OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
10:00 a.m.
Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West
AGENDA 40
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That
Council receive this report for information.
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Delegations: No delegations or
written submissions.
Debate: Approximately 75
minutes worth of consideration of this item including staff presentation,
discussion, questions and answers of staff.
Vote: Carried as
presented
Position of Ward Councillor(s):
Not applicable, as this report is City-wide in nature.
Position of Advisory Comittee: None
provided.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
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1. Receive this report for
information;
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2. Approve that the following
growth pressures be incorporated into the 2017 draft budget:
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a. the addition of 12.00 FTEs with
an estimated operating budget requirement of $840,000, and a pre-commitment
of the 2018 Draft Budget of $495,000 due to the annualization of 12 FTEs, to
address the projected 2016 growth (reduced from 14.00 FTEs as part of the
service review) and the purchase of 4 emergency response vehicles with an
estimated capital budget requirement of $260,000, with the growth portion of
$220,000 to be funded from the Development Charges and the non-growth portion
of $40,000 to be funded from the City-wide Reserve Fund;
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b. the addition of 12.00 FTEs with
an estimated operating budget requirement of $810,000, and a pre-commitment
of the 2018 Draft Budget of $495,000 due to the annualization of 12 FTEs, to
address the projected 2017 growth (reduced from 13.00 FTEs as part of the
service review) and the purchase of one emergency response vehicle with an
estimated capital budget requirement of $200,000, with the growth portion of
$170,000 to be funded from the Development Charges and the non-growth portion
of $30,000 to be funded from the City-wide Reserve Fund.
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3. Approve that
the following growth pressures be incorporated into the 2018 draft budget:
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a. the addition of 14.00 FTEs with
an estimated operating budget requirement of $940,000, and a pre-commitment
of the 2019 Draft Budget of $590,000 due to the annualization of 14 FTEs, and
the purchase of one emergency response vehicle with an estimated capital
budget requirement of $200,000, with the growth portion of $170,000 to be
funded from the Development Charges and the non-growth portion of $30,000 to
be funded from the City-wide Reserve Fund.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
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1. Approve the creation of a
Capital Renewal Fund (CRF) for capital program requirements related to the
operation of the theatres at the Shenkman Arts Centre effective January 1,
2017, and enact the by-law necessary to establish this reserve fund;
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2. Approve the addition of a
capital surcharge to the fee schedule for the Shenkman Arts Centre for
consideration as part of the 2017 Draft Budget, as described in this report.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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That Council:
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1. Approve the list of City of
Ottawa projects for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund, attached as Document
1;
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2. Direct staff to include the
approved projects in the Draft 2017 Budget with the appropriate federal,
provincial and municipal funding identified; and
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3. Direct staff, to be designated
by the City Manager, to complete the official application for the projects
identified on the City of Ottawa List of Projects for Submission to the Clean
Water and Wastewater Fund (Document 1).
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Delegations: 11 Delegations,
two in support, nine opposed. 50 written submissions received in advance of
meeting, four in support (or in support with caveats or suggested
modifications), six with questions to staff, 40 in opposition.
Debate: Approximately
three hours of consideration of this item including staff presentation, receipt
of delegations, discussion, questions and answers of staff and Committee
deliberation.
Vote: Carried,
AS AMENDED by two Motions, plus the following Direction
to Staff:
Staff
has indicated that they will undertake a regular review of the rate structure
as part of future long-range financial plans. Given the importance of public
participation in this review, that staff take as direction, and commit to
undertaking a similar public engagement process if they are going to recommend
any future, non-administrative changes to the rate structure.
Position of Ward Councillor(s): Not applicable, as this
report is City-wide in nature.
Position of Advisory Comittee: None provided, but as
noted in the consultation section of the report, the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee was
included in the stakeholder
consultations.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
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That Council:
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1. Approve a new Rate Structure
for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Services, as outlined in this report and
including as follows:
a. A Water Rate for Drinking Water
Services, based on a combination of a fixed fee and a consumption charge, as
described in this report;
b. A Wastewater Rate for Wastewater
Services, based on a combination of a fixed fee and a consumption charge, as
described in this report; and
c. A Stormwater Fee for Stormwater
Services, including the four-year phase-in of the fee for those households
and businesses not connected to the City’s water and wastewater
infrastructure, as described in this report;
d. A regular review of the new rate structure in future Long- Range
Financial Plans, as described in this report;
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2. Direct staff to undertake a
review of the ditching standards and the City’s Ditch Alteration Policy and
report back to Committee and Council no later than in Q4 2017;
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3. Direct
staff to review municipal best practices for credits for stormwater
management controls on individual properties, including those that recognize
rain barrels, trees, cisterns, permeable driveways, and/or other engineered
landscape controls, and report back on their findings as part of the next
term of Council’s long-range financial plan for rate-supported programs, and;
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4. Request,
through the Mayor, that the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation include
the actual impervious surface area in square metres, in property listings at
their earliest opportunity; and that this request be forwarded to all local
Members of Provincial Parliament and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario.
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§
Prior to the Council meeting where this will
rise on 26 October, provide the Committee members the with the clear
distinction between what secondary dwellings and coach houses are and a clear
vision on the process for both as well as fees involved for both.
§ That staff examine publishing the definition, processes and costs
for coach houses on the City’s website.
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AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS
AMENDED
That Council:
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1. approve amendments to the
Official Plan, as detailed in Document 1;
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2. approve amendments to the Zoning By-law,
as detailed in Document 2, as amended by deleting item (8)(7)(a) in the
Details of the Recommended Zoning and replacing it with the following:
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“(7) The maximum permitted height of a building containing a coach
house:
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(a) In
the AG, EP, ME, MR, RC, RG, RH, RI, RR, RU, V1, V2, V3 and VM Zones, is the
lesser of:
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(i) the
height of the principal dwelling; or
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(ii) 4.5
metres.
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(iii) despite
(ii), where the living area of the coach house is entirely located on the
second storey above a detached garage, the coach house may have a maximum
height of 6.1 metres.”;
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3. repeal the policy changes to Section 2.5.2
Policy 10 and Section 3.1 Policy 1 as proposed in Items 107 and 130 of
Official Plan Amendment No. 150 and repeal the policy changes to Section 3.1
Policy 1 proposed in Item e. of Plan Amendment No. 140, as they apply to
Secondary Dwelling units; and
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4. approve
that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning
Act.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AS AMENDED
That Council:
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1. approve amendments to the
Official Plan, as detailed in Document 1;
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2. approve amendments to the
Zoning By-law, as detailed in Document 2;
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3. repeal the policy changes to
Section 2.5.2 Policy 10 and Section 3.1 Policy 1 as proposed in Items 107 and
130 of Official Plan Amendment No. 150 and repeal the policy changes to
Section 3.1 Policy 1 proposed in Item e. of Plan Amendment No. 140, as they
apply to Secondary Dwelling units;
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4. receive the Coach Houses
Development Charges Background Study, attached as Document 3;
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5. approve amendments to the
Development Charges By-law 2014-229, as detailed in Document 4;
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6. approve amendments to the Site
Plan Control By law 2014-256, as detailed in Document 5; and
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7. approve amendments to the Parkland
Dedication By-law 2009-385 as detailed in Document 6; and
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8. approve
that the report be amended to include a two-year review period after which
staff will report back on the effectiveness and implications of the coach
house rules implications.
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SUMMARY OF WRITTEN AND ORAL
SUBMISSIONS
That City Council approve
the Summary of Written and Oral Submissions on Official Plan, Zoning And
Related By-Law Amendments: Second Dwelling Units In Accessory Buildings (Coach
Houses) (ACS2016-PIE-PGM-0142), as set out in supporting document 4, in
accordance with Bill 73, the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015
requirements, and that City Council has
considered all submissions in addition to the planning and other considerations
identified in the staff report in its decision on this matter.
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AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED
That Council approve:
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1. the amendment
to Zoning By-law 2008-250, for the V1, V2, and V3 Village Residential zones
in the rural area as set out in Document 1, as amended by the following:
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Amend
Document 1 by deleting item (1) in the Details of the Recommended Zoning and
replacing it with the following:
1) Amend Table 55, column II, Row (5) by deleting the words
“4.5 metres” and replacing them with the words
“Ÿ R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 Zones: 3.6 metres, with the
height of the exterior walls not to exceed 3.2 metres in height
Ÿ V1, V2 and V3 Zones: 4.5 metres.”; and
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2. that
there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250, for
the R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 Residential zones in the urban area, as set out in
Document 1.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council:
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a. approve an amendment to the
Official Plan, Volume 2a, Old Ottawa East Secondary Plan, by designating 113
Echo Drive as Traditional Mainstreet, and to incorporate site specific
policies for 113 and 115 Echo Drive relating to setbacks and land uses as detailed
in Document 2; and,
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b. approve an amendment to the
Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 113 and 115 Echo Drive to permit a six-storey
building as detailed in Document 3.
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SUMMARY
OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS
That City Council approve the Summary of Written and
Oral Submissions on Official
Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment – 113 and 115 Echo Drive (ACS2016-PIE-PGM-0136), as
set out in supporting document 3, in accordance with Bill 73, the Smart
Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 requirements, and that
City Council has considered all submissions in addition to the planning and
other considerations identified in the staff report in its decision on this
matter.
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That
Council approve the following representatives of the community be appointed
to the Crime Prevention Ottawa Board of Directors for the period 2016-2020:
Jim Devoe
Julianne
Dunbar
Karim
Mekki
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COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
That
Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to remove that portion of the
Mature Neighbourhoods Overlay from lands within the former Village of
Rockcliffe Park, as shown in Document 2.
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MOTION
Moved
by Councillor E. El-Chantiry
Seconded
by Councillor S. Moffatt
WHEREAS the Independent Electricity System
Operator (IESO) has confirmed that the application period for the Feed-in
Tariff (FIT) program will begin October 31, 2016;
WHEREAS as part of the application submission,
applicants whose projects do not meet all of the IESO’s land use restrictions
must confirm that the municipality supports an exemption from the rules;
WHEREAS because of the zoning of adjacent lots,
the proposed ground mounted solar project on Ashton Station Road is not able to
meet the IESO’s definition of an Exempt Residential Property; and
WHEREAS staff and the Ward Councillor have no
concern supporting the applicant’s request for an exemption, since the proposal
is able to meet all setback and screening requirements set out by the IESO;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve
the Land Use Restriction Exemption Resolution contained in Appendix A, worded
in accordance with the IESO’s prescribed template.
Appendix A – Ashton Station Road, Ward 21
WHEREAS Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings
ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 5.0;
WHEREAS Ottawa
Renewable Energy Co-op (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate a
Non-Rooftop Solar Project (the “Project”) on Ashton
Station Road, PIN 044430043 (the “Lands”) in City of Ottawa under
the Province’s FIT Program; and
WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that the Council of the City of Ottawa indicate by resolution that the Project has an
exemption from any or all of the residential,
commercial and industrial land-use restrictions as identified in Sections
2.3(e), 2.3(f), 2.3(g) and 2.3(h) of the FIT Rules, Version 5.0;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the City of Ottawa exempts
the Project on the Lands as described above from
any or all of the residential, commercial and
industrial land-use restrictions as identified in Sections 2.3(e), 2.3(f),
2.3(g) and 2.3(h) of the FIT Rules, Version 5.0; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to provide
municipal exemption from the above noted specific residential, commercial and
industrial land-use restrictions under the FIT Program and may not be used for
the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the
Application or Project, or for any other purpose.
MOTION
Moved
by Councillor T. Tierney
Seconded
by Councillor D. Chernushenko
WHEREAS the Independent Electricity System
Operator (IESO) has confirmed that the application period for the Feed-in
Tariff (FIT) program will begin October 31, 2016;
WHEREAS the
Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC), located at 800 Green’s Creek
Drive, returns approximately 400,000,000 litres of clean water back to the
Ottawa River on a daily basis;
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is set to begin the study that would
quantify the potential generation capacity and provide preliminary review and
recommendations on conceptual installation, alternatives and best overall
solution in support of a waterpower generation project at the Robert O. Pickard
Environmental Centre;
WHEREAS
the IESO awards priority points (higher priority ranking) to renewable energy
projects that receive the formal support of local municipalities;
WHEREAS obtaining an IESO contract under the FIT Program would
provide the City with revenues for the waterpower generation; and
WHEREAS the IESO introduced the requirement for a blanket resolution
to maintain fairness with other non-municipal participation projects;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the Municipal Council
Support Resolution (Blanket) contained in Appendix A, worded in accordance with
the IESO’s prescribed template (valid for one year).
Appendix A – Waterpower Generation Project
WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings
ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 5.0;
AND WHEREAS the Province’s FIT Program encourages the construction
and operation of Waterpower generation projects
(the “Projects”);
AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be constructed and operated in City of Ottawa;
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 5.0,
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the City of Ottawa supports
the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in City of Ottawa; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to
enable the participants in the FIT Program to receive Priority Points under the
FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal
approval in relation to the Application or Projects, or for any other purpose;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution shall expire twelve (12)
months after its adoption by Council.
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(Councillors J. Mitic and J. Cloutier)
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THREE READINGS
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a)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2004-60 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with
private property parking enforcement.
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b)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish
certain lands as common and public highway and assume it for public use
(Brian Coburn Boulevard and Mer Bleue Road).
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c)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands at voie Gabriola Way and rue Arkose Street on Plan 4M-1556, as
being exempt from Part Lot Control.
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d)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate
certain lands at Meadowridge Circle on Plan 4M-1498, as being exempt from
Part Lot Control and to repeal By-law No. 2016-338.
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e)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the
Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to implement site specific policies for
the lands municipally known as 113 and 115 Echo Drive.
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f)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to change the zoning of the lands known
municipally as 113 and 115 Echo Drive.
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g)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to remove the Mature Neighbourhoods
Overlay from lands within the former Village of Rockcliffe Park.
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h)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to amend Accessory Building Heights in
residential zones.
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i)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2014-229 respecting development charges.
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j)
A by-law of the City
of Ottawa to amend the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to replace
policies with respect to secondary dwelling units, add policies with respect
to coach houses, and repeal policies introduced as part of Official Plan
Amendments Nos. 140 and 150 related to secondary dwelling units.
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k)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2009-95 of the City of Ottawa regarding parkland dedication.
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l)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2014-256 of the City of Ottawa entitled A by-law of the City of Ottawa
designating the area within the territorial limits of the City of Ottawa as
an area of site plan control.
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m)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
No. 2008-250 of the City of Ottawa to permit and regulate secondary dwelling
units within accessory buildings otherwise known as coach houses.
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n)
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law
Number 265-97 of the old Corporation of the City of Ottawa to expand the
Downtown Rideau Business Improvement Area.
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Simultaneous interpretation of
these proceedings is available. Please speak to the attendant at reception.
Accessible formats and communication supports are
available, upon request.
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In Camera
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with matters in a closed session. A form requesting such a review may be
obtained, without charge, from the City’s website or in person from the Chair
of this meeting. Requests are kept confidential pending any report by the
Meetings Investigator and are conducted without charge to the Requestor.
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