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ITEM: CITY COUNCIL - 11 MAY 2016 |
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Motion To: MOTION NO. 31/10 Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry Seconded by Councillor T. Tierney WHEREAS the requirement set by the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and the Ontario Traffic Manual to use police officers to direct traffic and close highways imposes direct and indirect costs on taxpayers in light of the significant amount of road and associated construction undertaken by and on behalf of municipalities; and WHEREAS this requirement is often met through the use of paid duty assignments undertaken by off-duty police officers in addition to their existing shifts; and WHEREAS such work could likely be undertaken by properly trained and authorized persons who are not also police officers (including Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers, Peace Officers or Special Constables), at a significantly reduced cost, provided that the necessary legislative and other changes were made by the Provincial Government; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa City Council petition the Province of Ontario to amend the nec pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) J. Watson (a) |
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ITEM: OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDER |
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Motion To: REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the 2015 Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) Annual Report attached at Document 1 be received; 2. That the signed audited Financial Statements of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for the year 2015 attached at Document 2 be received; 3. That the update on the 2012-2015 Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) Strategic Plan, as set out in this report, be received; 4.That the Shareholder confirm the appointment of Monika Ferenczy to the Board of Directors as a Community Member for a term expiring on December 31, 2018 attached at Document 3; and 5.That Ernst and Young be confirmed by the Shareholder as the Auditors of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for 2016-2018 described in this report and attached at Document 4; 6.That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a written resolution on behalf of the City of Ottawa as Shareholder of OCHC setting out the resolutions approved by City Council. pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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ITEM: STATUS UPDATE - COUNCIL INQUIRIES AND MOTIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 20 MAY 2016 |
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Motion To: That the item be Carried on consent. pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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ITEM: CITY OF OTTAWA YOUTH ACTION PLAN 2016-2018 |
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| Motion | Yes | No | Absent/Recused |
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Motion To: That the item be Carried on consent. pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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ITEM: LEMIEUX ISLAND WATER PURIFICATION PLANT INTAKE IMPROVEMENTS MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY |
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Motion To: That the item be Carried on consent. pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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ITEM: DRAFT COMMENTS ON THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED CAPITAL REGION RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRE |
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Motion To: WHEREAS this is the City of Ottawa’s last opportunity to provide comments on the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre Environmental Assessment to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, which is the sole approval authority; and WHEREAS Ontario municipalities have a successful track record of diverting residential waste; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa diverts over 50% of the residential curbside waste stream; and WHEREAS approximately 70% of the province’s waste stream is from the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) and Construction and Demolition (C and D) sectors; and WHEREAS less than 20% of the ICI and C and D waste in the province of Ontario is recycled; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has already expressed significant concern about the current diversion performance of the IC and I and C and D sectors in general and provided comments on the Waste Free Ontario Act on February 29, 2016 to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change which stated that the Act • “ pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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Motion To: That the Chernushenko/McKenney Motion be referred to the Environment Committee to be discussed as a broader policy statement. pop-out |
E. El-Chantiry M. Wilkinson S. Qadri |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
ITEM: DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY - CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2015 TO DECEMBER 31, 2015 FOR TRANSIT SERVICES |
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Motion To: That the item be Carried on consent. pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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ITEM: LOW INCOME TRANSIT PASS |
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Motion To: WHEREAS, although the Transit Commission’s recommendation that the Government of Ontario provide funding for a low-income transit pass is a good first step in helping to provide affordable transportation for those members of our community living below the Low Income Cut-off, the issue of transportation for those individuals and families requires a broader approach; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario provides limited transportation benefits, making access to public transit unaffordable, even at discounted rates, for the majority of individuals who receive benefits through the Provincial Ontario Works Program and Ontario Disability Support Program; and WHEREAS, even if a low income transit pass was funded by the Province and adopted by Ottawa City Council, there would still be hurdles for low income residents being able to afford a pass because transit is not defined as a mandatory benefit by the province; and WHEREAS there are additional transportation hurdles for those low income individuals pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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Motion To: That the item be amended as per the previous motion(s). pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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ITEM: LEITRIM AND RELATED STORMWATER MATTERS |
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| Motion | Yes | No | Absent/Recused |
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Motion To: That the item be Carried on consent. pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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ITEM: MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN |
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Motion To: WHEREAS Canadian demographics indicate that seniors are one of the fastest growing population groups in our communities with nationwide projections that by 2036, their numbers will represent 24.5% or 9.8 million citizens; and WHEREAS according to the 2011 census from Statistics Canada, 116,590 seniors (aged 65 and over) reside in the City of Ottawa, making up 13.2% of the total Ottawa population, and it is expected that by the year 2031, the number will grow to more than one in five residents living in Ottawa over the age of 65; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has benefited from the many tireless hours of volunteer work and leadership generously donated by local senior citizens; and WHEREAS senior citizens have helped to build our communities through active living, shared knowledge, and a diversity of experiences; and WHEREAS the month of June is recognized by the Province of Ontario as Seniors’ Month; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council declare June 2016 to be Seniors’ Month i pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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Motion To: WHEREAS The David Suzuki Foundation has been working with cities across Canada to recognize the right to a healthy environment, with the ultimate goal of seeing environmental rights enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and WHEREAS this campaign, called the “Blue Dot Movement” calls upon municipalities to adopt declarations recognizing their residents’ right to a healthy environment and calling for action from provincial and federal governments to strengthen environmental rights legislation; WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Strategic Plan, Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan and many other Council-approved plans and strategies arising from all of City’s Standing Committees and the Transit Commission demonstrate a commitment to protecting Ottawa’s environment and moving toward a more sustainable future for the city, including as follows: • Addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the implementation of the Air Quality and Clima pop-out |
E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans T. Tierney J. Leiper J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli B. Monette J. Harder J. Mitic A. Hubley |
M. Taylor (a) |
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Motion To: WHEREAS in the 41 years since the first Ottawa Marathon in 1975, the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend (“Race Weekend”) has grown to become one of the premier marathons in Canada and Ottawa’s largest tourism event; and WHEREAS the upcoming 2016 Race Weekend is expected to draw close to 50,000 participants in six athletic events, including the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon, which is the largest marathon in Canada; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is an active partner in the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend and it is anticipated that the 2016 Race Weekend will generate more than $34.4 million in economic spinoff for the National Capital Region; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council declare May 26, 2016, to May 29, 2016, to be Race Weekend in the City of Ottawa. pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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Motion To: WHEREAS Westboro FUSE is to hold the brand new Westboro FUSE Festival; and WHEREAS Winona Avenue, from Richmond Road to Picton Avenue is required to be closed; and WHEREAS the closure of Winona Avenue, from Richmond Road to Picton Avenue as outlined is required to accommodate the event set-up commencing at noon on Friday, June 10, 2016; and WHEREAS the street party and neighbourhood showcase will commence on the evening of Friday, June 10, 2016, and setup of the street party stage and other on-street attractions takes several hours; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Special Events on City Roads By-law (2001-260) prohibits road closures before 6:00pm Monday to Friday; and WHEREAS the Winona Avenue road closure will end, and re-open at 6:00pm Sunday, June 12, 2016; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in order to allow for the issuance of the required permits, Council approve the closure of Winona Avenue from Richmond Road to Picton Avenue from noon on Friday, June 10, 2016 to 6:00pm on Sunday, Jun pop-out |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli E. El-Chantiry D. Chernushenko S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier R. Brockington G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri K. Egli D. Deans J. Mitic T. Tierney J. Leiper A. Hubley J. Watson C. McKenney T. Nussbaum M. Qaqish |
M. Taylor (a) |
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Motion To: That the Rules of Procedure be waived, due to construction and filming timelines, to consider the following motion: pop-out |
D. Chernushenko R. Brockington K. Egli D. Deans J. Leiper C. McKenney T. Nussbaum |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri J. Mitic T. Tierney A. Hubley J. Watson M. Qaqish |
E. El-Chantiry (a) M. Taylor (a) |
ITEM: MOTIONS REQUIRING SUSPENSION OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE |
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Motion To: That the Rules of Procedure be waived, due to construction and filming timelines, to consider the following motion: pop-out |
D. Chernushenko R. Brockington K. Egli D. Deans J. Leiper C. McKenney T. Nussbaum |
S. Moffatt R. Chiarelli S. Blais M. Fleury B. Monette J. Harder J. Cloutier G. Darouze M. Wilkinson S. Qadri J. Mitic T. Tierney A. Hubley J. Watson M. Qaqish |
E. El-Chantiry (a) M. Taylor (a) |
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| Name | Last | Phone | |
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| Riley | Brockington | riley.brockington@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2486 |
| Rick | Chiarelli | rick.chiarelli@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2478 |
| Jean | Cloutier | jean.cloutier@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2488 |
| George | Darouze | george.darouze@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2490 |
| Diane | Deans | diane.deans@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2480 |
| Laura | Dudas | Laura.Dudas@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2472 |
| Keith | Egli | keith.egli@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2479 |
| Eli | El-Chantiry | eli.el-chantiry@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2475 |
| Mathieu | Fleury | mathieu.fleury@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2482 |
| Glen | Gower | Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2476 |
| Jan | Harder | jan.harder@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2473 |
| Allan | Hubley | allan.hubley@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2752 |
| Theresa | Kavanagh | BayWard@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2477 |
| Rawlson | King | rideaurockcliffeward@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2483 |
| Jeff | Leiper | jeff.leiper@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2485 |
| Matthew | Luloff | Matt.Luloff@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2471 |
| Catherine | McKenney | catherine.mckenney@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2484 |
| Carol Anne | Meehan | Carolanne.Meehan@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2751 |
| Shawn | Menard | capitalward@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2487 |
| Scott | Moffatt | scott.moffatt@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2491 |
| Jenna | Sudds | Jenna.Sudds@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2474 |
| Tim | Tierney | timothy.tierney@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2481 |
| Vacant | Vacant | ward19co@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2489 |
| Jim | Watson | jim.watson@ottawa.ca | 613-580-2496 |