2024.
Moved by D. Hill, seconded by R. Brockington
Carried
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of February 21, 2024 be adjourned.