SPECIAL OTTAWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 December 2008

ANDREW S. HAYDON HALL

10:00 a.m.

MINUTES 49

Special Meeting Called by His Worship Mayor O’Brien

To consider the 2009 Draft Operating and Capital Budget Estimates and the 2009 Ottawa Police Services Draft Operating and Capital Budgets.

The Council of the City of Ottawa met at Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa on 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 8 and 10 December 2008.

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

Roll Call

ALL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT EXCEPT COUNCILLOR M. MCRAE ON 2 DECEMBER 2008.

Declarations of pecuniary interest including those originally arising from prior meetings

See specific Agenda Item for declarations: 2009 Operating and Capital Budgets

Communications

The following communications were received:

· From the Arts, Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee regarding their recommendations to City Council on the 2009 Budget;

· From the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee regarding “Proposed Cuts to Heritage Funding”.

Regrets

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

Councillor M. McRae 2 December 2008

Resolving Into Committee of the Whole

MOTION NO. 49/1

Moved by Councillor D. Deans

Seconded by Councillor G. Hunter

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 2009 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, 1 December 2008

Louis-Gabriel Bordeleau, Chair of the French Language Services Advisory Committee*

Michael Maidment Chair, Poverty Issues Advisory Committee*

Peter van Boeschoten,Vice Chair of Seniors Advisory Committee*

Teresa Whitmore, Vice-Chair, Business Advisory Committee*

John Reid , Chair of the Arts, Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee *

Brian Jonah Chair, Health and Social Services Advisory Committee*

Heather McArthur, Vice-Chair, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee*

André Dessaint , Vice-Chair, Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Board*

Roger Beauchesne, Chair of the Roads and Cycling Advisory Committee*

Rhonda Fernandes Chair, Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee, recognized the difficulties Council faced with respect to the budget and expressed EDAC’s on-going commitment to continue to work with Council.

Nicole Parent, Chair, Ottawa Forest and Greenspace Advisory Committee*

Barry McMahon , Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, spoke of the impact the proposed budget cuts would have on the 2025 targets for COMAP.

Pierre Grandmaitre, Chair, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee*

Mike Ircha, Chairman, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee*

David Jeanes, Transport 2000, spoke to budget issues related to public transportation - service and operations.

Jourmana Azzi, Francophone Women's Team*

Peter Zanette*

Erica Marx and Eloi Proulx, Ottawa ACORN*

Francis Beaulieu*

Meg Hamilton , Exec. Director, Council of Heritage Organization. in Ottawa*

Susan Flemming,Vintage Stock Theatre, expressed her opposition to cuts to arts, heritage and culture and emphasized that Ottawa must include culture.

Anne-Marie Gray and Andrea Bargarova, Anglophone Women's Team*

Gilles Laporte : Président du Conseil d’administration du CA; Marie-Claude Doucet : Directrice Générale du MIFO; and Patrick Bourbonnais : Directeur artistique du MIFO*

David Flemming, Heritage Ottawa*

Ken Clavette, Workers Heritage Centre, expressed his opposition to cuts to arts, heritage and culture. Spoke of a partnership with the City to renovate the Workers Heritage Centre building in Vanier.

Audrey Churgin, Executive Director, MASC (Multi-Cultural Arts Program)*

Kelly Eyamie, spoke against cuts to arts, heritage and culture funding.

Jean Bruce*

Diane O’Neil, Aladdin Child Care Centre*

Penny McCann and Kelly Campbell, SAW Video*

Tam-Ca Vo-Van, Galerie SAW Gallery, expressed opposition to cuts to arts, heritage and culture funding.

François Carrier, Alliance Culturelle de l’Ontario*

Diane Dore, Chair, Conseil des écoles catholique de langue française du Centre-est, spoke in support of funding for programs that preserve the French language and culture in Ottawa.

Eric McKay, Arts Ottawa East Arts Council, thanked Council for its past support for arts programs and urged Council to address the flawed process.

Alexandra Badzakm, Diefenbunker Museum, urged Council to refuse to cut arts programs.

George Stonyk, Chairperson, Third Wall Theatre Company, spoke of the effect the proposed arts finding cuts would have on this small theatre company.

Jeffrey Dale, OCRI, expressed opposition to proposed cuts to economic development.

Trevor Haché, Sandy Hill Community Garden, urged Council to support funding for community gardens.

Caroline Clark, Capital Day Care*

Tim Simboli, Family Services à la famille Ottawa; Normand Lavoisseur , Catholic Family Services of Ottawa; and, Karen Anne Blakely, Jewish Family Services of Ottawa spoke of the impact budget cuts have on the most vulnerable in the community.

Kim Howe*

Lorraine Bentley and Jo-Anne Poirier, Supportive Housing Network*

Susan Annis, Ottawa Symphony Orchestra*

Amanda MacQueen and Irene Reid, Tenants of Social Housing*

Juliet Nwosu and Dondji Kapalati, City for All Women Initiative (CAWI)*

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2009 Budget deliberations at 6:31 p.m. on Monday, 1 December 2008 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2 December 2008.

Tuesday, 2 December 2008

Pier Rodier, Vox Théâtre*

Lori Nash, Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association*

Mark Scharfe, Ramseyville Community Association*

Guy Annable, To discuss Auditor General items*

Diane Doré, Réseau des centres pour aînés des francophones d’Ottawa*

Leo Lavergne, Centre Pauline Charron*

Bernadette Landreville and Claudette Boyer, Muséoparc Vanier*

Denis Perrault, Centre Séraphin-Marion d’Orléans*

Marcel Gibeault, Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa*

Tom Trottier, Citizens for Safe Cycling*

Charles Akband*

Jasna Jennings, Byward Market BIA*

Lori Mellor, Preston Street BIA, spoke of the impact

Christine Tessier, Bytown Museum*

Gerry Lepage., Bank Street BIA*

Kathi Langston, Orleans Young Players Theatre School*

Committee of the Whole recessed for lunch at 12:30. A Roll Call was requested at the reconvening of the meeting at 1:50 p.m., with the following members present:

Councillors P. Feltmate, M. Wilkinson, C. Leadman, B. Monette, J. Legendre, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, A. Cullen, D. Deans, E. El-Chantiry, S. Qadri, C. Doucet and Mayor O’Brien.

Erin Williams, Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women*

John Heney, President and Julie Harris, Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives*

Nick Masciantonio, President, Old Ottawa East Community Association*

Louisa Haché, spoke against cuts to funding for arts, heritage and culture.

Jim Poushinsky, OCAPS (Ottawa Citizens Against Pollution by Sewage)*

Bonnie Gray, Watson’s Mill in Manotick, spoke about the proposed cuts to grants and the impact this will have on Watson’s Mill.

Linda Balduzzi, Ottawa Arts Court Foundation*

Nadia Laham and Diana Cantu, Ottawa School of Art*

Shehryar Sarwar , Glebe Parent’s Daycare*

Denis Perrault & Dora Brown, Coalition of Health and Resource Centres*

Michelle MacCormack, Ottawa Museum Network, spoke in opposition to the proposed cuts to funding for museums.

Rosine Kaley & Heather Tarnai-Filley, Action Logement*

Russell Mills, Opera Lyra*

Anne-Marie Gray, Rochester Heights Community House*

Amanda Lewis, Ottawa School of Speech and Drama*

Claire Lamare-Goyer, , Présidente, Chansonniers d'Ottawa Inc.*

Karen Baker-Anderson, Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre*

Kelly Neall, Ottawa International Animation Festival*

Jocelyne Raymond and Celine Thibault, Regroupment des Services Educatifs*

Kevin Wagorn, Ottawa Fringe Festival, addressed the issue of cuts to arts funding.

Karen Sexsmith and Pam Cripps, Co-Operative Housing Association for Eastern Ontario (CHASEO), spoke against funding cuts to housing.

Sean Crossan*

Ken Holmes*

Glen Hodgins, Ottawa Chamber Music Society*

Carole Gagné Ince, Executive Director of Mothercraft Ottawa and Jim Devoe, President of the Board of Directors and Parent*

Paul Durber*

Leslie Vaage, Carleton University Graduate Association, expressed opposition to the proposed elimination of student bus passes for students over the age of 24 and the proposed elimination of bus route #117.

Rachel Besharah, President, CUPE 2204, spoke against funding cuts to childcare.

Amy Amlin, Wellington Child Care*

Rachel Moore and Rosemary Tayler, Nanny Goat Hill Community Garden*

Peter Honeywell, Council for the Arts – Ottawa, spoke in opposition to funding cuts to the arts.

Catherine Boucher, and Ishbel Solvason Centretown Citizens Ottawa*

Sébastien Lorquet, Festival Franco-ontarien*

Mike Lascelle and Jason Pearman, Environmental Advisory Committee*

Velvet Leclair, Vanier Co-operative School Age Program*

Chris Mcleod, Salamander Theatre For Young Audiences, spoke against proposed budget cuts to the arts.

Nicolas Séguin, ACFO*

Patsy Royer*

Patrick Ladouceur, Morrison Gardens*

Craig Watson*

Craig MacAulay*

Mireille Chartrand, Service a l’enfance grandir ensemble*

Cristina Pulido-Vielma, Canadian Hispanic Council, spoke of the importance of investing in community programs.

Dan German*

Claudia Etwyse, Latoya Kumba-ndily and Mohamed Aiden, Morrison Gardens, spoke of the importance of funding for community based programs.

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2009 Budget deliberations at 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, 2 December 2008 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 3 December 2008.

Wednesday, 3 December 2007

Kenneth Eccleshall, Southeast Ottawa Community Health Centre, spoke of the impact budget cuts would have on disabled adults and other in the community who are dependent on various programs.

Laurie Fyffe*

Mary Anne Sharpe, British Isle Family History Society of Greater Ottawa*

Loretto Beninger*

Margaret Nelson, Ont. Assoc. of Social Workers Eastern Branch*

Helen Saravanamuttoo, Ottawa Council of Women, stated the proposed budget did not build a sustainable path for the City’s future and felt a higher tax increase was necessary.

George Bushell, Gloucester Allotment Garden Association*

Ryan Stec, Art Engine*

Marion Wright, Alliance to End Homelessness and Paul Soucie, Shepherds of Good Hope*

Alayne McGregor, spoke in opposition to a number of areas of the budget, including cuts to arts and culture funding, increases in OC Transpo fares and reductions to cycling programs.

Cindy Magloughlin and Bridget Remai, Dalhousie Parents Day Care Centre*

Mela Constantinidi, Ottawa Art Gallery / Gallerie d’art D’Ottawa*

John McLuckie, ATU Local 279*

Georges Orfali , Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario*

Moe Garahan Just Food - Social Planning Council*

Ruth Torok*

Sue Wellisch, By-Town Urban Gardeners, urged Council to support funding for community gardens.

Corinne Pohlmann, Satinder Chera, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)*

Mathieu Dupont, spoke against cuts to funding for community gardens.

Committee of the Whole recessed for lunch at 1:00 p.m. A Roll Call was requested upon reconvening the meeting at 2:00 p.m., with the following members present:

Councillors B. Monette, J. Harder, M. Wilkinson, E. El-Chantiry, S. Qadri, A. Cullen, R. Chiarelli, G. Hunter, J. Legendre, D. Holmes, M. McRae, P. Hume, R. Jellett, D. Thompson, S. Desroches, P. Feltmate and Mayor O’Brien.

Maxine Stata, spoke in opposition to cuts to day programs.

Ian Boyd*

Shawn Menard, Centretown Citizen Community Association, expressed strong opposition to cuts to arts, heritage and culture, as well as budget cuts that impact students.

Kate Carradine, Ottawa Child Care Association*

Jen Schellinck, Ottawa StoryTellers*

Hunter McGill, Vice-Chair, Ottawa Public Library Foundation*

Amy Hammett, Sarah North and Velvet Leclair*

Francesco Corsaro, Festival X (Ottawa Photography Festival) urged Council not to support cuts to the arts funding.

Randy McIntyre, spoke in opposition to cuts to arts programs.

Walter Hendelman, Glebe Community Association*

Margo Cameron, Centretown Chruches Social Action*

Raul Ferreira, Pres., McCaulty Place Tenants Association*

Yves Turbid and Maryeve Chassé, Theatre Action, spoke against cuts to funding for the arts.

Vivian Chan, Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre, sought additional funding for the Ottawa Chinese Community Centre, to employ a full time counsellor.

Blake Batson, Blake.Batson.ca*

Alan Zurakowski and Dave Best, Ottawa Centre Minor Hockey Association*

Dr. (K.J) Jean Cottam*

Richard Lebel, Nouvelle Scène*

Maria DeRosa, Parents of Colonel-By Childcare Centre*

Kathryn Hill, Ottawa Chamber of Voluntary Organizations*

Denis Pettigrew spoke against cuts to daycare and opined that budget cuts always attack the poor.

Kwende Kefentse spoke of the many impacts, cuts to the arts budget will have on the city.

Dana Silk, Enviro Centre*

Jason Garlough spoke in support of funding for community gardens.

Julian Armour, Ottawa Festival, urged Council to support funding for the arts.

Harry Binks, spoke in opposition to the proposed cuts to arts funding.

Andi Murphy, Ottawa Choral Society*

Mike Buckthought, Ecology Ottawa, urged Council to cut funding for new road construction.

Sharon Johnson*

Céline Phillip, Theatre Champlain*

Andrée Newell, Fédération de la jeunesse Franco-Ontarien*

Mélanie Leduc, Centre Espoir Sophie, spoke in support of funding for francophone services for women.

Lori Waller*

Adrian Gollner and April Britski, Canadian Artists Representation*

Bill Driver*

Tim Lambrinos, Executive Director, Adult Entertainment Association of Canada (AEAC)*

Allegra Newman*

Catherine Lindquist, Glebe BIA, expressed opposition to the proposed increase to the BIA levy.

Tom Anzai*

Catherine Gardner spoke against the increase in OC Transpo fares and advised of the impact this would have on her.

Dean Haldenby, Danny Albert, Jon Rausseo and Ted Horton Student Federation of the University of Ottawa*

Anne-Marie White, Théâtre du Trillium*

MOTION NO 49/2

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

WHEREAS the total number of spots available for public delegations up to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday is 252;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clerk’s office stop accepting public delegations after 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4.

CARRIED

MOTION NO 49/3

Moved by Councillor D. Deans

Seconded by Councillor G. Hunter

Be It Resolved That the Committee of the Whole recess until the conclusion of the Special meeting of Council called for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, to consider matters related to collective bargaining for OC Transpo.

CARRIED on a division of 15 YEAS to 1 NAY as follows:

YEAS (15): Councillors P. Feltmate, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, S. Desroches, B. Monette, M. McRae, R. Jellett, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, M. Bellemare, G. Bédard, A. Cullen, D. Deans, E. El-Chantiry and S. Qadri.

NAYS (1): Councillor R. Bloess.

Prior to the meeting being recessed, Roll Call was requested and the following members were present:

Councillors B. Monette, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, E. El-Chantiry, S. Qadri, A. Cullen, G. Hunter, D. Deans, M. Bellemare, G. Bédard, D. Holmes, M. McRae, R. Jellett, D. Thompson, S. Desroches and P. Feltmate.

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2009 Budget deliberations at 7:01 p.m. on Wednesday, 3 December 2008 and reconvened at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, 4 December 2008.

Thursday, 4 December

A Roll Call was requested and the following members were present:

Councillors M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, B. Monette, P. Hume, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, G. Bédard A. Cullen, D. Deans, E. El-Chantiry, S. Qadri and C. Doucet.

Lise Ann Johnson, Great Canadian Theatre Company*

Sean McKenny, Ottawa & District Labour Council*

Patrick Gauthier spoke against cuts to arts funding.

Frank Merkley, Pres, National Capital Heavy Construction Association*

Dale Harley, National Capital Heavy Construction Association*

Michael Jenkin, Pres., Old Ottawa South Community Association*

Iola Price*

Paul Merriam*

Doug Small, Renos to Old Ottawa South Fire Hall*

Carol Sissons, Plant Pool Recreation Association*

Bob Stevenson, Global Justice Committee of the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa*

Jenny Gullen, People for a Better Ottawa*

Pierre Boivin, RBSI - Results Based Score Cards Inc.*

Committee of the Whole recessed for lunch at 12:30. A Roll Call was requested when the meeting reconvened at 1:35 p.m., with the following members present:

Councillors B. Monette, R. Bloess, M. Wilkinson, E. El-Chantiry, S. Qadri, A. Cullen, G. Hunter, G. Bédard, D. Holmes, C. Leadman, C. Doucet, R. Jellett, D. Thompson, G. Brooks, S. Desroches and P. Feltmate.

Tina Fedeski, Executive Director of the Leading Note Foundation*

Peggy Ducharme*

Kim Bates, Vernon Community Association*

Nerys Parry spoke in support of funding for the Old Ottawa South Fire Hall.

Heather Martin*

Ian Hawtrey, Chair, Nicolls Island Community Association*

Abdirahman Hashi spoke against increased fees for recreational services and proposed cuts to transit routes.

Emily Watkins, Dalhousie Community Association, addressed a number of budget related issues including her opposition to cuts to the social infrastructure of the City.

Leo Doyle, Ottawa South Community Association, urged Council to approve funding to renovate the Old Ottawa South Fire Hall and showed Council a video in support of his position.

Susan Newton*

Kelly Harrison*

Mark Monahan, Ottawa Bluesfest*

Leanne L’Hirondelle, Exec. Director, Gallery 101*

Greg Clark, Nepean Minor Hockey, spoke against proposed increases to fees for ice rental.

Sheryl Hamilton*

Marie Hennessey*

Sue Holloway, Active Ottawa*

Dr. Robert Cushman, Champlain Local Health Integration Network*

Leah Jones*

Ria Heynen, First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa*

Karen McHarg*

Mohammad Al-Asad*

Aaron Ludmer*

Sam El-Saadi, Chairman, Sparks Street BIA, asked that the City provide $40,000 for repairs done by the BIA to the sidewalks on Sparks Street.

Mimi Galipeau, McNabb Skatepark, urged Council to reject the proposed closure of the McNabb Skatepark.

Chantale Rodier*

Patrick Morrissette spoke against the proposed elimination of Bus Route #29

Daniel Trbovich spoke on the cuts to transit, specifically Route #43

Ted Gowan*

David Gladstone*

Sheila Perry, Community Council of Overbrook*

Robert Aubry Centrepointe Community Association spoke on the importance of the Outdoor Rink Program

Kevin Kinsella, addressed a number of transit related budget issues, including the proposed increases to fares and cuts to service, both of which he opposed.

Richard Eveleigh*

Linda Lalonde spoke to a number of budget issues including childcare subsidies, public transit and taxes in general.

MOTION NO 49/4

Moved by Councillor J. Legendre

Seconded by Councillor M. Bellemare

That Council begin its Budget debate Monday, December 8, 2008.

MOTION NO 49/5

Moved by Councillor G. Bédard

Seconded by Councillor D. Holmes

That the question be now put.

CARRIED on a division of 13 YEAS to 8 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (13): Councillors P. Feltmate, D. Thompson, S. Desroches, C. Leadman, B. Monette, P. Hume, R. Jellett, D. Holmes, G. Bédard, D. Deans, S. Qadri, G. Brooks and C. Doucet.

NAYS (8): Councillors M. Wilkinson, R. Chiarelli, M. McRae, J. Legendre, R. Bloess, M. Bellemare, A. Cullen and Mayor O’Brien.

Motion No. 49/4 was then put to Committee of the Whole and LOST on a division of 6 YEAS to 15 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (6): Councillors D. Thompson, R. Chiarelli, J. Legendre, P. Hume, M. Bellemare and C. Doucet.

NAYS (15): Councillors P. Feltmate, M. Wilkinson, S. Desroches, C. Leadman, B. Monette, M. McRae, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, D. Holmes, G. Bédard, A. Cullen, D. Deans, S. Qadri, G. Brooks and Mayor O’Brien.

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2009 Budget deliberations at 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, 4 December 2008 and reconvened at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 5 December 2008.

Consideration of 2009 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets

Motion to Introduce Reports

MOTION NO. 49/6

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

That the 2009 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, as revised, the City Treasurer’s Memos dated 25 November and 29 November 2008, the 2009 Ottawa Police Services Draft Operating and Capital Budgets and Police Services Board Report 12, be received and considered.

And that the Rules of Procedure be waived to receive and consider a report from the City Librarian and CEO, Ottawa Public Library;

And further that pursuant to the Public Notice By-law, subsection 4A(2), that public notice of the consideration and adoption of the 2009 Budget be deemed to be sufficient to comply with the requirements for public notice of the change in licensing fees.

CARRIED

CITY TREASURER’S REPORT

1. 2009 DRAFT OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, HIGH-LEVEL 2010 AND 2011 BUDGET FORECASTS

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That City Council receive and table the Draft 2009 Operating and Capital Budget Estimates, including the recommended $35.2 million in options that would achieve the 4.9% property tax increase directed by City Council, for subsequent consideration by Council in Committee of the Whole to be held December 1 to 5, 2008, as required;

2. That the 2010 and 2011 budget forecasts, which incorporate the high level budget directions provided by Council, be received; and

3. That any Council decisions impacting the 2009 Operating and Capital Budgets that are approved subsequent to the November 4, 2008 Council meeting be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole at the same time as the Draft 2009 Budget is deliberated.

RECEIVED AND TABLED 4 NOVEMBER 2008

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor P. Feltmate declared a potential, indirect pecuniary interest on the 2009 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, Community and Protective Services Tab, Cultural Services and Community Funding, Page 142, 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 2009 Draft 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. 49/7

Moved by Councillor D. Deans

Seconded by Councillor M. Bellemare

That Council, sitting in Committee of the Whole, give itself the flexibility to reconsider any items previously carried either on consent, or a result of a debate and vote, on a simple majority vote to reconsider.

CARRIED with Councillors R. Jellett, D. Thompson, G. Brooks, S. Desroches and S. Qadri dissenting.

MOTION NO. 49/8

Moved by Councillor M. McRae

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

That City Council adjust the Budget as set out in the City Treasurer’s memo of November 29, 2008; and

That City Council approves the 2009 Operating and Capital Budget, as follows:

1. The Ottawa Police Services Budget as amended and approved by the Ottawa Police Services Board on November 28, 2008 by the following:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ottawa Police Services Board approve a $1.6 million adjustment in the 2009 Budget consisting of:

1. A reduction in the fuel provision to $0.90 per litre ($0.9M)

2. Additional Provincial revenue ($0.7M)

3. plus the following changes to reduce the Budget by $1,078,000:

4. The elimination of extended wear / higher visibility uniforms for a savings of $252,000;

5. Funding of the following items from the 2008 operating budget for a savings of $125,000:

a. Body armour for the Weapons Range

b. The Citizen Survey for the Business Plan

c. Early Intervention Program

6. The allocation of SGI funds to the following items for a savings of $401,000:

a. Environmental assessments

b. Training

c. Lead remediation, weapons repair

d. Audit services

e. Street Crime Unit operations and equipment

7. One-time funding from the Police Reserve Fund for the Records Disposal Task Force for a savings of $300,000

for a total reduction of $2.678 million, thereby reducing the initial Police Tax increase from 5.6% to 4.1%; and

B. That the Ottawa Police Services Board recommend to City Council that any funds received from the Federal Government for policing be added to the City’s 2009 Budget as a revenue.

2. The Ottawa Public Library Budget, as follows:

a) User fees (p. 193-194);

b) Operating Revenues (p. 187);

c) Ottawa Public Library Board approved amendments on December 1, 2008:

i) Defer operating pressures related to new needs which include: Teen Services ($25K), Expanded Hours ($145K), Rural Services ($40K), Training & Development for Board & Staff (95K) for a total of $305K.

ii) Reduce the cost of living allowance provision from 3% to 2% for a total of $345K

d) Operating Expenditures (p. 188);

e) OPL Recommendation:

iii) Reduce the 2009 capital budget project #905105 planning for replacement of Main Library by 50% to $200K

f) Capital Budget (p. 197-198);

3. The Committee of Adjustment Budget, as follows:

a) User fees (p.131) - inflationary;

b) Operating Revenues (p.125);

c) Operating Expenditures (p. 126);

4. The Elected Officials Budget, as follows;

a) Operating Revenues (p. 47);

b) Operating Expenditures (p. 48);

c) Capital Budget (p. 52);

5. The Financial Services Budget, as follows:

a) User fees (p. 63-64) - inflationary;

b) City staff recommended fee option (p. 65):
Implementing a cost-recovery fee for Business Improvement Areas’ administration ($200k);

c) Operating Revenues (p. 53);

d) Operating Expenditures (p. 54);

e) Capital Budget (p. 66);

6. The City Clerk’s Services Budget, as follows:

a) User fees (p. 64);

b) Operating Revenues (p. 53);

c) Operating Expenditures (p. 54);

7. The Legal Services Budget, as follows:

a. Operating Revenues (p. 53);

b. Operating Expenditures (p. 55);

18. The Transit Services Budget, as follows:

a) User fees (p. 111);

b) Operating Revenues (p. 101);

MOTION NO. 49/9

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor M. Wilkinson

WHEREAS the Ottawa Police Services Board has passed a motion recommending that City Council include in the 2009 City budget any funds received from the Federal Government to help offset the unique policing costs associated with the Nation's Capital; and

WHEREAS City Council has adopted the use of a separate Police tax rate to disclose Policing costs on the property tax bill; and

WHEREAS the property tax rates are calculated based on established procedures which sees all costs and revenues relating to the particular service area included in the rate calculation; and

WHEREAS the use of separate tax rates requires the use of fund accounting, wherein all the actual expenditures and revenue accounts used to calculate the rate are combined to determine the surplus or deficit situation for the service area covered by the tax rate; and

WHEREAS a deficit in the Police Services fund must be covered by the City of Ottawa in the event that Police Services do not provide for it during the year; and

WHEREAS City Council has exclusive authority to approve all tax rates through the adoption of Rating By-laws;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the $2 million that is to be received from the Federal government to help reduce the cost of providing policing services in Ottawa be included in the budget of the City of Ottawa and consistent with the calculation procedure included in the 2009 Ottawa Police tax rate; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that consistent with current accounting practice the Federal government revenue be included as part of the Police year-end report on operating results.

CARRIED on a division of 21 YEAS to 2 NAYS as follows:

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

NAYS (2): Councillors B. Monette and D. Deans.

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2009 Budget deliberations at 6:05 p.m. on Friday, 5 December 2008 and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, 8 December 2008

MOTION NO. 49/10

Moved by Councillor P. Feltmate

Seconded by Councillor P. Hume

WHEREAS the draft 2009 Capital Budget includes $575,000 for the Ward Minor Capital Program; and

WHEREAS this fund represents $25,000 per ward that is meant to be spent at the discretion of the ward councillor; and

WHEREAS at a time when core services that people in our community value are threatened a $25,000 capital fund for each councillor is not affordable;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ward Minor Capital Program be removed from the 2009 Capital Budget.

CARRIED on a division of 23 YEAS to 1 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (23): Councillors S. Qadri P. Feltmate, M. Wilkinson, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, D. Thompson, E. El-Chantiry, C. Leadman, B. Monette, M. McRae, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, P. Hume, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, S. Desroches, A. Cullen, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet, G. Brooks, G. Bédard and Mayor O’Brien.

NAYS (1): Councillor J. Legendre.

MOTION NO. 49/11

Moved by Councillor S. Qadri

Seconded by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Pay-As-You-Go contributions be reduced by $575, 000.

CARRIED on a division of 16 YEAS to 8 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (16): Councillors S. Qadri, M. Wilkinson, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, D. Thompson, E. El‑Chantiry, B. Monette, M. McRae, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, G. Hunter, S. Desroches, M. Bellemare, G. Brooks, G. Bédard and Mayor O’Brien.

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

MOTION NO. 49/12

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

WHEREAS the Province downloaded the responsibility for the Administration and Collection of Provincial Offences fines on March 19, 2001; and

WHEREAS the outstanding amount of the receivables at the transfer was $24 million and the current outstanding amount as at October 31, 2008 is $49 million; and

WHEREAS, on average, the first twenty-five percent of the municipal amounts collected are remitted to the Province’s Victim Fine Surcharge fund; and

WHEREAS the Revenue Division, Provincial Offences Collection Section has been acknowledged by the Ministry of the Attorney General audit group as having one of the highest rates of collection on the downloaded receivables; and

WHEREAS the Revenue Division, Provincial Offences Collection Section has collected over $21 million in defaulted fines since April 2002; and

WHEREAS one collector costs the City approximately $70,000 per annum and returns approximately $150,000 in annual revenue;

WHEREAS the Revenue Division currently uses all collection techniques permitted by legislation; and

WHEREAS additional enforcement options such as use of the Denver boot, impounding vehicles, automatic judgement would increase the City’s authority in collections; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Revenue Division be provided with four additional FTE’s at the annual cost of $280,000 and that the Provincial Offences revenue budget be increased by $600,000.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 49/13

Moved by Councillor E. El-Chantiry

Seconded by Councillor S. Qadri

WHEREAS the outstanding parking ticket receivables is currently $24 million, of which $13 million has been forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation for plate denial with the oldest tickets outstanding date back to the nineteen nineties; and

WHEREAS any amounts collected are recorded as revenue for the City of Ottawa in the current year; and

WHEREAS the Revenue Division currently uses all collection techniques permitted by legislation; and

WHEREAS additional enforcement options such as use of the Denver boot, impounding vehicles, automatic judgement would increase the City’s authority in collections; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to approach the provincial authorities for additional enforcement options that are available in other jurisdictions or provinces.

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 49/14

Moved by Councillor R. Jellett

Seconded by Councillor D. Thompson

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Clerk’s Operating Budget be amended to reduce Advisory Committees’ expense budget to 2008 actual levels ($40k).

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 49/15

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

WHEREAS the City’s current Commemorative Naming procedures involve a formal Committee and public meeting process supported by the Clerk’s Office, with plaques provided by Parks and Recreation; and

WHEREAS Councillors are always involved in the Commemorative Naming process and conduct public meetings in their wards on a regular basis; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, effective January 1, 2009, the City’s formal, Clerk’s-supported, Commemorative Naming process be devolved to ward councillors, with the Clerk’s office continuing to support the preparation of any required Standing Committee report; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk’s office be directed to revise the Commemorative Naming Policy to reflect this change, and bring it to Committee and Council by the First Quarter in 2009.

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

YEAS (10): Councillors P. Feltmate, D. Thompson, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, P. Hume, G. Hunter, S. Desroches, A. Cullen, G. Brooks and Mayor O’Brien.

NAYS (14): Councillors S. Qadri, M. Wilkinson, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, E. El-Chantiry, C. Leadman, B. Monette, M. McRae, J. Legendre, D. Holmes, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet and G. Bédard.

MOTION NO. 49/16

Moved by Councillor P. Hume

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

WHEREAS the Protocol Budget is within the Director’s Office – City Clerk and that the budget is recommended to be increased by $400,000 in 2009 to better reflect historical spending; and

WHEREAS the City Clerk and his staff are confident that spending in this area can be reduced by this magnitude without affecting the service provided;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Protocol budget increase be reduced by $75,000, for a total 2009 budget increase of $325,000.

CARRIED on a division of 19 YEAS to 5 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (19): Councillors S. Qadri, P. Feltmate, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, D. Thompson, B. Monette, J. Legendre, R. Jellett, P. Hume, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, S. Desroches, A. Cullen, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet, G. Brooks, G. Bédard and Mayor O’Brien.

NAYS (5): Councillors M. Wilkinson, E. El-Chantiry, C. Leadman, M. McRae and R. Bloess.

MOTION NO. 49/17

Moved by Councillor A. Cullen

Seconded by Councillor R. Bloess

WHEREAS City Council has previously recognized the income restrictions most post-secondary students face by establishing a Student Bus Pass at a discounted rate;

WHEREAS OC Transpo provides a Student Bus Pass (2008 regular monthly price: $62.65, express monthly price: $$73.40) for approximately 60,000 full-time registered students at post-secondary institutions, with no age restrictions;

WHEREAS the OC Transpo budget contemplates capping the age eligibility for the Student Bus Pass at age 24;

WHEREAS a student graduates from high school at 18 (kindergarten starts at age 5, then 12 grades afterwards), and the normal progression through university is 4 years for a Batchelor degree, 2 years for a Master's degree and 4 years for a Doctorate, leading to graduation normally at age 28;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve an age cap of 28 for the Student Bus Pass (i.e. the Student Bus Pass is eligible for registered full-time students age 27 and younger), effective for the 2009-2010 academic year, for a revenue increase of $110,000 for 2009 ($220,000 annual thereafter).

CARRIED on a division of 19 YEAS to 5 NAYS as follows:

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

NAYS (5): Councillors R. Chiarelli, J. Legendre, D. Holmes, D. Deans and C. Doucet.

MOTION NO. 49/18

Moved by Councillor C. Doucet

Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen

WHEREAS the City of Ottawa has been trying to establish a universal student pass for ten years; and

WHEREAS other major Canadian city have long established a universal student U pass all of which are less costly than the $125 per semester pass proposed by the University of Ottawa; and

WHEREAS there is disagreement over what is a revenue neutral universal student pass; and

WHEREAS the only way to ascertain what would be the true costs is to establish one-year pilot; and

WHEREAS the University of Ottawa students have undertaken a great deal of research and have held a university wide referendum which was supported at $125 for a universal pass;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council implement in 2009 a pilot U-pass project for full-time University of Ottawa students at $125 per semester based on full university participation; and

be it further resolved THAT the $1.535 million cost of implementing this program in 2009 be added to the net transit levy requisition.

MOTION NO. 49/19

Moved by Councillor R. Chiarelli

Seconded by Councillor G. Hunter

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Motion No. 49/18 be replaced with the following:

BE IT RESOLVED that Council implement in 2009, a pilot U-pass project for full-time University of Ottawa students at $194 per semester based on full university participation; and,

FURTHER that the pilot project be expanded to include all post-secondary schools in Ottawa, under the same conditions.

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

YEAS (13): Councillors S. Qadri, P. Feltmate, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, D. Thompson, E. El Chantiry, B. Monette, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, G. Hunter, S. Desroches, G. Brooks and Mayor O’Brien.

NAYS (11): Councillors M. Wilkinson, C. Leadman, M. McRae, J. Legendre, P. Hume, D. Holmes, A. Cullen, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet and G. Bédard.

MOTION NO. 49/20

Moved by Councillor A. Cullen

Seconded by Councillor M. Bellemare

WHEREAS the proposed 7.5% increase in bus fares for OC Transpo is made up of a 15% increase in bus tickets (from $2.00 to $2.30), to be effective on January 1, 2009, and an increase for bus passes ranging from 4.2% to 7.4%, to be effective on July 1, 2009, which will provide to OC Transpo fare revenues of $155.172 million in 2009, an increase of $5.7 million;

WHEREAS ticket users make up some 20% of all public transit users (21,153,000 rides by ticket, out of 104,876,000 total rides), made up in large part by those who cannot afford a monthly bus pass (currently $81 a month, to rise to $84.75 a month in 2009);

WHEREAS applying a 15% ticket price increase in January and a 4.2% to 7.4% increase in monthly passes occurring 6 months later in July appears to unfairly target low income groups who can only access public transit through purchasing tickets;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the increase in all fare media proposed by OC Transpo for 2009 occur on April 1, 2009, for a total revenue of $155.263 million, an increase in revenues of $91,000 beyond the staff estimate for 2009.

CARRIED with Councillors M. McRae, D. Deans, D. Holmes, C. Leadman and C. Doucet dissenting on increases to student and senior fares.

MOTION NO. 49/21

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

BE IT RESOLVED that Council resolve In Camera pursuant to Subsections 13. (1) (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; and (f) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, of Procedure By-law 2006-462, with respect to matters related to collective bargaining for OC Transpo.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA SESSION

IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Motion No. 49/8 was then put to Committee of the Whole and divided for voting purposes.

Resolution 1.A. CARRIED on a division of 22 YEAS to 0 NAYS, as follows:

YEAS (22): Councillors P. Feltmate, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, S. Desroches, C. Leadman, B. Monette, M. McRae, J. Legendre, P. Hume, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, G. Bédard, A. Cullen, D. Deans, E. El-Chantiry, S. Qadri, G. Brooks and Mayor O’Brien.

NAYS (0):

Resolution 1.B. CARRIED as amended by Motion No. 49/9.

Resolutions 2 a) and b) CARRIED.

Resolution 2. c) i) CARRIED with Councillor A. Cullen dissenting on Teen Services ($25K), Expanded Hours ($145K) and Training and Development for Board and Staff ($95K); and, Councillor P. Hume dissenting on Training and Development for Board and Staff ($95K).

Resolution 2. c) ii) CARRIED.

Resolution 2. d) CARRIED with Councillor J. Legendre dissenting on the Acquisitions Budget (as it is too low).

Resolution 2. e) CARRIED with Councillors A. Cullen and D. Deans dissenting.

Resolution 2. f) CARRIED.

Resolutions 3. a), b) and c) CARRIED.

Resolutions 4. a) and b) CARRIED.

Resolution 4. c) CARRIED as amended by Motion Nos. 49/10 and 49/11.

Resolutions 5. a), b) and c) CARRIED.

Resolution 5. d) CARRIED as amended by Motion Nos. 49/12 and 49/13.

Resolution 5. e) CARRIED.

Resolutions 6. a) and b) CARRIED.

Resolution 6. c) CARRIED as amended by Motion No. 49/14 and 49/16.

Resolutions 7. a) and b) CARRIED.

Resolution 18. a) CARRIED as amended by Motion Nos. 49/17, 49/19 and 49/20.

Resolution 18. b) CARRIED.

MOTION NO. 49/22

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson.

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder`

WHEREAS the Financial Services Budget was carried without specifically addressing the option of implementing a cost-recovery fee for BIAs (i.e. Resolution 5. b); and

WHEREAS this is an important change that Council should discuss;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the implementation of a cost recovery fee for BIAs be reconsidered. ($200k)

CARRIED

MOTION NO. 49/23

Moved by Councillor J. Legendre

Seconded by Councillor R. Jellett

That Resolution 5. b) be amended as follows:

Implementing cost–recovery fees for BIA’s administration to a maximum of 5%.

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

YEAS (7): Councillors D. Thompson, E. El-Chantiry, J. Legendre, R. Jellett, G. Hunter, G. Brooks and Mayor O’Brien.

NAYS (17): Councillors S. Qadri, P. Feltmate, M. Wilkinson, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, C. Leadman, B. Monette, M. McRae, R. Bloess, P. Hume, D. Holmes, S. Desroches, A. Cullen, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet and G. Bédard.

Resolution 5. b) was then put to Committee of the Whole and LOST on a division of 3 YEAS to 21 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (3): Councillors S. Qadri, G. Hunter, and Mayor O’Brien.

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

OMNIBUS MOTION – OPERATING BUDGET

MOTION NO. 49/24

Moved by Councillor R. Chiarelli

Seconded by Councillor G. Brooks

That the 2009 City budget be approved with a tax rate increase of 4.9% subject to the amendments in Annex A.

Annex A

Options Required – 4.9% 34,753

City Treasurer Update (2,199)

32,554

Council Approval to date

Police (4,678)

Library (650)

Reduction to PAYG (575)

CMO Protocol (75)

Clerks – Advisory Committee (40)

Finance – POA & Staff (320)

April 1 fares (91)

Transit – Student Pass Age Limit (110)

(6,539)

Remaining Options Required 26,015

1. IT-Payment Card industry request – not required (50)

2. IT-Business Support Coordinator – not required (85)

3. CSPI – Defer expanded 311 hours (300)

4. CSPI – Defer growth expenditures (130)

5. CSPI 0- Reduce $350k from advertising budget and make better use of web (350)

6. Planning – Defer request to increase budget due to complexity reasons (200)

7. SOP – Winter Operational Improvement (640)

8. Overall Wage adjustment – reduced increase (3,500)

(5,255)

Additional Transit Reductions as per Leadman Motion (Attached as Appendix A)

9. Transit staff (95)

Staff Options

10. Option 1 Revenues (pg. 31 of transmittal) with minor fee increases deleted (2,267)

11. Minor fees to increase by 7.5% (417)

12. Option 2 Service Deferrals (page 37 of transmittal, excluding Library, convert 100 units into supportive housing, Phase 3 arts investments, 3^rd year Community funding, Phase 4 Museum sustainability, City archives restoration services, community gardens) (4,890)

13. Defer Organics program (4,300)

14. Option 3 Adjust public health funding (200)

15. Option 4 Transit Adjustments – Defer service expansion as per Wilkinson motion (Attached as Appendix B) (380)

16. Reduce special capital levy (8,211)

MOTION NO. 49/25

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor R. Bloess

That Motion No. 49/24 be deferred for consideration until after Wednesday’s Council Meeting.

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

YEAS (6): Councillors S. Qadri, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, E. El-Chantiry, R. Bloess, and S. Desroches.

NAYS (17): Councillors P. Feltmate, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, C. Leadman, B. Monette, M. McRae, J. Legendre, R. Jellett, P. Hume, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, A. Cullen, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet, G. Brooks and G. Bédard.

MOTION NO. 49/26

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor G. Bédard

That the question be now put.

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

YEAS (11): Councillors P. Feltmate, J. Harder, C. Leadman, J. Legendre, P. Hume, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, G. Brooks and G. Bédard.

NAYS (11): Councillors S. Qadri, M. Wilkinson, R. Chiarelli, D. Thompson, E. El-Chantiry, B. Monette, M. McRae, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, S. Desroches and Mayor O’Brien.

Committee of the Whole continued discussion.

MOTION NO. 49/27

Moved by Councillor M. McRae

Seconded by Councillor A. Cullen

That the rules of procedure be waived to extend the meeting past 7:00 p.m.

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

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

NAYS (3): Councillors J. Legendre, R. Bloess and S. Desroches.

MOTION NO. 49/28

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor G. Bédard

That the question be now put.

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

YEAS (14): Councillors P. Feltmate, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, C. Leadman, M. McRae, J. Legendre, P. Hume, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet, G. Brooks and G. Bédard.

NAYS (7): Councillors S. Qadri, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, E. El-Chantiry, R. Bloess, S. Desroches and Mayor O’Brien.

Motion No. 49/24 was immediately put to Committee of the Whole and divided for voting purposes.

The first paragraph i.e. “That the 2009 City budget be approved with a tax rate increase of 4.9% subject to the amendments in Annex A.” CARRIED on a division of 15 YEAS to 9 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (15): Councillors P. Feltmate, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, C. Leadman, M. McRae, J. Legendre, P. Hume, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, A. Cullen, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet, G. Brooks and G. Bédard.

NAYS (9): Councillors S. Qadri, M. Wilkinson, D. Thompson, E. El-Chantiry, B. Monette, R. Jellett, R. Bloess, S. Desroches and Mayor O’Brien.

On Annex A

1. IT-Payment Card industry request – not required (50)

2. IT-Business Support Coordinator – not required (85)

3. CSPI – Defer expanded 311 hours (300)

4. CSPI – Defer growth expenditures (130)

5. CSPI 0- Reduce $350k from advertising budget and make better use of web (350)

6. Planning – Defer request to increase budget due to complexity reasons (200)

7. SOP – Winter Operational Improvement (640)

CARRIED

8. Overall Wage adjustment – reduced increase (3,500)

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

YEAS (17): Councillors P. Feltmate, M. Wilkinson, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, C. Leadman, M. McRae, J. Legendre, P. Hume, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, A. Cullen, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet, G. Brooks, G. Bédard and Mayor O’Brien.

NAYS (7): Councillors S. Qadri, D. Thompson, E. El-Chantiry, B. Monette, R. Jellett, R. Bloess and S. Desroches.

Additional Transit Reductions as per Leadman Motion (Attached as Appendix A))

9. Transit staff (95)

CARRIED

Staff Options

10. Option 1 Revenues (pg. 31 of transmittal) with minor fee increases deleted (2,267)

11. Minor fees to increase by 7.5% (417)

CARRIED

Item 12 CARRIED with the following dissents:

Councillors E. El-Chantiry, G. Hunter and Mayor O’Brien dissenting on Phase 3 arts investments;

Mayor O’Brien dissenting on Phase 4 Museum sustainability; and,

Councillor E. El-Chantiry and Mayor O’Brien dissenting on community gardens.

As well, a recorded vote was called on City Archives restoration services, which CARRIED on a division of 18 YEAS to 6 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (18): Councillors P. Feltmate, M. Wilkinson, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, D. Thompson, C. Leadman, M. McRae, J. Legendre, P. Hume, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, S. Desroches. A Cullen, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet, G. Brooks and G. Bédard.

NAYS (6): Councillors S. Qadri, E. El-Chantiry, B. Monette, R. Jellett, R. Bloess and Mayor O’Brien.

13. Defer Organics program (4,300)

CARRIED

14. Option 3 Adjust public health funding (200)

CARRIED

15. Option 4 Transit Adjustments – Defer service expansion as per Wilkinson motion (Attached as Appendix B) (380)

CARRIED with Councillors S. Desroches and R. Jellett dissenting.

16. Reduce special capital levy (8,211)

CARRIED on a division of 16 YEAS to 8 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (16): Councillors P. Feltmate, R. Chiarelli, J. Harder, C. Leadman, M. McRae, J. Legendre, P. Hume, G. Hunter, D. Holmes, S. Desroches, A. Cullen, M. Bellemare, D. Deans, C. Doucet, G. Bédard and Mayor O’Brien.

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

MOTION NO. 49/29

Moved by Councillor R. Bloess

Seconded by Councillor J. Harder

That the Committee of Whole 2009 Budget deliberations be recessed until after the regular Council meeting on 10 December 2008.

CARRIED

The Committee of the Whole recessed the 2009 Budget deliberations at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, 8 December 2008 and reconvened at 2:05 p.m. on Wednesday, 10 December 2008.

OMNIBUS MOTION – CAPITAL BUDGET

MOTION NO. 49/30

Moved by Councillor R. Chiarelli

Seconded by Councillor G. Brooks

That the 2009 capital budget be approved, incorporating the following reductions, deferrals and new projects, such that the funds from City-wide reserves that are no longer needed for reduced, eliminated and deferred projects be used to replace infrastructure levy funds, all in accordance with the fiscal framework:

a. Reduce IT Investment Fund - $5,000,000 (as per Plamondon presentation);

b. Eliminate IT Infrastructure Levy Allocation - $ 1,000,000;

c. Reduce IT- Renewal Business Applications - $600,000 (as per Plamondon presentation);

d. Reduce eGovernment - $1,100,000 (as per Plamondon presentation);

e. Reduce Natural Environment Acquisition - $5,750,000 (to be achieved through land swaps);

f. Eliminate the proposed funding to the Business Continuity and Vulnerability program - $1,000,000;

g. Defer the Mooney’s Bay Complex – 1 year - $1,585,000;

h. Add $2.8 million for the rehabilitation of Preston Street between Spruce and Albert

i. Add $2.9 million for the construction of the Old Ottawa South Community Centre.

j. Add for $475k for Belltown dome, Healthy Markets and the STO area traffic management projects.

k. Add Southwest Transitway (Baseline to Norice) project funded by the transit reserve funds.

MOTION NO. 49/31

Moved by Councillor D. Holmes

Seconded by Councillor C. Leadman

That the question be now put.

CARRIED on a division of 13 YEAS to 9 NAYS as follows:

Yeas (13): Councillors D. Holmes, J. Harder, G. Bédard, R. Chiarelli, D. Deans, G. Brooks, M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, J. Legendre, P. Hume, C. Leadman, M. McRae and C. Doucet.

Nays (9): Councillors S. Qadri, R. Jellett, M. Wilkinson, B. Monette, R. Bloess, E. El Chantiry, D. Thompson, S. Desroches and Mayor O’Brien.

Motion No. 49/30 was immediately put to Committee of the Whole and divided for voting purposes.

Paragraph 1 CARRIED on a division of 17 YEAS to 6 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (17): Councillors D. Holmes, J. Harder, G. Bédard, R. Chiarelli, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, G. Brooks, M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, E. El-Chantiry, J. Legendre, P. Hume, A. Cullen, S. Desroches, C. Leadman, M. McRae and C. Doucet.

NAYS (6): Councillors S. Qadri, R. Jellett, B. Monette, R. Bloess, D. Thompson and Mayor O’Brien.

Resolutions a to k CARRIED with the following dissents:

Councillor B. Monette dissented on resolutions h, i, j and k.

Councillor R. Bloess dissented on resolutions g, h, i, j and k.

Councillor M. Wilkinson dissented on resolution e.

Councillor E. El-Chantiry dissented on resolutions g, h and i.

Councillor S. Qadri dissented on resolutions e, g and h.

Councillor J. Legendre dissented on resolutions a, b, c, d and e.

Councillor R. Jellett dissented on resolutions g, h, j and k.

Councillor D. Thompson dissented on resolutions g, i and j.

Councillor S. Desroches dissented on resolution h and the use of transit reserve funds in recommendation k.

Mayor O’Brien dissented on a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j and k.

POLICE SERVICES BOARD

1. 2009 OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES DRAFT OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS

See Item 1 of Motion No. 49/8.

OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

1. REVISIONS TO OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD 2009 BUDGET

See Item 2 of Motion No. 49/8.

Recommendation to Adopt Budget

MOTION NO. 49/32

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

That Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the following:

That the 2009 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, as revised; the 2009 Ottawa Police Services Draft Operating and Capital Budgets; the Ottawa Police Services Board Report 12; the report from the City Treasurer, entitled 2009 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets, High Level 2009 and 2010 Budget Forecasts; and the City Treasurer’s Memos dated 25 November and 29, November 2008; and the report from the City Librarian and CEO, Ottawa Public Library be received and adopted as amended;

And that the City Treasurer make the necessary adjustments to the 2009 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 15 YEAS to 6 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (15): Councillors D. Holmes, J. Harder, G. Bédard, R. Chiarelli, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, G. Brooks, M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, J. Legendre, P. Hume, A. Cullen, C. Leadman, M. McRae and C. Doucet.

NAYS (6): Councillors R. Jellett, B. Monette, R. Bloess, E. El-Chantiry, D. Thompson and Mayor O’Brien.

Motion to Rise and Report

MOTION NO. 49/33

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

That the Committee of the Whole rise and report to City Council.

CARRIED

IN COUNCIL

Motion to Adopt Budget

MOTION NO. 49/34

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

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 16 YEAS to 7 NAYS as follows:

YEAS (16): Councillors D. Holmes, J. Harder, G. Bédard, R. Chiarelli, M. Wilkinson, D. Deans, R. Bloess, G. Brooks, M. Bellemare, P. Feltmate, J. Legendre, P. Hume, A. Cullen, C. Leadman, M. McRae and C. Doucet.

NAYS (7): Councillors S. Qadri, R. Jellett, B. Monette, E. El-Chantiry, D. Thompson, S. Desroches and Mayor O’Brien.

By-laws

Three Readings

MOTION NO. 49/35

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

That the following by-laws be enacted and passed:

2008-473 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish fees and charges for services, activities and information provided by the City Clerk’s Office.

2008-474 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-145 respecting the fees for a civil marriage ceremony.

2008-475 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish fees and charges for services, activities, and information provided by the Public Works Branch of the City Operations Department related to room bookings.

2008-476 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 City Operations Department.

2008-477 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish fees and charges for services, activities and information provided by the Communications and Customer Services Branch of the City Operations Department.

2008-478 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-439 respecting fees for permanent signs on private property.

2008-479 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish fees and charges in the Building Services Branch for agency letters.

2008-480 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-303 respecting fees for view and release of building permits.

2008-481 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-521 respecting the processing fee for private roadways.

2008-482 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend by-law No. 2005-322 respecting fees for a highway name change application.

2008-483 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to impose fees for planning applications and to repeal By-law No. 2008-94.

2008-484 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-77 respecting pet registration fees.

2008-485 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-466 respecting fees for the City of Ottawa Spay/Neuter Clinic.

2008-486 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2004-239 respecting permit fees for temporary signs.

2008-487 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189 respecting licensing fees.

2008-488 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2005-481 respecting taxi licensing fees.

2008-489 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2006-300 respecting fees and charges for solid waste services.

2008-490 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-445 with respect to road cut fees.

2008-491 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-513 respecting sewer connection charges.

2008-492 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-514 respecting fees for sewer use.

2008-493 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-500 respecting the water and sewer surcharge and other water system charges.

2008-494 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 86-87 of the old Corporation of the City of Cumberland respecting kennel licensing fees.

2008-495 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 kennel licensing fees.

2008-496 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 11-95 of the old Corporation of the Township of Goulbourn respecting kennel licensing fees.

2008-497 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 139-00 of the old Corporation of the City of Kanata respecting kennel licensing fees.

2008-498 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 kennel licensing fees.

2008-499 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 83-2000 of the old Corporation of the Township of Osgoode respecting kennel licensing fees.

2008-500 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 kennel licensing fees.

2008-501 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 39/99 of the old Corporation of the Township of Rideau respecting kennel licensing fees.

2008-502 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 16 of 1999 of the old Corporation of the Township of West Carleton respecting kennel licensing fees.

2008-503 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2007-268 respecting fees and charges for charter transit services.

2008-504 A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting Committee of Adjustment fees.

CARRIED

Confirmation By-law

MOTION NO. 49/36

Moved by Councillor M. Wilkinson

Seconded by Councillor D. Deans

That By-law 2008-505 to confirm the proceedings of Council be enacted and passed.

CARRIED

Adjournment

Council adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008.


CITY CLERK		MAYOR

APPENDIX A

“LEADMAN MOTION”

(Motion No. 49/2 refers)

WHEREAS public transportation is a vital public service, perhaps the most important provided by the City of Ottawa and is heavily utilized by the public at large; and

WHEREAS the benefits of public transportation includes strong support for lower incomes, lowering dependence upon automobiles creating a more liveable and environmentally friendly city and supporting intensification by providing transportation where increased road capacity is impossible; and

WHEREAS the proposed cuts to public transit will adversely impact the stated goals of public transportation by only focusing on efficiency and cost-recovery and straying from the public need for strong public transportation throughout the City; and

WHEREAS the Transit Support (not repair, but administration) division grew 17.9% from $13,075M forecast and $13,426M budgeted in 2009 to a budget in 2009 of $15,423;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Transit Support division in the Transit Services Branch (OC Transpo) be limited to an inflationary increase with the following line items removed from the transit branch budget:

a) $90K OC Transpo Surveys Budget;

b) $330K (4 FTE) Operations Section head, Transit Supervisor, Scheduling Analysis, 1 Admin Support;

c) $280K Operator Training;

d) $245K (2FTE) 2 Special Constables w/ compensation, training and two vehicles;

e) $115K Light Rail Program manager;

f) $95K Transit Support 1 admin support and 1 summer student; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $95,000 and 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) for the maintenance of 50 new bus shelters be deferred for one year.

APPENDIX B

“WILKINSON MOTION”

(Motion No. 49/2 refers)

WHEREAS information has been provided on service improvements that could be deferred resulting in a saving of $500,000; and

WHEREAS the RCMP services can be deferred until later in 2009 than originally anticipated since the RCMP is moving into their offices later than they had previously indicated; and

WHEREAS the service from the Park and Ride can be deferred as staff have indicated that the Leitrim and Chapel Hill lots will not be completed until the end of 2009; and

WHEREAS service improvements to other routes can be implemented at any time;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the operating budget for OC Transpo be reduced by $500,000 through the following deferrals:

Delay from June 2009 to September 2009:

§ New service - Orleans direct to new RCMP location in Barrhaven

§ New service - Gatineau and downtown to new RCMP location in Barrhaven

§ Route 176 - Improved service to new RCMP location in Barrhaven

Delay from September 2009 until January 2010:

§ New service - Downtown from Riverview and Leitrim park & ride lots

§ New service - Downtown from Chapel Hill park and ride lot

§ Route 97 - Earlier morning service and later evening service

§ Route 86 - Off-peak 15 minute service at selected times

§ Route 101 - Off-peak 15 minute service at selected times

§ Route 106 - Off-peak 15 minute service at selected times

§ Route 118 - Off-peak 15 minute service at selected times