City Council

That the report from the Selection Panel, Built Heritage Committee entitled “Appointments to the Built Heritage Committee”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointments to the Ottawa Board of Health – 2022-2026”; the report from the Selection Panel, Committee of Adjustment entitled “Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment”; the report from the Selection Panel, Property Standards and License Appeals Committee entitled “Appointment to the Property Standards and License Appeals Committee – 2022-2026”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 2, Community Services Committee Report 2, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 2, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 3, Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 2, Planning and Housing Committee Reports 5A and 6, Transportation Committee Report 3, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of March 22, 2023” be received and considered.

WHEREAS Tony Graham Automotive Group is seeking to purchase the naming rights to the Kanata Recreation Complex; and WHEREAS the report titled “ACS20023-RCF-GEN-001 Sale of Naming Rights – Kanata Recreation Complex” indicates the preferred name as Tony Graham Automotive Group Recreation Complex – Kanata/ Complexe récréatif Tony Graham Automotive Group – Kanata; and WHEREAS Tony Graham Automotive Group also markets its business as Tony Graham; and WHEREAS Tony Graham Automotive Group has requested to amend the proposed naming rights for the Kanata Recreation Centre to “Tony Graham Recreation Complex – Kanata/ Complexe récréatif Tony Graham - Kanata”; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that recommendation 1 of the report be amended from: “Approve the naming rights proposal from Tony Graham Automotive Group to rename the Kanata Recreation Complex the “Tony Graham Automotive Group Recreation Complex – Kanata”, to “Approve the naming rights proposal from Tony Graham Automotive Group to rename the Kanata Recreation Complex the “Tony Graham Recreation Complex – Kanata”.

WHEREAS in February 2023, the City of Ottawa received numerous complaints from the public regarding the cutting and removal of trees on lands in the area known as Tewin, and which are specifically described as PT LT 16 CON 7 OF GLOUCESTER; PT LT 17 CON 7 OF GLOUCESTER; PT LT 18 CON 7 OF GLOUCESTER; PT LT 19 CON 7 OF GLOUCESTER; PT LT 20 CON 7 OF GLOUCESTER AS IN NS185933, SECONDLY THROUGH TENTHLY, EXCEPT 5R8269, 5R9957, 5R10092; GLOUCESTER (the “subject lands”); and WHEREAS the subject lands are owned by the Algonquins of Ontario Realty Corp. (the “AOO”) which has partnered with Taggart Group of Companies (“Taggart”) in relation to the subject lands; and WHEREAS the AOO publicly stated in the Ottawa Citizen on March 20, 2023, that the tree cutting/removal that had taken place on the subject lands was in part to clean up from the 2022 Derecho storm event and to return the land to viable farming activity in furtherance of agricultural sustainability: and WHEREAS Taggart in its communication to the public and to the City of Ottawa dated March 3, 2023, stated that the tree cutting/removal was in relation to the storm clean up and to facilitate the farming operation on the subject lands; and WHEREAS the Tree Protection By-law 2020-340 (the “By-law”) was enacted by City Council to protect trees in the City of Ottawa, including trees on private property greater than 1 hectare and identified on Schedules “G” to “O” of the By-law; and WHEREAS the subject lands are greater than one hec

WHEREAS the Ottawa International Airport Community Improvement Plan (YOW CIP) supports the development of the Ottawa Airport lands and provides both direct and indirect economic benefits to the City of Ottawa and to the local business community; and WHEREAS the YOW CIP was intended to help kickstart development projects near the airport in order to generate new lease revenue to mitigate the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel and tourism, and to allow the Ottawa Airport to effectively compete with airports in other Canadian and North American municipalities; and WHEREAS the Ottawa International Airport Community Improvement Plan (YOW CIP) allows for tax increment equivalent grants of up to 25 years, while many City of Ottawa CIPs have a maximum grant period of ten years; and WHEREAS the applicant, HAC OTTAWA AIRPORT, LP (“Germain Hotels”), has indicated via a letter to the Mayor dated April 6, 2023 that they would accept a ten-year grant period; and WHEREAS the applicant’s grant would total approximately $3.74-million over a ten-year grant period while the City’s net property tax (municipal portion) would total $1.2-million over the same period and $13.7-million over 25 years; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report recommendations be approved, as amended as follows: “Approve the grant application submitted by HAC OTTAWA AIRPORT, LP ("Germain Hotels”), in respect to 1085 Airport Parkway Private, in accordance with the Ottawa International Airport Community Imp

WHEREAS, the Ottawa International Airport (OIA) is a major economic contributor to the local GDP, estimated at $2.1 Billion in 2017 by WSP Canada, providing employment, wages and various services, and is based on direct, indirect and induced impacts; and WHEREAS, the same study from 2017, calculated the number of jobs, both direct and indirect from the Airport to be 10,776; and WHEREAS, at the April 4, 2023 meeting of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee of the City of Ottawa, OIA CEO Mark Laroche shared his vision to transition the airport in to a HUB, that would ultimately attract more flights, more revenues and more amenities/offerings; and WHEREAS, when the OIA was considering to lease 10 acres of land on Hunt Club Road, covered in a red-pine plantation for a car retailer, resulting in strong community pushback, City Council approved a motion by Councillors Brockington/Deans (February 23, 2022 – Motion 72/13) requesting the following: That a delegation of Council comprised of the Mayor or his designate, one of the co-Chairs of the Planning Committee, and Ward Councillors Deans and Brockington meet with the City’s nominees to the Board of the Airport Authority to express Council’s concern with proceeding with tree cutting before further negotiations on the future of the red pine forest are completed; and WHEREAS, the meeting request was never fulfilled; and WHEREAS, MP David McGuinty (Ottawa-South) has suggested on multiple occasions, for the Airport to meet with t

WHEREAS with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0039, a technical amendment is required to correct an error on page 5 of the staff report; and WHEREAS the technical amendment has no impact on the staff recommendation nor on the details of recommended zoning on Document 2 of the staff report; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, with respect to report ACS2023-PRE-PS-0039, City Council, amend the staff report by substituting on page 5 of the report within the paragraph titled Planning Rationale, Official Plan, the words “heights up to nine storeys would be permissible” with “heights up to six storeys would be permissible”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act , no further notice be given.

That the report from the Selection Panel, Built Heritage Committee entitled “Appointments to the Built Heritage Committee”; the report from the Selection Panel, Ottawa Board of Health entitled “Appointments to the Ottawa Board of Health– 2022-2026”; the report from the Selection Panel, Committee of Adjustment entitled “Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment”; the report from the Selection Panel, Property Standards and License Appeals Committee entitled “Appointment to the Property Standards and License Appeals Committee– 2022-2026”, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 2, Community Services Committee Report 2, Environment and Climate Change Committee Report 2, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 3, Light Rail Sub-Committee Report 2, Planning and Housing Committee Reports 5A and 6, Transportation Committee Report 3, and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of March 22, 2023” be received and adopted as amended.

WHEREAS the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) would like to use firework related smoke devices at Ottawa Athletico Games at TD Place and; WHEREAS OSEG has developed procedures to ensure the safety of staff and patrons of the events and; WHEREAS the City of Ottawa prohibits the use of smoke devices in By-law No. 2003-237, as amended, being the Fireworks By-law and; WHEREAS OSEG has used smoke devices in 2017 – 2022 seasons with prior approval by City Council and received no complaints and; WHEREAS Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) has been consulted on the smoke devices and believes these devices can be used safely; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa grant an exemption to By-law No. 2003-237, as amended, to the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (“OSEG”), to allow for the use of smoke devices for Athletico Games starting April 15, 2023 until December 31, 2026, for home games and playoff games, if required, and granting OSEG an exemption from Section 17 of the By-law, which requires a permit application to be made 30-days in advance to the proposed use, subject to OSEG meeting all other permit requirements of the By-law, including Section 18, to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following the 2024 season, the General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services issue a memo to Council summarizing any issues raised by the public, OSEG or OFS regarding the use of smoke devices at TD Place.

WHEREAS on January 31, 1923, the Government of Canada authorized the organization of a force to be called the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve (“RCNVR”); and WHEREAS the RCNVR served as the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy recruiting sailors from across the country including the Ottawa area; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s local naval reserve unit, HMCS Carleton, was also formed in 1923; and WHEREAS the RCNVR played a critical role during the Second World War helping establish the third largest navy in the world, with 95,000 men and women in uniform, and 434 commissioned vessels including cruisers, destroyers, frigates, corvettes and auxiliary vessels; and WHEREAS Naval reservists are members of the Royal Canadian Navy who typically serve on a part-time basis. Reservists are employees, co-workers and students from the community who embody the courage, loyalty and integrity; and WHEREAS Naval reservists have deployed on operations at sea and on land around the world, from counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean to sovereignty patrols in Canada’s Arctic; and WHEREAS Naval reservists have supported provincial and local authorities in domestic operations including support to flooding and care for seniors in Ontario and Quebec during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS local commemorative events will include restoration and rededication of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve Anniversary Monument and the annual Navy Bike Ride; and WHEREAS the City of

WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa Limited ("Hydro Ottawa") is a local distribution company that is wholly owned by the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa is a public service company and community asset whose purpose is to provide efficient and reliable services and help deliver on the City of Ottawa's economic and environmental ambitions; and WHEREAS Hydro Ottawa has the infrastructure, expertise, and service-delivery channels to be one of the most important enablers of sustainable energy solutions across the City of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager and City Clerk be directed to notify Hydro Ottawa of any staff reports and/or motions being brought to City Council that may impact the City of Ottawa's electricity grid or emergency preparedness of the grid in order that it may provide meaningful guidance; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff consult with Hydro Ottawa on developing projects in the City of Ottawa that may impact the electricity grid’s current and future capacity/resiliency, so that Hydro Ottawa may provide expertise and advice, subject to any restrictions contemplated by applicable competition legislation.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Kelly/Brown Motion be

WHEREAS the Witness List for the 100 Steacie hearing is to be submitted on April 13, 2023; and WHEREAS Legal Services has not been successful in retaining a witness to provide Planning Opinion evidence THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit the introduction of the following motion: WHEREAS on September 21, 2022, City Council refused the rezoning application in respect of 100 Steacie; and WHEREAS Legal Services reached out to six planning firms to seek to retain opinion evidence in support of the position of Council; and WHEREAS no firm accepted the retainer; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Legal Services be instructed to advise the Ontario Land Tribunal that the City will not oppose the rezoning application in respect of 100 Steacie from IP6 H(14) to R4Y[xxx]Sxxx-h, O1 and O1R as detailed in the staff report.

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

That the following by-law be read and passed: To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of April 12, 2023.