Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 67 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
Items 51 to 67 of 67Show 2550100all
MM23.21adopted
This motion proposes to add permit parking on additional streets in the Stanley Green neighbourhood. Five years ago, item 2019.NY11.13, a motion to include a new permit parking area (Permit Area 18A) along various streets in this neighbourhood was adopted. John Perkins Bull Drive, William Duncan Road, Franco Basille Grove, and Maria lacampo Gardens were not fully developed roads at that time and did not meet the requirements to be included in this amendment. Further transportation developments have taken place throughout Stanley Greene since 2019, and the community continues to grow in density and population. Several residents who reside on John Perkins Bull Drive, William Duncan Road, Franco Basille Grove, and Maria lacampo Gardens have gathered two petitions requesting additional permit parking on these streets in order to accommodate the demands of increased traffic in the neighbourhood. This is urgent due to this technical amendment being a time sensitive, multistep procedure. The first motion to exempt the current permit parking by-law must be adopted by City Council before the motion to implement permit parking is introduced. The implementation of this item will face significant delays if this motion is not adopted by city council ahead of the North York Community Council meeting on December 3, 2024.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on John Perkins Bull Drive, William Duncan Road, Franco Basille Grove, and Maria Iacampo Gardens, within Permit Area 18A, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as North York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking on those streets.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on John Perkins Bull Drive, William Duncan Road, Franco Basille Grove, and Maria Iacampo Gardens, within Permit Area 18A, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as North York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking on those streets.
MM23.22adopted
In November 2021, City Council approved a term sheet agreement with Hackman Capital Partners and their affiliate The MBS Group to build and operate the Basin Media Hub, a $300 million, purpose-built, state-of-the-art film, television and digital media hub in Toronto's Port Lands. Following that approval, Toronto Port Lands Company entered into a lease agreement with Hackman Capital Partners for 29, 35 and 41 Basin Street. In total, the project covers a combined area of 52,649 square metres (approximately 13 acres), including both the publicly-owned owned property at 29, 35, and 41 Basin Street and the privately-owned parcel at 75 Basin Street. The project will include twelve purpose-built sound stages, production office space, and workshop and production support space. As per the terms of the lease agreement, Hackman Capital Partners is required to design and deliver a new 18-metre wide publicly-accessible water's edge promenade along the south and eastern edge of the Basin Media Hub property on property owned by Toronto Port Lands Company. At project completion, the area of the water's edge promenade will exceed 9,000 square metres (approximately 2.2 acres) and will be transferred in its entirety to the City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division to own and operate as a new waterfront park and public realm space. Due to various timing constraints, the water's edge promenade was not included in the site plan application for the studio project and therefore is not considered an on-site parkland dedication under planning policy. Under planning policy, the parkland dedication obligation for the Basin Media Hub development is 1,053 square metres. The current proposed on-site parkland dedication for the development is 576 square metres, which the motion authorizes shall occur within 46 months following issuance of the first building permit for the development. This results in a remaining dedication shortfall of 477 square metres. This project is being delivered on behalf of the City by the Toronto Port Lands Company. It advances numerous City objectives related to economic development and public realm, among others. In light of the project's commitment to transfer the approximate 9,000 square meters of the water's edge promenade (to, at a minimum, base park condition) as parkland, it is proposed that the conveyance of the on-site parkland totaling 576 square metres and an off-site dedication of 477 square metres will fully satisfy the parkland obligation required for the development at 29 and 75 Basin Street for the purposes of the current Site Plan Application approval.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. Notwithstanding Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Section 28, Timing of conveyance or payment, City Council authorize that the conveyance of the on-site parkland totaling 576 square metres, as shown on Drawings A1.01.B-SPA, A1.01.C-SPA, and A1.01.D-SPA (dated by the architect: December 1, 2023; Application 23 123486 STE 14 SA) occur within 46 months following issuance of the first building permit for the development.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Mayor Malik, recommends that: 1. Notwithstanding Toronto Municipal Code Section 415-28, Timing of conveyance or payment, City Council authorize that the conveyance of the on-site parkland totaling 576 square metres, as shown on Drawings A1.01.B-SPA, A1.01.C-SPA, and A1.01.D-SPA (dated by the architect: December 1, 2023; Application 23 123486 STE 14 SA) occur within 46 months following issuance of the first building permit for the development.
MM23.23adopted
A Member Motion is required at City Council to re-open and amend the decision on NY17.11 from the October 9 and 10, 2024 City Council meeting, because Recommendation 7 from the staff report (September 16, 2024 ) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District was not presented properly on the agenda at that time of the North York Community Council meeting. This motion is required to amend and correct the decision on NY17.11, so it accurately reflects the recommendations in the revised report (September 16, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: North York Community Council NY17.11 (October 9 and 10, 2024 City Council decision), as it relates to Part 7 of the City Council decision only. NY17.11 - NY17.11 - 7 St. Dennis Drive and 10 Grenoble Drive - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.NY17.11
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item NY17.11 by deleting part 7. Part to be deleted: 7. City Council attribute a value to the parkland over-dedication equal to a percentage of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before first above grade building permit for Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4 is issued in respect of the development. and adopting instead part 7 from the revised report (September 16, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District as follows: 7. City Council attribute a value to the parkland over-dedication equal to 100 percent of the 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before first above grade building permit for Tower 1, Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4 is issued in respect of the development.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item NY17.11 by deleting part 7, Part to be deleted: 7. City Council attribute a value to the parkland over-dedication equal to a percentage of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before first above grade building permit for Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4 is issued in respect of the development. and adopting instead part 7 from the revised report (September 16, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District as follows: 7. City Council attribute a value to the parkland over-dedication equal to 100 percent of the 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before first above grade building permit for Tower 1, Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4 is issued in respect of the development.
MM23.24adopted
The block between Lake Shore Boulevard East to the north, Queens Quay East to the south, Richardson Street to the west and Lower Sherbourne Street to the east is referred to as the Fedex Block. The block is comprised of three private sites and a City-owned piece of land, running east to west across the site which is a former Rail Spur "the former Rail Spur Lands". At its meeting on February 3, 2016, City Council authorized a land exchange for the Fedex Block, where land for the widening of Lower Sherbourne Street would be conveyed to the City, in exchange for access to the former Rail Spur lands to the owner of the FedEx site (the "Decision"), for the purpose of constructing a new east-west road (the "East-West Road"). The Decision can be found here: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2016.CC12.13 The intent of the Decision was to: - enable the delivery the East-West Road connecting Richardson Street and Lower Sherbourne Street east to west, between Lakeshore Boulevard East to the north and Queen's Quay East to the south, and to provide access to 215 Lakeshore Boulevard East to the north of the East-West Road, and 162 Queen's Quay East and 178 Queen's Quay East to the south of the East-West Road; and - convey lands from each of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East and 178-180 Queens Quay East into City ownership to allow for the widening of Lower Sherbourne Street. The City and owners of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East and 178-180 Queen's Quay East have made efforts to implement the Decision through a three-party land exchange agreement, but have not successfully come to terms since the Decision was made in 2016. The issue of access to 162 Queen's Quay East has become increasingly urgent as development on the site is nearly completed. Accordingly, an alternative approach to implementing the Decision is necessary at this time. The alternative approach would implement the intent of the Decision through a land exchange agreement and a subdivision agreement with the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East, who would then be obligated to convey lands in their ownership, and cause the conveyance of lands in the ownership of 178-180 Queens Quay East to the City. Remediation of the land conveyed by the owner of 178-180 Queens Quay East could be undertaken by the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East, only after conveyance to the City, because the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East would not have a legal right of access to those lands until then. The owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East would also provide a letter of credit to the City for the cost of remediation, to secure the performance of the work. In order to proceed with this alternative approach, an exemption to the City's Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City as a Condition of a Development Application Approval (the "Policy") is needed. The exemption would permit the remediation of the lands to occur following conveyance to the City and would permit City staff to accept a letter of credit to secure the completion of the remediation work. All other standards and requirements within the Policy would continue to apply, and the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East would be bound to complete the work in accordance with a peer reviewed remediation action plan. Reason for urgency: The motion is urgent as all development on the Fedex block relies on the future east-west road for access to each respective site. The development on 162 Queens Quay East is nearing completion, relying the delivery of the east-west road to occupy the building.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the parcel of lands shown as Parts 3, 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 66R-32887 required to be conveyed to the City for the construction of a new East-West Road from the application of the Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act, such that: a. the City will accept the conveyance of the lands in advance of the environmental remediation of those land; and b. with respect to section 5.1.2. of the Policy to allow the acceptance of a letter of credit to secure the remediation of the lands. 2. City Council direct that the exemption in Recommendation 1 is subject to satisfaction of the following conditions prior to the conveyance of those lands to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review: a. the City and the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East shall enter into an agreement to secure the obligation of the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East to remediate the lands in accordance with a peer-reviewed work plan, applicable City standards, and all other requirements of the Policy; b. the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East shall provide a financial security to secure the environmental remediation of the lands, in accordance with a peer-reviewed cost-estimate. 3. City Council authorize staff to incorporate the above process and requirements into the subdivision agreement for 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the parcel of lands shown as Parts 3, 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 66R-32887 required to be conveyed to the City for the construction of a new East-West Road from the application of the Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act, such that: a. the City will accept the conveyance of the lands in advance of the environmental remediation of those land; and b. with respect to section 5.1.2. of the Policy to allow the acceptance of a letter of credit to secure the remediation of the lands. 2. City Council direct that the exemption in Recommendation 1 is subject to satisfaction of the following conditions prior to the conveyance of those lands to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review: a. the City and the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East shall enter into an agreement to secure the obligation of the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East to remediate the lands in accordance with a peer-reviewed work plan, applicable City standards, and all other requirements of the Policy; b. the owner of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East shall provide a financial security to secure the environmental remediation of the lands, in accordance with a peer-reviewed cost-estimate. 3. City Council authorize staff to incorporate the above process and requirements into the subdivision agreement for 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East.
MM23.25amended
Downsview Community Recreation Centre (CRC) is a growth-related facility identified in the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and Council-adopted Downsview Secondary Plan to support planned and approved development in the Downsview Secondary Plan area. A Memorandum of Understanding executed June 30, 2021, between the City of Toronto, Parc Downsview Park (PDP), and Northcrest Developments recognized the opportunity to locate a new CRC within Downsview Park on lands owned by PDP, which would be leased to the City. The parties are committed to working together collaboratively and in good faith to facilitate the effective, efficient delivery of the Downsview CRC. Staff are advancing the new Community Recreation Centre as a candidate for the current stream of funding from the Provincial Government under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds. The application will require the City to enter into a lease with PDP, at nominal cost, to advance the opportunity. The Downsview CRC has been on Council's agenda via various motions for over 11 years. This fall, Council adopted the Downsview Secondary Plan and the Community Development Plan both of which refer to the new CRC. Specifically, recommendation 23 of the Final Report that brought forward the Downsview Secondary Plan in May 2024 reads: 23. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to develop a financial strategy and work plan to accelerate the design and construction of the Downsview Community Recreation Centre as district planning progresses which may include Community Benefits Charge contributions, Development Charges, Section 42 funding, funding from other orders of government, and financial agreements with the property owners, within the context of other City-wide recreational priorities; and confirm through this process the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Toronto and Canada Lands corporation the securing of lands for the recreation centre. The reason for urgency is due to the fact that the funding is allocated on a first come, first serve basis and the application needs to be in soon as possible.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse advancing Downsview Community Recreation Centre for Stream 2: New Builds/Signature New Builds, under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate a nominal land lease between the City of Toronto, Parc Downsview Park, and Northcrest Developments for a new community centre on a portion of 1377 Sheppard Avenue West, substantially based on the terms set out in Attachment 2 to member motion MM23.25, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management severally to execute the lease and any related documents on behalf of the City. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the lease transaction on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the lease and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate a nominal land lease between the City of Toronto, Parc Downsview Park, and Northcrest Developments for a new community centre on a portion of 1377 Sheppard Avenue West, substantially based on the terms set out in Attachment 1, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management severally to execute the lease and any related documents on behalf of the City. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the lease transaction on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the lease and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable.
MM23.26not adopted
The Toronto Transit Commission issued a public notice of completion for an Environmental Project report for the conversion of the Scarborough Rapid Transit Right-of-Way, Busway project on October 3, 2024 with a commenting period for stakeholders and the public closing on November 4, 2024. The Report, along with any comments submitted will be reviewed by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for final approval. The feedback from my community on the placement of a stop at Tara Avenue and Mooregate Avenue as one of three stops along the route has raised concerns from the surrounding community. Following the Toronto Transit Commission Community Consultation on September 24th, 2024, my office has received multiple e-mails, phone calls and a petition signed by 176 residents, submitted to this Council as part of the public record, opposing plans to install this stop. It culminated in a virtual community meeting with the Their concerns include lack of advance communication in identifying Tara & Mooregate Avenues as a stop on the Line 3 Busway, increased foot traffic from outside of the area, the accessibility of the planned location and the grading, traffic congestion and the safety of entrance to the Gatineau Trail citing noise and lighting concerns. This matter is urgent as the Environmental Project Report is currently before the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for approval and if the recommendation is adopted, funds could be applied to other priority, Toronto Transit Commission priority capital projects.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, did not adopt Motion MM23.26.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to remove the bus stop at Tara Avenue and Mooregate Avenue as part of the Line 3 Busway project and apply cost-savings to other Toronto Transit Commission capital, priority projects.
MM23.27adopted
The Meadoway is transforming a hydro corridor in Scarborough into a vibrant 16-kilometre stretch of urban greenspace and meadowland that will become one of Canada's largest linear urban parks. The trail provides a critical connection between downtown Toronto and Rouge National Urban Park, providing a safer and more naturalized option for users. It will bloom into a rich meadow with butterflies, birds, and wildflowers at a scale unprecedented in Toronto. The Meadoway will link seven river systems, 15 parks, 16 kilometers of trails, 13 neighborhoods, 200 hectares of meadow, and over 1,000 species of flora and fauna. This initiative connects communities and revitalizes our city's landscape and how we navigate it. Staff at the City continue to work alongside partners at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Hydro One to realize the vision of the Meadoway and require a long-term maintenance and operations agreement to guide the delivery and implementation of the project. While operational details and responsibilities need to be more clearly delineated, it is envisioned that broad responsibilities would be: - Parks: turf maintenance and parks assets - Forestry: tree and shrub maintenance - Transportation: trails and trail infrastructure - TRCA: maintenance of meadow plantings / meadow areas All associated maintenance expenditures will be incorporated as part of 2026 Operating Budget Submission, including pursuing other alternative funding sources. Reason for Urgency: To ensure execution of the operating agreement.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to negotiate and execute an operation and maintenance agreement with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to realize the Meadoway project on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and to prepare and execute any related documents on behalf of the City of Toronto, as required. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager Transportation Services, and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, to submit any required budget submissions to realize the Meadoway maintenance agreement to the 2026 budget process. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, to seek any required permissions from Hydro One and Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for the implementation and maintenance of the Meadoway, and execute any related documents on the behalf of the City of Toronto, on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with General Manager Transportation Services, and the Executive Director of Environment and Climate, and the Executive Director Corporate Real Estate Management, to negotiate and execute an operation and maintenance agreement with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to realize the Meadoway project on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and to prepare and execute any related documents on behalf of the City of Toronto, as required. 2. City Council direct General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, General Manager Transportation Services, and the Executive Director of Environment and Climate, to submit any required budget submissions to realize the Meadoway maintenance agreement to the 2026 budget process. 3. City Council direct Executive Director Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, General Manager Transportation Services, and Executive Director Environment and Climate, to seek any required permissions from Hydro One and Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) for the implementation and maintenance of the Meadoway, and execute any related documents on the behalf of the City of Toronto, on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM23.28adopted
Toronto recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the adoption of our City's flag on November 7th, 2024. Designed by then George Brown College graphic design student Rene DeSantis, Toronto's flag has been flown since 1974 after a highly competitive public design competition. City Council re-affirmed this flag once again in 1999, when it was adopted overwhelmingly by the Council of the newly amalgamated City of Toronto. As a City, we should be proud of this enduring symbol by ensuring that our flag holds a place of honour in our public facilities - whether flown on a flagpole, or otherwise displayed on premises. The reason for urgency for this motion is to coincide with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the City of Toronto's flag at City Hall on Thursday, November 14th.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to report to the General Government Committee by the third quarter of 2025 on opportunities to have the City of Toronto's flag flown, or prominently displayed, at additional City facilities where operationally feasible, including but not limited to Civic Centres, and other prominent City of Toronto buildings and offices.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate Management to report to the General Government Committee by the third quarter of 2025 on opportunities to have the City of Toronto's flag flown, or prominently displayed, at additional City facilities where operationally feasible - including but not limited to Civic Centres, and other prominent City of Toronto buildings and offices.
MM23.29adopted
Court Services has requested 6 additional weeks to put the new Administrative Monetary Penalty System into effect for red light and automated speed enforcement camera tickets. They have requested a revised implementation date of Jan 20, 2025, to complete the privacy impact assessment, cyber risk assessment, user acceptance testing, penetration testing to secure the system and its data, as well as staff training. This requires us to reopen Council's decisions on Item 2024.IE10.1 and 2024.IE16.3 by revising the date "December 9, 2024" as found in 2024.IE16.3 and as found in the amended 2024.IE10.1 and replacing them with "January 20, 2025" wherever the date December 9, 2024 appears in the decisions. Court Services advise that extending the implementation date to Jan 20th 2025, has no impact on the timelines for increasing the number of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras as directed by City Council, which are to be implemented end of January 2025. More information on the expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement program will be available in an upcoming Vision Zero report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on November 27, 2024. This Motion is urgent because it relates to significant legal deadlines related to the proposed replacement Municipal Code Chapter 610 for which action is required before the next meeting of City Council. Requires Re-opening Item 2024.IE10.1 (February 6 and 7, 2024 City Council Meeting) and Item 2024.IE16.3 (October 9 and 10, 2024 City Council Meeting) only as it relates to the effective date.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decisions on Item 2024.IE10.1, as amended by Item 2024.IE16.3 by revising the date "December 9, 2024" and replacing it with "January 20, 2025" wherever it appears in the decision. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Director, Revenue Services, and the Director, Court Services, in order to give effect to Part 1 above and the reasonable operation of the expanded Administrative Penalty System program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decisions on Item 2024.IE10.1, as amended by Item 2024.IE16.3 by revising the date "December 9, 2024" and replacing it with "January 20, 2025" wherever it appears in the decision. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Director, Revenue Services, and the Director, Court Services, in order to give effect to the Recommendation above and the reasonable operation of the expanded Administrative Penalty System program.
MM23.30adopted
The City of Toronto, through Parks, Forestry and Recreation, has put in place non-motorized watercraft rental licenses with various operators for seasonal access to designated waterfront locations to provide watercraft rentals, lessons, and public storage of personal crafts for a term of four years. These licenses operate seasonally from June to September each year and pay the City a market license fee. Some of these operators, including Toronto SUP & Kayak Inc., have made requests for year-round storage of containers at their sites. This would allow licensees to keep storage containers in place, causing less disruption to surrounding areas, and continuity of storage for customers. While this is not appropriate for all locations based on terrain, logistical considerations, and other winter uses, Parks, Forestry and Recreation can pilot a year-round approach with vendors who request to take part in the initiative, based on a review of each independent request by Parks operations staff for feasibility, in consultation with the appropriate ward Councillor, and with an appropriate market license fee being charged for commercial operators. Applicable realty taxes may apply. Don't Mess with the Don City staff have also been approached by the not-for-profit Don't Mess with the Don to find storage and programming space. Don't Mess with the Don is a volunteer-led charitable organization that works to protect and restore natural spaces around the Don Valley and its ravines. One of Don't Mess with the Don's programs provides free weekly kayaking tours to: - help educate participants on impact of pollution and invasive species; - introduce Toronto residents to kayaking in an affordable manner; - assist in garbage and debris clean-up of the lake, rivers, and ravines; and - increase community appreciation and respect for our natural environments. A commercial market rent would be prohibitive for Don't Mess with the Don as a charitable organization that does not charge for kayak tours as a part of their educational program. This motion directs City staff to work with Don't Mess with the Don to secure a nominal-fee licence for the group to operate seasonally near the waterfront and to improve access for Don't Mess with the Don's kayak program. This would facilitate the expansion of the program, mobilize the community led clean ups of natural spaces, and help the organization reallocate funds from storage to other community programming. Parks, Forestry and Recreation would work alongside Don't Mess with the Don to determine an appropriate location for the organization's needs and enter a nominal agreement on terms and conditions approved by Parks, Forestry and Recreation General Manager, in consultation with the local Councillor. Reason for Urgency: The summer lease expired in October so certainty is needed ahead of the winter months to avoid a period of uncertainty for Parks, as well as the operators.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the applicable local Ward Councillor, to negotiate and sign amending agreements of any existing licence agreements relating to the use of designated waterfront locations for non-motorized watercraft rental services, to allow for the year-round storage of equipment and storage containers where operationally feasible and at market rates, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a nominal-fee three-year licence agreement commencing 2025 with an option to renew for an additional year, with Don't Mess with the Don, for access and storage at a waterfront location satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to provide free non-motorized watercraft programming and support environmental initiatives, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the applicable local Ward Councillor, to negotiate and sign amending agreements of any existing licence agreements relating to the use of designated waterfront locations for non-motorized watercraft rental services, to allow for the year-round storage of equipment and storage containers where operationally feasible and at market rates, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a nominal-fee three-year licence agreement commencing 2025 with an option to renew for an additional year, with Don't Mess with the Don, for access and storage at a waterfront location satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to provide free non-motorized watercraft programming and support environmental initiatives, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM23.31adopted
Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance is a not-for-profit group that applied for and received commercial special event permits to organize eleven ticketed event dates for its Promise Cherry Beach event series in summer 2024. Promise Cherry Beach is a popular community arts & music festival event series that has been held weekly each summer for the past 24 years. There are only two ways to access Cherry Beach: by crossing Cherry Street bridge or using Unwin Avenue. The nearest Toronto Transit Commission service is approximately 40-minutes away on foot. This year, the events held at Cherry Beach were impacted by the unexpected closure of the Cherry Street bridge to facilitate emergency repairs, led by Ports Toronto. Resultant delays for festival attendees accessing or leaving the festival site had major unexpected impacts on festival attendance. Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance's permit fees were paid prior to Ports Toronto announcing multiple extensions to the bridge closure, and extended bridge closures were often communicated with limited opportunity for Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance to adjust its programming. Authority delegated to Parks, Forestry and Recreation to refund or waive permit fees for a not-for-profit is limited to $1,000. Only Toronto City Council has the authority to waive permit fees exceeding this amount. Although Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance is a not-for-profit group, the events organized by the group do not qualify for financial relief under the one-time Special Events Stabilization Initiative announced in the summer. The City of Toronto can support Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance, a key stakeholder in Toronto's music, arts and cultural sector, and the organizer for Promise Cherry Beach by offering reimbursement of 25 per cent of Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance's permit fees. A 25 per cent refund of permit fees paid by the group totals $13,319.51 (excluding HST) of the $53,307.24 (excluding HST) paid, reflects an overall reduction in attendance for a portion of this summer's event series. Reason for Urgency: The permit fees are past due pending the outcome of the discussion, so the issue needs to be resolved at this Council to provide fiscal certainty to both Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to refund 25 percent or $13,319.51 (excluding Harmonized Sales Tax) of permit fees, on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance for cultural events programming held at Cherry Beach in 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Mayor McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to refund 25 per cent or $13,319.51 (excluding HST) of permit fees, on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance for cultural events programming held at Cherry Beach in 2024.
MM23.32adopted
The landlord of 80 Guestville Avenue has issued 26 N13 notices to tenants, claiming the need to renovate their units. Although building permits have been issued, no work has started on any unit, indicating a likely renoviction-an increasingly common tactic landlords use to evict tenants and raise rents. The Building Department has the authority to revoke a building permit if work has not begun within six months of issuance. Revoking these permits would halt the evictions and protect tenants from displacement. This motion is deemed urgent as N13 notices have been issued, and time is critical to prevent tenants from facing eviction.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to investigate the status of construction in respect of the building permits issued at 80 Guestville Avenue and consider the feasibility of permit revocation, if in the opinion of the Chief Building Official construction has not been seriously commenced within the six-month period after issuance, pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request that the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, investigate the status of construction in respect of the building permits issued at 80 Guestville Avenue and consider the feasibility of permit revocation, if in the opinion of the Chief Building Official construction has not been seriously commenced within the six-month period after issuance, pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992.
MM23.33adopted
The City's lease of a portion of the building that houses the Carmine Stefano Community Centre and the soccer fields and surrounding green space that constitute part of Humber Sheppard Park expires November 30, 2024. The purpose of this motion is to provide authority to amend 2024.MM22.36 to permit the City to execute a lease extension agreement. The reason for urgency is due to the lease expiring on the 30th at the end of the month.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.MM22.36 by deleting Part 1. Part to be deleted: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into an agreement for the continued use of the building municipally known as Carmine Stefano Community Centre (the "Building") on the sole condition that it includes the continued access to the adjacent sports fields on similar terms to the existing agreement, and with exclusive possession of the Building. and replacing it with the following new part: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into an agreement for the continued use of the majority of the building municipally known as Carmine Stefano Community Centre on the following conditions: a. it includes the continued access to the adjacent sports fields and green space on similar terms to the existing agreement with the exception of the rent payable which is to be an amount more than nominal and less than fair market value; b. it provides the sports field lights be turned off between 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in in accordance with the existing agreement and may, upon 48 hours advanced notice to the operational management committee, remain on until 11:00 p.m. if the City requests; and c. it provides that the Landlord, the City, all other tenants and a member of the local Councillor's office will form an operational management committee to address day to day operational concerns.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Mayor Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.MM22.36 by deleting Part 1: Part to be deleted 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into an agreement for the continued use of the building municipally known as Carmine Stefano Community Centre (the "Building") on the sole condition that it includes the continued access to the adjacent sports fields on similar terms to the existing agreement, and with exclusive possession of the Building. and replacing it with the following new part: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into an agreement for the continued use of the majority of the building municipally known as Carmine Stefano Community Centre on the following conditions: (1) it includes the continued access to the adjacent sports fields and green space on similar terms to the existing agreement with the exception of the rent payable which is to be an amount more than nominal and less than fair market value, and (2) it provides the sports field lights be turned off between 9pm - 9:30pm in in accordance with the existing agreement and may, upon 48 hours advanced notice to the operational management committee, remain on until 11 pm if the City requests, and (3) provides that the Landlord, the City, all other tenants and a member of the local Councillor's office will form an operational management committee to address day to day operational concerns.
MM23.34adopted
The previous Fire Chief and General Manager of Toronto Fire Services, Matthew Pegg departed from the City on October 4th, 2024. As it's meeting on October 9, 10, and 11, City Council appointed Larry Cocco as Interim Fire Chief and General Manager of Toronto Fire Services until such time as a new Fire Chief and General Manager of Toronto Fire Services has been appointed. Subsection 6(1) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 provides that, if a fire department is established for the whole or a part of a municipality or for more than one municipality, the council of the municipality or the councils of the municipalities, as the case may be, shall appoint a Fire Chief for the fire department. A Fire Chief is essential for maintaining the stability and continuity of the City's fire and emergency services. As the head of the Toronto Fire Services, the Fire Chief provides strategic leadership, overseeing fire prevention, suppression, and emergency response operations. This motion provides authority to the City Manager to undertake reference checks and contract negotiations with the candidate identified in the Confidential Attachment. It is to the benefit of our residents, businesses and visitors to appoint a new Fire Chief and General Manager of Toronto Fire Services in a timely manner.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to undertake reference checks and contract negotiations with the candidate identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM23.34 for the position of Fire Chief and General Manager of Toronto Fire Services, and subject to and conditional upon satisfactory results of such checks, and effective the latter of January 2, 2025, and such date when the candidate enters into an employment contract, City Council appoint the candidate identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM23.34 as Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services. 2. City Council direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in Council of the necessary bill to appoint the approved candidate as Fire Chief under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM23.34 remain confidential at this time, as it pertains to personal information about an identifiable individual. 4. City Council authorize the City Manager to announce the name of the candidate identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM23.34, subject to and upon the candidate meeting the conditions set out in Part 1 above. 5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM23.34 subject to and upon the candidate meeting the conditions set out in Part 1 above. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM23.34 remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to personal information about an identifiable individual. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM23.34 will be made public subject to and upon the candidate meeting the conditions set out in Part 1 of City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to undertake reference checks and contract negotiations with the candidate identified in Confidential Attachment 1 for the position of Fire Chief and General Manager of Toronto Fire Services, and subject to and conditional upon satisfactory results of such checks, and effective the latter of January 2, 2025 and such date when the candidate enters into an employment contract, City Council appoint the candidate identified in Confidential Attachment 1 as Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services. 2. City Council direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of the necessary bill to appoint the approved candidate as Fire Chief under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. 3. City Council direct the information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential at this time, as it pertains to personal information about an identifiable individual. 4. City Council authorize the City Manager to announce the name of the candidate identified in Confidential Attachment 1, subject to and upon the candidate meeting the conditions set out in paragraph 1. 5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 subject to and upon the candidate meeting the conditions set out in paragraph 1.
MM23.35adopted
Re-opening and Amending Item 2024.TE13.42.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024 TE13.42 by: a. deleting the words "January 1, 2025" in Part 1 and replacing them with the words "March 31, 2025", so that Part 1 reads as follows: 1. City Council authorize amendments to parking and traffic regulations on Dundas Street West, as set out in Attachment 1 to the revised supplementary report (May 22, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, until March 31, 2025. b. amending Part 2 by deleting the words "January 1, 2025" and replacing them with the words "March 31, 2025" and by inserting the words "to instruct the City Solicitor to" before the words "submit directly to Council", so that Part 2 reads as follows: 2. City Council delegate, despite any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until March 31, 2025, for the purposes of implementing and then addressing operational and safety issues that may arise in relation to the projects identified in Part 1 above, the authority to implement changes and process and to instruct the City Solicitor to submit directly to Council, any necessary bills for by-law amendments to the schedules, to City of Toronto Code Chapters on the streets and within the parameters as identified in Attachment 3 to the revised supplementary report (May 22, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. c. deleting the words "fourth quarter of 2024" in Part 3 and replacing them with the words "second quarter of 2025", so that Part 3 reads as follows: 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, the Chinatown Business Improvement Area, and the Toronto Parking Authority, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council by the second quarter of 2025 on the effectiveness of these changes for streetcar operations and a recommended long-term plan for parking, loading and traffic regulations on Dundas Street West between Spadina Avenue and McCaul Street. 2. City Council amend Attachment 3 to the revised supplementary report (May 22, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services by adding to the list of Traffic and Parking By-Laws Proposed for Delegation the following: Chapter 910 - Parking Machines, Parking Meters and Mobile Only Zones Schedule I, Parking Machines Chapter 950 -Traffic and Parking Schedule XIII, No Parking Schedule XIV, No Stopping Schedule XV, Parking for Restricted Periods Schedule XVI, No Standing 3. City Council authorize the amendments to parking and traffic regulations on Dundas Street West as set out below: By-laws to be Rescinded: Chapter 910, Schedule I - Parking Machines Highway Side Between Hours (daily as indicated below) Fee/Time Limit Maximum Parking Period Dundas Street West North Beverley Street and McCaul Street 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sat.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun. $4.00 for 1 hour 3 hours Dundas Street West North Beverley Street and McCaul Street 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri. $4.00 for 1 hour 2.5 hours Chapter 950, Schedule XIII - No Parking Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Dundas Street West South A point 30.5 metres east of Huron Street and Jean Lumb Lane 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Chapter 950, Schedule XIV - No Stopping Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Dundas Street West Both Bay Street and Jarvis Street 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays Dundas Street West Both Spadina Avenue and Bay Street Anytime By-laws to be Enacted: Chapter 950, Schedule XIII - No Parking Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Dundas Street West Both Bay Street and McCaul Street Anytime Dundas Street West North Spadina Avenue and McCaul Street Anytime Dundas Street West South Spadina Avenue and the first lane east of Spadina Avenue Anytime Dundas Street West South Larch Street and the first lane east of Spadina Avenue 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Mon. to Sun. Dundas Street West South Larch Street and Huron Street Anytime Dundas Street West South Huron Street and Jean Lumb Lane 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Mon. to Sat. Dundas Street West South Jean Lumb Lane and McCaul Street Anytime Chapter 950, Schedule XIV - No Stopping Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Dundas Street West Both University Avenue and Bay Street 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays Dundas Street West North A point 3 4.5 metres east of Huron Street and a point 12.5 metres further east 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dundas Street West North A point 47 metres east of Huron Street and McCaul Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West North A point 47 metres east of Huron Street and McCaul Street 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sat. to Sun. Dundas Street West North Spadina Avenue and 3 4.5 metres east of Huron Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West North Spadina Avenue and 34.5 metres east of Huron Street 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sat. to Sun. Dundas Street West South A point 9 metres east of Beverley Street and a point 86 metres further east 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dundas Street West South A point 55 metres east of Huron Street and a point 1 3.5 metres further east 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dundas Street West South A point 68.5 metres east of Huron Street and a point 9 metres east of Beverley Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West South A point 68.5 metres east of Huron Street and a point 9 metres east of Beverley Street 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sat. Dundas Street West South A point 95 metres east of Beverley Street and McCaul Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West South A point 95 metres east of Beverley Street and McCaul Street 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sat. Dundas Street West South Spadina Avenue and 55 metres east of Huron Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West South Spadina Avenue and 55 metres east of Huron Street 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sat.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024 TE13.42 by: a. deleting the words "January 1, 2025" in Part 1 and replacing them with the words "March 31, 2025", so that Part 1 reads as follows: 1. City Council authorize amendments to parking and traffic regulations on Dundas Street West, as set out in Attachment 1 to the revised supplementary report (May 22, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, until January 1, 2025 March 31, 2025 . b. amending Part 2 by deleting the words "January 1, 2025" and replacing them with the words "March 31, 2025" and by inserting the words "to instruct the City Solicitor to" before the words "submit directly to Council", so that Part 2 reads as follows: 2. City Council delegate, despite any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until January 1, 2025 March 31, 2025 , for the purposes of implementing and then addressing operational and safety issues that may arise in relation to the projects identified in Part 1 above, the authority to implement changes and process and to instruct the City Solicitor to submit directly to Council, any necessary bills for by-law amendments to the schedules, to City of Toronto Code Chapters on the streets and within the parameters as identified in Attachment 3 to the revised supplementary report (May 22, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. c. deleting the words "fourth quarter of 2024" in Part 3 and replacing them with the words "second quarter of 2025", so that Part 3 reads as follows: 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, the Chinatown Business Improvement Area, and the Toronto Parking Authority, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council by the f ourth quarter of 2024 second quarter of 2025 on the effectiveness of these changes for streetcar operations and a recommended long-term plan for parking, loading and traffic regulations on Dundas Street West between Spadina Avenue and McCaul Street. 2. City Council amend Attachment 3 to the revised supplementary report (May 22, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services by adding to the list of Traffic and Parking By-Laws Proposed for Delegation the following: Chapter 910 - Parking Machines, Parking Meters and Mobile Only Zones Schedule I, Parking Machines Chapter 950 -Traffic and Parking Schedule XIII, No Parking Schedule XIV, No Stopping Schedule XV, Parking for Restricted Periods Schedule XVI, No Standing 3. City Council authorize the amendments to parking and traffic regulations on Dundas Street West as set out below: Bylaws to be Rescinded: Chapter 910, Schedule I - Parking Machines Highway Side Between Hours (daily as indicated below) Fee/Time Limit Maximum Parking Period Dundas Street West North Beverley Street and McCaul Street 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sat.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun. $4.00 for 1 hour 3 hours Dundas Street West North Beverley Street and McCaul Street 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri. $4.00 for 1 hour 2.5 hours Chapter 950, Schedule XIII - No Parking Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Dundas Street West South A point 30.5 metres east of Huron Street and Jean Lumb Lane 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Chapter 950, Schedule XIV - No Stopping Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Dundas Street West Both Bay Street and Jarvis Street 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays Dundas Street West Both Spadina Avenue and Bay Street Anytime Bylaws to be Enacted: Chapter 950, Schedule XIII - No Parking Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Dundas Street West Both Bay Street and McCaul Street Anytime Dundas Street West North Spadina Avenue and McCaul Street Anytime Dundas Street West South Spadina Avenue and the first lane east of Spadina Avenue Anytime Dundas Street West South Larch Street and the first lane east of Spadina Avenue 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Mon. to Sun. Dundas Street West South Larch Street and Huron Street Anytime Dundas Street West South Huron Street and Jean Lumb Lane 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Mon. to Sat. Dundas Street West South Jean Lumb Lane and McCaul Street Anytime Chapter 950, Schedule XIV - No Stopping Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days Dundas Street West Both University Avenue and Bay Street 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays Dundas Street West North A point 3 4.5 metres east of Huron Street and a point 12.5 metres further east 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dundas Street West North A point 47 metres east of Huron Street and McCaul Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West North A point 47 metres east of Huron Street and McCaul Street 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sat. to Sun. Dundas Street West North Spadina Avenue and 3 4.5 metres east of Huron Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West North Spadina Avenue and 34.5 metres east of Huron Street 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sat. to Sun. Dundas Street West South A point 9 metres east of Beverley Street and a point 86 metres further east 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dundas Street West South A point 55 metres east of Huron Street and a point 1 3.5 metres further east 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dundas Street West South A point 68.5 metres east of Huron Street and a point 9 metres east of Beverley Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West South A point 68.5 metres east of Huron Street and a point 9 metres east of Beverley Street 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sat. Dundas Street West South A point 95 metres east of Beverley Street and McCaul Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West South A point 95 metres east of Beverley Street and McCaul Street 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sat. Dundas Street West South Spadina Avenue and 55 metres east of Huron Street 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Dundas Street West South Spadina Avenue and 55 metres east of Huron Street 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sat.
MM23.36adopted
The applicant has submitted an application for a liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for the premises at 142 George Street, operating under the name 6ix Iron Indoor Golf. It will have an indoor capacity of 28. The Premises are located in close proximity to residential properties. There are concerns with respect to noise, litter, safety, lighting and other potential disturbances to residents in the area as previously, the Premises was operating as a nightclub without a licence. Following several resident complaints, Bylaw Enforcement Officers investigated the site on six separate occasions and issued a total of three charges. The operator was ultimately convicted for all three charges of operating a public hall without licence. There were also 25 noise complaints filed against the Premises between August 5, 2023 and April 21, 2024. This evidence provides that the operator has not proven capable of acting within the City's bylaws or as a good neighbour. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless the concerns of the residents are addressed. The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario should be requested to issue a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. The City needs to file its objection to the liquor licence application as soon as possible because there is a deadline and also to be able to participate in any hearing in this matter. It is urgent that Council consider this matter at this Council meeting.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for 142 George Street, operating under the name 6ix Iron Indoor Golf, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party in any proceedings with respect to142 George Street, operating under the name 6ix Iron Indoor Golf. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of 6ix Iron Indoor Golf, 142 George Street, and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to City Council's decision, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for 142 George Street, operating under the name 6ix Iron Indoor Golf, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party in any proceedings with respect to the Premises at 142 George Street, operating under the name 6ix Iron Indoor Golf. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and be directed to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM23.37adopted
At its meeting on July 24 and 25, 2024, City Council adopted Item CC20.26 and accepted a without prejudice offer to settle an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal concerning 10 Huntley Street in Ward 13. Recommendations 3(b)(iv) and 4 do not accurately reflect the without prejudice settlement offer dated July 9, 2024 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2024), specifically with respect to the timing of the on-site parkland dedication that is secured. The Council decision contemplates the parkland conveyance as a pre-condition to the final order, whereas the offer and usual practice, in accordance with the Planning Act, would have the conveyance occur prior to first above grade building permit. The matter will be before the Ontario Land Tribunal for a settlement conference on November 19, 2024 and updated instruction is needed - as such this matter is urgent. Requires Re-opening Item 2024.CC.20.26 (July 24 and 25, 2024 City Council Meeting) only as it pertains to Parts 3.b. and 4.
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item CC20.26 by: a. deleting Part 3(b)(iv) of the instructions to staff: 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Order on the zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment until the City Solicitor has advised that: b. the owner has at its sole cost and expense: Part to be deleted: iv. conveyed to the City an on-site parkland dedication with an approximate size of 85.0 square metres and an approximate frontage of 3.4 metres to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and b. deleting Part 4 of the instructions to staff: Part to be deleted: 4. City Council approve the acceptance of partial on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. and adopting instead the following new Part 4: 4. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal approves the proposed development, City Council accept that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act and prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having an approximate size of 85 square metres and width of 3.46 metres, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor and City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item CC20.26 by: a. deleting Part 3(b)(iv) of the instructions to staff: 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Order on the zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment until the City Solicitor has advised that: b. the owner has at its sole cost and expense: Part to be deleted: iv. conveyed to the City an on-site parkland dedication with an approximate size of 85.0 square metres and an approximate frontage of 3.4 metres to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and b. deleting Part 4 of the instructions to staff: Part to be deleted: 4. City Council approve the acceptance of partial on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. And adopting instead the following new Part 4: 4. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal approves the proposed development, City Council accept that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act and prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having an approximate size of 85 square metres and width of 3.46 metres, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor and City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition.