Ottawa City Council

Minutes

Meeting #:

5

Date:

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Time:

10:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Location:

Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

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1.

Call to order and moment of reflection

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, on Wednesday, 25 January 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided over the meeting from Council Chambers with some Members attending in person and the remaining Members participating remotely by Zoom.

The Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, presided and led Council in a moment of reflection in honour of Linda Dunn, former Councillor and Deputy Mayor of the Township of Cumberland.  

2.

Public notices and meeting information

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

3.

Roll Call

All Members of Council were present.

4.

Mayor's Opening Remarks

The Mayor provided opening remarks for the first meeting of 2023. 

5.

Confirmation of Minutes

5.1

Minutes of the Council meeting of 7 December 2022

Confirmed

5.2

Minutes of the Council meeting of 14 December 2022

Confirmed

6.

Declarations of Interest Including Those Originally Arising from Prior Meetings

See specific Agenda Item - Zoning By-law Amendment - 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street (Agenda Item 13.2)

7.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Communications

The communications from AMO were received.

8.

Regrets

No regrets were filed. 

 

9.

Motion to Introduce Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/01
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Public Library Board entitled “Appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board - 2022-2026”; the report from the Selection Panel, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority entitled “Appointments to Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026”, the report from the Selection Panel, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority entitled “Appointments to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026”, the report from the Selection Panel, South Nation Conservation entitled “Appointments to South Nation Conservation 2022-2026”, the report from Finance and Corporate Services Department and Transit Services Department entitled “Financial Update for Zero-Emissions Bus Program Funding”, Built Heritage Committee Report 1 and Planning and Housing Committee Report 1 be received and considered.

  Carried

10.

City Clerk

10.1

Appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board - 2022-2026

ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0004 - Citywide

The Mayor advised that because one of the recommended appointees was a volunteer on his election campaign, he would recuse himself from voting on this item.

• Report Recommendation

  That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:

  1. Mary-Rose Brown
  2. Alison Crawford
  3. Kathy Fisher
  4. Harvey Slack
  5. Adam Smith 
  Carried

10.2

Appointments to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026

ACS-OCC-CCS-0006 - Citywide 

• Report Recommendation

  That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:

  1. Anne Robinson
  2. Shelley Petersen-Quesnel (Reserve Member)
  3. Pieter Leenhouts (Reserve Member) 
  Carried

10.3

Appointments to South Nation Conservation 2022-2026

ACS-OCC-CCS-0007 - Citywide

• Report Recommendation

  That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to South Nation Conservation, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:

  1. Linda Payant
  2. Jim Bezanson (Reserve Member)
  Carried

10.4

Appointments to Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026

ACS-OCC-CCS-0005 - Citywide 

• Report Recommendation

  That, further to the deliberations of the Selection Panel, Council approve the following appointments to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, all terms to be effective upon Council approval, for the 2022-2026 Term of Council:

  1. Janet Mason
  2. John Blais (Reserve Member)
  3. Barbara Ramsay (Reserve Member)
  Carried

11.

Finance and Corporate Services Department and Transit Services Department

11.1

Financial Update for Zero-Emission Bus Program Funding

ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0001 - Citywide

• Report Recommendations

  That Council approve:

  1. Additional budget authority for the Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Program in the amount of $425 million; $350 million from the Infrastructure Canada (INFC) grant and $75 million drawdown on the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) credit facility. 
  2. The budget adjustment of $55,015,000 transferring funding from the existing 2022 approved Bus Replacement budget to the ZEB Program Budget.
  3. That the General Manager, Transit Services, as part of the annual budget process, request the City’s share of the ZEB funding requirements and accompanying CIB financing amount for each subsequent tranche of the ZEB purchases required from 2024 to 2025.
  4. That the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer be authorized to establish a ZEB Program Reserve, as described in this report, to facilitate the repayment of the CIB loan and replacement batteries from accrued savings, as required by the CIB loan agreement.
• Motion No. 2023 - 05/02
  Moved by D. Hill
  Seconded by T. Kavanagh

  WHEREAS the report entitled, Financial Update for Zero-Emission Bus Program
  Funding (ACS2023-FSD-FIN-0001), is before Council for approval of funding authorities linked to the Infrastructure Canada Grant and Canada Infrastructure Bank loan agreement; and

  WHEREAS the 2022-2026 Transit Commission has not had an opportunity to debate nor ask staff questions about this program in an open and public forum; and

  WHEREAS the 2022 OLRT Public Inquiry states “Council and any other person or entity (such as the City of Ottawa’s Transit Commission) charged with project oversight must be able to exercise meaningful oversight of critical decisions made by city staff”; and

  WHEREAS the 2022 OLRT Public Inquiry further states “Public entities, and their representatives, should take care to ensure that the priorities they set for complex infrastructure projects are appropriately applied throughout the planning and implementation stages of the project”; and

  WHEREAS the 2022 OLRT Public Inquiry further states “Introducing new or untested project elements (including technology and workforce) increases project risk”; and

  WHEREAS the 2022 City of Ottawa Office of the Auditor General Sprint 2 report specifically defines that “the procurement processes for the charging infrastructure and associated equipment” is not within scope of the Auditor General report; and

  WHEREAS the 2022 City of Ottawa Office of the Auditor General Sprint 2 report Management Response highlights the heavy reliance on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Zero-emission bus replacement program, and that the 2022-2026 Transit Commission has not had the opportunity to confirm that the
  requirements of the TTC procurement model meet the geographic and climatic requirements for the City of Ottawa.

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Financial Update for Zero-Emission Bus Program Funding report be referred to the Transit Commission for consideration; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Transit Commission's recommendations rise to Council for consideration at the first available City Council meeting thereafter.

  For (20)	M. Luloff, L. Dudas, T. Kavanagh, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts, G. Darouze, A. Hubley, S. Menard, D. Hill, C. Kelly, L. Johnson, J. Bradley, S. Plante, A. Troster, M. Carr, D. Brown, S. Desroches, and W. Lo
  Against (5)	G. Gower, T. Tierney, C. Curry, S. Devine, and M. Sutcliffe

  Carried (20 to 5)

12.

Built Heritage Committee Report 1

12.1

Application to Alter 280 Thorold Road, a Property Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, Located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0001 – Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to alter 280 Thorold Road according to plans prepared by André Godin Design, dated September 7, 2022, and the landscape plan prepared by John Szczepaniak dated September 2, 2022 conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; 
  2. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development;
  3. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  Carried

12.2

Application to alter 187 Billings Avenue, a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0002 - Alta Vista (Ward 18)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to alter 187 Billings Avenue according to information submitted by the applicant on November 14, 2022, conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to installation
  2. Direct staff to amend the designation by-law (2020-76) to include the interior hand-hewn timbers of the Charles Billings House;
  3. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development including the final decision on the brick chimney restoration;
  4. Approve the issuance of the heritage permits for each application with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  Carried

12.3

Application to alter 245 Sylvan Avenue, a property designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, located in the Rockcliffe Park Heritage Conservation District

File No. ACS2023-PRE-RHU-0003 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13)

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve the application to alter 245 Sylvan Avenue according to plans prepared by State of Craft, dated August 25, 2022, conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing samples of all final exterior materials for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of the building permit; 
  2. Approve the landscape plan for 245 Sylvan Avenue according to plans prepared by State of Craft, dated August 25, 2022, conditional upon:
     
     1. The applicant providing a final landscape plan for approval by Heritage Staff prior to the issuance of a building permit;
  3. Delegate the authority for minor design changes to the General Manager, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development;
  4. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the date of issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
  Carried

12.4

Motion - Addition of 1495 Heron Road to the City of Ottawa Heritage Register, under section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0008 - Alta Vista (Ward 18)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council list 1495 Heron Road on the City of Ottawa’s Heritage Register, under Section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

  Carried

13.

Planning and Housing Committee Report 1

13.1

Planning and Housing Committee Terms of Reference

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0001 - City-wide

• Committee recommendation, as amended

  That Council approve the Planning and Housing Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1 (as amended).
• Motion No. 2023 - 05/03
  Moved by J. Leiper
  Seconded by S. Plante

  WHEREAS as part of the 2022-2026 Council Governance Review report, Council on December 7, 2022, approved the mandates of the Standing Committees for the 2022-2026 Term of Council, and directed that the revised Terms of Reference to implement those mandates be submitted in draft form to each respective Committee at their first meeting in 2023 for consideration and recommendation to Council for approval; and

  WHEREAS as part of the Governance Report, Council approved the mandate of the Planning and Housing Committee (PHC), which includes additional housing matters as reflected in the proposed new name for the Committee; and

  WHEREAS Council also approved that the Community Services Committee (CSC) would have responsibility for matters related to housing policies and to the ongoing administration of emergency shelters, community housing and homelessness programs; and

  WHEREAS some Members have expressed an interest in better understanding the inter-relationship between the PHC and CSC Terms of Reference, and ensuring the language in both Terms of Reference have sufficient clarity; and

  WHEREAS staff in the Office of the City Clerk in coordination with Housing Services will be preparing the CSC Terms of Reference for consideration by that Committee in February, with the report rising to Council thereafter; and

  WHERAS the Planning and Housing Committee can continue to meet and consider its business under the authority of the mandate approved by Council in the Governance;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council's consideration of the Planning and Housing Committee Terms of Reference be deferred to the same City Council meeting where Council will consider the Community Services Committee Terms of Reference, anticipated to be March 8, 2023.

   

  Carried

13.2

Zoning - 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street

File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0003 - Somerset (14)

Declaration of Interest

Councillor Laine Johnson declared a potential, deemed indirect pecuniary interest on the following item on the Ottawa City Council Agenda of January 25, 2023: Item 13.2 (Zoning By-law Amendment – 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street), as her father is an employee of Preston Hardware.

Councillor L. Johnson, having declared an interest on this item, did not participate in discussions or vote on this item.

• Committee recommendations

  That Council:

  1. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a temporary parking lot use and a reduction in landscaping for temporary parking lot, as detailed in Document 4 (as amended).
  2. Authorize an amending agreement to Demolition Control Agreement OC2342369 to allow for a temporary use parking lot as per the recommended rezoning.
  Carried as amended
• Motion No. 2023 - 05/04
  Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by A. Troster

  WHEREAS a temporary use parking lot has been proposed at 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street for a period of one year, expiring on January 25, 2024; and

  WHEREAS the temporary use lot is proposed in association with 232 Preston Street (Preston Hardware) for use by its employees; and

  WHEREAS there is a desire to formalize restricting the use of the parking on this temporary use parking lot to Preston Hardware employees;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0003, as revised, Council amend the proposed Zoning By-law, as contained in Document 4 of the report, by substituting sub-clause 2(c)(i) to Column V with the following text:
  “Additional parking, restricted to employees of Preston Hardware is permitted in a temporary use parking lot associated with 232 Preston Street (Preston Hardware) for a period of one year, expiring on January 25, 2024.”

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be no further notice pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

  Carried

  Carried with Councillors R. Brockington and G. Darouze dissenting.

  The item was then put to Council as amended by the Gower/Troster Motion and Carried with Councillors S. Menard and R. King dissenting. 

  
  

13.3

Zoning By-Law Amendment – 2784 and 2786 Lancaster Road

File No.  ACS2023-PRE-PS-0009 - Alta Vista (18)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2784 and 2786 Lancaster Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit retail use, as detailed in Document 2 and 3.

  Carried

14.

Bulk Consent Agenda

14.1

Built Heritage Committee Report 1

14.1.1

Built Heritage Committee Terms of Reference

File No. ACS2023-OCC-CCS-0002 - City-wide

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve the Built Heritage Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in this report and attached as Document 1.

  Carried

14.2

Planning and Housing Committee Report 1

14.2.1

Zoning By-law Amendment - 75 Granton Avenue

File No.  ACS2023-PRE-PS-0002 - College (8) 

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 75 Granton Avenue, as shown in Document 1, to rezone the property from R1FF[632] to R2E[632] to permit two semi-detached dwellings, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

14.2.2

Zoning By-Law Amendment- 154 O’Connor Street

File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0001 - Somerset (14)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 154 O’Connor Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a temporary parking lot use for a period of three years, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

14.2.3

Zoning By-Law Amendment - 1399 Avenue U

File No.  ACS2023-PRE-PS-0012 - Alta Vista (18)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1399 Avenue U, as shown in Document 1, to permit a reduced drive-aisle width, as detailed in Document 2.

  Carried

14.2.4

Zoning By-Law Amendment - 3459 and 3479 St. Joseph Boulevard

File No. ACS2023-PRE-PS-0010 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1)

• Committee recommendation

  That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 3459 and 3479 St. Joseph Boulevard as shown in Document 1, to permit four, 6-storey residential buildings, as detailed in Document 3.

  Carried

15.

In Camera Items

15.1

Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Legal Update and Litigation Overlay and related remedial matters

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.

As the content of the in camera update contains information pertaining to the legal aspects of the subject matter, the material falls within the exception contemplated by Subsections 13(1)(e) and (f) of City Council’s Procedure By-Law. As such, this matter will not be reported out.

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/05
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  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, to receive a briefing on the Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Legal Update and Litigation Overlay and Related Remedial Matters.

  Carried

  Council resolved in camera at 11:28 am 

   
  In Camera Session
  

  In Council (Open Session)

  
  Council resumed in open session at 4:44 p.m.

  Upon resuming in open session, Mayor Sutcliffe advised that Council just met in camera pursuant to the Procedure By-law (By-law No. 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. Council received a briefing on Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) - Legal Update, Litigation Overlay and Related Remedial Matters.

  During the closed session, no votes were taken other than procedural motions and/or directions to staff. 

  Councillor G. Gower introduced the following Motion:

       

  
  
• Motion No. 2023 - 05/06
  Moved by G. Gower
  Seconded by S. Desroches

  WHEREAS Rideau Transit Group (“RTG”) is a general partnership formed by ACS RTG Partner Inc, SNC RTG Partner Inc, and Ellis Don RTG Partner Inc. responsible for designing, building, financing, and maintaining of the City of Ottawa’s Confederation Line; and

  WHEREAS on December 19, 2012, Council approved the report entitled, “Design, Build, Finance and Maintenance of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (OLRT) Project” delegating authority to City Staff to execute a Project Agreement with RTG as the preferred proponent to build and maintain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit System; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Project Agreement with the Rideau Transit Group (RTG) requires RTG to deliver a safe and reliable light rail transit system; and

  WHEREAS there have been significant issues with vehicle availability, station availability, and multiple failures across the system from the start of the service; and 

  WHEREAS on March 9, 2020, Council approved a motion directing staff to issue a Notice of Default to RTG in accordance with the Project Agreement and ask for a remedial plan and schedule for remediation of the Defaults, and delegated the authority to the City Manager to take any other actions required under the Project Agreement to give effect to Council’s decision; and 

  WHEREAS on October 13, 2021, Council directed staff to deliver a Notice of Dispute under the Project Agreement with respect to RTG Defaults, have the Defaults confirmed through the contractual dispute resolution process in the Project Agreement including, as necessary, asking the Court to confirm the validity of the RTG Defaults and report back to Council on the outcomes of these actions; and

  WHEREAS on November 30, 2022, the Commission Report of the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry was released, which included the findings that the City and RTG should resolve outstanding disputes at the earliest opportunity and that RTG and the City, as well as RTM and Alstom Maintenance, should make efforts to repair their relationships and work together better for the greater good of the project; and 
  WHEREAS there is significant public interest in improving the stability and reliability of the LRT Stage 1 service; and

  WHEREAS on January 25, 2023, Council has just received an in camera legal update regarding the Notice of Default proceedings and other disputes with RTG: 

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Transit Services, in consultation with the City Manager, the City Treasurer and the City Solicitor, to negotiate, finalize and execute a binding Settlement Agreement with Rideau Transit Group in line with the terms presented to Council during the in camera briefing and not to be reported out publicly, as they relate to litigation and are covered by solicitor-client and settlement privilege; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Interim City Manager and the General Manager of Transit Services provide a further update to Council following the execution of a Settlement Agreement. 

  Carried

16.

Motion to Adopt Reports

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/07
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Public Library Board entitled “Appointments to the Ottawa Public Library Board - 2022-2026”; the report from the Selection Panel, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority entitled “Appointments to Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026”, the report from the Selection Panel, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority entitled “Appointments to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority 2022-2026”, the report from the Selection Panel, South Nation Conservation entitled “Appointments to South Nation Conservation 2022-2026”, the report from Finance and Corporate Services Department and Transit Services Department entitled “Financial Update for Zero-Emissions Bus Program Funding”, Built Heritage Committee Report 1 and Planning and Housing Committee Report 1 be received and adopted as amended.

  Carried

17.

Motions of Which Notice Has Been Previously Given

17.1

Councillor T. Kavanagh

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/08
  Moved by T. Kavanagh
  Seconded by A. Troster

  Note: The Kavanagh/Troster Motion of which Notice was previously given at the December 14, 2023, City Council meeting was replaced with the following revised motion pursuant to Subsection 59(5) of the Procedure By-law.

  WHEREAS on September 16th, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini was beaten, tortured and murdered by Iran’s morality police while in custody for after wearing her hijab improperly; and

  WHEREAS the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979 has led to increasingly repressive restrictions on women’s rights, including the enforcement of the mandatory wearing of the hijab; and

  WHEREAS Although the compulsory dress codes are the most visible signs of state-sanctioned repression of women in Iran under the current regime, it’s not the only one. Examples of other forms of repression include systemic discrimination by denying equal rights for child custody, inheritance, divorce and the need for husband’s permission to own a passport and leave the country; and

  WHEREAS Islamic regime’s civil law allows forced marriage of children at 13 and 15 years old for girls and boys, respectively; and

  WHEREAS, married women and girls often face additional abuse, restrictions on their movements and a lack of national protections against domestic violence; and

  WHEREAS women, men, students and children across Iran have launched a public campaign known as “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi”, translated as “Woman, Life, Freedom” to call for downfall of the regime, as they it as the only solution to earn freedom, justice and equality for all Iranians; and

  WHEREAS the Iranian regime is engaged in a massive and brutal crackdown on protesters, with international press reporting an average of one child murder a day, upwards of 184,000 arrests and detentions that allow for the death penalty as punishment. As of December 10th, one protester is executed, and several others are in death row; and

  WHEREAS the protests have powerful international support from Iranians and nationals living in the diaspora and around the world, including journalists, educators, lawyers and activists in Berlin, Toronto and Los Angeles, to name a few; and

  WHEREAS this movement, which has now approached its fourth month with no signs of abating, is calling for continued and increased demonstration of international solidarity and support; and

  WHEREAS an estimated 400,000 Iranian-Canadians have chosen to call Canada home because of its values of equal rights for women, freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly, freedom of association and democratic rights; and

  WHEREAS the CSIS is actively investigating several death threats and intimidations from the Islamic republic state actors against individuals in Canada to silence those who speak out publicly against regime; and

  WHEREAS Canada has levelled economic sanctions on the regime and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) by banning individuals and entities linked to it; and

  WHEREAS Canada is leading an international campaign to remove Iran from the “United Nations Commission on the Status of Women”; and

  WHEREAS Iranian Canadians living in Ottawa have called for Ottawa City Council to make an open statement of solidarity with the Iranian women, men and children who are fighting for their democratic and human rights in Iran and:

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council go on record as standing in solidarity with the people of Iran who are fighting for their freedom and fundamental human rights; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Ottawa support the symbolic installation of “Mahsa Amini” street plaques at the intersections in proximity to the section of Metcalfe Street between Somerset Street West and MacLaren Street as the building served as the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is located in this block; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commemorative street blades to be installed on Metcalfe Street be installed for an initial period of one year, subject to review and extension by Council; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Ottawa City Council to demand the law enforcement agencies to ensure safety and security of Canadian citizens who are speaking out loudly against the Islamic Regime.

  The Motion Carried with Councillors G. Darouze, A. Hubley,
  M. Luloff and L. Dudas dissenting.
  Councillor W. Lo dissented on the resolution regarding the installation of street plaques.

   

  
  

17.2

Councillor C. Kitts

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/09
  Moved by C. Kitts
  Seconded by C. Curry

  WHEREAS Ottawa has seen encouraging growth in numerous retail categories this past year and continues to see a trend of online sales and exchanges; and

  WHEREAS an increasing number of police agencies in eastern Ontario and western Quebec including municipalities such as Pembroke and Gatineau are providing safer places for people to complete online exchanges or transactions with strangers; and

  WHEREAS these safe and neutral spaces are intended to prevent fraudulent transactions and increase resident safety that may occur in the context of purchases or exchanges from online sales; and

  WHEREAS while residents can carry out transactions in the public lobby of any Ottawa police station, there is not a dedicated space that is actively monitored or specific signage designating a safe space for this type of activity; and

  WHEREAS it has been suggested that there are police stations within Ottawa that may have the capacity to have designated safe exchange spaces:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council requests that the Ottawa Police Services Board explore the feasibility of piloting safe exchange areas or community safety zones at Ottawa Police Stations that would include 24/7 surveillance and dedicated signage for the residents of Ottawa; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa Police Services Board report back with their findings to Ottawa City Council by Q3 of 2023. 

  Carried

17.3

Councillor D. Brown

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/10
  Moved by D. Brown
  Seconded by G. Darouze

  WHEREAS the City’s Commemorative Naming Policy, approved by Council on July 24, 2002, outlines the criteria and process for commemoratively naming municipal streets, parks and facilities (or parts thereof); and

  WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

  WHEREAS, Babe McRae was a long-time resident and volunteer in the Village of Richmond, Ward 21, Rideau-Jock; and

  WHEREAS, Mr. McRae and his immediate family have been owners and operators of several local businesses since the 1950s, including the McRae General Store and the McRae Bros Laundromat, making him a well-known and respected resident of the Village of Richmond; and

  WHEREAS, Mr. McRae served as member of the Richmond District Lions Club and the Orange Lodge; and

  WHEREAS, Mr. McRae also served as a member of the Richmond Agricultural Society; 

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the park formally known as ‘Meynell Park’, located at 245 Meynell Rd, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0, be renamed the “Babe McRae Park”; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Babe McRae’s contributions; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand, plaque and subsequent event will be funded through the Councillor’s office.

  Carried

18.

Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure

18.1

Councillor T. Tierney

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/11
  Moved by T. Tierney
  Seconded by M. Luloff

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion in advance of the Beacon Hill North Community Centre opening

  WHEREAS on July 24, 2002, City Council approved, as amended, the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

  WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

  WHEREAS, Ray Kaluski has been an outstanding community leader in Beacon Hill in the City of Ottawa; and

  WHEREAS, Ray Kaluski has been at the forefront, leading numerous initiatives to benefit the community over the past fifty years; and

  WHEREAS Ray has been a resident of Beacon Hill since 1973 and an active member of Annunciation of the Lord Church, spearheading and guiding the church building committee from 1981 until its construction, circa 1985, as well as leading the church choir and was also its organist from 1986 until 2011; and

  WHEREAS, Ray Kaluski ran the Beacon Hill North Quarterback Club from 1980 for nearly a decade; and

  WHEREAS, Ray was elected to the Beacon Hill North Community Association from 1980-2010, serving as President from 1984 until 2010; and

  WHEREAS, Ray Kaluski served on the 8th Gloucester Scouts executive board from 1982 until 1988; and

  WHEREAS, each Canada Day, Ray never misses an opportunity to show his fierce patriotism by proudly bringing his Parliament Hill, Peace Tower-flown flag to the Beacon Hill Community Association Canada Day celebrations;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the space in the Beacon Hill North Community Centre, located at 2130 Radford Court, Ottawa, be named the “Ray Kaluski Room”; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Ray Kaluski’s contributions; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the plaque and subsequent event will be funded through the Councillor’s office.

  Carried

18.2

Councillor T. Tierney

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/12
  Moved by T. Tierney
  Seconded by M. Luloff

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion

  WHEREAS on July 24, 2002, City Council approved, as amended, the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

  WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

  WHEREAS Bob Rainboth, Captain, Ottawa Fire Services, has tirelessly volunteered throughout the City of Ottawa in many ways, including with the Rideau Canoe Club - 10 plus years, Hockey Eastern Ontario – coach, eight years, referee, four years; and

  WHEREAS Bob Rainboth has been an active member of the Ottawa Fire Services Band since the age of 16, is instrumental in raising funds for the Fallen Firefighter Memorial for both City of Ottawa and National ceremonies; gives selflessly of his time to arrange Ottawa Fire Services member funeral arrangements; and

  WHEREAS, Bob Rainboth has been at the forefront leading numerous initiatives to benefit the community, including, for the past twenty-five years, Parade Chairman, organizer, and integral part of the Orleans Santa’s Parade of Lights, an annual Christmas parade attended by 300,000 kids, young and young at heart, which raises money for charity, and provides gifts to those who would otherwise be unable to afford them; and

  WHEREAS, in his ‘spare time’, Bob works as a Consent and Capacity Board member, is a two-term Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) - Ward 7 Trustee, acts as Protocol Officer - Ottawa Fire Services, and Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre (EORC) volunteer and Board member, while somehow finding ways to lend a helping hand to friends; and

  WHEREAS Bob Rainboth has been recognized with the Order of Canada - Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers for his years of service:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Acres Park, located at 2193 East Acres Road, Ottawa, be re-named the “Bob Rainboth Park”; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriate stand and plaque be installed displaying the name and including a brief history of Bob Rainboth’s contributions; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of a new park sign will be funded through the Ward Cash-in-lieu of Parkland (CIL) account; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs related to the production and installation of the stand, plaque and subsequent event will be funded through the Councillor’s office.

  Carried

18.3

Councillor L. Dudas

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/13
  Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by J. Bradley

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following Motion, in order to declare February 6th to 12th, 2023, National Health and Fitness Week in Ottawa.

  WHEREAS the participation rates of Canadians engaging in healthy physical activities has declined, while inactivity and obesity continues to rise in Canada; and

  WHEREAS health and fitness ought to be promoted and embraced by Canadians of all ages and abilities; and

  WHEREAS many Canadian cities have taken up the annual challenge of encouraging and promoting physical activity, including Calgary, Saskatoon, Montréal and Victoria; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers a multitude of recreation and leisure programming and promotes active and healthy living through a number of initiatives, including: an ongoing “Try It” campaign for City fitness membership programs, a series of “I Love to” programs to promote swimming, skating, soccer and other sports; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has previously offered a small incentive to residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by providing 2 for 1 public swimming at City-operated swimming pools and 2 for 1 admission at City-operated weight and cardio rooms in recognition of past National Health and Fitness Days; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa Public Health has indicated that staying active is a positive coping strategy to taking care of your mental health; and

  WHEREAS the City of Ottawa Departments (Ottawa Public Health, Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department and others) work together on improving access to and encouraging physical activity for residents; and

  WHEREAS offering a small incentive to residents to embrace physical activity and fitness by offering 2 for 1 public skating at City-operated rinks and 2 for 1 admission at City-operated weight and cardio rooms, on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, in recognition of 2023 National Health and Fitness Week:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council declare February 6th to February 12th, 2023 National Health & Fitness week in Ottawa; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approve that the City offer 2 for 1 public skating at City-operated rinks, and 2 for 1 admission at City-operated weight and cardio rooms and public swims, on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, in recognition of 2023 National Health and Fitness Week.

  Carried

18.4

Councillor C. Curry

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/14
  Moved by C. Curry
  Seconded by M. Carr

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in order that the updated application deadline for the Police Services Board can be communicated as soon as possible;

  WHEREAS the City’s public member recruitment process recently closed, including recruitment for the public member of the Police Services Board; and

  WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Services Board (the “Board”) is legally responsible for providing governance and oversight to the Ottawa Police Service and for ensuring the provision of adequate and effective police services in the City of Ottawa under the authority of the Police Services Act (the “Act”); and

  WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 3/99 – Adequacy and Effectiveness of Police Services - is anticipated to be superseded by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 which will impact the governance of the Board and require increased transparency and specific expertise; and

  WHEREAS on December 7, 2022, Council approved Motion 2022 03/21 directing that the recruitment process and advertisements for the Ottawa Police Services Board Public Member reflect that Council may recommend to the Board that this Public Member be appointed as Chair, and directing the Selection Panel to take the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, when recommending the appointments to Councill; and

  WHEREAS the current description of the role of, and expectations for, the Public Members and Chair of the Ottawa Police Services Board should be updated so as to better reflect the required experience and anticipated time commitment of the Public Member and the Chair, given the changing legislative scheme and evolving public expectations;

  WHEREAS the Council-appointed Selection Panel should consider when appointing a public Member the expected workload of the Chair as compared to the candidate’s commitments; and

  WHEREAS prospective candidates must consider the likely time commitment prior to any appointments being made, so that the individual appointed to the Board can determine if they will have sufficient time to execute their roles and responsibilities once appointed; and

  WHEREAS job descriptions for Board members as well as the Chair and Vice-Chair should be reviewed and amended to ensure they accurately reflect the time commitment required; and

  WHEREAS the current Council-appointed public Member and interim Chair may continue to serve while the Selection Panel completes its work:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council request the Police Services Board consider reviewing and updating the Statement of Qualifications and Job Description for Board Members and Board Chair to ensure they accurately reflect the time commitment required; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council direct the Office of the City Clerk to extend the recruitment period for the public member for the Ottawa Police Service Board to the end of February 2023, to provide the opportunity for the Board to provide any updated materials for the Selection Panel’s use; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any updated statement of qualifications and job description that may be provided be shared with the Selection Panel and posted publicly on Ottawa.ca in the interests of transparency; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all current applications collected, and any new applications received during the extended application period, be provided to the Selection Panel for review in relation to any updated information provided by the Board, and the requirements of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, to inform their recommendations to Council on who to appoint as the Public Member in accordance with the Appointment Policy.

  Carried

18.5

Councillor A. Troster

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/15
  Moved by A. Troster
  Seconded by R. King

  That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider the following motion in advance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day:

  WHEREAS antisemitism is a scourge on humanity and has no place in our city; and

  WHEREAS antisemitism has seen an alarming and significant increase in recent years, with data showing a 700 per cent increase in violent incidents of antisemitism across the country in 2021; and

  WHEREAS there have been several recent incidents of antisemitism in Ottawa, concerningly these incidents are even happening in our schools; and

  WHEREAS Jewish organizations and community members including the Jewish Federation of Ottawa have continued to sound the alarm about this disturbing rise of antisemitism in Ottawa and in Canada; and

  WHEREAS it is imperative that the City of Ottawa stand united in allyship with Jewish Ottawans against antisemitism; and

  WHEREAS Antisemitism is on the rise in Canada and around the world. Hatred has flourished in the digital age. It is, therefore, more important than ever that the horrors of the Holocaust – and lessons learned – remain present in the public consciousness, never to be repeated; and

  WHEREAS Ottawa’s largest school board recently voted unanimously to hire a Jewish Equity Coach to combat antisemitism in our schools:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa formally denounce antisemitism in the City of Ottawa; and,

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council direct the City Manager and the Director of Human Resources to ensure that the City’s diversity and anti-racism training include antisemitism moving forward; and,

  BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor Proclaim January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Ottawa to commemorate this day and to create greater public understanding and awareness of this horrific period in history from 1933 to 1945; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City consider illumination in yellow of City Hall to honour International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2024 as a symbol of this commitment.

  Carried

19.

Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

19.1

Councillor R. King

• Moved by R. King
  Seconded by S. Plante

  WHEREAS recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities and the City of Ottawa provides high quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active lives through recreation and to make our community a great place to live, work and play; and

  WHEREAS there is an increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in Canada that is founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the role of recreation in the positive development of youth; and

  WHEREAS Canadian youth are often unrecognized for the valuable contributions they make to communities and Canada’s social, economic and civic landscape; and

  WHEREAS it is vital to uplift youth voices, particularly during times of crisis, as they are the generation most deeply impacted by the civic, social, and environmental outcomes of our decisions; and

  WHEREAS meaningful youth engagement through recreation emphasizes access, equity and social justice and leads to positive youth development; and

  WHEREAS National Youth Week reminds us all of the valuable contributions that recreation and parks can make to youth development and that youth can make to community development; and

  WHEREAS National Youth Week is endorsed by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and the network of agencies and individuals committed to the positive development of youth; and

  WHEREAS National Youth Week has existed for over a decade and continues to grow, with many cities across Canada currently recognizes the first week of May as a Youth Week, including but not limited to Calgary, Toronto, Peterborough, Kingston, Edmonton, Regina and Halifax; and

  WHEREAS organizations including Youth Ottawa, Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, YNRA, BGC, and Uniting for Children and Youth support recognition of National Youth Week in the City of Ottawa; and

  WHEREAS youth throughout Ottawa have been working over the past two years to help designate the City of Ottawa as a UNICEF Child Friendly City in Canada:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, in recognition of its benefits and values and to provide a focal point within the year for increasing awareness concerning youth development, the City of Ottawa hereby proclaims April 29 to May 6, 2023 as National Youth Week.

19.2

Councillor L. Dudas

• Moved by L. Dudas
  Seconded by G. Gower

  WHEREAS on July 24th, 2002, Ottawa City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy for Municipal Parks, Streets and Facilities; and 

  WHEREAS the Commemorative Naming Policy for Municipal Parks, Streets and Facilities guides the administration of the City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Program and Commemorative Street Naming; and 

  WHEREAS the Commemorative Naming Program currently has backlog of 28 approved commemorative names that have not yet been installed due to pandemic-related building closures and insufficient implementation budget; and 

  WHEREAS there is a Municipal Commemoration Policy in development and expected to be brought forward to Committee and Council for consideration in 2023; and

  WHEREAS this new Municipal Commemoration Policy is expected to provide an overarching policy framework and guidance to commemoration programs in the City of Ottawa; and 

  WHEREAS there has been extensive research and community consultation in the development of the draft Municipal Commemoration Policy, including with the Host Nation, First Nations, Inuit and Metis and other equity-deserving communities; and

  WHEREAS other large municipalities, such as Toronto and London, have placed a moratorium on their Commemorative Naming Program to allow for extensive program reviews; and 

  WHEREAS program reviews in other municipalities have resulted in changes to program parameters that Ottawa may consider in its policy revisions:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a moratorium be placed on any new commemorative names for municipal parks, streets and facilities; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this moratorium include commemorative names brought forward by way of the formal program applications and by motions to City Council; and 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any commemorative naming applications that have already been received in full through the formal application process, and have passed vetting, may proceed for consideration and are not subject to this moratorium; and

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following the adoption of the overarching Municipal Commemoration Policy, staff prepare a report recommending a revised Commemorative Naming Policy for Municipal Parks, Streets and Facilities that is more inclusive, comprehensive and sustainable. 

20.

Motion to Introduce By-laws

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/16
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.

  Carried

20.1

Three Readings

• 2023-02    A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City and to repeal By-law No. 2022-253.
  2023-03    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2021-5 respecting the position and duties of the Auditor General of the City of Ottawa, to amend Section 12(1) of the existing by-law.
  2023-04    A by-law of the City of Ottawa amending By-law No. 50 of 2000 respecting the procurement of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa.
  2023-05    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.
  2023-06    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Trailsedge Way).
  2023-07    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at chemin Jockvale Road, voie du Rhyolite Way and rue Verulam Street on Plan 4M-1691 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2023-08    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-338, as amended, to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Special Constable Unit of the Transit Services Department.
  2023-09    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Abbott Street East as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2023-10    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Edenwylde Drive and Maygrass Way on Plan 4M-1647, as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2023-11    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint Councillors to act in place of the Mayor and to repeal By-law No. 2021-23.
  2023-12    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to close part of Walden Drive and cercle Akamina Circle in the City of Ottawa.
  2023-13    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-17 to appoint certain Inspectors, Property Standards Officers and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in the Building Code Services Branch of the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department.
  2023-14    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2001-3 entitled “A by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint a Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Ottawa”.
  2023-15    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-301 regulating traffic and parking on highways.
  2023-16    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2018-212, a by-law of the City of Ottawa to appoint certain Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to enforce the provisions of the Sewer Use By-law and to repeal By-law No. 2012-5.
  2023-17    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at cours Affogato Walk, ruelle Robusta Lane, chemin Jockvale Road, place Correto Place, terrasse Sencha Terrace, and cercle Mochi Circle on Plan 4M-1712 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2023-18    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on Plan 4M-1544 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2023-19    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at avenue du Ventoux Avenue on Plan 4M-1678 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.
  2023-20    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2022-413 respecting a code of conduct for citizen members of the Built Heritage Standing Committee, to correct clerical errors.
  2023-21    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to add the Manor Park North and South Secondary Plan to Volume 2a of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa.
  2023-22    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 154 O'Connor Street.
  2023-23    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 139 and 143 Balsam Street and 20 Larch Street.
  2023-24    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 2784 and 2786 Lancaster Road. 
  2023-25    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 75 Granton Avenue.
  2023-26    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as 1399 Avenue U.
  2023-27    A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of the lands known municipally as  3459 and 3479 St. Joseph Boulevard. 
  2023-28    A  by-law  of  the  City  of  Ottawa  to  amend  By-law  No.  2022-135 to correct minor typographical errors.

21.

Confirmation By-law

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/17
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the following by-law be read and passed:
  To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 25, 2023.

  Carried

22.

Inquiries

There were no Inquiries.

23.

Adjournment

• Motion No. 2023 - 05/18
  Moved by S. Menard
  Seconded by L. Dudas

  That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of January 25, 2023, be adjourned.

  Carried

  The meeting adjourned at 5:24 pm.