SPECIAL OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 December 2007

ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL

10:00 a.m.

MINUTES 26

Special Meeting Called by His Worship Mayor O’Brien

To consider the Draft 2008 Operating and Capital Budget Estimates

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa on 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 December 2007.

The Mayor, Larry O’Brien, presided and the Clerk led Council in prayer.

Roll Call

ALL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT EXCEPT COUNCILLOR BROOKS ON MONDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2007 AND COUNCILLOR THOMPSON ON WEDNESDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2007.

Declarations of pecuniary interest including those originally arising from prior meetings

See specific Agenda Item for declarations: 2008 Operating and Capital Budgets

Communications

The following communications were received:

· From the Seniors Advisory Committee regarding their recommendations to City Council on the 2008 Budget.

Regrets

The following members of Council advised that he would be absent from the Council meeting on the date indicated:

Councillor G. Brooks 3 December 2007

Councillor D. Thompson 5 December 2007

MOTION NO. 26/1

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae

WHEREAS on November 28^th, 2007, Mayor Larry O'Brien and a majority of Councillors expressed publicly their intent to approve a 2008 City Budget that does not include closing of essential community services such as community centres, community health & resource centres, as well as pools and libraries;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council clearly states its intent that options such as closing libraries, pools, community health & resource centres, community centres, as well as the Museum Sustainability Program will not be moved for consideration during the 2008 Budget deliberation;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this Statement of Intent be immediately communicated to all registered public delegations and members of the public through a news release.

CARRIED on a division of 20 YEAS to 1 NAY as follows:

Yeas (20): Councillors S. Desroches, E. El-Chantiry, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, M. Bellemare,

M. McRae, D. Holmes, A. Cullen, J. Legendre, D. Thompson, G. Bédard,

S. Qadri, D. Deans, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, P. Feltmate, C. Leadman, R. Jellett, B. Monette and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (1): Councillor C. Doucet.

Resolving Into Committee of the Whole

MOTION NO. 26/2

Moved by Councillor C. Leadman

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

That City Council resolve to move into Committee of the Whole pursuant to Section 48 of the Procedure By-law.

CARRIED

IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The following delegations addressed the Committee of the Whole on the 2008 Budget. Those persons whose names are marked with an asterisk (*), provided written submissions and these documents are held on file with the City Clerk.

Monday, 3 December 2007

Victor Emerson, Accessibility Advisory Committee*

Earl Stanley, Vice-Chair, Rural Issues Advisory Committee spoke on various items with respect to the budget.

Nick Masciantonio , Arts, Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee*

Mike Bulthuis, Health and Social Services Advisory Committee*

Richard Fleming, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee*

Iola Price, Ottawa Forest and Greenspace Advisory Committee*

Marg Coll, Seniors Advisory Committee*

Diane O’Neill, Aladin Childcare Services*

Peter Kennedy, Ottawa Professional Firefighters’ Association*

Susan Shenstone*

Anne -Marie Philippe, Signets Vanier Bookmarks*

Blake Batson, BlakeBatson.ca*

Lori Nash, Friends of the Library*

Jane Dobell, Rockcliffe Park Residents Association*

Carolle Dallas, Libraries*

Samuel Getachew spoke on the importance of saving taxpayer’s money by combining the provincial and municipal elections.

Meg Hamilton, CHOO - Council of Heritage Org. in Ottawa*

Lee-Anne Lee, OCTEVAW - Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women*

Rod MacLean*

Gerry LePage, Exec. Director, Bank Street BIA*

Lori Mellor, Preston Street BIA spoke on the importance of BIA’s to the City and supports the zero percent tax level.

Margaret Penniston *

David Flemming, President, Heritage Ottawa*

Gilles E. Girard, Chair, Committee of Adjustment*

Alexandra Badzak, Exec. Director, Diefenbunker Museum spoke on the importance of approving the Diefenbunker Museum’s request for renovations included in the Capital budget for 2008.

Dr. Mark Totten*

Catherine O’Grady, Ottawa Jazz Festival spoke to the importance of the Arts Investment Strategy.

Richard Clayman, Vice Chair, Ottawa Chamber of Commerce*

Trevor Haché, Ecology Ottawa*

Peter Lewis, Rockcliffe Park Residents’ Association (RPRA)*

Keri Abella, CJOYC - Commission de la Jeunesse d’Ottawa Youth Commission*

Stephanie Strudwick, Neighbourhood Watch District 23*

Pam Connelly on behalf of Cheryl Parrott, Hintonberg Community Association Security Chair*

Jane Ogden and Nubia Cermeño, Safe and Affordable Housing Action Team & Employment and Training Action Team*

Shirley Felker, Re: Ottawa Public Library System*

Jackie Dwyer, CUPE 2204 – Childcare Workers*

Jasna Jennings, Byward Market BIA expressed concern about the 5% increase for administrating BIA’s and on the additional parking rates being extended into the night.

Annie Mercier, Équipe de femmes d’action sur les services en français*

Larissa Williams, Coalition of Community Houses*

Alex Munter and Ross Hastings, Youth Services Bureau – Ottawa spoke of their concern regarding cuts to the social services programs and the negative impact this would have on the youth of Ottawa.

Karen Luttrell spoke on the importance of libraries for the City of Ottawa

Angela Connidis and Martin Belliveau, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee, spoke about their concerns with cuts to bus routes, the importance of advisory committees to the City and indicated they would like to increase the number of meetings throughout the year.

Sara Dwyer, Russell Height Community House*

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2008 Budget deliberations at 7:54 p.m. on Monday, 3 December 2007 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 4 December 2007.

Tuesday, 4 December 2007

Denis Bedard, Patro Ottawa*

Mary Hegan, Chair, and Heather Parker, Environmental Advisory Committee

Tony Silvestro*

Christina Tessier, By-town Museum*

David Pilon, ACFO – Ottawa (Association canadienne-française de l'Ontario)*

David Sacks, President of NECA - New Edinburgh Community Association

Denise Mattok, Ottawa Council of Women spoke on the importance of services the City offers and would like to see these programs continue.

Pierre Boivin*

John Reid*

John Batson*

Jean Bruce*

Jo Wood*

Guy Annable*

Jeffrey Dale, President & CEO, OCRI - Ottawa Centre for Research & Innovation*

Cathy Jordan and Sylvie Papineau, Community Health & Resource Centres*

Dr. K. Jean Cottam*

Christine Tremblay and Sandra MacInnis, Arts Ottawa East*

Yvette Fournier, Ottawa Seniors Action Network*

Maria Heynen, Poverty Awareness Working Group of First Unitarian Congregation*

John Heney, Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives*

Bob Stevenson*

Valerie Collicott and Mouktar Abdillahi, Women’s Initiative for Safer Environments (WISE)*

Erin Albright, Ottawa ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) spoke on the importance of subsidized daycare, libraries and transit routes.

Ken Holmes*

Angela Rickman, Lowertown Community Association*

Leo Lavergne, Centre Pauline Charron*

Adele Muldoon expressed support for Council’s position not to cut essential services and she offered a number of suggestions for ways in which the City could cut costs.

Margaret Nelson and Helen Saravanamuttoo, Ontario Association of Social Workers - Eastern Branch were concerned with budget cuts related to social programs and social housing.

Glen Chochla*

Essam Hamed, Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee*

Paul Durber and Brian Cornelius, First United Church*

Marilla Lo, Chair, Somerset St. BIA*

Brett Delmage spoke on various items with respect to the budget.

Sean McKenny, Ottawa & District Labour Council spoke on various items with respect to the budget

Tim Burnie, President, National Capital Heavy Construction Association*

Klaus Beltzner*

Elana Martin, Westboro BIA

Melanie Leduc and Juliet Audet, Centre Espoir Sophie*

Julian Armour, President, Ottawa Festivals spoke on the importance of the Arts Investment Strategy.

Michael Jenkin, Old Ottawa South Community Association*

Maggie McCoy, Ottawa Choral Society*

Cam Robertson, City Centre Coalition spoke on various transit and transportation issues.

Phil Robinson, Students’ Associations of Carleton University spoke on various items with respect to the budget.

Valerie Barrett, Dalia Kimmel and Mark Peré, Students of Nepean High School spoke on various issues related to the budget.

Muri Kaba, Student of Glashan Public School spoke on the importance of keeping student bus pass charges low and felt that user fees should be eliminated.

Cristina Opris*

Jean Marie Guerrier , Black History Ottawa*

David Smith spoke on the importance of continuing to fund social programs.

Vinojar Balasuuramanian and Jessica Frost, Students of Nepean High School spoke on various items with respect to the budget.

Professor Joanne St. Lewis spoke to the importance of having a place for children to go (e.g. libraries, community centres, etc.).

Marie Weerasooriya-Epps*

Jerry Ghazal and Brian Bell, The Door Laporte and Dalhousie Community Centre spoke on the importance of youth programs in the City.

Don Stephenson, North Gower and District Community Association*

Willis Burwell, British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO)*

June Girvan, Every Child is Sacred, spoke of the importance of social programs that affect children.

Peter Honeywell, Council for the Arts in Ottawa*

Clyde Marston, Leave Management and Overtime Scheduling*

Peggy Ducharme, Ottawa Arts Court Foundation*

Bonnie Gray and Margo Belanger, Watson’s Mill – Dickinson Square, spoke of the importance of the Museum Sustainability Plan and urged continued support for the Watson’s Mill project.

Pam Hrick and Dean Haldenby, Students Federation of University of Ottawa*

Louise Albert , French Language Services Advisory Committee*

Cliff Gazee, Poverty Issues Advisory Committee, raised concerns with respect to poverty issues and the cuts within the budget.

Alayne McGregor*

John Dance, Ottawa East Community Association*

Tyler Meredith, LASI Group (Local Agencies Serving Immigrants) spoke on the importance of social programs within the City.

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2007 Budget deliberations at 8:55 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 December 2007 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 5 December 2007.

Wednesday, 5 December 2007

Richard Eveleigh spoke on various items with respect to the budget.

Sue Holloway, Active Ottawa*

Jenny Haysom, spoke on the importance of libraries.

Peter Smith and Eric Lay, Ottawa Centre Minor Hockey Association*

James Finch, Hostelling International Canada - Ontario East Region spoke on the importance various funding initiatives.

Ray Fahey, Ottawa Association of Exposition Managers spoke on the importance of the International Design Competition for Lansdowne Park.

Charles Akben-Marchand, Citizens for Safe Cycling spoke on the importance of cycling and transit.

Diane Cantu and Nadia Laham, Ottawa School of Art supporting the Arts Investment Strategy.

John Eastwood*

Margaret Tyson*

Linda Lalonde spoke on various items with respect to the budget.

Bob Brocklebank, Glebe Community Association*

David Gladstone*

Catherine Gardner*

Mary-Martha Hale, Alliance to end Homelessness*

Rob Sproule, Business Advisory Committee*

Kate Weatherill spoke on the importance of maintenance of transit stations.

Caryn Kewell, Lindenlea Community Association*

Diane Doré, Conseil des écoles catholiques de langue française du Centre-Est*

Roy Crawford spoke on various issues with respect to the budget.

Penny Leclair provided a written submission (*) but did not make a presentation to Committee of the Whole.

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2008 Budget deliberations at 1:34 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 December 2007 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, 10 December 2007.

Consideration of 2008 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets

MOTION NO. 26/3

Moved by Councillor C. Leadman

Seconded by Councillor G. Brooks

That the 2008 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, as revised including pages 600 and 601, the 2008 Ottawa Police Services Draft Operating and Capital Budgets and the Ottawa Police Services Board Report 7 be received and considered.

And that the Rules of Procedure be waived to receive and consider a report from the Executive Director, Business Transformation Services, entitled Business Transformation Program;

And further that pursuant to the Public Notice By-law, subsection 4A(2), that public notice of the consideration and adoption of the 2008 Budget be deemed to be sufficient to comply with the requirements for public notice of the change in licensing fees.

CARRIED

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2008 Budget deliberations at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, 10 December 2007 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 11 December 2007.

CITY TREASURER’S REPORT

1. 2008 DRAFT OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, HIGH-LEVEL 2009 AND 2010 BUDGET FORECASTS

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That the Draft 2008 Operating and Capital Budget Estimates be received and tabled at the Council meeting of 14 November 2008 for subsequent consideration by Council as Committee of the Whole during the 2008 Budget consideration (delegations and deliberations) to be held December 3 to 17, as required, and

2. That the 2009 and 2010 budget forecasts, which incorporate the high level budget directions provided by Council, be received, and

3. That any Council approvals impacting the 2008 Operating and Capital Budgets that are made subsequent to the November 14 Council meeting be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole at the same time as the Draft 2008 Operating Budget is deliberated, and

RECEIVED AND TABLED 14 NOVEMBER 2007

4. That Council waive the policy to maintain a minimum balance of $50 million in the tax supported capital reserves for 2008 in order to provide one-time funds for any workforce adjustments required as a result of adopting the 2008 budget.

CARRIED

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor C. Leadman declared a potential, indirect pecuniary interest on the 2008 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, Community and Protective Services Tab, Cultural Services and Community Funding, the Arts Investment Strategy, Page 260, as she is the Chair of Westfest Inc.

Councillor Leadman did not take part in the discussion or vote on this Budget Item.

Councillor G. Brooks declared a potential, indirect pecuniary interest on the 2008 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, Community and Protective Services Tab, Cultural Services and Community Funding, Page 260, as his wife is the Chair of the Pierces Corner Recreational Association, an organization that will receive funding.

Councillor Brooks did not take part in the discussion or vote on this Budget Item.

Councillor P. Feltmate declared a potential, indirect pecuniary interest on the 2008 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, Community and Protective Services Tab, Cultural Services and Community Funding, Page 260, as she and her husband are members of the Kanata Hazeldean Lions Club, an organization that will receive funding.

Councillor Feltmate did not take part in the discussion or vote on this Budget Item.

Mayor L. O’Brien declared a potential, indirect pecuniary interest, on the 2008 Operating and Capital Budget, Business Transformation Services Tab, Information Technology Services, as a company on which he serves on the Board of Directors, Calian Technologies Ltd., is on the City's Standing Offer List and provides services for the Information Technology Services Branch from time to time.

Mayor O’Brien did not take part in the discussion or vote on this Budget Item.

MOTION NO. 26/4

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider this motion:

WHEREAS the Mayor and a majority of councillors have issued a public Statement of Intent that signifies that Ottawa City Council will not choose to reduce or eliminate services to the most vulnerable members of this community and will not choose to cut services such as the closures of community centres, community health and resource centres, pools and libraries as well as the Museum Sustainability Plan;

AND WHEREAS this was approved by Council on December 3, 2007;

AND WHEREAS the citizens of Ottawa have clearly demonstrated their support for increased investment in the library’s services, resources and facilities and their need for locally based services;

AND WHEREAS on November 26, the Ottawa Public Library passed a series of budget motions which are consistent with Council’s Statement of Intent and its December 3, 2007 motion;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa Public Library Board’s operating budget which appears on pages 314-326 be approved and include:

· the delay of the opening of the West District Library until 2011 (i.e., approve Option 2 on page 29 of the Budget Transmittal Report) $1.280 M;

· elimination of the annualization of licensing / maintenance contracts ($25K on page 324 of the Budget);

· reduction to “Strategic Plans & Process Reviews” from $130K to $75K on page 324 of the Budget);

AND THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ottawa Public Library’s capital budget which functionalized RPAM costs and which appears on pages 327-340 and totals $5.345 M, be approved.

CARRIED

OMNIBUS MOTION NO. 1

MOTION NO. 26/5

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

WHEREAS City Council and management are focused on making the general administration of the City as lean and efficient as possible; and

WHEREAS the City’s 2006 Annual Report identifies actual spending on general administration as 7.3% of total operating expenditures, excluding financing and transfers; and

WHEREAS the City budget identifies $100 million in efficiency targets to be achieved over three years including $35 million in productivity improvements from operations and general administration; and

WHEREAS it is the Mayor’s goal to achieve ~~further~~ administrative savings, over the next 3 years, that would ~~bring~~ reduce that percentage~~the overall administrative costs to 5.5 % down from 6.2% of the operating budget~~ to 6%, which would require ~~further~~ reductions in general administrative ~~savings~~ spending of approximately $25 million; and

WHEREAS City Council is determined to ensure that the percentage of tax dollars currently spent on general administration will be thoroughly examined and opportunities for reductions aggressively pursued without reducing service levels; and ~~in the area of $15 milli~~

~~Is it better to leave the percentage out and just leave it at $15M per year over 3 years.~~

WHEREAS City Council has directed that specific branches of the City undergo detailed budget and staffing review by the Long Range Financial Planning Committee (LRFP) ~~but this was unable to be undertaken before budget deliberations~~;

~~Whereas Administrative branches will be subject to efficiency targets so that the City can achieve savings of $100 million over three years; and~~

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:

1) aFinal approval of the operating budgets of the following branches or programs, incorporating any amendments approved as part of the 2008 Budget deliberations, be deferred so that the Long Range Financial Planning Committee can complete a thorough review of the Branch or Program so that the provisionally approved budgets can be further reduced for the 2008 Budget year and the 2008 tax rate can be lowered correspondingly:

~~Real Property Asset Management (RPAM)~~

Financial Services (FS)
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Employee Services (HR)
City Clerk’s Office (SEC)
Corporate Planning and Performance Reporting (CPPR)
Corporate Communications/Client Services and Public Information (COMM)
Legal Services (LS)
City Manager’s Office (CMO)

§ § Offices of the Deputy City Managers of Planning, Transit and the Environment, Community and Protective Services (exclusive of the funding for Crime Prevention Ottawa) and Public Works and Services and the Office of the Executive Director of Business Transformation Services (DCM’s and ED)

§ Real Property Asset Management (RPAM)

§ Council, Elections and Office of the Auditor General (COAG); and

§ Costs of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC);

2) Each review conducted by the LRFP Committee will include a review of all of the services of the branch or program, the resources consumed and the outputs produced, along with consideration of relevant comparative performance metrics, where applicable and, finally, an independent, third-party challenge component where possible, as agreed to by the Mayor and City Manager; and

~~And further be it resolved that~~3) All reviews will be conducted with the explicit goal of identifying strategies to achieve the reduction in the percentage of spending represented by general administration, as identified above; and

4) tThe results of the LRFP Committee reviews be forwarded directly to City Council, so that all budgets can be approved prior to setting the tax rate in April; and

5)~~And further be it resolved that~~ Tthe detailed budget reviews and subsequent reporting to Council be conducted according to the following schedule:

February 1^st LRFP meeting - reporting to Council on Feb 27^th – LS & COMM
February 8^th LRFP meeting - reporting to Council on Feb 27^th – SEC, CMO & DSMS
February 22^nd LRFP meeting - reporting to Council on March 26^th – ES, ITS, RPAM & ED
March 7^th LRFP meeting – reporting to Council on March 26^th – FS, CPPR, COAG & MPAC; and

6) ~~And further be it resolved that~~ Council ~~approve funds that~~ limit spending authority up to March 31, 2008 for these Branches to 25% of the 2007 Budget to ~~will~~allow the Branches under LRFP review to continue to operate within existing service levels until City Council approves the reviewed budget for these areas, but that no new programs incorporated within the draft 2008 budgets be undertaken until such time as City Council provides final budget approval; and

7) The City Manager be delegated the authority to engage the necessary resources, funded through the Business Transformation budget, to conduct this review and to methodically improve the efficiency of the general administrative functions over the next three years; and

8) The City Manager report back to Council on a quarterly basis on the progress made with respect to the initiatives implemented to achieve those results..

~~Should we include items to review over the next year?~~

CARRIED

OMNIBUS MOTION NO. 2

MOTION NO. 26/6

Moved by Councillor R. Jellett

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae

WHEREAS on November 30, 2007 the Mayor and a majority of Ottawa City Council endorsed a Statement of Intent regarding the 2008 City Budget that would protect the vulnerable in our community and not cut community services; and

WHEREAS the following revenues are consistent with the guiding principles and targets under the user fees and service charges section of the Fiscal Framework and with the Statement of Intent,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That City Council approve:

All the fees and charges incorporated into the 2008 Draft Budget; and
An increase of $8.7 million in revenues by incorporating the following Revenue options (as detailed in Appendix A of the November 14, 2007 of the 2008 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, High-Level 2009 and 2010 Budget Forecasts – Transmittal Report):

Option 1: Large tax account service fee $845K
Option 4: Rink rentals for adults-prime time $350K
Option 6: Sportsfield rentals for adults $345K
Option 8: Development application fees $330K
Option 9: Trail Road tipping fees $180K
Option 10: ICI waste diverted from Carp Landfill $680K
Option 11: Evening parking charges in commercial areas $1,275K
Option 12: Weekend parking charges in commercial areas $665K
Option 13: Introduce Pay & Display for on-street parking $480K
Option 14: Increase on-street parking rates $755K
Option 15: Expand on-street parking in new commercial

Areas Subject to the terms of the “Westboro Village Parking

Strategy” [Approved: January 19, 1994] $520K

Increase transit fares to 7.5% to meet 50-50 cost/revenue

ratio without reducing service $2,000K

MOTION NO. 26/7

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

WHEREAS City Council has directed the City Manager to find ongoing efficiencies and revenue options;

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has not increased fixed daily or monthly parking rates since 2004;

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is the only City in Canada to not have a substantial increase to daily and monthly lot parking fees over the past four year period;

AND WHEREAS a number of North American studies have indicated that by increasing parking rates there is a corresponding incentive for increased transit usage;

AND WHEREAS the current transit modal split is about 17% and the Official Plan and Transportation Master Plan have identified a 30% transit modal split by 2021;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rates for daily parking and monthly parking lot increase at a minimum by the same rate that public transit fares increase.

CARRIED with Councillor D. Holmes dissenting.

MOTION NO. 26/8

Moved by Councillor C. Leadman

Seconded by Councillor J. Legendre

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa Draft Budget 2008 is planning to introduce on-street parking to new commercial areas;

AND WHEREAS the recommendation in the motion addresses a policy statement as passed by City Council of the former City of Ottawa “that meters will not be installed in the Westboro BIA area without consultation and consent of the BIA”;

AND WHEREAS a CDP/NPI for the Wellington Street corridor is currently underway as well as the formation of the West Wellington BIA;

AND WHEREAS consultation with business areas such as Wellington Street West, Beechwood, Old Ottawa South has not been undertaken with regards to the implementation of paid parking;

AND WHEREAS the capital outlay (1.288M) will drastically reduce revenue impact.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Recommendation k. of Omnibus Motion #2 (re Option 15 in Appendix A of the Transmittal report of the 2008 City of Ottawa Draft Budget) be deferred for one year.

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a city wide review of the best parking sites be developed, including sites throughout the City, to address any potential future parking revenues.

LOST on a division of 7 YEAS to 17 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (7): Councillors J. Legendre, G. Brooks, C. Leadman, G. Bédard, G. Hunter,

C. Doucet and M. McRae.

Nays (17): Councillors A. Cullen, P. Hume, D. Deans, D. Thompson, S. Qadri, S. Desroches, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, D. Holmes, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry, M. Bellemare,

P. Feltmate, R. Bloess, B. Monette, M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

MOTION NO. 26/9

Moved by Councillor S. Qadri

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

Whereas City Council’s strategic direction is to recognize inflation in City Services; and

Whereas the rate for solid waste for single family and multi residential properties does not include an inflationary increase;

Therefore be it resolved that Omnibus Motion #2 be amended to provide an inflationary increase to the solid waste rate for single family and multi residential properties for an operating budget benefit of $490,000.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/10

Moved by Councillor S. Desroches

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

WHEREAS the 2008 City Budget shows a $1.2 M deficit in assessment growth to be funded through new taxation,

AND WHEREAS this represents tax revenue that may be realized with the 2009 fiscal year,

BE IT RESOLVED that the $1.2 M deficit be funded from the tax stabilization reserve fund rather than tax increases.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/11

Moved by Councillor D. Deans

Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Whereas in 2005 an aging conference was held in Ottawa and a large number of participants identified transportation as an important issue that impacts the lives of seniors;

And whereas in January 2007 the Ottawa Seniors Transportation Committee was formed to work with the Seniors Agenda Program at the City of Ottawa;

And whereas OC Transpo’s Ride with Us Program was developed with the objective to encourage and mentor seniors in our community to experience travelling on OC Transpo buses;

And whereas The Ride with Us program offered seniors aged 65 years and older to ride free on OC Transpo buses on Wednesdays in the months of July and August when the transit system was not as crowded with commuters and students;

And whereas OC Transpo’s report on the program reads that it was well received by seniors and community advocates and the ride free statistics taken from OC Transpo in September 2007 showed that

· 32% of new senior bus riders had taken advantage of the program and,

· 15% bought a monthly pass for the first time as a result of the program and,

· the number of OC Transpo Senior’s pass vouchers sold in the months of July and August was typical for these summer months and,

· there was an 1.1% increase in sales in September 2007 over the same period last in the previous year;

And whereas the response from the seniors and agencies who work with seniors have been very positive about the outcome of the Ride Free program and the Seniors Advisory Committee has put forward a recommendation that the program run again in 2008;

And whereas the recommendation from the successful pilot program was that other incentives to seniors to encourage them to take the bus should be offered;

Therefore be it resolved that the OC Transpo conduct a pilot project wherein seniors aged 65 and older be permitted to use one bus ticket instead of two during non-peak hours;

Be it further resolved that OC Transpo evaluate the pilot project after one year and report back to the Transit Committee.

MOTION NO. 26/12

Moved by Councillor A. Cullen

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

That Motion No. 26/11 be referred to Transit Committee.

LOST on a division of 10 YEAS to 14 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (10): Councillors A. Cullen, P. Hume, D. Deans, M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, G. Bédard, G. Hunter, R. Bloess, B. Monette and M. Wilkinson.

Nays (14): Councillors J. Legendre, G. Brooks, D. Thompson, S. Qadri, S. Desroches,

J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, D. Holmes, C. Leadman, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry,

C. Doucet, M. McRae and Mayor O’Brien.

Motion No. 26/11 was then put to Council and LOST on a division of 4 YEAS to 20 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (4): Councillors D. Deans, G. Bédard, G. Hunter and M. Wilkinson.

Nays (20): Councillors A. Cullen, J. Legendre, P. Hume, G. Brooks, D. Thompson,

S. Qadri, S. Desroches, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, D. Holmes, C. Leadman, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry, M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, C. Doucet, R. Bloess, B. Monette,

M. McRae and Mayor O’Brien.

MOTION NO. 26/13

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor R. Bloess

1. That the discount for the ecopass be amended to:

14% for the fare change in 2008

13% for the fare change in 2009

12% for the fare change in 2010

2. and the discount for annual passes be amended to:

11% for the fare change in 2009

12% for the fare change in 2010

With appropriate notification to Ecopass employers

The Recommendations were divided for voting purposes:

Recommendation No. 1 CARRIED on a division of 20 YEAS to 4 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (20): Councillors A. Cullen, P. Hume, D. Deans, G. Brooks, D. Thompson, S. Qadri,

S. Desroches, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, D. Holmes, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry,

M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, G. Hunter, R. Bloess, B. Monette, M. McRae,

M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (4): Councillors J. Legendre, C. Leadman, G. Bédard and C. Doucet.

Recommendation 2 CARRIED.

MOTION NO. 26/14

Moved by Councillor M. Bellemare

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

WHEREAS the average annual fare increase since 2001 has been 2.2%;

AND WHEREAS OC Transpo has recommended a 5% increase in the average fare, beginning in July 2008 and generating approximately $3.4 million in additional revenues;

AND WHEREAS it is appropriate to maintain modest, inflationary annual fare increases in order to achieve revenue, riderships, and service objectives;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the average fare increase be capped at 3% starting March 1, 2008, generating approximately the same revenue;

AND THAT subsequent average annual fare increases be capped at 3% and come into effect January 1^st of every year, with a decrease in revenues for 2009 totalling $2.1 million and for revenues for 2010 of $2.7 million.

LOST on a division of 8 YEAS to 16 YEAS as follows:

Yeas (8): Councillors J. Legendre, D. Deans, S. Desroches, D. Holmes, C. Leadman,

M. Bellemare, G. Bédard and C. Doucet.

Nays (16): Councillors A. Cullen, P. Hume, G. Brooks, D. Thompson, S. Qadri, J. Harder,

R. Chiarelli, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry, P. Feltmate, G. Hunter, R. Bloess,

B. Monette, M. McRae, M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

MOTION NO. 26/15

Moved by Councillor G. Bédard

Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes

That item j of Motion No. 26/6 (Omnibus Motion #2) be amended so that the increased on‑street parking rates be city wide (Option 14).

CARRIED with Councillor C. Doucet dissenting.

Motion No. 26/6 (Omnibus Motion #2), as amended by Motion Nos. 26/7, 26/9, 26/10, 26/13 and 26/15, was then put to Council. The Recommendations were divided for voting purposes, as follows:

Recommendation 1 CARRIED

Recommendations 2.a, d, e and f CARRIED

Recommendations 2.b and c CARRIED on a division of 18 YEAS to 6 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (18): Councillors A. Cullen, P. Hume, D. Deans, G. Brooks, S. Qadri, S. Desroches,

J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, D. Holmes, C. Leadman, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry,

P. Feltmate, G. Bédard, C. Doucet, M. McRae, M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (6): Councillors J. Legendre, D. Thompson, M. Bellemare, G. Hunter, R. Bloess

and B. Monette.

Recommendations 2.g and h CARRIED on a division of 19 YEAS to 5 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (19): Councillors A. Cullen, J. Legendre, P. Hume, D. Deans, G. Brooks, D. Thompson, S. Qadri, S. Desroches, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, R. Jellett, E. El‑Chantiry, M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, R. Bloess, B. Monette, M. McRae, M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (5): Councillors D. Holmes, C. Leadman, G. Bédard, G. Hunter and C. Doucet.

Recommendation 2.i CARRIED with Councillors D. Deans, R. Chiarelli, C. Leadman and

G. Bédard dissenting.

Recommendation 2.j CARRIED with Councillors C. Doucet, C. Leadman, D. Holmes and

G. Bédard dissenting.

Recommendation 2.k CARRIED on a division of 16 YEAS to 7 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (16): Councillors A. Cullen, P. Hume, D. Thompson, S. Qadri, S. Desroches, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, D. Holmes, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry, M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate,

R. Bloess, M. McRae, M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (7): Councillors J. Legendre, D. Deans, G. Brooks, C. Leadman, G. Bédard, G. Hunter and C. Doucet.

Recommendation 2.l CARRIED on a division of 16 YEAS to 8 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (16): Councillors A. Cullen, P. Hume, G. Brooks, D. Thompson, S. Qadri, J. Harder,

R. Chiarelli, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry, P. Feltmate, G. Hunter, R. Bloess,

B. Monette, M. McRae, M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (8): Councillors J. Legendre, D. Deans, S. Desroches, D. Holmes, C. Leadman,

M. Bellemare, G. Bédard and C. Doucet.

OMNIBUS MOTION NO. 3

MOTION NO. 26/16

Moved by Councillor D. Thompson

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

WHEREAS the following new needs can be deferred without negatively impacting existing programs and services;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the following new operating needs (as detailed in Appendix B of the Transmittal Report) be deferred or terminated by City Council, for savings of $2.4 million in 2008:

Option 2: Defer Increase to Special Events Support $500K
Option 13: Terminate bio-diesel project $1,900K

MOTION NO. 26/17

Moved by Councillor J. Legendre

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

WHEREAS the strategic planning sessions earlier this year resulted in Council approving the 2007-2010 City Strategic Directions on July 11, 2007; and,

WHEREAS the Strategic Directions set the groundwork for Council to begin a transformation process that will improve service delivery, enhance Council governance and establish strategies for financial sustainability; and,

WHEREAS the three-year fiscal framework for 2008-2010 and the 2008 budget directions acknowledged the need to provide funding for ‘New Operating Needs’ to achieve the business transformation to support of the above-mentioned strategic directions; and,

WHEREAS the City is already experiencing challenges attracting and retaining high quality staff in many parts of the organization; and,

WHEREAS Council has directed staff to find efficiencies of $100M over the next three years and the business transformation program is a major element in achieving those efficiencies as well as ensuring that the corporation has the necessary human resources, both in quality and stability to effect the required changes; and,

WHEREAS the public demand for greater access to municipal information and services is evolving with expectations for broader involvement in municipal government and democratic processes and more accountability in achieving long-term environmental, social and fiscal outcomes; and,

WHEREAS the business transformation program will require some time to be ready to accommodate the enhanced expectations of the public;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the ‘Citizen and Council Engagement’ component be delayed until the program can better accommodate the changed citizen expectations; specifically, that the 2008 budget be amended by reducing the budget envelope of $3M by:

· an improved “ottawa.ca” ($200K base; $380K one-time; 2 FTE’s)

· media analysis/scans and enhanced media training ($100K base; one FTE)

for a total reduction in 2008 of $300K base; $380K one time; and 3 FTEs.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/18

Moved by Councillor C. Doucet

Seconded by Councillor G. Bédard

WHEREAS Ottawa spends 19% more per household on road operations that the Ontario seven-city average and 43% more than Toronto;

WHEREAS every new kilometre-lane increases the city’s operating expenses in perpetuity;

WHEREAS the city will invest more than 14 million dollars in new road construction to service growth to augment development charges on seven new roads and road widening

WHEREAS a fifty percent city reduction to development charge funded roads would save the city at least 7 million dollars

BE IT RESOLVED the City defer its contribution to development charge roads by 50 per cent and reprioritize its new road construction for 2008 and 2009 as a consequence

MOTION NO. 26/19

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor S. Desroches

That the question be now put on Motion No. 26/18.

CARRIED on a division of 14 YEAS to 7 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (14): Councillors D. Deans, G. Brooks, D. Thompson, S. Qadri, S. Desroches, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, R. Bloess, B. Monette, M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (7): Councillors A. Cullen, J. Legendre, D. Holmes, C. Leadman, P. Feltmate, G. Bédard and C. Doucet.

Motion No. 26/18 was then put to Council and LOST on a division of 4 YEAS to 20 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (4): Councillors J. Legendre, D. Holmes, G. Bédard and C. Doucet.

Nays (20): Councillors A. Cullen, P. Hume, D. Deans, G. Brooks, D. Thompson, S. Qadri, S. Desroches, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, C. Leadman, R. Jellett, E. El-Chantiry,

M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, G. Hunter, R. Bloess, B. Monette, M. McRae,

M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

MOTION NO. 26/20

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

That the Ottawa West Fire Station be deferred for one year for both capital and operating costs (Option 1, Appendix C – Transmittal Report / Page 137 of the Draft Budget).

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/21

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen

WHEREAS the pilot on the deployment of in-bus cameras will not be completed until late 2008; and

WHEREAS there is $750,000 in the draft budget for cameras if the pilot project is successful which will not be needed until 2009;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $750,000 from the total in project #900516 on page 589 be moved from the 2008 request to 2009.

CARRIED

Motion No. 26/16 (Omnibus Motion #3), as amended by Motion Nos. 26/17, 26/20 and 26/21 was then put to Council and CARRIED with Councillor G. Bédard dissenting on Recommendation b and Councillors D. Holmes and C. Doucet dissenting on Recommendations a and b.

OMNIBUS MOTION NO. 4

MOTION NO. 26/22

Moved by Councillor M. McRae

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

THEREFORE, consistent with the Statement of Intent, City Council approve the Draft 2008 operating and capital budgets as amended by the following service reductions (as detailed in Appendix E of the Transmittal Report), and adjustment to the administrative efficiency target for 2008, for a total savings of $4.035 million:

1. Option 7: Eliminate Legislative Agenda Co-ordinator (CMO) $ 80K

2. Option 9: Reduce By-law Project Officer capacity (CPS) $ 90K

3. Option 14: Reduce OW administrative support

(reception, switchboard, etc) (CPS) $210K

4. Option 35: Reduce Economic Development & Environmental Programs (PTE) $ 80K

5. Option 36: Reduce staff support to Committee of Adjustment by 40% (PTE) $160K

6. Option 41: Eliminate promotional material for Forestry programs (PWS) $ 10K

7. Option 63: Close Trail Road Landfill on Statutory Holidays (PWS) $ 25K

8. Option 67: Eliminate Leaf & Yard Waste in Rural Areas (PWS) $130K

9. Advance a portion of the 2009 productivity savings target $3,000K

MOTION NO. 26/23

Moved by Councillor G. Brooks

Seconded by Councillor R. Bloess

WHEREAS City Council identifies as a key priority during the Summer Strategic Planning Sessions that managers should be empowered to manage;

AND WHEREAS the 2008 Draft Budget Book stipulates the number of FTEs (full-time equivalent employees) at 13,245.28 FTEs for 2007;

AND WHEREAS, the 2008 Draft Budget is adding 200 FTEs for Para Transpo, 38 FTEs for Paramedics, and 70 FTEs for the Ray Friel Centre, to accommodate growth and the takeover of services;

AND WHEREAS, the Ottawa Police Service require 37 FTEs for 2008, 45 FTEs for 2009, and 45 FTEs for 2010, to accommodate growth;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council cap the number of FTEs (including Police) at 13,590.28 for 2008;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council cap the number of FTEs (including Police) at 13,635.28 for 2009;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council cap the number of FTEs (including Police) at 13,680.28 for 2010.

LOST on a division of 6 YEAS to 17 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (6): Councillors G. Brooks, D. Thompson, S. Desroches, R. Jellett, R. Bloess and B. Monette.

Nays (17): Councillors A. Cullen, J. Legendre, P. Hume, D. Deans, S. Qadri, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, D. Holmes, C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, G. Hunter, C. Doucet, M. McRae, M. Wilkinson and Mayor O’Brien.

MOTION NO. 26/24

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa owns property, assets, vehicles and equipment worth an estimated $4.4 billion as well as many more billions of dollars in public infrastructure (such as roads, bridges, etc.); and

WHEREAS the City pays approximately $2 million as the annual premium for its integrated insurance program with a “deductible” of $3 million per claim; and

WHEREAS from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2006, the City received, on average, 1770 claims annually which resulted in an average annual cost of $6.5 million (including payments to Claimants, investigative services, expert opinions, legal fees, etc.); and

WHEREAS the Auditor General identified there was “no enterprise-wide approach, or ability for the City to consistently assess the level of risk it faces across the organization to aid in planning and priority setting” in his 2005 “Audit of the Management Control Framework”; and

WHEREAS the Auditor General, as part of that audit, recommended that the City’s senior management “introduce integrated risk management within the City as part of the planning and performance management cycle… [including] such activities as:

§ Development of an integrated risk management policy;

§ Development of tools and approaches for risk management; and

§ Provision of risk management training”; and

WHEREAS the Auditor General concluded that, “when risk management is practiced in a comprehensive and integrated fashion, [not only is] management’s planning process… strengthened” but “on an enterprise-wide basis, resources can be allocated to the areas of highest risk, which not only supports the achievement of objectives, but also greatly increases efficiency by streaming resources to the area of greatest need”; and

WHEREAS, on May 9, 2007, Council approved a series of steps to implement the Auditor General’s recommendation to “develop a new Corporate integrated risk management policy by 2008” and to train “management staff involved in the evaluation of risk as part of the business planning process” for each Branch; and

WHEREAS the Risk Management function has recently been transferred to Legal Services; and staff of Corporate Planning and Performance Reporting have identified a “one-time” budget pressure of $150,000 to develop the integrated risk management policy and train management staff accordingly (p. 759);

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the “one-time” funding for the development of an integrated risk management policy (p. 759) as amended by the following:

1. That, as soon as possible, the City Solicitor meet with the Director of Risk Management from Hydro Ottawa to discuss how the City of Ottawa should proceed with the new integrated risk management initiative; and

2. That within the schedule for the administrative branch review, staff present the LRFP Committee with a preliminary report on the “next steps” with respect to minimizing the adverse and costly impacts of the City’s various risks with maximizing all avenues regarding cost-recovery; and

3. That the integrated risk management program be targeted with the following savings:

a) $2 million for 2008;

b) $7 million for 2009; and

c) $3 million for 2010.

CARRIED with Councillor C. Doucet dissenting.

MOTION NO. 26/25

Moved by Councillor P. Feltmate

Seconded by Councillor G. Bédard

Whereas Public Health is a key component of the health care system and the lead agency times of a health care crisis such as SARS; and

Whereas it is City Council’s stated position that this important health care service be funded by the Province of Ontario; and

Whereas it is important for City Council to develop a strategy, that will enjoy widespread support, to prepare for the uploading of the financial cost of this service; and

Whereas City Council must create the environment that will encourage the province to recognize the urgency of the situation;

Therefore be it resolved that 2008 Public Health budget be approved as presented and that the treasurer be authorized to provide the property tax funding for public health ($9.792M) from one time sources and that the base budget funding be removed from the 2008 budget and future forecasts; and

Further be it resolved that Mayor advise the Minister of Health that the Province of Ontario will be required to provide funding for public health services in 2009 and beyond; and

Further be it resolved THAT Medical Officer of Health be directed to bring forward organizational structures, such as an independent Board of Health, that will facilitate the uploading of the financial responsibility for this service; and

Further be it resolved that Deputy City Manager of Community and Protective Services be directed to engage the public and community partners in support of Council’s uploading goals.

CARRIED with Councillor G. Hunter dissenting.

MOTION NO. 26/26

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae

That the Rules of Procedure (Subsection 8.(1)(b) be suspended to extend the meeting time past 7:00 p.m.

LOST on a division of 11 YEAS to 12 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (11): Councillors P. Hume, D. Deans, D. Holmes, C. Leadman, R. Jellett, E. El‑Chantiry, M. Bellemare, G. Hunter, B. Monette, M. McRae and M. Wilkinson.

Nays (12): Councillors A. Cullen, J. Legendre, D. Thompson, S. Qadri, S. Desroches, J. Harder, R. Chiarelli, P. Feltmate, G. Bédard, C. Doucet, R. Bloess and Mayor O’Brien.

MOTION NO. 26/27

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

WHEREAS Planning Transit and the Environment undertakes strategic projects that facilitate development, redevelopment or enhancement of City lands; and

WHEREAS the City is required to undertake land appraisals, environmental site assessments, review of financial models and general concept feasibility; and

WHEREAS staff have proposed that for 2008 the following projects be funded: Petrie Island Beach Pavilion, Arts Court, Kanata Town Centre, and Dickinson Square; and

WHEREAS Ref. page 881 of Draft Operating and Capital Budget Book 2008 identifies the funding requirement to be $1.0M for strategic projects;

WHEREAS subsequent to the tabling of the Draft Operating and Capital Budget Book 2008 Council approved an initiative aimed at the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park with a cost of up to $350,000; and

WHEREAS as an example of what these funds will facilitate completion of the Kanata Town Centre (new West District Library and Client Service Centre) will:

enable 28 acres of City-owned land in the Town Centre to be activated for development.

§ create value that can be used to realize the long awaited Town Centre vision and lower the cost of a new joint library and client service centre project.

§ generate approximately $315M in construction value and approximately $10M in new tax dollars.

§ Provide an opportunity to achieve efficiencies by including new Client Service Centre office space within one new integrated building with the library

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT funding in the amount of $800,000 be provided in the 2008 Capital Budget for Strategic Projects as follows:

Kanata Town Centre $300,000

Island Beach Pavillion 200,000

Arts Court 200,000

Unallocated 100,000

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT these funds be recouped from the proceeds from land sales, leases, or any other associated economic benefit from these projects.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/28

Moved by Councillor J. Legendre

Seconded by Councillor R. Chiarelli

WHEREAS the “Economic Strategy Implementation” capital budget is used to respond to and advance a wide range of investment, municipal infrastructure and business development opportunities and priorities set by the City and The Ottawa Partnership (TOP) to support Ottawa's future economic prosperity and long-term fiscal competitiveness; and,

WHEREAS the Economic Strategy Implementation budget is used by the City and OCRI to leverage the skills, resources and energy of the private sector, labour, volunteer sector, all orders of government including public institutions such as universities, colleges and hospitals to improve Ottawa’s local economy that the City would be unable to act on and implement on its own. (e.g. City’s direct funding investment to OCRI of $1.8M becomes a $9M total funding investment); and,

WHEREAS the activities undertaken by OCRI and the City Economic Development, have a demonstrated track record of attracting investment, supporting local entrepreneurship and developing and attracting talent; and,

WHEREAS the proposed 2008 Economic Strategic Implementation Capital budget of $1.0 million is one-half of the $2.0 million capital funding level established at amalgamation and a reduction of $250,000 from the amount approved in 2007 and a reduction of $500,000 from the amount approved in 2006; and,

WHEREAS the reduction of this budget means that the City will have a reduced capacity to respond to partnership funding opportunities and programs such as improving service delivery and outreach to entrepreneurs and small business, advancing broadband applications and expanding on-line services to residents, supporting business improvement areas and rural tourism organizations and moving forward on key economic development priorities, including programs such as the OCRI/OLSC Research Commercialization Program, annual Ottawa Small Business Forum and OCRI Global Marketing Initiative; and,

WHEREAS many of these programs have Provincial funding commitments which are contingent on City funding support; and,

WHEREAS both The Ottawa Partnership (TOP) and the City’s Business Advisory Committee recommend the reinstatement of this budget given its critical role in advancing the City’s approved Economic Development Strategy;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Strategy Implementation capital budget be increased by $250K, to ensure 2007 funding levels are maintained (i.e. $1.25 million)

CARRIED with Councillors G. Hunter and S. Desroches dissenting.

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2008 Budget deliberations at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, 11 December 2007 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 12 December 2007.

MOTION NO. 26/29

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

Whereas there was no capital funding for Traffic Parking Operations in 2007;

Whereas ATM studies are required to resolve traffic issues which have resulted in serious injury to the public and it is unreasonable to show no progress at all in this area while the backlog of issues grows;

Therefore be it resolved that $1,362,000 million be added to the Public Works and Services department budget for the following unfunded Strategic Initiatives.

Advanced Traffic Mgmt Systems	$ 100,000
Area Traffic Management	$ 357,000
New Street Lighting	$ 200,000
Audible Signals,	$ 45,000
New Sidewalks/Pathway Links	$ 180,000
Cycling Facilities and Programs	$ 230,000
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes	$ 60,000
Traffic Incident Management	$ 100,000
Transportation System Management	$ 90,000

Unfunded Strategic Initiatives - Descriptions Traffic and Parking Operations
Description	Relevant Pages in Draft Capital Budget (Supplemental Information)	New 2008 Submissions (,000)
Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) Continued phased development of this system by installation of traffic cameras at seriously congested intersections.	884	100
Area Traffic Management Addresses the impacts of motorized vehicles on communities and neighbourhoods.	884	357
New Street Lighting Provides for the installation of new streetlights on existing city streets where substandard lighting presently exists.	885	200
Audible Signals Funds the retrofitting of traffic control signals with audible pedestrian devices at locations specifically requested by visually impaired pedestrians or through the CNIB.	885	45
New Sidewalks / Pathway Links Provides funding for the construction of new sidewalks or pathway links in existing areas of the City.	886	180
Cycling Facilities and Programs Responds to the important role of cycling within the overall transportation system through the planning, design and implementation of cycling facilities and programs.	886	230
Total		1,112

Unfunded Strategic Initiatives - Project Details Traffic and Parking Operations

	New 2008 Submissions (,000)	Projects/Items/Components		Amount (,000)

Advanced Traffic Management Systems	100	·	Camera - Greenbank & Hunt Club	25
		·	Camera - Hunt Club & 416/Cedarview	25
		·	Camera - Bank & Heron	25
		·	Camera - Merivale & Meadowlands	25
Area Traffic Management	357	·	Monitoring/Evaluation	10
			Integration Program - Integrate ATM measures with planned Capital programs	50
			Localized Studies (City-wide)	15
		·	Alta Vista Drive - Comprehensive Study (Smyth to Bank)	100
		·	Old Ottawa South - Comprehensive Study	100
		·	Western Avenue - 1 Speed Hump (Garrison to Spencer)	4
		·	Park Avenue - 2 Speed Humps (Elgin to Cartier)	8
		·	Beechwood Avenue - Intersection modification at Mackay	12
		·	Inglewood Place - Intersection narrowing at Parkdale	10
		·	Tyndall Street - Mid-block narrowing between Hinton and Hamilton	6
		·	Stewart Street - Intersection narrowing at King Edward Avenue	10
		·	Gloucester Street - 2 Intersection narrowings at Bay and Lyon	20
			Speed humps on Quigley Hill Road	12
	Below Cut-Off	·
			Clearview Avenue - Island Park Drive to Patricia Avenue -- 2 Mid-Block Narrowings	12
			Ruskin Street - Holland Avenue to Parkdale Avenue -- 1 Mid-Block Narrowing	6
			Abbeyhill Drive - Castlefrank Road to Sherwood Street -- 1 Centre Island Narrowing (Median)	10
			Main Street - McIllraith Bridge to Toronto Street -- Streetscaping	7
			Somerset Street East - at Sweetland Avenue -- 2 Double Intersection Narrowings	10
		·
New Street Lighting	200	·	Hunt Club Road - Lindbergh to Prince of Wales	125
		·	Hunt Club Road - McCarthy to Transitway	75
Audible Signals	45	·	Place d’Orleans & Centrum	15
		·	O'Connor & Wellington	15
		·	St Joseph & Forest Valley	15
New Sidewalks/Pathway Links	180	·	KatimavikRoad from Castlefrank Rd. to Bus Stop 32m east (S/S)	20
		·	Hunt Club Road - Bowesville to 250m east of Canadair	60
		·	Castlefrank Road - Hazeldean to Winchester	65
		·	Aster Street - Kilborn to McMaster	35
	Below Cut-Off	·
		·	Bronson Avenue - Brewer Way to Colonel By Drive on/off ramp, west side	240
		·	Hunt Club Road - North Bowesville Road to Paul Anka Drive - north side	470
		·	Bel-Air Avenue - Garfield Ave W to Garfield Ave E - south side	171
		·	Monterey Drive - Baseline Road to Guthrie Street	212
			Rideau Valley - Commodore to Blue Rock	169
			Cyrville Road - Startop Road to Transitway	175
			Fowler Street - Perth Street to Royal York	300
			Morrison Drive - Ashley Street to Baseline Road	240
		·	Bridal Path - Hunter's Point Crescent to Palings	34
			Coventry Road - Hardy access to St Laurent Sc	64
		·
Cycling Facilities	230	·	Mooney's Bay-Walkley/Riverside - Extend pathway, modify intersec & signal, standalone project.	200
		·	Concept Plan Development and Public Consultation Studies - Metcalfe Street and O'Connor Street (Queen Street to Catherine Street) - Somerset Street (Corkstown Bridge to Bronson Avenue) - Rideau Canal to Rideau River Link (U.of O. Campus Transitway Station to Robinson Avenue)	30
Total Submission	1,112	#

Unfunded Strategic Initiatives - Descriptions Traffic and Parking Operations
Description	New 2008 Submissions (,000)
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes With current and planned HOV lanes in adjacent jurisdictions, it is timely for the City of Ottawa to commence a study to determine the potential benefits and costs associated with HOV lanes.	60
Traffic Incident Management To improve the City's response to major incidents/extreme weather events that impact traffic. Involves improvements to the detection and communication capabilities around such events.	100
Transportation System Management Provides for planned signal timing updates of traffic control signals or for modifications to existing software to allow for signal optimization	90
Total	250

Unfunded Strategic Initiatives - Project Details Traffic and Parking Operations

	New 2008 Submissions (,000)	Projects/Items/Components

High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes	60	·	HOV Feasibility Study (2 Phases)
Incident Management	100	·	1 VMS
		·	Wireless Portable Video Camera
Traffic Systems Management	90	·	Upgrade communication technologies with new software and hardware
Total Submission	250

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/30

Moved by Councillor A. Cullen

Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson

WHEREAS at the Council meeting of November 28, 2007 this Council articulated a transit vision for Ottawa predicated on completing the Transitway, building a Downtown transit tunnel, implementing rapid transit using the Cumberland Transitway, and implementation of LRT to the City’s southeastern growth area;

AND WHEREAS Council has directed staff to complete the required Environmental Assessment for the Downtown transit tunnel as expeditiously as possible so as to move forward with securing funding partnerships and commencing construction;

AND WHEREAS staff has advised that under aggressive timelines it is anticipated that the Downtown transit tunnel could be operational by 2015-2016;

AND WHEREAS this Council recognizes that investment should be made in the interim to maintain a high order of customer service, improve functionality and urban design most notably in the Albert and Slater corridors, and better integrate transit services with abutting downtown businesses;

AND WHEREAS staff have proposed a package of improvements to the Central Area, including: relocation and physical improvements to bus platforms, improvements to enclosed waiting areas, and addition of an electronic real-time passenger information system, including completion of on-board bus location systems;

AND WHEREAS the Deputy City Manager of Planning, Transit and the Environment in her Memo to Council of November 23, 2007 advised that pursuant to Council’s determination of four transit priorities that the package of Central Area Transit improvements should proceed as part of the Near-Term Transit Investment projects eligible for provincial and federal funding;

AND WHEREAS this project was not included in the draft Operating and Capital budget book;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a project entitled Central Area Transit Improvements be included in the 2008 Capital Budget, Transit Services, for $5 Million to be funded equally by the City, Provincial, and Federal governments;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT similar to the other Near-Term Transit Investment projects approved by Council that staff report back to the Transit Committee on the status of these negotiations, funding availability, and financial implications.

MOTION NO. 26/31

Moved by Councillor M. McRae

Seconded by Councillor C. Leadman

That Motion No. 26/30 be referred to the Transit Committee.

LOST on a division of 8 YEAS to 15 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (8): Councillors B. Monette, C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, M. McRae, R. Jellett, D. Thompson, S. Desroches and R. Chiarelli.

Nays (15): Councillors C. Doucet, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, D. Holmes, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Bédard, J. Legendre, A. Cullen, S. Qadri, M. Bellemare and Mayor O’Brien.

Motion 26/30 was then put to Council and CARRIED on a division of 20 YEAS to 4 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (20): Councillors B. Monette, C. Doucet, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, D Holmes, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, D. Deans, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Bédard, G. Brooks, J. Legendre, A. Cullen, S. Desroches, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri, M. Bellemare and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (4): Councillors C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, M. McRae and R. Jellett.

MOTION NO. 26/32

Moved by Councillor M. Bellemare

Seconded by Councillor C. Doucet

WHEREAS OC Transpo has identified the need to acquire six to eight smaller buses over the next couple of years;

AND WHEREAS earlier this year the city of Québec successfully tested a small electric bus under winter conditions and steep slopes, and is proceeding with the purchase of eight small electric buses, partly funded under the federal government’s Urban Transportation Showcase Program;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED OC Transpo proceed, in 2008, with a pilot project to acquire and test a small electric bus (approximate cost: $350,000), in advance of a full order of six to eight small buses for delivery by early 2010;

AND THAT the small bus pilot project be funded through available capital authority approved in the 2007 budget for the smartcard fare payment system. (Automated Fare Collection, project #9003000, estimated balance available: $400,000 to $1.3 million);

AND THAT the City of Ottawa seek contribution funding from the federal and provincial governments under any available transit, transportation and environmental programs.

MOTION NO. 26/33

Moved by Councillor R. Bloess

Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson

That Motion No. 26/32 be referred to staff to review the Quebec City pilot once it is completed and report to the Transit Committee.

REFERRAL CARRIED on a division of 13 YEAS to 11 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (13): Councillors B. Monette, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, M. McRae, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, J. Harder, A Cullen, S. Desroches, S. Qadri and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (11): Councillors C. Doucet, C. Leadman, P. Feltmate, D. Holmes, D. Deans, P. Hume, G. Bédard, G. Brooks, J. Legendre, R. Chiarelli and M. Bellemare.

MOTION NO. 26/34

Moved by Councillor G. Brooks

Seconded by Councillor D. Thompson

WHEREAS the residents of the former Rideau Ward, now part of Ward 21, have expressed their clear desire to discontinue bus service south of Manotick Village; and

WHEREAS two extensive surveys were conducted in the community which confirm that the majority of respondents do not want transit service south of Manotick Village; and

WHEREAS the Councillor of the former Rideau Ward has met with the public regarding transit service and confirms that the Community wishes to discontinue this service;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that OC Transpo be directed to discontinue its bus service south of Manotick Village (Route #45), and to implement this change as part of its next scheduled route change process in April 2008.

MOTION NO. 26/35

Moved by Councillor A. Cullen

Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson

That Motion No. 26/34 regarding Route #45 be referred to Transit Committee.

REFERRAL CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/36

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor R. Chiarelli

WHEREAS the 20-year old streetscaping features installed in Blocks 1, 2 and 3 of the Sparks Street Mall have reached their lifespan, and require replacement,

AND WHEREAS in 2006 the Sparks Street Mall Business Improvement Area initiated the first phase of the Mall renewal by removing the outdated pavilion structures at its own expense (approximately $111,000);

AND WHEREAS further demolition work is required to complete the removal of the remaining outmoded streetscaping elements, prior to a future redesign of the Sparks Street Mall;

AND WHEREAS the Chair of the Sparks Street Mall Board of Management has written to Members of Council requesting a City of Ottawa contribution to this work;

AND WHEREAS the Mall constitutes one of the City’s best known urban design features, and should be maintained in an attractive state pending its future redesign;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT $100,000 be allocated in the City of Ottawa’s 2008 Budget to fund this phase of the work., and that these funds be added to Project #903262 Downtown Ottawa Urban Design Strategy (WIP on page 900 of the budget book).

CARRIED on a division of 14 YEAS to 8 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (14): Councillors C. Doucet, P. Feltmate, M. McRae, D. Holmes, R. Bloess, D. Deans, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Bédard, J. Legendre, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli, M. Bellemare and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (8): Councillors B. Monette, E. El-Chantiry, R. Jellett, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, G. Brooks, S. Desroches and S. Qadri.

MOTION NO. 26/37

Moved by Councillor R. Bloess

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

WHEREAS the St Joseph Blvd Corridor Study in 2003 recommended a number of measures to improve the streetscape with an annual contribution of $500 thousand for a period five years;

AND WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa has not yet committed these funds;

AND WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa is currently studying the possibility of creating a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the St Joseph corridor;

BE IT RESLOVED that once the CIP is approved, the first installment of $500,000 be allocated to identified improvements in the corridor.

MOTION NO. 26/38

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

That Motion No. 26/37 be referred to Planning and Environment Committee when the CDP comes forward to that Committee.

REFERRAL CARRIED with Councillors Monette, Bloess and Jellett dissenting.

MOTION NO. 26/39

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Whereas the City of Ottawa purchased land for the Kanata North Recreation Complex in 2007, and

Whereas this facility is the top priority for providing a facility for North Kanata and West Carleton for a number of years with development charges for this project having been collected for many years, and

Whereas the capital funding has been provided for over two years, delaying going out for proposals until the second year, despite an urgent existing needs for the facility, and

Whereas moving all of the funding authority to 2008 will not change the cash flow requirements nor impact the mill rate since funding is primarily from development charges with a small amount using debt, and

Whereas moving the capital authority to 2008 will not change the completion time nor the cash flow requirements, enabling most of the operational money shown in 2009 to be able to be deferred to 2010,

Therefore Be It Resolved that Project 904373, Kanata North Complex (page 190) be amended to show capital funding of $41,600,000 in 2008 and an operating impact in 2009 of $800,000 and in 2010 of $3,105,000.

CARRIED on a division of 14 YEAS to 8 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (14): Councillors C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, P. Feltmate, D. Holmes, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, P. Hume, G. Bédard, J. Legendre, A Cullen, S. Desroches, S. Qadri and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (8): Councillors C. Doucet, G. Hunter, M. McRae, R. Jellett, D. Thompson, J. Harder, G. Brooks and R. Chiarelli.

MOTION NO. 26/40

Moved by Councillor C. Doucet

Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson

WHEREAS Ottawa does not provide park amenities on par with most other cities (ranked in the bottom third in the Pembina Institute’s 2007 ONTARIO COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY REPORT);

WHEREAS the needs on the capital side for renewal of park facilities will rise dramatically in the next few years;

WHEREAS Ottawa should strive to be at least keep up with the average if not be a leader in the provision of quality park space;

BE IT RESOLVED that $1 million dollars be added to project 904653 Lifecycle Renewal Park to enable 40 structures in 17 parks citywide (as set out below) to be upgraded.

To be funded as a new Strategic Initiative.

Proposed budget	PROJTYPE	WARDNAME	WARD
8000	Play Equipment	Orleans	01
6000	Fencing And Gates	Orleans	01
11000	Grounds And Landscape	Orleans	01
16000	Play Equipment	Orleans	01
7000	Play Equipment	Orleans	01
9000	Play Equipment	Orleans	01
30000	Playstructures	Orleans	01
95000	Lighting	Innes	2
17000	Playstructures	Kanata North	04
8000	Play Equipment	Stittsville-Kanata West	06
18000	Playstructures	Bay	07
28000	Walkways	Bay	07
19000	Marina Systems	Bay	07
9000	Play Equipment	Bay	07
9000	Play Equipment	Bay	07
11000	Play Equipment	Bay	07
36000	Playstructures	Bay	07
8000	Play Equipment	Beacon Hill-Cyrville	11
34000	Playstructures	Beacon Hill-Cyrville	11
89000	Lighting	Beacon Hill-Cyrville	11
12000	Park Systems	None	12
60000	Spray Pad Systems	None	12
9000	Play Equipment	Rideau-Vanier	12
6000	Grounds And Landscape	Rideau-Vanier	12
6000	Play Equipment	Rideau-Vanier	12
9000	Play Equipment	Rideau-Vanier	12
15000	Play Equipment	Rideau-Vanier	12
32000	Playstructures	Rideau-Vanier	12
27000	Playstructures	Rideau-Vanier	12
6000	Play Equipment	River	16
8000	Play Equipment	Cumberland	19
12000	Play Equipment	Cumberland	19
12000	Play Equipment	Cumberland	19
13000	Play Equipment	Cumberland	19
5000	Grounds And Landscape	Cumberland	19
6000	Play Equipment	Cumberland	19
34000	Playstructures	Cumberland	19
13000	Play Equipment	Capital	17
12000	Play Equipment	Capital	17
32000	Playstructures	Capital	17

MOTION NO. 26/41

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

That consideration of Motion No. 26/40 be deferred to later in the meeting during discussion of the matter of the 2% levy.

DEFERRAL CARRIED

As per Motion 26/41, Motion No. 26/40 was considered later in the meeting during the discussion of Motion No. 26/52. For ease of reference, however, the disposition of Motion No. 26/40 appears hereunder.

MOTION NO. 26/42

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes

That Motion No. 26/40 be referred to the Long Range Financial Plan Sub-Committee.

REFERRAL LOST on a division of 6 YEAS to 18 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (6): Councillors D. Holmes, R. Jellett, M. Wilkinson, P. Hume, J. Legendre and A. Cullen.

Nays (18): Councillors B. Monette, C. Doucet, C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, M. McRae, R. Bloess, D. Thompson, D. Deans, J. Harder, G. Bédard, G. Brooks, S. Desroches, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri, M. Bellemare and Mayor O’Brien.

Motion No. 26/40 was then put to Council and LOST on a division of 12 YEAS to 12 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (12): Councillors C. Doucet, C. Leadman, P. Feltmate, M. McRae, D. Holmes, R. Jellett, D. Deans, P. Hume, G. Bédard, J. Legendre, A. Cullen and M. Bellemare.

Nays (12): Councillors B. Monette, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, J. Harder, G. Brooks, S. Desroches, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri and Mayor O’Brien.

MOTION NO. 26/43

Moved by Councillor R. Bloess

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae

WHEREAS Council on May 9, 2007 approved the Urban Natural Feature Acquisition Policy;

AND WHEREAS funding for this policy is not included in the draft 2008 budget;

BE IT RESOLVED that the budget requirement of $3.7 million be included in the 2008 budget for the acquisition of privately owned woodlands as per the Council approved strategy.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/44

Moved by Councillor P. Feltmate

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

WHEREAS the Carp River restoration will reconstruct the river channel and adjacent floodplain using principles of natural channel design to control erosion, improve flood storage and enhance water quality and habitat (riparian plantings, new ponds and wetlands);

AND WHEREAS Council approved the restoration of the Carp River, Poole Creek and Feedmill Creek in the Kanata West Concept Plan in 2003 and the Carp River watershed/subwatershed plan in 2005, as well as restoration projects identified in a Class Environmental Assessment in 2006;

AND WHEREAS the Carp River restoration is considered to be required infrastructure in the context of the Kanata West expansion area. Funding the restoration aligns with the City’s strategic direction to ensure that City infrastructure required for new growth is built or improved as needed to serve the growth;

AND WHEREAS the Carp River Restoration project was inadvertently omitted from the draft 2008 Operating and Capital budget book;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOVED THAT a funding envelope of $400,000 be created and that funds be provided through the environmental reserve funds ($66,000) and City wide reserves.

LOST on a division of 9 YEAS to 14 NAY as follows:

Yeas (9): Councillors C. Doucet, P. Feltmate, D. Holmes, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, P. Hume, A. Cullen and S. Qadri.

Nays (14): Councillors B. Monette, C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, M. McRae, R. Jellett, D. Thompson, J. Harder, G. Bédard, G. Brooks, J. Legendre, S. Desroches, M. Bellemare and Mayor O’Brien.

MOTION NO. 26/45

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

That Motion No. 26/44 be reconsidered.

NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION CARRIED with Councillors J. Harder and R. Jellett dissenting.

A Motion of Reconsideration was considered later in the meeting. For ease of reference the disposition appears hereunder.

MOTION NO. 26/46

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor P. Feltmate

That Motion No. 26/44 be reconsidered

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/47

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

That Motion No. 26/44 be referred to the City Manager for a report back to Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee in January.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/48

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor J. Legendre

WHEREAS inner City parks require considerable upgrading and improvements to meet the changing needs of the downtown core as a direct result of significant infill development.

AND WHEREAS the City completed a detailed review of the needed improvements to parks that were constructed many decades ago in the Elgin Street area;

AND WHEREAS these two parks, St. Luke's and Jack Purcell, are among the most heavily used by children, adults and seniors in the City as a result of the high population density of their catchment areas,

AND WHEREAS these are only two very small municipal parks serving over 40,000 residents are 1.5 acres or less each,

AND WHEREAS a comprehensive design and consultation process has been completed,

AND WHEREAS the development plan identified a potential budget to fully redevelop both locations to meet the needs within this limited spaces was approximately $950K,

BE IT RESOLVED THAT $500K be approved as part of the 2008 capital budget for park redevelopment and used to complete one of the two parks.

MOTION NO. 26/49

Moved by Councillor R. Bloess

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

That the question be now put on Motion No. 26/48.

CARRIED on a division of 13 YEAS to 7 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (13): Councillors B. Monette, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, M. McRae, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, J. Harder, G. Brooks, S. Desroches, S. Qadri and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (7): Councillors P. Feltmate, D. Holmes, D. Deans, P. Hume, G. Bédard, J. Legendre and A. Cullen.

Motion No. 26/48 was then put to Council and LOST on a division of 8 YEAS to 13 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (8): Councillors C. Doucet, P. Feltmate, D. Holmes, D. Deans, P. Hume, G. Bédard, J. Legendre and A. Cullen.

Nays (13): Councillors B. Monette, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, M. McRae, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, J. Harder, G. Brooks, S. Desroches, S. Qadri and Mayor O’Brien

MOTION NO. 26/50

Moved by Councillor M. McRae

Seconded by Councillor C. Leadman

WHEREAS the security of individuals and assets within City facilities and parks has been identified as an important consideration through the Ottawa 20/20 vision, public input, and from a Corporate liability perspective; and

WHEREAS the Real Property Asset Management Branch, Corporate Security Division has the mandate to provide for the physical security of persons and assets within City facilities and parks; and

WHEREAS investment in preventative measures can lead to cost avoidance through reduction in liability and in the amount for repair/replacement of assets lost through preventable acts and improved public sense of security when attending City parks and facilities; and

WHEREAS security remedial work has been identified in Threat and Risk Analyses (TRA) initiated in 2007, to be implemented in 2008; and

WHEREAS a Parks Protection Program recognized nationally as a benchmark model, including mobile Proactive Audio Video units and the implementation of the ISMS system into City facilities have been identified under the Division strategic plan to proactively address security risks in order to ensure the physical security of City parks and facilities; and

WHEREAS the Corporate Security Division has successfully integrated approximately 50% of all City sites, but there remains a large number of facilities requiring physical security components;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporate Security Initiatives project request for $250K be approved as part of the 2008 Capital Budget.

CARRIED on a division of 15 YEAS to 7 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (15): Councillors C. Doucet, E. El-Chantiry, P. Feltmate, M. McRae, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, D. Deans, P. Hume, G. Bédard, J. Legendre, R. Chiarelli, M. Bellemare and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (7): Councillors B. Monette, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, J. Harder, A. Cullen, S. Desroches and S. Qadri.

MOTION NO. 26/51

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

That Recommendation 9 of Motion No. 26/22 (Omnibus Motion #4) be amended by increasing the savings target to $5 million by advancing $2.5 million from the 2009 target and $2.5 million from the 2010 target for a total of $25 million from productivity savings in 2008.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/52

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

That the staff recommended 2% capital infrastructure levy and the list of projects be approved.

Recommended Projects Amount Budget Book

Page Reference

Roads / Sidewalks / Traffic Signals / Street Lights

Rural Roads – Ditching 67,000 478

Rural Roads - Gravelling 285,000 478

Surface Operations, Two-way Radio Replacement 250,000 478

Surface Operations – Small Equipment Replacement 100,000 479

Road Resurfacing 8,750,000 479

Road Structures Renewal 4,500,000 480

Sidewalk Renewal 328,000 481

Rebuild / Modernize / Upgrade Traffic Control Signals 147,000 481

Street Lighting Rehabilitation 529,000 482

14,956,000

Life Cycle Renewal – General Buildings

Real Property Asset Management 162,000 694

Public Works & Services 339,000 487

Public Health 156,000 250

Parks & Recreation 1,995,000 174

Culture Services 54,000 274

Fire Services 766,000 133

3,472,000

Life Cycle Renewal – Heritage Buildings

Real Property Asset Management 77,000 696

Parks & Recreation 75,000 177

Culture Services 70,000 276

222,000

Life Cycle Renewal – Library Facilities 305,000 332

Life Cycle Renewal IT Network Infrastructure 1,045,000 727

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TOTAL 20,000,000

CARRIED with Councillor S. Desroches dissenting.

MOTION NO. 26/53

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes

WHEREAS Council has increased the Strategic Initiatives category of capital for 2008 by $11.1 million;

AND WHERAS the funding envelope was originally established at $62 million

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Central Area Transit Improvements ($1.6 million) be funded from gas-tax supported debt;

And that a business case for the $6.5 million Pay and Display machines be brought forward to LRFP Sub-Committee and Council prior to setting the tax rate; and

That $3 million for the remaining projects be funded from the increased contribution to capital.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/54

Moved by Councillor J. Legendre

Seconded by Councillor R. Bloess

That item 5 of Motion 26/22 (Omnibus Motion 4 - i.e. Option 36: Reduce staff support to Committee of Adjustment by 40% (PTE) $160K)) be referred to Planning and Environment Committee.

REFERRAL CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/55

Moved by Councillor R. Bloess

Seconded by Councillor B. Monette

That Option 47: Eliminate Copps pond patrol (PWS) $25K, which Councillors McRae and Qadri withdrew from their motion, be reinstated and approved.

CARRIED on a division of 13 YEAS to 10 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (13): Councillors C. Doucet, C. Leadman, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, J. Harder, G. Bédard, G. Brooks, S. Desroches and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (10): Councillors B. Monette, E. El-Chantiry, M. McRae, D. Holmes, P. Hume, J. Legendre, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri and M. Bellemare.

MOTION NO. 26/56

Moved by Councillor C. Leadman

Seconded by Councillor J. Legendre

That Motion No. 26/55 be reconsidered.

NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION CARRIED on a division of 10 YEAS to 12 NAYS (8 votes required) as follows:

Yeas (10): Councillors B. Monette, C. Doucet, C. Leadman, D. Holmes, D. Thompson, J. Legendre, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri and M. Bellemare.

Nays (12): Councillors E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Bédard, G. Brooks, S. Desroches and Mayor O’Brien.

A Motion of Reconsideration was considered later in the meeting. For ease of reference the disposition appears hereunder.

MOTION NO. 26/57

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor P. Feltmate

That Motion No. 26/55 be reconsidered

LOST on a division of 12 YEAS to 12 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (12): Councillors B. Monette, C. Doucet, C. Leadman, M. McRae, D. Holmes, D. Thompson, G. Bédard, J. Legendre, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri and M. Bellemare.

Nays (12): Councillors E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Brooks, S. Desroches and Mayor O’Brien.

Motion No. 26/22, as amended by Motion Nos. 26/24, 26/25, 26/27, 26/28, 26/29, 26/30, 26/36, 26/39, 26/43, 26/50, 26/51, 26/52, 26/53, 26/54 and 26/55, was then put to Council. The recommendations were divided for voting purposes, as follows:

Recommendations 1 and 2 CARRIED

Recommendation 3 CARRIED on a division of 18 YEAS to 6 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (18): Councillors B. Monette, C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, M. McRae, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Bédard, G. Brooks, J. Legendre, S. Desroches, R. Chiarelli S. Qadri and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (6): Councillors C. Doucet, P. Feltmate, D. Holmes, D. Deans, A. Cullen, and M. Bellemare.

Recommendation 4 CARRIED

Recommendation 5 was REFERRED to Planning and Environment Committee as per Motion No. 26/54.

Recommendations 6 CARRIED

Recommendation 7 CARRIED on a division of 21 YEAS to 3 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (21): Councillors B. Monette, C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, P. Feltmate, M. McRae, D. Holmes, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, D. Deans, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Bédard, G. Brooks, J. Legendre, A. Cullen, S. Desroches, S. Qadri, M. Bellemare and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (3): Councillors C. Doucet, G. Hunter and R. Chiarelli.

Recommendation 8 CARRIED with Councillors R. Jellett and D. Thompson dissenting.

Recommendation 9 CARRIED as amended by Motion No. 26/51

OMNIBUS MOTION NO. 5

MOTION NO. 26/58

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor G. Brooks

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, in keeping with the multi-year budgeting approach as approved in the Fiscal Framework and with the changes proposed for the 2008 Budget, the City Treasurer be directed to incorporate the following into the 2009-2010 High-Level Operating estimates:

1. Revenues: 2009

a. Option 4: Rink rentals for adults-prime time $350K

b. Option 6: Sportsfield rentals for adults $345K

c. Option 8: Development application fees $330K

d. Option 11: Evening Parking Charges In Commercial Areas $930K

e. Option 12: Weekend parking charges in commercial areas $400K

f. Option 13: Pay & Display for on-street parking $1,245K

g. Option 14: Increase on-street parking rates $ 0K

h. Option 15: Introduce parking charges in new commercial areas $680K

i. Increase transit fares to 7.5% to meet 50-50 cost/revenue

ratio without reducing service $2,000K

2. Deferral/Termination

a. Option 13: Terminate bio-diesel project $1,405K

3. Service changes

a. Option 18: Reduce Activity Co-ordinators to Provincial standard $245K

b. Option 65: Dry Garbage Collection Bi-weekly $1,100K

c. Option 66: Eliminate LCBO Bottles from Blue Box $200K

MOTION NO. 26/59

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

WHEREAS, in 1967, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gifted the former City of Ottawa with six (6) pairs of Royal (Mute) swans in honour of Canada’s Centennial;

AND WHEREAS, from that year until the early 1980s, the swans were over-wintered each year at an indoor/outdoor facility located on Leitrim Road, and were later moved to the Lansdowne Park Coliseum Annex where they were over-wintered until its demolition in 1993;

AND WHEREAS, in 1993, the swans were moved back to the Leitrim facility following unsuccessful efforts to outsource the winter housing and daily care of the swans, and following the subsequent completion of a number of necessary improvements to the building, with the over-wintering of the swans therefore continuing at the Leitrim facility since that time;

AND WHEREAS, a condition audit of the Leitrim facility conducted in 2003 revealed that the lifecycle of building would come to an end in about 2008/2009 and, given that the lease of the lands on which the facility is located expires in November 2009, with no option for renewal, the last wintering season using the current facility would be 2008/2009;

AND WHEREAS, the construction cost to replace the facility has been estimated at $430,000, that amount however appearing on the list of “Strategic Initiative Projects Not Recommended – Future Years Beyond 2010” in the 2008 draft capital budget document (last item, bottom of page 875);

AND WHEREAS, in light of the husbandry requirements of the swans in Ottawa’s climate and the observance of the City’s responsibilities for the health and well-being of the swans, staff can no longer operate the program;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Royal Swans be gifted to other permit holders, based on appropriate criteria, by the Spring of 2009 and that authority to do so be delegated to staff accordingly; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the 2007 capital project 904443 – By-law Services Facility Upgrade (Swans) be closed and the $75,000 budget be returned to the tax supported capital reserves.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to “re-gifting” the Queen’s gift, the City first offer the entire swan program and the swans themselves to the NCC in order to give the NCC the opportunity to keep the swans in the capital in accordance with the NCC’s mandate

Deputy Mayor P. Hume ruled that Motion No. 26/59 dealt with a policy matter and was therefore not in order and not before Council.

MOTION NO. 26/60

Moved by Councillor R. Bloess

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

WHEREAS the 2008 budget includes $4 million in funding for the first phase component of the future Innes-Walkley-Hunt Club link for detailed design and property acquisition;

AND WHEREAS, this section is required to address travel demand between the City’s Eastern and Southern sectors and will provide arterial access to the provincial freeway system in an area of potential industrial growth and address congestion and delay in the Walkley/Hawthorn corridor.

AND WHEREAS, this project is identified in Phase 1 of the TMP and addresses Council’s 2007-2010 City Strategic Direction to ensure that City infrastructure for new growth is built or improved as needed to serve growth.

BE IT RESOLVED that funding be advanced to 2009 to allow construction to be undertaken in 2010 and that staff be directed to make the adjustments necessary (in ‘09 budget) to accommodate this adjustment; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff commence negotiations with the province for the provincial share of funding to complete the 417 interchange.

MOTION NO. 26/61

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

That Motion No. 26/60 be referred to Transportation Committee.

LOST on a division of 12 YEAS to 11 NAYS (13 votes required) as follows:

Yeas (12): Councillors C. Doucet, C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, M. McRae, D. Holmes, M. Wilkinson, J. Harder, J. Legendre, S. Desroches, and S. Qadri.

Nays (11): Councillors B. Monette, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, D. Thompson, D. Deans, P. Hume, G. Brooks, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli, M. Bellemare and Mayor O’Brien.

Motion No. 26/60 was then put to Council and CARRIED.

MOTION NO. 26/62

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

WHEREAS there have been two distinct issues related to the health care system in Ottawa:

1. longer hospital emergency department wait times

2. growth in high priority paramedic calls;

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has identified hospital emergency department wait times as one of its health-care system priorities and has appointed Dr. Allan Hudson to identify province-wide solutions to the emergency department wait times issue;

WHEREAS the Ottawa Paramedic Service has submitted a response time trend analysis report to City Council that clearly identifies the need for 38 additional paramedics in 2008 to deal specifically with growth in high priority calls to be funded 50% by the City and 50% by the Province;

WHEREAS City Council members, the CEO of the LHIN, hospital CEO’s and senior City staff recognize that the issues of additional paramedics and emergency department wait times are symptoms of broader health care system challenges and have expressed a strong desire to explore a “MADE IN OTTAWA SOLUTION”;

WHEREAS all the above parties support the need for the additional 38 paramedics to address growth in high priority calls and recognize that the emergency wait times issue in Ottawa requires innovative solutions with respect to allocation of resources; legislative changes, alternative level of care options, long term care facilities, training, facility space;

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa is committing $1.575M (plus ancillary equipment costs) for its share of the 38 paramedics required in 2008 to deal with increasing high priority calls for service;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Deputy City Manager of Community and Protective Services, the Chief of the Ottawa Paramedic Service, and the Medical Officer of Health be directed to participate on a steering committee with the local hospital CEO’s, the CEO of the LHIN and the Government of Ontario to develop an innovative multi-faceted plan for the short, medium and long term to deal with emergency department wait times in Ottawa;

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT one of the first innovative solutions of the Steering Committee in 2008 is to examine the feasibility of using other health care practitioners to support emergency departments in the offload of patients from arriving paramedics;

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive recommendations from the Steering Committee prior to the consideration of the 2009 and 2010 City budgets which may reduce the requirements for additional paramedics.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/63

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes

That Recommendation 3.a of Motion No. 26/58, i.e. Option 18: Reduce Activity Coordinator to Provincial standard $245K of Omnibus Motion 5, be referred to Community and Protective Services Committee.

REFERRAL CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/64

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

That Recommendation 3.b of Motion No. 26/58, i.e. Option 65: Dry Garbage Collection Bi-weekly $1,100K of Omnibus Motion 5, be referred to Planning and Environment Committee.

REFERRAL CARRIED with Councillors P. Feltmate and D. Holmes dissenting.

The following motion (Motion 26/65) was dealt with later in the meeting (and therefore required suspension of the Rules of Procedure), however, for ease of reference the disposition is set out below:

MOTION NO. 26/65

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor G. Hunter

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to consider and approve the following motion:

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Fiscal Framework identifies the objective of cost recovery from growth; and

WHEREAS Revenue Solution Option 8 proposes that development application fees move to 65% cost recovery in 2008 generating total net revenues of $330,000; and

WHEREAS Council wishes to accelerate the phase-in of full cost recovery of related costs from development application fees;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the recovery of Development Application fees be raised by an additional $1.3 million for a total net revenues of $1.63M and a cost recovery rate of 85%.

CARRIED

Motion 26/58, as amended by Motion Nos. 26/60, 26/62, 26/63, 26/64 and 26/65, was then put to Council. The Recommendations were divided for voting purposes as follows:

Recommendations 1 a. and b. CARRIED on a division of 16 YEAS to 8 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (16): Councillors C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, M. McRae, D. Holmes, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Bédard, A. Cullen, S. Desroches, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (8): Councillors B. Monette, C. Doucet, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, D. Thompson, G. Brooks, J. Legendre and M. Bellemare.

Recommendations 1c. CARRIED with Councillor C. Doucet dissenting.

Recommendation 1d. CARRIED with Councillors C. Leadman, C. Doucet, D. Holmes and G. Bédard dissenting.

Recommendation 1e. CARRIED with Councillors C. Leadman, C. Doucet, D. Holmes and G. Bédard dissenting.

Recommendation 1f. CARRIED

Recommendation 1g. CARRIED with Councillors D. Holmes, C. Leadman and C. Doucet dissenting.

Recommendation 1h. CARRIED with Councillor Legendre, C. Leadman, G. Bédard and C. Doucet dissenting.

Recommendation 1i. CARRIED on a division of 14 YEAS to 10 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (14): Councillors B. Monette, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, D. Thompson, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Brooks, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (10): Councillors C. Doucet, C. Leadman, M. McRae, D. Holmes, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, G. Bédard, J. Legendre, S. Desroches and M. Bellemare.

Recommendation 2 a. CARRIED

Recommendation 3 a. REFERRED to Community and Protective Services Committee as per Motion 26/63.

Recommendation 3 b. REFERRED to Planning and Environment Committeeas per Motion 26/64.

Recommendation 3 c. CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/66

Moved by Councillor C. Leadman

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Council to consider the following motion:

That the Hintonburg area be taken off the revenue for 2008 for the parking meters and pay and display issues and that it be brought forward throughout the 2008 year through the Community Design Plan and the NPI.

Suspension of the Rules LOST on a division of 13 YEAS to 11 NAYS (18 votes required) as follows:

Yeas (13): Councillors C. Doucet, C. Leadman, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, M. McRae, D. Deans, G. Bédard, G Brooks, J. Legendre, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri and M. Bellemare.

Nays (11): Councillors B. Monette, E. El-Chantiry, D. Holmes, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, P. Hume, J. Harder, S. Desroches and Mayor O’Brien.

MOTION NO. 26/67

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor M. McRae

That the Rules of Procedure (Subsection 8.(1)(b) be suspended to extend the meeting time past 7:00 p.m.

CARRIED with Councillors R. Bloess, G. Bédard and J. Legendre dissenting.

GENERAL MOTIONS

MOTION NO. 26/68

Moved by Councillor C. Leadman

Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Whereas the administrative review that has been directed by City Council is not a Strategic Branch Review as identified in Councils’ Strategic Priority document and the Fiscal Framework;

AND WHEREAS A high level of service delivery is crucial to achieving the vision of Ottawa 20/20 and the Strategic Priorities identified in 2007.

AND WHEREAS Strategic Branch Reviews are a necessary component of public transparency and accountability and enable City Council to periodically redefine and/or confirm desired service levels and associated standards;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That staff be directed to report back by the end of March 2008 with a proposal on the Strategic Branch Review methodology with additional reference to the Performance Review and Reporting Framework, including an overview of the process and a proposed schedule of when specific reviews would be undertaken in this term of Council

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/69

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

WHEREAS City Council has directed the City Manager to find ongoing efficiencies;

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa operates separate dispatch centres for Fire, Police, Paramedics and By-law services;

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has a separate OEM centre;

AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has a separate traffic control centre;

AND WHEREAS numerous cities in North America have consolidated some or all of these functions and realized long-term operating savings;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a steering committee be struck including the Deputy City Manager of Community and Protective Services (CPS), the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, the Paramedic Chief, the Deputy City Manager of Public Works and Services, the Director of By-law and Regulatory Services, and the Manager of the Office of Emergency Management to review the feasibility of consolidating these dispatch functions through the development of a business case which includes a cost benefit analysis and that the business case be submitted to CPS Committee, the Ottawa Police Services Board and Council.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 26/70

Moved by Councillor J. Harder

Seconded by Councillor R. Bloess

WHEREAS Council approved in July 2005 that the Transit Tax be reviewed every 3 years;

AND WHEREAS the last review of the tax areas was undertaken in 2005;

AND WHEREAS the cost of the construction of Park ‘n Rides should be borne city-wide in consideration of the usage of rural residents of our Park ‘n Ride system;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the capital cost of Park ‘n Rides be distributed equally across the Urban, RTA A, RTA B and TTA effective on the 2008 tax bill;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff undertake a review of the Transit tax with the aim of bringing new communities into the UTA and eliminating the TTA;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this review be undertaken and implemented prior to the setting of the 2008 tax rate.

MOTION NO. 26/71

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

That Motion No. 26/70 motion be referred to Transit Committee.

REFERRAL CARRIED with Councillor M. McRae dissenting.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION SERVICES’ REPORT

1. DRAFT CITY STRATEGIC PLAN (TERM OF COUNCIL 2007-2010)

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That the draft City Strategic Plan be received and tabled by Council.

2. That Council direct staff to undertake consultation on the draft City Strategic Plan in conjunction with consultation on the draft budget;

RECEIVED AND TABLED 14 NOVEMBER 2007

3. That Council direct staff to amend the draft City Strategic Plan to reflect the adopted budget and to bring the amended draft of the City Strategic Plan to City Council in January 2008.

CARRIED

2. Business Transformation Program

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council receive this report for information.

RECEIVED

POLICE SERVICES BOARD

1. 2008 OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES DRAFT OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS

BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS

That Council approve:

1. The Ottawa Police Service 2008 Draft Operating and Capital Budget as tabled, with a city tax rate increase in the amount of 1.44% regardless of the amount of 2008 assessment growth;

2. The 2007 refinancing of Project 904135 Records Business Transformation, from Debt to Reserve Funding.

MOTION NO. 26/72

Moved by Councillor G. Hunter

Seconded by Councillor G. Brooks

That the Police Budget increase be limited to a flat 1% City tax rate increase.

LOST on a division of 5 YEAS to 18 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (5): Councillors M. Wilkinson, R. Jellett, G. Hunter, G. Brooks and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (18): Councillors B. Monette, P. Feltmate, G. Bédard, M. McRae, R. Bloess, C. Leadman, C. Doucet, M. Bellemare, E. El-Chantiry, P. Hume, D. Thompson, D. Deans, J. Harder, S. Desroches, S. Qadri, J. Legendre, A. Cullen and D. Holmes.

The Police Services Board recommendations were then put to Council and CARRIED with Councillor G. Hunter dissenting.

Motion to Rise and Report

MOTION NO. 26/73

Moved by Councillor C. Leadman

Seconded by Councillor G. Brooks

That the Committee of the Whole Rise and Report to City Council with respect to its budget deliberations.

CARRIED

IN COUNCIL

Motion to Adopt Budget

MOTION NO. 26/74

That, subject to the motion respecting the review of the Long Range Financial Planning Committee of General Administration (Motion No. 26/5), the 2008 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, as revised, the 2008 Ottawa Police Services Draft Operating and Capital Budgets; the Ottawa Police Services Board Report 7; the report from the City Treasurer, entitled 2008 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, High Level 2009 and 2010 Budget Forecasts; and the reports from the Executive Director, Business Transformation Services, entitled Business Transformation Program and Draft City Strategic Plan (Term of Council 2007-2010) be received and adopted as amended;

And that the City Treasurer make the necessary adjustments to the 2008 Draft Operating Budget and to make any necessary authority and debt financing adjustments to the Capital Budget to reflect the decisions of City Council;

And that the City Manager or his delegate be authorized to make application for any subsidies or grants on the City's behalf; and that any requirements for by-laws to implement the budget decisions be forwarded directly to Council;

And that any dissents and declarations of interest recorded during the Committee of the Whole session be deemed to be recorded in the Council session.

CARRIED on a division of 24 YEAS to 0 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (24): Councillors B. Monette, C. Doucet, C. Leadman, E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter, P. Feltmate, M. McRae, D. Holmes, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, D. Deans, P. Hume, J. Harder, G. Bédard, G. Brooks, J. Legendre, A. Cullen, S. Desroches, R. Chiarelli, S. Qadri, M. Bellemare and Mayor O’Brien.

Nays (0):

Motion to Introduce By-laws Three Readings

MOTION NO. 26/75

Moved by Councillor C. Leadman

Seconded by Councillor G. Brooks

That the following by-laws be enacted and passed:

2007-509 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting licensing fees.

2007-510 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-239 respecting permit fees for temporary signs.

2007-511 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number 170 of 2000 of the old Corporation of the City of Gloucester respecting licence fees for master plumbers and plumbing contractors.

2007-512 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 19-95 of the old Corporation of the Township of Goulbourn respecting licence fees for master plumbers and plumbing contractors.

2007-513 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 135-2000 of the old Corporation of the City of Nepean respecting licence fees for master plumbers and plumbing contractors.

2007-514 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law Number L6-2000 of the old Corporation of the City of Ottawa respecting license fees for plumbing contractors and master plumbers.

2007-515 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 29-00 of the old Corporation of the City of Vanier respecting licence fees for master plumbers and plumbing contractors.

2007-516 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-481 respecting taxi licensing fees.

2007-517 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-77 respecting pet registration.

2007-518 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2006-300 respecting fees and charges for solid waste services.

2007-519 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-268 respecting fees and charges for charter transit services.

2007-520 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-303 respecting fees for building permits.

2007-521 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-521 respecting the processing fee for private roadways.

2007-522 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-439 respecting fees for permanent signs on private property.

2007-523 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-69 respecting fees for compliance reports.

2007-524 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose fees for planning applications and to repeal By-law No. 2007-100.

2007-525 A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting Committee of Adjustment fees.

2007-526 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish fees and charges for services, activities and information provided by the Information Technology Services Branch of the Business Transformation Services Department.

2007-527 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish fees and charges for services, activities and information provided by the Client Services and Public Information Branch of the Business Transformation Services Department.

2007-528 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-445 with respect to road cut fees.

2007-529 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-513 respecting sewer connection charges

CARRIED

Confirmation By-law

MOTION NO. 26/76

Moved by Councillor C. Leadman

Seconded by Councillor G. Brooks

That By-law 2007-530 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.

CARRIED

Adjournment

Council adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.


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