Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 72 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 72 of 72Show 2550100all
MM24.24adopted
The site is comprised of the land on the North-West Corner of Yonge Street and Wilson Ave and includes portions of the Don River. In 2022, a Zoning By-law amendment ( By-law 788-2022 (OLT) ) was finalized permitting two residential towers as part of a mixed-use development containing office and retail uses and associated accessible connection to the existing below grade pedestrian tunnels connecting to York Mills subway station. The Zoning By-law secured the conveyance of the defined "Conservation Land" which includes part of an existing pedestrian tunnel connection to York Mills subway station that serves an existing office complex to the north and includes a 10 metre buffer from the established long-term stable top of slope as identified and confirmed by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. The By-law and the Section 37 Agreement required the Owner to be responsible at its sole cost and expense for compliance with the City's internal policies and requirements as it pertains to the land conveyance, including the environmental site assessment and adherence to various environmental policies. In order to ensure the conveyed Conservation Lands meet the City's internal policies and requirements for land conveyances, applicable Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and other applicable requirements, and to allow sufficient time for the owner to complete the Site Specific Risk Assessment, the applicant has requested a change in timing of the conveyance of the Conservation Lands. This request is due to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requiring a more extensive risk assessment process than was originally anticipated. As such, the applicant is proposing to delay the conveyance of the Conservation Lands from prior to the first above grade building permit to the earlier of completion of the Site Specific Risk Assessment and acknowledgement of the Record of Site Condition, or first condominium registration. This change in timing will allow the applicant to satisfy the City's internal policies and requirements, and the Property Specific Standards as approved by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for a Site Specific Risk Assessment/Risk Management Plan to be completed in accordance with Provincial Regulations prior to the conveyance of the Conservation Lands to the City. All other matters with respect to the conveyance of the Conservation Lands secured by the Section 37 agreement and Zoning By-law, as varied, remain unchanged. This motion is deemed urgent in order to amend the applicable zoning by-law to facilitate a more timely commencement of this development to create desperately needed new housing to help achieve the City's housing target of 285,000 homes by 2031.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to support a request by the applicant/appellant at the Ontario Land Tribunal to revise Schedule A, Section 37 Provisions of Zoning By-law 788-2022(OLT) to permit the conveyance of the Conservation Lands defined as the part of the lot zoned Open Space (ON) by Zoning By-law 788-2022 (OLT) to occur at the earlier of: a. the completion of the Site Specific Risk Assessment and acknowledgement of the Record of Site Condition by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; for a condominium building, prior to first condominium registration; and b. for a rental building, prior to first occupancy, in accordance with the City's Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act, together with such related revisions as may be required, including a requirement that access easements in respect of the existing pedestrian tunnel connection (Parts 1 to 16 on Registered Plan 66R-34386) located within the Conservation Lands be conveyed to the City prior to the first above grade building permit for the development. 2. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal agree to the requested revisions, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the Tribunal's Order on the revised Zoning By-law Amendment be withheld until the City Solicitor has advised that an Amending Agreement amending the Section 37 Agreement (dated June 27, 2022, and registered on title as Instrument AT6119798) has been registered on title that implements the revisions contemplated in Part 1 above. 3. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal agree to the requested revisions, City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare, and authorize the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to enter into an Amending Agreement with the owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to amend the Section 37 Agreement (dated June 27, 2022, and registered on title as Instrument AT6119798) to reflect the change in timing for the conveyance of the Conservation Lands and for the conveyance of access easements in respect of the existing pedestrian tunnel connection as contemplated in Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to support a request by the applicant/appellant at the Ontario Land Tribunal to revise Schedule A, Section 37 Provisions of Zoning By-law 788-2022(OLT) to permit the conveyance of the Conservation Lands defined as the part of the lot zoned Open Space (ON) by Zoning By-law 788-2022 (OLT) to occur at the earlier of: a. the completion of the Site Specific Risk Assessment and acknowledgement of the Record of Site Condition by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; for a condominium building, prior to first condominium registration; and b. for a rental building, prior to first occupancy, in accordance with the City's Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act, together with such related revisions as may be required, including a requirement that access easements in respect of the existing pedestrian tunnel connection (Parts 1 to 16 on Registered Plan 66R-34386) located within the Conservation Lands be conveyed to the City prior to the first above grade building permit for the development. 2. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal agree to the requested revisions, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the Tribunal's Order on the revised Zoning By-law Amendment be withheld until the City Solicitor has advised that an Amending Agreement amending the Section 37 Agreement (dated June 27, 2022, and registered on title as Instrument AT6119798) has been registered on title that implements the revisions contemplated in Recommendation 1 above. 3. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal agree to the requested revisions, City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare, and authorize the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to enter into an Amending Agreement with the owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to amend the Section 37 Agreement (dated June 27, 2022, and registered on title as Instrument AT6119798) to reflect the change in timing for the conveyance of the Conservation Lands and for the conveyance of access easements in respect of the existing pedestrian tunnel connection as contemplated in Recommendation 1 above.
MM24.25adopted
On November 7, 2024, the Committee of Adjustment refused applications B0025/24NY, A0299/24NY, and A0300/24NY brought by the owner of 579 Glencairn Avenue for a consent to sever and two applications for minor variances. The applicant seeks to demolish the existing residential dwelling, sever the subject property into two lots, and build two new detached dwellings. Copies of the Committee's decisions are attached. In a report from the Director of Community Planning, North York District dated October 31, 2024, Community Planning Staff raised concerns with respect to the Applications and recommended that the Applications be refused. The Applications require variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, including but not limited to: lot frontage, lot area, main wall height, number of storeys, platform size, roof eave projection, canopy encroachment, side yard setback, and rear yard setbacks. A copy of the Planning Report is attached. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing for this matter which will be scheduled imminently.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 579 Glencairn Avenue (Applications B0025/24NY, A0299/24NY, and A0300/24NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 579 Glencairn Avenue (Applications B0025/24NY, A0299/24NY, and A0300/24NY) and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 579 Glencairn Avenue (Applications B0025/24NY, A0299/24NY, and A0300/24NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 579 Glencairn Avenue (Applications B0025/24NY, A0299/24NY, and A0300/24NY) and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM24.26adopted
This Motion seeks City Council authority to continue the City's financial partnership with Digital Main Street through the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas in the amount of $250,000 in 2024 and $200,000 in 2025. Digital Main Street was initiated by the City of Toronto and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas in 2016 to assist main street businesses to grow their operations through technology with easy to use tools and resources. Since 2018, the City has provided funding for Digital Main Street's Digital Service Squads, through the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, to provide hyperlocal targeted support to small businesses in Toronto. In 2022 and 2023, Digital Main Street focused on supporting businesses in underserved areas of Toronto not currently represented by Business Improvement Areas. This service was initially focused on Business Improvement Areas but has since expanded to be able to assist main street businesses in neighbourhoods across the city. Digital Main Street currently has up to 10 Digital Service Squad members servicing businesses in Toronto as well as delivering bi-weekly workshops for Enterprise Toronto. These Digital Main Street Digital Service Squad staff are trained by the City of Toronto's Business Improvement Area Office on various City (grant and assistance) programs available to small businesses, so that they can make the businesses they work with more aware of these supports and opportunities. This innovative approach is designed to take fuller advantage of the direct touch-points which Digital Main Street Digital Service Squad staff have with local business operators in their own communities. The City's Business Improvement Area Office will maintain regular communication with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas and Digital Main Street to ensure deliverables are met and will use various metrics (e.g. number of businesses supported, number of webinars delivered, number of neighborhoods canvassed, etc.) to assess and strengthen the impact of Toronto's investment in this evolving main street business development partnership. This agreement advances Sidewalk to Sidelines: An Action Plan for Toronto's Economy (2024 EC.16.2). Specifically, it helps to implement the "Strong Main Streets" priority and Action 11, "Keep small businesses open and thriving." Small businesses on main streets are critical to a locally robust economy, and contributes to making Toronto a dynamic, desirable and inclusive city. On November 13, 2024 City Council approved the following recommendation to contribute to the implementation of the Action Plan, "City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to apply for, negotiate and enter into agreement(s) with other governments, institutions, agencies, and vendors as required to advance the Action Plan for Toronto's Economy (2025-2035), including partnership agreements, data sharing agreements, and funding agreements, in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor." Funding to cover the City's financial commitment related to Digital Main Street is available in the Economic Development and Culture Division's base Operating Budget. This motion is urgent as it relates to retaining staff for on-going Digital Main Street programming for the 2024 and 2025 calendar years. This motion is urgent as the funding agreement will allow Digital Main Street to retain staff and maintain service levels for the 2024 and 2025 calendar years.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to provide a financial contribution to the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas to a total of up to $250,000 in 2024 and a further $200,000 in 2025, subject to funds being available in the 2025 budget, for costs associated with Digital Main Street Program delivery to benefit small businesses in Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a funding agreement with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas for a two-year term with a total contribution amount of up to $450,000, subject to funds being available in the 2025 budget, on such terms as deemed necessary and appropriate by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to provide a financial contribution to the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas to a total of up to $250,000 in 2024 and a further $200,000 in 2025, subject to funds being available in the 2025 budget, for costs associated with Digital Main Street Program delivery to benefit small businesses in Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a funding agreement with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas for a two-year term with a total contribution amount of up to $450,000, subject to funds being available in the 2025 budget, on such terms as deemed necessary and appropriate by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM24.27adopted
The trade relationship of the United States with Canada is the largest in the world. In 2023, the goods and services trade between the two countries totalled $923 billion. United States exports were $441 billion, while imports were $482 billion. This trade cements a long standing historical bond between our two countries. There are current musings of United States President-elect Donald Trump that he will place tariffs of 25 percent of Canadian exports. Toronto, as the economic engine of Canada, would be severely harmed should arbitrary tariffs be placed on Canadian exports to the United States. As this is likely to trigger retaliation by Canada, a stealth trade war could ensue. Said one expert: "The wasteful effects of protectionism eventually lead to a substantial reduction in the efficiency with which labor is used, leading to a decline of about 0.9 percent of labor productivity after five years. Tariffs also lead to a small and marginally-significant increase in unemployment." This motion is deemed urgent because the US Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2025, will be before the next Council meeting.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its objection to the application of arbitrary and draconian tariffs on Canadian exports into the United States and forward this item to the U.S. Consul General in Toronto for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council express its objection to the application of arbitrary and draconian tariffs on Canadian exports into the United States and forward this item to the U.S. Consul General in Toronto for information.
MM24.28adopted
On October 1, 2024, the Committee of Adjustment refused a variance application No. A0529/24TEY (the "Application") brought by the owners of 30 Charles Street East which sought to permit the construction of an additional rental unit. The owner has appealed this decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "TLAB"). The owner has a history of failing to provide its tenants with vital services, including heat and working plumbing, failing to comply with city orders, and attempting to force existing tenants to leave the building. The tenants have requested the City's support to oppose the appeal. This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the TLAB with appropriate City Staff or outside consultants, in order to oppose the minor variances requested in the Application. This motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor requires instructions to seek party status in the appeal and subsequently attend the hearing in opposition to the proposal.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, with appropriate City staff, in opposition to the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Minor Variance application in Application A0529/24TEY respecting 30 Charles Street East. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, with appropriate City staff, in opposition to the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Minor Variance application in Application A0529/24TEY respecting 30 Charles Street East. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM24.29adopted
Most economists consider Tariffs as bad for the economy. But the tactic gets everyone's attention. Toronto and other border communities need to raise attention regarding the proliferation of firearms that have become the weapon of choice in a deadly increase in violent crime, and a trend that threatens our citizens' sense of security. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that on his first day in office January 20 he will sign into law punitive tariffs of 25 per cent on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, America's largest trading partners. The stated reason for this is that Canada's and Mexico's lax border security contribute to a flood of Fentanyl and illegal aliens into the U.S. The data does not support the claim against Canada. For example, in 2022 the number of illegals apprehended at the Canadian border was 110,000 compared to 2.38 million at the Mexican border. In 2023, border security seized 21,000 pounds of Fentanyl at the Mexican border; and just 43 pounds at the border with Canada. Meanwhile, Canadian border communities are inundated with illegal American-manufactured guns - easily and cheaply available from a trade partner steeped in gun culture and disinclined to place strict controls on its manufacture, sale and access. Up to 400,000 people cross the U.S.-Canada border each day, many ferrying goods valued at $1.3 billion along 8,891 kilometres of the world's longest undefended border. While law enforcement and border agents can't give us exact numbers, The Firearms Analysis and Tracing Enforcement (FATE) Program statistics for 2023 indicated that 85% of crime handguns seized in Ontario were smuggled into Canada from the United States. Between January 1 and November 24 this year, Toronto police seized 659 crime guns. If, at the threat of tariffs, the U.S. expects Canada to stop the trickle of Fentanyl and illegal immigrants moving south from Canada into the U.S., then it's reasonable for Canada to expect the U.S. to stop the gush of guns flowing north into Canada. The motion addresses an issue that rose up suddenly following the U.S. election. The unexpected Trump Tariffs are supposed to go into effect on January 20. The provincial Premiers met Monday to draft a united position in support of Canada. The Federal government has been compiling a list of potential goods on which to impose counter-tariffs. This motion is urgent as it addresses the unexpected Trump Tariffs, scheduled to take effect on January 20. Given that the next council meeting will not occur until February 20, it is crucial to address this matter immediately.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. In the spirit and language of the proposed Trump tariffs on Canadian goods, announced on Truth Social on November 24, 2024, City Council request the Canadian government to respond in kind with strategic tit-for-tat tariffs on imported U.S. goods, especially delivery trucks and automobiles and auto parts that regularly conceal smuggled firearms, such tariffs to remain in effect until such time as the torrent of guns, in particular hand guns, automatic and semi-automatic firearms, and gun sears is halted across what Trump calls the U.S. "ridiculous Open Borders."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Council Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. In the spirit and language of the proposed Trump tariffs on Canadian goods, announced on Truth Social on November 24, 2024, City Council request the Canadian government to respond in kind with strategic tit-for-tat tariffs on imported U.S. goods, especially delivery trucks and automobiles and auto parts that regularly conceal smuggled firearms, such tariffs to remain in effect until such time as the torrent of guns, in particular hand guns, automatic and semi-automatic firearms, and gun sears is halted across what Trump calls the U.S. "ridiculous Open Borders."
MM24.30adopted
This Motion is required to ensure the applicant can receive the Preliminary Approval of Rental Housing Demolition Permit in a timely manner in order to start construction and demolition activities. The applicant is a non-profit housing provider and this application involves constructing new social housing units in addition to rental replacement units. All existing rental units are vacant and tenants have moved to alternative accommodations. City Planning staff support the proposed amendments. This matter is considered urgent as a delay in the start of construction and demolition will result in increased costs for the construction of this social housing development. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Requires a re-opening of Item 2024.TE13.7 (May 22 and 23, 2024, Council Meeting) only as it pertains to Parts 3.h. and 4.c.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2024.TE13.7 headed "1117 Danforth Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval" by: a. deleting Part 3.h.: 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File 24 120946 STE 14 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of 27 existing social housing units located at 1117 Danforth Avenue, subject to the following conditions: Part to be deleted: h. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 1117 Danforth Avenue, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 3.a. through 3.g. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. and replacing it with the following: h. the owner shall execute an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 3.a. through 3.g. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. b. deleting Part 4.c.: 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 27 existing social housing units located at 1117 Danforth Avenue after all the following have occurred: Part to be deleted c. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site;
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2024.TE13.7 headed "1117 Danforth Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval" by: a. deleting Part 3.h.: 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File 24 120946 STE 14 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of 27 existing social housing units located at 1117 Danforth Avenue, subject to the following conditions: Part to be deleted: h. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 1117 Danforth Avenue, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 3.a. through 3.g. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. and replacing it with the following: h. the owner shall execute an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 3.a. through 3.g. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. b. deleting Part 4.c.: 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 27 existing social housing units located at 1117 Danforth Avenue after all the following have occurred: Part to be deleted c. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site;
MM24.31adopted
603 Caledonia Road is a privately-owned residential home in Ward 8 with a shared garage behind the home. The garage straddles the property line with City-owned 601 Caledonia Road. The shared garage must be demolished and removed from both properties for the City to make use of 601 Caledonia Road. The owners of 603 Caledonia Road will allow the City to demolish the shared garage, on condition that the part of it on 603 Caledonia Road is replaced. The owners of 603 Caledonia Road must have legal access over City-owned Part 3 on the attached draft reference plan [attached as appendix A] before the necessary building permits can be granted. The proposed permanent driveway easement over Part 3 will provide the legal access and allow the City to proceed with demolishing the existing garage and the home at 601 Caledonia Road, facilitating the redevelopment of the City property. Staff do not have delegated authority to transact at less than market value, and council authority is required for this proposed nominal transaction. As legal agreements and a real estate transaction will be involved, reimbursement of legal fees ensures the property owners at 603 Caledonia Road are not negatively impacted by this City-led initiative. Staff do not have delegated authority to pay for legal fees, and council authority is required. The reason for urgency is so to facilitate a critical priority project for the City.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following:: 1. City Council authorize an exemption for the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and their designate, from compliance with General Condition (E) of Appendix B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, with respect to the potential disposal of a permanent easement over part of a City property to the owner of 603 Caledonia Road for driveway use for nominal consideration, contingent on the permanent easement area being declared surplus, and subject to the transaction being authorized by delegated authority. 2. City Council approve the reimbursement of the owner of 603 Caledonia Road's legal fees to a maximum of $6,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize an exemption for the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and their designate, from compliance with General Condition (E) of Appendix B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, with respect to the potential disposal of a permanent easement over part of a City property to the owner of 603 Caledonia Road for driveway use for nominal consideration, contingent on the permanent easement area being declared surplus, and subject to the transaction being authorized by delegated authority. 2. City Council approve the reimbursement of the owner of 603 Caledonia Road's legal fees to a maximum of $6,000.00 inclusive of HST.
MM24.32adopted
The Scarborough Health Network has submitted Site Plan Application 23 152222 ESC 24 SA, 2863 Ellesmere Road, for the renovation and expansion of the Centenary Hospital Emergency Department and supporting critical care clinics (the "Project"). There are two easements, C95598 and SC350541, in favour of the City at Scarborough Health Network's site at 2863 Ellesmere Road (the "Site") for existing City sewers. There is an existing watermain in the Scarborough Health Network property but not in a registered easement. Within the Site, the City has existing storm and sanitary sewers and a watermain. As part of its Project, Scarborough Health Network advises that it needs to relocate or alter the existing storm and sanitary sewers and watermain, or a portion of same, within the above noted Site. Toronto Water generally installs, alters and/or relocates its own infrastructure. Scarborough Health Network, through its contractor, is seeking to relocate or alter the City's sewer and water infrastructure to expedite the completion of the renovation and expansion of its emergency department. Authorizing Scarborough Health Network, through its contractor, to undertake the work would result in better coordination of the construction activities and reduce potential delays at a key access point for emergency services at Scarborough Health Network. City staff is seeking authority from City Council to enter into an agreement with Scarborough Health Network to permit Scarborough Health Network to relocate or alter the City's existing storm and sanitary sewers and watermain, or a portion of same, within the above noted Site and to enter into any necessary agreement or agreements or amend any existing agreement or agreements to ensure the necessary land interests for the City are secured for the City's sewer and water infrastructure within the Site.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to enter into an agreement or agreements with Scarborough Health Network authorizing Scarborough Health Network, through its contractor, to relocate, alter, construct and/or install City water and sewer infrastructure including appurtenances within Scarborough Health Network lands at 2863 Ellesmere Road in connection with its renovation and expansion of the Centenary Hospital Emergency Department at 2863 Ellesmere Road. 2. City Council direct that the agreement or agreements referred to in Part 1 above shall be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that City water and sewer infrastructure including appurtenances shall be wholly at the cost and risk of Scarborough Health Network. 4. City Council authorizes the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into any necessary agreement or agreements and/or amend any existing agreement or agreements, including easements C95598 and SC350541, to ensure the necessary land interests for the City are secured for the City's water and sewer infrastructure within the Scarborough Health Network lands at 2863 Ellsesmere Road. 5. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainsle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to enter into an agreement or agreements with Scarborough Health Network authorizing Scarborough Health Network, through its contractor, to relocate, alter, construct and/or install City water and sewer infrastructure including appurtenances within Scarborough Health Network lands at 2863 Ellesmere Road in connection with its renovation and expansion of the Centenary Hospital Emergency Department at 2863 Ellesmere Road. 2. City Council direct that the agreement or agreements referred to in Recommendation 1 shall be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that City water and sewer infrastructure including appurtenances shall be wholly at the cost and risk of Scarborough Health Network. 4. City Council authorizes the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into any necessary agreement or agreements and/or amend any existing agreement or agreements, including easements C95598 and SC350541, to ensure the necessary land interests for the City are secured for the City's water and sewer infrastructure within the Scarborough Health Network lands at 2863 Ellsesmere Road. 5. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
MM24.33adopted
At its meeting held on February 6 and 7, 2024 City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 15-storey residential building at 3350 Weston Road. City Council enacted By-law 345-2024 at its meeting on April 17 and 18, 2024, to permit the development. A technical amendment is required to correct an error that has come to Development Review's attention since the By-law was enacted with regard to the maximum permitted number of storeys set out in Paragraph 5, Regulation (C) of By-law 345-2024. A technical amendment is required to clarify that the mezzanine level and elevator penthouse should be excluded from the calculation of the maximum permitted number of storeys to reflect the plans and drawings approved by City Council. The maximum permitted height of the building as set out in the Bylaw includes the mezzanine and elevator penthouse. The mezzanine and elevator penthouse were always intended to be excluded from the calculation of the number of storeys, as reflected in the Application and Staff Report considered by City Council. The Application has not changed in any material way from what was considered and approved by City Council. Development Review is of the opinion that the technical amendment to By-laws 345-2024, as set out in the Recommendations are appropriate, is minor, good planning and does not require any further public notice. There are no other changes to the approved Zoning By-law. This is an urgent matter as ambiguity in the Zoning By-law may introduce delay in obtaining building permits.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Paragraph 5, Regulation (C) of By-law 345-2024 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM24.33. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council determine that pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is to be given in respect of the proposed amendment to By-law 345-2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Paragraph 5, Regulation (C) of By-law 345-2024 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to this Motion. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council determine that pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is to be given in respect of the proposed amendment to By-law 345-2024.
MM24.34adopted
On September 15, 2023, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment application for 2079-2111 Yonge Street, 9-11, 21, 31, 35 and part of 37 Hillsdale Avenue East, and 12-18 and part of 20 Manor Road East to permit the construction of a 98.0 metre (29-storey excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. The application proposed a total of 486 residential units, including 31 replacement rental units, and 2,000 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The application also proposed to partially retain an existing heritage building at 2111 Yonge Street. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on April 22, 2024. At its meeting on November 13th, 2024, City Council was presented with a Settlement Offer that failed to secure an adequate number of replacement retail units at grade, which would have significant detrimental impact on the surrounding community and local economy. To address this, Councillor Matlow moved a motion which instructed that City Council authorize the City Solicitor to present a counter offer consistent with the Settlement Offer, but contingent on the applicant providing a minimum of 6 retail units at grade along the Yonge Street frontage in accordance with Part 2. As the Applicant was not willing to provide a minimum of 6 retail units, this motion seeks to hire an external planner to support City Council's position on the retail units at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing commencing April 28th, 2025. This motion is urgent due to imminent procedural deadlines for a contested hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Requires Re-opening Item 2024.CC23.8 (November 13 and 14, 2024, City Council Meeting).
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.CC23.8 by adding the following Part to the instructions to staff: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary to support the City's position at the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting the number of retail units referred to in Part 2.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item CC23.8 by adding the following Part to the instructions to staff: City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary to support the City's position at the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting the number of retail units referred to in Part 2.
MM24.35adopted
At its meeting of February 7 and 8, 2023, City Council adopted Item 2023.SC2.1, a Rental Housing Demolition Application to demolish 33 rental dwelling units located at 1625, 1633 and 1641 Kingston Road and 52 Birchcliff Avenue. The adopted Recommendations included conditions that must be met prior to the issuance of the rental housing demolition permit and residential demolition permit. These pre-conditions included a requirement for the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval, and permits for excavation and shoring for the approved development on the site. Due to the deteriorating condition of the existing buildings and associated health and safety issues, the applicant would like to demolish the buildings located at 1625, 1633 and 1641 Kingston Road and 52 Birchcliff Avenue before the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan and excavation and shoring permits for the approved development. All tenants of the existing buildings on the site have moved out and received tenant assistance and compensation, and all the rental units are currently vacant. This motion is urgent as the buildings in question are in a deteriorating state, resulting in serious concerns over health and safety impacts to the surrounding community. The applicant would like to demolish the buildings to remedy the situation.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.SC2.1 headed "1625, 1633 and 1641 Kingston Road and 52 Birchcliff Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report" by: a. deleting Parts 2.c. and 2.d.: City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of all or any of the 33 existing rental dwelling units at 1625, 1633 and 1641 Kingston Road and 52 Birchcliff Avenue after all of the following have occurred: Parts to be deleted: c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the proposed building which includes the replacement rental units on the subject site; and b. by deleting the words "no earlier than the issuance of the excavation and shoring permit for the proposed development, and" in Part 4 so that it reads: 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act, and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the registered Section 111 Agreement as necessary to implement the change in requirements for issuance of Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2023.SC2.1 headed "1625, 1633 and 1641 Kingston Road and 52 Birchcliff Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report" by: a. deleting Parts 2.c. and 2.d.: City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of all or any of the 33 existing rental dwelling units at 1625, 1633 and 1641 Kingston Road and 52 Birchcliff Avenue after all of the following have occurred: Parts to be deleted: c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the proposed building which includes the replacement rental units on the subject site; and b. by deleting the words "no earlier than the issuance of the excavation and shoring permit for the proposed development, and" in Part 4 so that it reads: 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act no earlier than the issuance of the excavation and shoring permit for the proposed development , and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the registered Section 111 Agreement as necessary to implement the change in requirements for issuance of Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit.
MM24.36adopted
The City has previously had a contract with Kodiak Group Holdings Co. operating as (o/a) Work Authority, arising from Request for Quotation No. 0114- 18-008 (RFQ No. 0114-18-0008) for the non-exclusive supply of various safety footwear, occupational footwear, and galoshes for male and female employees of various City of Toronto Divisions (the Deliverables). This agreement was set to expire on June 30, 2023, and the supply of this footwear was required to continue to meet the City's legislated health and safety obligations. Due to delays with preparing and issuing a new corporate competitive solicitation, the Chief Procurement Officer reported to General Government Committee, which adopted at its meeting of May 30, 2023, Item GG4.14 - Non-Competitive Bridge Contract with Kodiak Group Holdings Co. Operating as Work Authority for Various Safety Footwear, which provided the authority for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, to enter into a 12 month bridging contract with Work Authority to continue the supply of the Deliverables. Due to the complexity of preparing and issuing the corporate competitive solicitation, and to ensure the supply of this footwear was required to continue to meet the City's legislated health and safety obligations, on June 26, 2024, City Council approved Item MM.19.40 - Non-Competitive Bridge Contract with Kodiak Group Holdings Co. Operating as Work Authority for Various Safety Footwear, to authorize the extension of the term of the bridging contract with Work Authority to continue the supply of the Deliverables for a further period and the necessary adjustments to the cumulative maximum value of the agreement to reflect the extended term. Pursuant to this authority, the City executed an amending agreement. Purchasing and Materials Management Division continued to undertake sustained efforts in completing the evaluation of the ongoing corporate competitive solicitation, along with participating divisions. However, the bridging contract as previously amended is now set to expire as December 31, 2024; and due to further delays arising from unforeseeable complications in the evaluation of bids and awarding the contract; it is no longer possible to conclude the current Request for Quotation process, prior to the expiry date of December 31, 2024 of the existing agreement. Therefore, it is now the opinion that a bridging contract for a 24-month versus 18-month period, and with the maximum total value adjusted by $1,067,411 to bring the maximum value of the Agreement as amended to $3,313,265, net of HST recoveries is now required to ensure that continued supply of this footwear as required to meet the City's legislated health and safety obligations, while the issue of the long-term supply of these Deliverables are addressed in light of the current proposed competitive procurement process.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into an amending agreement concerning the existing agreement with Kodiak Group Holdings Co. o/a Work Authority, (the Agreement) for the non-exclusive supply and fitting of Various Safety Footwear, Occupational Footwear, and Galoshes for employees for the approximately 30 separate City of Toronto Divisions as specified in Table 1 in the May 15, 2023, Report, of the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and Chief Procurement Officer, (the Deliverables) as previously authorized by Item GG4.14, and Item MM19.40, to amend this Agreement, to reflect a twenty-four (24) month term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, rather than the previously authorized eighteen (18) month term of July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, and a corresponding increase of $1,067,411 to the maximum value of the Deliverables provided under the agreement, resulting in a change the cumulative maximum value of Agreement from $2,245,855 to $3,313,265, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, grant authority for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into an amending agreement concerning the existing agreement with Kodiak Group Holdings Co. o/a Work Authority, (the Agreement) for the non-exclusive supply and fitting of Various Safety Footwear, Occupational Footwear, and Galoshes for employees for the approximately 30 separate City of Toronto Divisions as specified in Table 1 in the May 15, 2023, Report, of the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and Chief Procurement Officer, (the Deliverables) as previously authorized by Item GG4.14, and Item MM19.40, to amend this Agreement, to reflect a twenty-four (24) month term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, rather than the previously authorized eighteen (18) month term of July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, and a corresponding increase of $1,067,411 to the maximum value of the Deliverables provided under the agreement, resulting in a change the cumulative maximum value of Agreement from $2,245,855 to $3,313,265, net of HST recoveries.
MM24.37adopted
In April 2024, through EC11.1, Toronto City Council adopted the Mount Dennis "Community for All Action Plan," aimed at fostering inclusivity, equity, and community resilience in Ward 5 - York South-Weston. A key initiative involves creating a collaborative, cross-divisional working group led by the Deputy City Manager for Development and Growth Services to coordinate efforts across City divisions to deliver the Action Plan effectively. City Council authorized one-time funding of $35,000 to the Learning Enrichment Foundation to support the planning and co-hosting of the Mount Dennis for All symposium and it is now scheduled for April 2025. The Learning Enrichment Foundation has advised that their projected costs are now $50,000; and as such, has requested an increase of $15,000 to cover the costs. These expenses include consultant fees, keynote speaker, and honoraria fees; catering; outreach and communications; and accessibility services. The Housing Secretariat supports providing these additional funds to the Learning Enrichment Foundation and has funds available in its budget. This motion is urgent, as the Learning Enrichment Foundation needs the capital funds early 2025. Requires Re-opening Item 2024.EC11.1 (April 17 and 18, 2024, City Council Meeting), only as it pertains to the funding amount in Part 3.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.EC11.1 by: a. amending Part 3 by deleting "$35,000" and adopting instead the funding amount of "$50,000" so that Part 3 now reads as follows: 3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City of Toronto, any funding agreements with the Learning Enrichment Foundation to provide one-time funding in the amount of up to $50,000 to support the planning and co-hosting of the Symposium and the production of a report on the Symposium results, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item EC11.1 by: a. amending Part 3 by deleting "$35,000" and adopting instead the funding amount of "$50,000" so that Part 3 now reads as follows: City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City of Toronto, any funding agreements with the Learning Enrichment Foundation to provide one-time funding in the amount of up to $50,000 to support the planning and co-hosting of the Symposium and the production of a report on the Symposium results, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
MM24.38adopted
Through Council's adopted housing pledge, the City of Toronto has committed to actions toward achieving its 2031 housing target of 285,000 homes. However, challenging market conditions combined with upfront costs, including the delivery of housing-enabling infrastructure, are delaying projects. Addressing these barriers is critical for advancing large-scale housing redevelopment and unlocking key growth areas. The Canadian Infrastructure Bank has been exploring opportunities to respond to this challenge, including programs that facilitate infrastructure delivery through competitive financing rates and flexible repayment schedules that align with future growth. The benefits of these supports are particularly impactful on large-scale projects that are planned to build out over an extended timeframe and geography. In situations involving multiple landowners relying on shared enabling infrastructure, engaging with the Canadian Infrastructure Bank would improve coordination and ensure timely delivery of investments that realize development potential. To support the Canadian Infrastructure Bank, this Motion requests that the City Manager identify potential projects for consideration, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Deputy City Manager of Development and Growth Services. Suitable projects will have the potential to deliver significant housing supply in an expedient manner and require major infrastructure upgrades to facilitate development. In addition, prioritization should be given to projects that align with the key objectives in Toronto's Official Plan and other Council-adopted policies, including affordable housing, inclusive economic development, and creating complete communities. While the City may recommend certain projects for consideration, the Canadian Infrastructure Bank will undertake independent analysis and due diligence to inform their decisions for project selection. The City will not be entering into contractual arrangements with the Canadian Infrastructure Bank. Through collaboration with the Canadian Infrastructure Bank, the City of Toronto can help advance critical investments in housing-enabling infrastructure. With over 600,000 housing units in Toronto currently approved or under review, but have not started construction, it is essential we advance new and innovative approaches to address the City's housing crisis.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to identify potential projects for consideration by the Canadian Infrastructure Bank that meet the following criteria: a. offer the ability to deliver a significant quantity of housing in support of the City of Toronto's 2031 target of 285,000 homes; b. require substantial investments in enabling infrastructure to unlock the growth potential of the subject sites and surrounding area; and c. align with key city objectives as outlined in Toronto's Official Plan and other Council-adopted policies.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to identify potential projects for consideration by the Canadian Infrastructure Bank that meet the following criteria: a. offer the ability to deliver a significant quantity of housing in support of the City of Toronto's 2031 target of 285,000 homes; b. require substantial investments in enabling infrastructure to unlock the growth potential of the subject sites and surrounding area; and c. align with key city objectives as outlined in Toronto's Official Plan and other Council-adopted policies.
MM24.39adopted
Toronto Island Park is one of Toronto's top destinations, especially in the summer months, attracting approximately 1.4 million visitors each year. It is also home to Island residents and many businesses including marinas, yacht clubs and attractions. For several years, in addition to the City's ferry services, privately operated water taxis have provided passenger transportation services to and from Toronto Island Park. In 2024, five operators with a total of 53 boats were granted licences to dock at Toronto Island Park locations. In 2023 (last year available), water taxis transported an estimated 486,066 passengers according to an operator survey conducted by the Waterfront BIA. Licences are issued annually, expiring each year. Licence opportunities are advertised publicly on the City's website as business opportunities and are open to any supplier who meets the qualifications. The licence is for use of the City's docking locations on Toronto Island Park. Licence holders are responsible for securing mainland-side docking locations and infrastructure, and meeting Transport Canada regulations for water taxi service. Licence fees are based on market rates and advertised publicly. With the growth in demand for water taxi services, the authority to grant licences has exceeded Parks, Forestry and Recreation's delegated authority under Municipal Code 608 to issue licences. We are recommending Executive Committee adopt a motion to provide the necessary authority, for the next five years, to issue annual licences to qualified water taxi operators. We are bringing the recommendation forward now to ensure a smooth start to the 2025 season in May. Meanwhile, the City is acquiring two new higher-capacity ferries, currently under construction, to meet increased demand for visiting Toronto Island Park. They are expected to be delivered in late 2026 and early 2027. Prior to the arrival of the new ferries, Parks, Forestry and Recreation has been investing in ways to improve the ferry passenger experience, including improvements and upgrades in 2024, as well as responding to my motion GG14.8 passed at the July 24 and 25, 2024, meeting of City Council. That motion requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to explore opportunities to lease or otherwise retain relief vessels to provide additional service to and from Toronto Island while the new ferries are being procured. As part of this effort, we are recommending Executive Committee also adopt a motion to give further direction to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to undertake discussions with water taxi operators to understand any barriers related to maximizing water taxi service to and from Toronto Island Park and to explore options for maximizing water taxi service. Any outcomes from those discussions would be subject to future Council consideration, including any budget requirements.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and enter into licence agreements with private water taxi operators to allow operators to dock at designated locations at Toronto Island Park, for annual terms at market rates based on the existing published rate card with any inflationary or other justified rate adjustments, for the next five years (2025 to 2029), on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to undertake discussions with private water taxi operators to understand any barriers related to maximizing water taxi service to and from Toronto Island Park, and to explore options for maximizing water taxi services to and from Toronto Island Park, with any outcomes of those discussions subject to future Council consideration, including any budget requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and enter into licence agreements with private water taxi operators to allow operators to dock at designated locations at Toronto Island Park, for annual terms at market rates based on the existing published rate card with any inflationary or other justified rate adjustments, for the next five years (2025 to 2029), on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to undertake discussions with private water taxi operators to understand any barriers related to maximizing water taxi service to and from Toronto Island Park, and to explore options for maximizing water taxi services to and from Toronto Island Park, with any outcomes of those discussions subject to future Council consideration, including any budget requirements.
MM24.40adopted
This Motion seeks Council authorization for the City to receive a $150,000 grant from the Trottier Family Foundation on behalf of The Atmospheric Fund. Funds will be used to support The Atmospheric Fund's development of an integrated, actionable, and resourced plan that complements the City-operated charging network to accelerate the rollout of public Electric Vehicle charging on non-City public and private sector properties. The Trottier Family Foundation is a Montreal-based private Canadian charitable foundation established under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and Income Tax Act (Canada). The Foundation was established to create meaningful impact that improves the lives of Canadians. In the spirit of that vision, the Foundation specifically supports projects that promote innovative scientific discovery, mitigate climate change, and protect the environment, enhance education, improve patient and health care, and provide assistance to select community and international initiatives. This matter is time-sensitive and being presented as a Member Motion to avoid unnecessary delays in receiving the $150,000 grant from the Trottier Family Foundation. The Atmospheric Fund anticipates applying for and receiving additional grants from charitable organizations for its programs. While the Relationship Framework between the City of Toronto and The Atmospheric Fund enables the City to receive funding from a charitable foundation on The Atmospheric Fund's behalf, this motion is required for the City to enter into an agreement with Trottier Foundation. It also ensures authority to allow appropriate City officials to enter into agreements for future grants and to receive and transfer funds to The Atmospheric Fund, following review by the City, for the duration of this Council term. The Atmospheric Fund and staff in the City Manager's Office, the Controller and Chief Accountant, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Legal Services have been consulted on this Motion and recommendations. Recognition of these funds will be included in The Atmospheric Fund's financial reporting to the City.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Environment and Climate to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Trottier Family Foundation for the City of Toronto to receive funding of $150,000 to be transferred to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund pursuant to the Relationship Framework between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, on terms acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager or designate, as needed, to negotiate and execute an agreement with charitable foundations to receive funding for the Toronto Atmospheric Fund in amounts that do not exceed $500,000 and, without the need to further report to or seek approval from Council, so long as: a. such funding is subsequently transferred to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund in accordance with section 10 of the Relationship Framework between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund; b. such agreements are entered into and executed on or before the end of the current term of City Council; and c. such agreement is on terms acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Manager or designate and is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate in collaboration with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, and in consultation with the City Solicitor, to amend section 10 of the current Relationship Framework between the City and Toronto Atmospheric Fund to implement the direction in Part 2 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Environment and Climate to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Trottier Family Foundation for the City of Toronto to receive funding of $150,000 to be transferred to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund pursuant to the Relationship Framework between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, on terms acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager or designate, as needed, to negotiate and execute an agreement with charitable foundations to receive funding for the Toronto Atmospheric Fund in amounts that do not exceed $500,000 and, without the need to further report to or seek approval from Council, so long as: a. such funding is subsequently transferred to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund in accordance with section 10 of the Relationship Framework between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund; b. such agreements are entered into and executed on or before the end of the current term of City Council; and c. such agreement is on terms acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Manager or designate and is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate in collaboration with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, and in consultation with the City Solicitor, to amend section 10 of the current Relationship Framework between the City and Toronto Atmospheric Fund to implement the direction in Part 2 above.
MM24.41adopted
Youth Violence Interventions - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza
There is an increasing need for critical on the ground community-based responses for youth violence intervention, interruption and prevention, in particular the communities of Ward 7- Humber River-Black Creek, and Ward 1-Etobicoke North. City Council approved in the 2023 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration, ongoing commitments through 2023.MPB4.1 . TO Wards Peace, through SafeTO, Toronto's Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, is working through a place-based model for local solutions to address the increasing risks of youth impacted, exposed to and at the centre of violence. Working with youth and their families requires the efforts and integration of grassroots groups, institutional partners, community organizations and residents to collectively addresses these issues. The City of Toronto is working with grassroots groups and community partners in the northwest end of the city to steward integration of actions and services across sectors using a trauma informed public health approach. This technical motion supports the allocation of these resources in the Social Development's base operating budget for this purpose. This motion is urgent as current agreements with the two TOWards Peace organizations are set to expire December 31, 2024.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to negotiate and enter into funding agreement(s), including any necessary amending, renewal and extension agreements, with non-profit, community-based organizations, within the resources approved in Social Development, Finance and Administration's annual operating budget to support the implementation of anti-violence programming and for "on the street" funding through the TO Wards Peace Program, upon terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to negotiate and enter into funding agreement(s), including any necessary amending, renewal and extension agreements, with non-profit, community-based organizations, within the resources approved in Social Development, Finance and Administration's annual operating budget to support the implementation of anti-violence programming and for "on the street" funding through the TO Wards Peace Program, upon terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM24.42adopted
When I was a Child Advocate of Toronto, many years ago, I asked the children of Toronto what would be one thing they would do if they were mayor. Lots of them suggested parks and playgrounds. But Sylvia, a 5-year-old, said she would "ask god for more money to buy groceries." Sylvia experienced hunger and watched her mom run out of grocery money. She knew what it was like to go to school on an empty stomach. Every day she was more focused on her hunger, than her teachers. In a city as prosperous as ours, these stories are far too common. Things are tough. And as the cost of living soars, this is increasingly impacting our kids. Food bank visits in the Greater Toronto Area are up 51 percent from last year. One out of three of these users are children. The City of Toronto steps up every day to help feed over 230,000 kids through the school food program. I'm proud of my own work in getting that program off the ground and continuing to improve it. At this meeting alone, we voted to ensure 8,000 more kids will be fed at school starting in January. That means fewer hungry kids, and badly needed savings for parents. Yet we must recognize how serious the problem is today and commit ourselves to doing even more to confront it. That is why City Council has committed to a phased-in approach to a universal school food program, including a universal mid-morning meal by the 2026 to 2027 school year and a universal school lunch program no later than 2030. This matter is urgent as action is needed from all orders of government, particularly as the 2025 to 2026 budgets are prepared at the Federal and Provincial levels.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare food insecurity an emergency in the City of Toronto. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to consider this emergency declaration in ongoing and future work related to food insecurity such as the City of Toronto's Poverty Reduction Strategy, Food Charter, and School Food Program. 3. City Council request the Provincial Government to immediately increase its base funding to existing school food programs and increase its financial commitment to enable the expansion of school food programs to additional schools to build a universal school food program. 4. City Council request the Provincial and Federal Governments to act to address the causes of food insecurity by: a. enhancing and indexing to inflation income security programs such as Employment Insurance, Old Age Security, Canada Child Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Ontario Works, and Ontario Disability Support Program; b. promoting decent work through secure, quality jobs, living wages, and workplace benefits; and c. joining the City of Toronto in further investing in building and maintaining deeply affordable housing. 5. City Council forward this item to all Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament who represent Toronto ridings, as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Public School Boards Association, and the National School Board Association for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council declare food insecurity an emergency in the City of Toronto. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to consider this emergency declaration in ongoing and future work related to food insecurity such as the City of Toronto's Poverty Reduction Strategy, Food Charter, and School Food Program. 3. City Council request the Provincial Government to immediately increase its base funding to existing school food programs and increase its financial commitment to enable the expansion of school food programs to additional schools to build a universal school food program. 4. City Council request the Provincial and Federal Governments to act to address the causes of food insecurity by: a. enhancing and indexing to inflation income security programs such as Employment Insurance, Old Age Security, Canada Child Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Ontario Works, and Ontario Disability Support Program; b. promoting decent work through secure, quality jobs, living wages, and workplace benefits; and c. joining the City of Toronto in further investing in building and maintaining deeply affordable housing. 5. City Council forward this item to all Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament who represent Toronto ridings, as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Public School Boards Association, and the National School Board Association for information.
MM24.43adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the minor variance application at 321 Laird Drive (Application A0406/23NY) (the "Application") and to retain outside consultants as necessary. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District. The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting four minor variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, in order to construct a two-storey addition, in conjunction with other interior and exterior alterations, at 321 Laird Drive. On September 26, 2024, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application. A copy of the Committee of Adjustment's decision is attached as Attachment 1. The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Community Planning did not submit a Staff Report on this matter, and for the City to continue to effectively assess and call its case, the City Solicitor requires the expertise of an external consultants to advise on the applicant's proposed plan, and to potentially make recommendations respecting a solution. This Motion is urgent as the Toronto Local Appeal Body has issued a Notice of Hearing for this matter. The deadline for the City to seek party status was on November 27, 2024, the deadline for expert witness statements is December 27, 2024, and the hearing is scheduled to proceed on February 11, 2025. The Notice of Hearing is attached as Attachment 2.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 321 Laird Drive (Application A0406/23NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding 321 Laird Drive (Application A0406/23NY), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 321 Laird Drive (Application A0406/23NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding 321 Laird Drive (Application A0406/23NY), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM24.44adopted
The findings of the Review of Zoning Regulations for Nightclubs on Lake Shore Boulevard West (EY18.8) found that there is no "rationale to rescind nightclub permissions on a geographic basis along Lake Shore Boulevard West" and recommended a monitoring program for the study area with a review and report back initiated after 3 nightclubs have been licenced and operating in the study area for 1 year. If the Lake Shore Boulevard West study area shares similar planning context with the other areas of Toronto where these changes are being implemented, as found by the review, it makes good sense to expand this monitoring program city-wide to more effective and informative end results. Expanding the monitoring area provides the opportunity to increase the report back trigger for an increased sample size and will provide the report back on a shorter timeline. City-wide zoning changes should be subject to oversight and review, as City Planning has previously recommended for zoning permissions provided for laneway suites, garden suites, and multiplexes, through the EHON initiatives. The city-wide changes for nightclubs deserve similar oversight to allow future evidence-based adjustments on a sensitive land use change. When the night economy zoning changes were adopted through PH8.2 (Recommended Amendments to Zoning By-laws for Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review), a city-wide monitoring program was not included with the recommendations; we now have the opportunity to correct that error of omission prior to the zoning by-law changes taking effect on Jan 1, 2025. This motion is related to an item currently being reviewed by Council, EY18.8. This motion cannot be moved on that item because the City Clerk has informed us that a specific proposition may not be amended by a proposition more general in scope. The EY and SC items are specific. The proposed amendment is general. Additionally, this item is related to city-wide zoning by-law changes which take effect January 1, 2025, before the next session of City Council.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the zoning permissions for nightclubs in areas where nightclubs are newly permitted through the zoning by-law changes that will take effect on January 2025, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee on monitoring outcomes upon the earlier of: a. issuance of 3 licences for nightclubs within a single Ward, followed by one full year of operation, on lands that are adjacent to residential zones; or b. issuance of 6 licenses for nightclubs citywide, followed by one full year of operation, on lands that are adjacent to residential zones.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the zoning permissions for nightclubs in areas where nightclubs are newly permitted through the zoning by-law changes that will take effect on January 2025, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee on monitoring outcomes upon the earlier of: a. issuance of 3 licences for nightclubs within a single Ward, followed by one full year of operation, on lands that are adjacent to residential zones; or b. issuance of 6 licenses for nightclubs citywide, followed by one full year of operation, on lands that are adjacent to residential zones.
MM24.45adopted
An Indigenous parkland system name for the parklands within the Lower Don River area, from the Forks of the Don area south, has long been of interest for recognizing the long-standing relationship and relevance of the river valley for Indigenous peoples. In April 2018 (PE26.4), Council unanimously adopted the recommendation to consult on the name Wonscotonach for this parkland system. Subsequently, through language circles and pop-up community consultation on Wonscotonach, while there was interest and engaging discussion, there was no clear consensus on the meaning, spelling and connection for the name Wonscotonach for Indigenous language speakers engaged through the process. This led to an unclear direction on how to proceed. In 2024, a new naming process, the Port Lands Indigenous Place Naming Initiative, with a guiding philosophy of Akinomaagewin (the earth as our teacher), was undertaken for the island and park name in the Port Lands at the far south end of this parkland system. Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, language speakers, youth and community members connected over seven rich and engaging circles to culminate their process with raising the name Biidaasige Park, as well as the name Ookwemin Minising for the areas. Item EX18.3 was adopted unanimously by Council in November 2024. Through the circle discussions of the Port Lands Indigenous Place Naming Initiative, the larger context of the river and watershed were discussed and the Anishnaabemowin spelling of the likely anglicized "Wonscotonach" name for the area of the Lower Don River was shared as Waasayishkodenayosh, (bright fire point or burning bright point or a point cleared by fire). With additional knowledge, perspectives and stories regarding Indigenous languages and names for the area coming forward, there is the opportunity to engage Indigenous communities through a language circle, to review Wonscotonach and to determine the culturally appropriate name for the Lower Don Parkland system moving forward. Funding for this is available from the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget for Indigenous Placemaking. A collaborative planning process for the same parkland system area with Indigenous partners is proposed to follow, and be informed by, the naming review. This matter is considered urgent as advancing Indigenous naming is essential to meet our Truth and Reconciliation commitments and to begin the work on the Master Plan for this exciting new park.
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office, with the support of the Waterfront Secretariat and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to engage an Indigenous Naming Circle to review the name "Wonscotonach Parklands" for the Lower Don Parkland system and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director of the Indigenous Affairs Office, with the support of the Waterfront Secretariat and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to engage an Indigenous Naming Circle to review the name "Wonscotonach Parklands" for the Lower Don Parkland system and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2025.