Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 105 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.
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BL5.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, passed By-laws 239-2023 to 306-2023.
CC5.1adopted
Declaring the Office of Mayor Vacant and Filling the Vacancy
This report outlines for City Council's consideration the requirements for filling the vacancy in the office of the Mayor as a result of John Tory's resignation. On February 15, 2023, Mayor John Tory provided the City Clerk with a resignation letter which indicated that his resignation from office would take effect as of 5 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023. The City of Toronto Act, 2006 and the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 together prescribe rules and impose deadlines with respect to filling a vacancy. Recent changes made by the Province of Ontario to the City of Toronto Act. 2006 require Council to fill a mayoral vacancy through a by-election, unless the vacancy occurs after March 31 in the year of a general election. Subject to Council declaring the office vacant and passing a by-law requiring a by-election, the City Clerk has set the following mayoral by-election dates: - Nominations will open on Monday, April 3 at 8:30 a.m. - Nominations will close on Friday, May 12 at 2 p.m. - Advance voting will take place from Thursday, June 8 to Tuesday, June 13 - By-election will be held Monday, June 26 The City Clerk will conduct the by-election in a similar manner to the October 24, 2022 general election.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the Office of Mayor. 2. City Council require that a by-election be held to fill the vacancy in the Office of Mayor, as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix A to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Clerk, and City Council direct that the by-law come into force on April 2, 2023. 3. City Council authorize the City Clerk to amend Purchase Order Number 6044628 with DataFix, Division of Comprint Systems Incorporated, and increase the value of the contract by $571,615, net of all taxes and applicable charges ($581,676, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), increasing the total contract value from $2,599,235, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,644,982, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $3,170,850, net of all taxes and applicable charges ($3,226,657, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), and to extend the validity date until December 31, 2024, under the same pricing, terms and conditions of the existing agreement and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the in-year budget adjustment to amend the City Clerk's Office 2023 operating budget to reflect the funds required to conduct the by-election.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the Office of Mayor. 2. City Council require that a by-election be held to fill the vacancy in the Office of Mayor, as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix A and direct that the by-law come into force on April 2, 2023. 3. City Council authorize the City Clerk to amend Purchase Order Number 6044628 with DataFix, Division of Comprint Systems Incorporated, and increase the value of the contract by $571,615, net of all taxes and applicable charges ($581,676, net of HST recoveries), increasing the total contract value from $2,599,235, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,644,982, net of HST recoveries) to $3,170,850, net of all taxes and applicable charges ($3,226,657, net of HST recoveries), and to extend the validity date until December 31, 2024, under the same pricing, terms and conditions of the existing agreement and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the in-year budget adjustment to amend the City Clerk's Office 2023 operating budget to reflect the funds required to conduct the by-election.
DM5.1adopted
This reports recommends that the City of Toronto state its intention to designate the property at 51 Panorama Court under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value and to grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement. Located in the City of Toronto, on the south side of Panorama Court, northeast of the intersection of Kipling Avenue and Finch Avenue West, and west of the Humber River and conservation area along Islington Avenue, the property at 51 Panorama Court is the former County Branch of the Hospital for Sick Children (1928-1957) and later the provincially-owned Thistletown Regional Centre for Children and Adolescents (1957-2014). The property is located in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, a neighbourhood in north Etobicoke, which in the 19th century, was immediately north of the Town of Thistletown. Known colloquially as "Thistletown", the now 48-acre (originally 98-acre) property is an interrelated complex containing a main hospital building (Main Building) constructed in 1927-1928 to the designs of the renowned architectural partnership of Sproatt & Rolph, as well as landscaped elements, a designed circuitous drive, and associated views. The property was originally designed and completed in 1928 as a rural satellite branch of the Hospital for Sick Children, referred to as its County Branch, and closed in 1957. In 1957, the Government of Ontario purchased the site for use as a new mental healthcare facility for children and youth, and it was repurposed as the Thistletown Regional Centre for Children and Adolescents, effectively extending the property's use as a complex dedicated to children's healthcare with a child-focused approach to care and treatment until it closed in 2014. The surplus property has since remained vacant. Currently, the surplus Thistletown provincial property is being offered for sale to support Government of Ontario initiatives for creating more Long-Term Care Homes (Fixing Long-Term Care Act of 2021). The property will be sold on the open market with the requirement to develop and operate a minimum of 256 long-term care beds and recreational uses, with preference for affordable housing, veterans housing and/or seniors housing on-site. The property at 51 Panorama Court was listed on the City of Toronto's Inventory of Heritage Properties (now the Heritage Register) on May 6, 2014. On August 25, 2014, Amendments to the Reasons for Listing on the City's Inventory of Heritage Properties to include heritage landscape attributes and landmark uses was adopted by City Council. The property has cultural heritage value for its design value and association with the Hospital for Sick Children and Thistletown Regional Centre for its contribution to provincial mental healthcare for children and youth. The Government of Ontario has recognized Thistletown as a "provincial heritage property of provincial significance" and the property is included on the List of Provincial Heritage Properties maintained by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. Upon the transfer of the property out of provincial control and ownership, the Thistletown site will no longer be under provincial protection pursuant to Section B.3 of the Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Heritage Properties dated April 28, 2010, prepared pursuant to Section 25.2 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The authority for heritage protection will then reside with City Council and the property may be designated by the City of Toronto under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 51 Panorama Court and determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under design, associative and contextual values. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. There is currently no planning application for the development of 51 Panorama Court. The future redevelopment of the lands will require a number of planning applications including a Plan of Subdivision (to create public roads), Site Plan Control, and a Plan of Condominium (depending on proposed tenure for the proposed uses). The property contains TRCA regulated lands and is subject to the City of Toronto's Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 51 Panorama Court (the "Property") under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 51 Panorama Court (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (December 6, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to be effective upon the transfer of the Property by the provincial government and that notice of intention to designate be served on the new owner following the transfer of the Property. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 51 Panorama Court in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 51 Panorama Court.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 51 Panorama Court (the "Property") under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 51 Panorama Court (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3, to the report, December 6, 2022, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to be effective upon the transfer of the Property by the provincial government and that notice of intention to designate be served on the new owner following the transfer of the Property. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 51 Panorama Court in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 51 Panorama Court.
IA5.1received
I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry (under Municipal Code S27-7.11) to obtain information and details of enforcement and actions planned by city staff and police services in response to the ongoing harassment and intimidation of the Jewish community in Toronto. Anticipated hate rallies in the coming weeks are cause for alarm. This enquiry also requests an update on the implementation of the City of Toronto Hate Sponsored Rallies Policy. On May 14-15, 2019, City Council adopted EX 5.3 Hate Sponsored Rallies. This policy gave the City of Toronto public service and police services the tools they need to discourage and respond to rallies and actions of harassment that demonize and threaten identifiable groups. Since that time there have been incidents of hate, notably roving mobs that have harassed and made threatening actions at members of the Jewish community at cultural events (such as Walk with Israel-May, 2022), synagogues (Or Chaim December 2022 and Shaarei Tifillah, February 2023) and Jewish restaurants (Taste of Israel, July, 2022 in Vaughan). As time goes on, these actions targeting the Jewish community and other groups have become more frequent and menacing. Hate rallies cost the City of Toronto millions of dollars in police services and other ancillary costs, block traffic, including emergency vehicles (full traffic blockage on Yonge Street in January and May, 2022), are in violation of the City of Toronto Anti-Discrimination Policy, permits policy, noise by law policy and various provisions of the Highway Traffic Act. But more important they prevent many from enjoying the peace and security that we value here in Toronto. In the coming weeks, hate rallies are planned in Toronto and beyond. The Al Quds event, which calls for the removal of the Jewish population from Jerusalem, Israel and threatened Jews with harm in the past, is planned on or about April 21, 2023 and another hate rally is planned for May, 2023 to coincide with a Toronto Jewish cultural event (Walk with Israel). Questions for the City Manager, City of Toronto and the Chief of Police, Toronto Police Services Board. What police and city staff responses are planned to enforce the City of Toronto Hate Sponsored Rallies policy either prior to the above mentioned events or in the aftermath should city bylaws, provincial statute or Criminal Code violations take place? Will Toronto police create a Toronto Police Service General Occurrence report for review by the Attorney General of Ontario for the potential prosecution of any hate inspired crimes committed? What actions will city staff take to recover the millions of dollars in costs incurred by the City of Toronto at these illegal events? In the four years since the Hate Sponsored Rallies policy was adopted, have City of Toronto staff issued trespass warning letters or pressed charges under the Trespass Act against any of the leaders or participants in past hate activity on city property?
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, received Administrative Inquiry IA5.1 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, regarding an Update on Enforcement and Implementation of the City of Toronto Hate Sponsored Rallies Policy and Answer IA5.1a from the City Manager for information.
MM5.1adopted
Councillors and employees of the City of Toronto, among many other Torontonians, are members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) and rely upon OMERS to invest our retirement savings and to pay our future pensions. How OMERS invests these savings will have a major impact upon the financial value of our pensions, and also upon our quality of life and the liveability of our climate and planet. Those decisions are of particular importance to today's young people, who will bear the most serious consequences of climate chaos. Extensive legal analysis and ground-breaking litigation, such as McVeigh v. Retail Employees Superannuation Trust, have established that pension managers have fiduciary duties to invest in members' best long-term interests and to protect our retirement security in a liveable future in a stable climate. Past and present city Councillors and staff, and other Torontonians, therefore have a strong interest in whether, and how, OMERS is fulfilling these fiduciary duties.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council invite OMERS, in 2023, to present a climate strategy to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, which: a. is consistent with OMERS' net-zero commitment and with a stable climate, i.e. a planet in which global heating increases no further than 1.5 degrees; and b. demonstrates that it is fulfilling its climate-related fiduciary duties to members.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council invite OMERS, in 2023, to present a climate strategy to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, which: a. is consistent with OMERS' net-zero commitment and with a stable climate, i.e. a planet in which global heating increases no further than 1.5 degrees; and b. demonstrates that it is fulfilling its climate-related fiduciary duties to members.
RM5.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:44 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. March 29, 2023 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Tseshaht First Nation, with the announcement of 17 unmarked graves at the site of a former school Amanda Bankier Arlene Gould Peter Herrndorff Evelyn I. Kendall Tony La Regina Gordon Spooner Margaret Meehan Angela Pannozzo Joe Virgona Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows: I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home. Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. This meeting is being held as a hybrid meeting. Members of Council, staff and the public are participating in today's meeting remotely and in person, and the meeting is being streamed live on YouTube. I'd like to welcome the public who are with us here today, and who are watching the meeting online. Speaker Nunziata acknowledged the new Anthem recording and video that started the meeting today. The Anthem was performed by artist Niibishens Trudeau of the Wikwemikong Unceded Territory and Brunswick House First Nation, near Sudbury, Ontario. The anthem is sung in English, French and Ojibway. Speaker Nunziata advised that the anthem video features images identified as part of the Places and Spaces project, and represents significant locations in every Ward across the City. March 30, 2023 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Gabriel Magalhaes March 31, 2023 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Former Mayor and Councillor Bruce Sinclair Vincenzo D'Andrea
CC5.2amended
Amendments to Existing Policies Related to Services to Members During an Election Period
The purpose of this report is to extend existing policies related to services to Members of Council after August 1 in an election year to candidates upon filing a nomination for the office of Mayor during a Mayoral by-election.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Period Policy and the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy, to provide that the restrictions on services provided to Members of Council after August 1 in the year of a general election be applied to Council Members upon the earlier of: a. making a public declaration that they intend to seek election to the office of Mayor; or b. filing a nomination for the office of Mayor during a Mayoral by-election; such that if the Council Member withdraws their candidacy before election day, or makes a public declaration that they will not seek election for the office of Mayor, these restrictions shall no longer apply to that Council Member. 2. City Council direct that these restrictions will apply to such Council Members except to the extent that they limit the Council Members in the direct fulfillment of Council duties. 3. City Council request any Members of Council who seek election to the Office of Mayor, to consider donating their salaries to: a. a charity serving people experiencing homelessness; b. a mental health charity; or c. the City for the duration of the campaign.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Period Policy and the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy, to provide that the restrictions on services provided to Members of Council after August 1 in the year of a general election be applied to Council Members upon filing a nomination for the office of Mayor during a Mayoral by-election.
DM5.2amended
Review and Consideration for a Housing Commissioner Role or Function at Ombudsman Toronto
On July 19, 2022, Toronto City Council approved EX34.7 - Review and Considerations for a Housing Commissioner Role or Function. Following its approval, Council requested that Ombudsman Toronto consider the May 2022 Maytree Consultant Report ("Crean and Maytree Report"), as well as the June 2022 City Manager's Report and Recommendations to Council ("City Manager's Report"), and provide Council with recommendations related to the resources and structure required for the office to focus on investigations and reports related to systemic housing discrimination and systemic hurdles in the City of Toronto's housing planning and service delivery roles, including the consideration of a dedicated Deputy Ombudsman, Housing. This report will outline the structure and identify the resources required to take on the proposed role, should Council provide its approval. Our review, requested by City Council, included an examination of Council's July 19, 2022 decision, the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan, the Housing Charter, the Crean and Maytree Report, and the City Manager's Report. The Crean and Maytree Report notes that "a single action, individual or office may not be an effective way to advance Toronto's objectives outlined in the Housing Charter."[1] This was also the conclusion reached by the City Manager, who wrote in his June report that "a suite of actions delivered in concert with each other is more likely to achieve Council's goals." Providing Ombudsman Toronto with the resources to conduct systemic investigations and reports that focus on housing would be one of several activities the City has proposed to achieve its housing goals.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize Ombudsman Toronto to establish a dedicated unit within the office that will focus on investigations and reports related to systemic housing discrimination and systemic hurdles in the City of Toronto's housing planning and service delivery roles. The unit will report to the Ombudsman and be led by a Deputy Ombudsman, Housing, with appropriate staff. Ombudsman Toronto will report to Council on investigations undertaken by the unit and will make public related findings and recommendations. In addition, Ombudsman Toronto will report back to Council on all housing-related complaints handled by the unit, as part of its annual reporting to Council. 2. City Council direct the Ombudsman to develop a job description reflecting the appropriate duties and responsibilities of Deputy Ombudsman, Housing in line with the Role of a Housing Commissioner on page 32 of Attachment 1 to 2022.EX34.7, Headed "Review and Considerations for a Housing Commissioner Role or Function." 3. City Council direct the Ombudsman to ensure the work of the Deputy Ombudsman, Housing would have a strong focus on systemic reviews as well as systemic investigations. 4. City Council request the Ombudsman to create a hiring process for the role that takes full advantage of internal and external expertise related to the Right to Housing. 5. City Council request the City Clerk to advise Council on any procedural changes that would allow the Deputy Ombudsman, Housing to report directly to Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that: 1. City Council authorize Ombudsman Toronto to establish a dedicated unit within the office that will focus on investigations and reports related to systemic housing discrimination and systemic hurdles in the City of Toronto's housing planning and service delivery roles. The unit will report to the Ombudsman and be led by a Deputy Ombudsman, Housing, with appropriate staff. Ombudsman Toronto will report to Council on investigations undertaken by the unit and will make public related findings and recommendations. In addition, Ombudsman Toronto will report back to Council on all housing-related complaints handled by the unit, as part of its annual reporting to Council.
MM5.2adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1151 Davenport Road operating under the name Lambretta Pizzeria. The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections was March 16, 2023.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Lambretta Pizzeria, 1151 Davenport Road is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request that the Licence Appeal Tribunal provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 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 actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Lambretta Pizzeria, 1151 Davenport Road is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request that the Licence Appeal Tribunal provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 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 actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM5.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on February 7 and 8, 2023 and the special meeting held on February 15, 2023.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from meeting 3 held on February 7 and 8, 2023, and special meeting 4 held on February 15, 2023.
CC5.3amended
Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021
Pursuant to section 170(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA), the Ombudsman has concluded the report about its Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021. We hereby table with City Council for its March 29, 2023 session the Investigation Report, dated March 24, 2023.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council accept the report from Ombudsman Toronto and direct City Officials to implement the report's recommendations. Ombudsman Toronto's Recommendations: 1. The City should ensure that the City division or group tasked with clearing encampments is properly resourced, has the required social services expertise needed to properly support people living in encampments, and works collaboratively with divisional partners. 2. The City should ensure that, if it decides it is necessary to clear an encampment, it prioritizes the needs of those living in the encampment, including providing vital social services to help with the transition. 3. The City should create a detailed plan outlining how the City will support access to physical and mental health services for those living in encampments. 4. The City should create a strategy for engaging with people living in encampments, including specific strategies for Indigenous communities, as well as Black, racialized, and equity-deserving groups. These strategies should include a clear definition of engagement. They should also seek and incorporate feedback from people living in encampments. 5. The City should proactively work to repair its relationships with community workers for the benefit of those living in encampments. 6. The City should provide the public with clear information about its response to encampments, including, but not limited to, the clearing process, the roles of City staff involved, how much notice will be provided, and the supports and services available to those living in encampments. If the City changes its mind about a clearing's compliance date, it should share that information with the people living in the encampment before the date listed on the Trespass Notice. If the City still plans to clear the encampment, it should inform those living in the encampment of the new date as soon as possible. 7. The City should communicate with encampment residents in clear, accessible, and plain language, and provide a dedicated resource for those living in encampments to ask questions or raise concerns with the City. 8. The City should use multiple communications channels and methods to ensure people living in encampments are informed in a timely way. 9. The City should finalize its review of the Dufferin Grove Park initiative and make it public as soon as possible, in order to make the initiative permanent. 2. City Council endorse the recommendations in the Ombudsman's report and, in so doing, confirm its support for the Dufferin Grove approach to dealing with encampments. 3. City Council commit to working with those who reside in encampments using human rights and culturally appropriate responses. 4. City Council ensure that encampment residents are provided safe indoor space proactively by City Staff. 5. City Council endorse the goal of no encampments in the City of Toronto. 6. City Council direct the appropriate City staff to report back to City Council in the fourth quarter of 2023 on: a. a revised mandate and strategic plan to guide the City's encampment response that is aligned with both the updated Encampment Interdepartmental Protocol and the realization of the progressive right to housing as outlined in the Toronto Housing Charter; b. the composition, leadership and mandate of the inter-divisional Encampment Working Group; c. clear procedures required in advance of any issuing of notices of eviction; d. minimum time threshold established between an issuing of a notice of eviction and associated procedures to move forward with a clearing; and e. policy grounds to authorize any encampment clearings. 7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to report in the fourth quarter of 2023 on the impact of the Ontario Superior Court finding that the action of the Region of Kitchener-Waterloo to evict an encampment violated Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 8. City Council request the Provincial Government to develop a regional approach to homelessness in the Greater Toronto Area including ensuring that local governments provide adequate shelter space for their residents. 9. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to increase support for pathways out of homelessness.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that: 1. City Council accept the report and direct City Officials to implement the report's recommendations.
DM5.3deferred
Claim to Recover Damages - Toronto Police Service Data Centre
Background The Toronto Police Service operates a data centre ("the "Data Centre") that is located in a building owned by the City. Responsibilities for the Data Centre are shared; the Toronto Police Service is responsible for the data room and related systems and the City (through its Corporate Real Estate Division) is responsible for building operations including the mechanical and electrical systems, life safety equipment, overall building envelope, and general management of the building. The Data Centre houses computer hardware, software, and related equipment and technology to support network and information technology services for the Toronto Police Service. The location of the Data Centre and its functionality is confidential. Construction of the Data Centre commenced in August 2017. It was substantially complete by November, 2018 and turned over to the City to operate and maintain. Fit up of the Data Centre by Toronto Police Service with computer and network equipment was completed in September 2019. In early 2021, Toronto Police Service staff observed significant unexpected corrosion on computer hardware components and certain metal surfaces in the Data Centre. In order to mitigate against potentially catastrophic system failures, Toronto Police Service locked down the building while it explored options to relocate the data systems. By mid-2021, Toronto Police Service had moved all operations from the Data Centre to other locations and taken all of the computer equipment offline. Toronto Police Service determined that corrosion observed on some of the computer systems compromised the equipment's integrity and, therefore, created operational risks. Accordingly, Toronto Police Service determined that it was necessary to relocate staff and operations to another facility, pending the completion of its investigation into the causes of the corrosion, the implementation of appropriate measures to prevent future damage to its computer systems, and the replacement of the computer systems in the Data Centre. The Construction of the Data Centre In 2014, the Toronto Police Services Board recognized that its current disaster recovery data centre was at its maximum capacity and located too close to the main site to meet industry standards for business continuity purposes. For these reasons Toronto Police Service received approval as part of its 2015-2024 capital program to replace the existing data centre with a new facility that would meet its operational requirements. Following the approval of this construction project, the Toronto Police Services Board awarded MMM Group Limited ("MMM Group") with the architectural design and consulting services contract for the Data Centre. As part of its contractual work, MMM Group developed site selection criteria and reviewed suitable sites with the City of Toronto Real Estate Division. In 2016, the City acquired the property on which the Data Centre would ultimately be constructed. In July of 2016 the Toronto Police Services Board entered into a contract with Eastern Construction Company Limited for construction management and construction services for the Data Centre project based on the designs and specifications prepared by MMM Group. The Data Centre was designed to include, among other things, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems that were capable of maintaining a consistent level of temperature and humidity within the Data Centre. These key heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems were manufactured by KyotoCooling North America LLC and Stulz Air Technology Systems Inc. and commissioned by Jones Lang LaSalle Real Estate Services, Inc. The Data Centre was substantially completed in November 2018 and the City contracted with Bouygues Energies and Services Canada Limited and Plan Group Inc. for the general maintenance of the Data Centre and ongoing maintenance of the mechanical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The Toronto Police Services Board entered into contracts with DP Environmental Service Inc. for specialized cleaning of the Data Centre computer equipment, preparing environmental assessments, and concrete sealing of the Data Centre subfloor. Confidential Attachment 1 contains legal advice from the City Solicitor with respect to ongoing investigation of the issues and legal action against the parties contracted to design and construct the building, to install heating and cooling and building management systems, and to clean and maintain the Data Centre. A statement of claim was issued on December 21, 2022 in order to recover the losses incurred as a result of the property damage, the anticipated costs to address the existing deficiencies that led to the damage, and associated costs to relocate staff and equipment while the investigation, design and construction work is undertaken.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, deferred consideration of Item DM5.3 to the May 10, 2023 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor and that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it pertains to litigation and contains advice that is subject to litigation and solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.3adopted
Place Names in the Port Lands - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ausma Malik
The Port Lands Flood Protection project is scheduled to be complete in 2024; Toronto will have a new Island that will, over time, be developed into a spectacular mixed-use waterfront community. Much of the Island is in public ownership and, when fully built out, will contain new streets, parks, and community infrastructure. City staff in the Waterfront Secretariat and the Indigenous Affairs Office have already engaged with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to identify an appropriate name for the segment of Cherry Street extending between Villiers and Commissioners Street, which must be renamed to accommodate the opening of the new Cherry Street alignment later in 2023; a staff report on this proposed naming of "old" Cherry Street will be submitted later in 2023. Given, the waterfront's historical, cultural and ongoing significance to Treaty partners and Indigenous communities the City can use the opportunity of re-naturalizing the Don River and the revitalization of the Port Lands to further advance truth, justice, reconciliation and placekeeping by renaming the Island and recommending names for the remainder of the existing and proposed civic assets. The Island's current name is a "working title" with no formal status, although it mimics Villiers Street, named after Villiers Sankey, City surveyor for Toronto from 1888 to 1905 and a Major of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. Naming of the Island and other civic assets in the community is an opportunity to advance aspects of the City's Reconciliation Action Plan , including: - Action 15. Support Indigenous Placekeeping, by "elevating Indigenous languages in placemaking and placekeeping initiatives" and "balancing the representation of the historic presence of treaty and rights holders with the diverse contemporary Indigenous population in the City" - Action 17. Support the Revitalization of Indigenous Languages I), "work with language speakers and Knowledge Carriers, and ensure that Indigenous language is given priority in the naming and renaming of City Streets, parks and other City assets." City staff should consider the City Council's recently approved Principles for Commemoration , which emphasize the importance of being informed by historical research, traditional knowledge, and community insights, as well as honouring Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and prioritizing commemorations significant to Indigenous peoples, Black communities, and equity-deserving groups, to undertake consultation and make recommendations relating to: a. a preferred formal name for the Villiers Island Precinct; b. recommendations for addressing the naming of other civic assets in the community including: a. Centre Street (a working name); b. Foundry Street (a working name); c. Old Munitions Streets (an existing street that will be re-aligned); d. New Munitions Streets (a working name); e. Trinity Boulevard (a working name); f. Villiers Park Street (a working name); g. Villiers Street (an existing street); h. River Park (a working name); i. Promontory Park (a working name); and j. Villiers Park (a working name); and c. a work plan with estimated costs to implement the recommendation above.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office to consult with Treaty partners and urban Indigenous communities, and report back to Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2024 with a proposed name for Villiers Island and an approach to naming civic assets in the Villiers Island Precinct, including public parks and streets.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office to consult with Treaty partners and urban Indigenous communities, and report back to Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2024 with a proposed name for Villiers Island and an approach to naming civic assets in the Villiers Island Precinct, including public parks and streets.
RM5.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 3 on March 21, 2023 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 1 on February 13, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 4 on March 6, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Gary Crawford, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 2 on February 16, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Shelley Carroll, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 2 on March 3, 2023 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 2 on March 20, 2023 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 2 on February 28, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Brad Bradford, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 3 on February 27, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 3 on February 22, 2023 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 3 on February 24, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 3 on February 23, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by City Officials.
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC5.4adopted
Report on Councillor Josh Matlow's Tweets Criticizing City Staff
The Integrity Commissioner investigated two complaints about Councillor Josh Matlow made by City staff under the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (the "Code of Conduct"). The first complaint was made by former City Manager Chris Murray about a Tweet from Councillor Matlow on June 16, 2022. Commenting about information he received from the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation ("PFR"), Councillor Matlow Tweeted: I don't appreciate being lied to. Nor should you. All park bathrooms were not opened by May 24 this year. That's unquestionably untrue. The second complaint was made by then Interim City Manager Tracey Cook. On July 19, 2022, Councillor Matlow Tweeted: I believe the mayor & council chose the very wrong person to serve our city as Acting City Manager. I refuse to ignore Tracey Cook's decisions to omit facts regarding SmartTrack, and her approach to the violent encampment clearings. I can't support this choice in good conscience. The investigations were terminated on August 19, 2022 because of the municipal election but recommenced, upon request, after voting day (October 24, 2022). As the complaints both involved Councillor Matlow's public treatment of City staff, within a short period of time, the Integrity Commissioner joined the complaints for purposes of reporting his findings and recommendations to Council. The appended report considers whether Councillor Matlow violated: - Article XI (Conduct at Council and Committee Meetings) - Article XII (Conduct Respecting Staff) - Article XIV (Discreditable Conduct) - Article 17 (Reprisals and Obstruction) Based on the evidence referenced in the report, the Integrity Commissioner found: - Councillor Matlow's conduct did not violate Article XI (Conduct at Council and Committee Meetings). - Councillor Matlow's conduct towards Ms. Romoff violated Article XII (Conduct Respecting Staff) and Article XIV (Discreditable Conduct). - Councillor Matlow's conduct towards Ms. Cook did not violate Article XII (Conduct Respecting Staff) but did violate Article XIV (Discreditable Conduct) and Article 17 (Reprisals and Obstruction).
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the findings that Councillor Matlow has violated the Code of Conduct. 2. City Council reprimand Councillor Matlow and suspend the remuneration paid to him in respect of his services as a member of Council for a period of 10 days, commencing May 1, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the findings that Councillor Matlow has violated the Code of Conduct; 2. City Council reprimand Councillor Matlow and suspend the remuneration paid to him in respect of his services as a member of Council for a period of 10 days, commencing May 1, 2023. In recommending this, the Integrity Commissioner notes: - Two previous Integrity Commissioner reports have found Councillor Matlow breached Article XII (Conduct Respecting Staff) for similar conduct, and in the second instance Council imposed a reprimand. - Councillor Matlow has escalated his criticism of specific City staff to social media and, in the case of Ms. Cook, has engaged in subsequent reprisal.
MM5.4adopted
The Beech Hall Housing Co-operative located in Mount Dennis has for more than forty years successfully operated and provided affordable non-profit rental housing for seniors in 127 homes located in sixteen city owned low-rise buildings. The original intentional community of Beech Hall was built by the Borough of York Housing Company in 1950 government support and funding to provide affordable bachelor and one-bedroom homes for seniors in Mount Dennis and the Borough. On January 4, 1980, the Co-operative entered into a forty-five year lease with the former Borough of York Housing Company Limited for the purposes of saving the buildings from demolition and continuing to provide affordable non-profit rental housing for low-income seniors within a vibrant livable community. On December 2, 2016 and December 7, 2017, the Co-operative entered into Agreements with City of Toronto through the Toronto Renovates Program to secure federal/provincial funding of approximately five million dollars to undertake major capital works to all sixteen buildings, including improved lighting, installation of new intercom systems, new windows, exterior below surface waterproofing, and installation of accessibility ramps. The Co-operative has successfully managed their business and maintained the municipal asset since 1980. However, with less than two years left on the original lease, they are anxious about securing a long-term future for the Co-operative and current and future residents. Given that the current lease expires on January 3, 2025, the Co-operative has contacted city officials and requested that the process begin to negotiate a new long-term lease at below market so as to continue with certainty their operations in providing affordable non-profit housing for seniors. As the property and buildings are a municipal asset, the Co-operative has also requested the city's assistance in addressing the issue of securing necessary property insurance against flooding, including necessary funding to implement any required flood protection measures within the sixteen buildings. The Co-operative has also requested, as part of entering into a new long-term lease, that the city provide financial assistance to help support modernizing individual units upon resident turn-over. This Motion requests that the appropriate city officials continue to work with the Co-operative and their representatives and report and make recommendations to the Planning and Housing Committee no later than their meeting on November 30, 2023. The recommendations to include provisions for a new long-term lease at below market value, the resolution of the issue of flooding and appropriate property insurance coverage, and the approach and funding for the modernization of units on resident turn-over.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to bring a policy framework to the April 27, 2023 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee, and as part of City Council's 2023 Housing Action Plan, to guide the renewal of ground leases with non-profit housing providers (including co-ops) on City-owned land, to support their long-term financial and operating viability including exploring opportunities and sources of capital and operating funding. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to prioritize the renewal of Beech Hall Co-operative, by the end of March 2024, subject to City Council approval of the new policy framework referenced in Part 1 above, and to support Beech Hall Co-operative to develop a plan for the modernization of residential units within the sixteen buildings. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as part of the lease negotiations, to work with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to engage with Beech Hall Co-operative to find a mutually agreeable solution to the Co-operative's challenges to obtain comprehensive property insurance. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to work collaboratively with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto and the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association and the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation in supporting the long-term sustainability of non-profit and co-operative housing developments which are subject to expiring long-term leases on public land.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to bring a policy framework to the April 27, 2023 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee, and as part of Council's 2023 Housing Action Plan, to guide the renewal of ground leases with non-profit housing providers (including co-ops) on City-owned land, to support their long-term financial and operating viability including exploring opportunities and sources of capital and operating funding. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to prioritize the renewal of Beech Hall Co-operative, by the end of March 2024, subject to Council approval of the new policy framework referenced in Recommendation 1 above, and to support Beech Hall Co-operative to develop a plan for the modernization of residential units within the sixteen buildings. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as part of the lease negotiations, to work with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to engage with Beech Hall Co-operative to find a mutually agreeable solution to the Co-operative's challenges to obtain comprehensive property insurance. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to work collaboratively with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto and the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association and Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation in supporting the long-term sustainability of non-profit and co-operative housing developments which are subject to expiring long-term leases on public land.
RM5.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC5.5amended
Intergovernmental Advocacy Efforts on Toronto's Refugee Claimant Shelter Response
The City of Toronto is facing ongoing challenges and occupancy issues in the shelter system. Toronto has exhausted its resources and is unable to support an ongoing, dedicated response to refugee claimant (asylum seeker) arrivals in our shelter system without adding to our operating budget gap and/or making cuts to the capital budget. The City continues intergovernmental advocacy for tri-level collaboration to address the current surge of arrivals, and to develop a formal inter-governmental strategy for dealing with unplanned and sudden large-scale asylum seeker arrivals. This advocacy is ongoing. In order to provide accurate and updated information, a supplementary report with additional details will be provided.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada to extend funding for shelter for asylum seekers in Toronto through the Interim Housing Assistance Program beyond March 31, 2023, and for program funds to be delivered via pre-established and sustainable budgets. 2. City Council reiterate its requests to the Federal and Provincial Governments to establish and implement an intergovernmental and cross-departmental strategy for large scale asylum seeker arrivals; create or improve capacity in locations across Ontario to provide shelter as well as other supports to asylum seekers in their journey to claim refugee protection; and provide additional dedicated allocations as part of the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit to support opportunities for permanent housing. 3. City Council reiterate its requests to the Federal Government to urgently implement measures to ensure that the processing of refugee protection claims is brought to the legislated timelines.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM5.5adopted
On February 27, 2023, Oshawa City Council adopted a motion in support of The City of Montreal's motion of February 20, 2023 in support of a high-speed train instead of a high-frequency train. The federal government recently made an important decision to modernize the rail network in the Quebec-Toronto corridor. The federal government is instead aiming for a high-frequency train project rather than a high-speed train project, which will only slightly reduce the travel time between the major cities located in this corridor and therefore make the project much less attractive to the population. If Canada wants to significantly reduce its green house gas emissions and reach its targets promised to the international community, significant sums will have to be invested in public transit, particularly in rail transportation; and, The high-speed train could make the Montreal-Toronto trip in 2 hours and 18 minutes and Montreal-Québec in 1 hour and 13 minutes, which would allow real competition with air transport and automobile transport, in terms of efficiency, comfort, and speed. The population residing in the Quebec-Toronto corridor represents approximately one third of the total population of Canada, which is an ideal population density for the establishment of a high-speed train system; and, The high-speed train could have enormous leverage effects for the economic and cultural development of the major cities located in this corridor, notably Montreal. Over the next ten years, Quebec and Ontario alone plan to spend $56 billion on their road network, an amount that represents approximately twice the cost of a high-speed train between Quebec and Toronto; and, Canada is the only G7 country that does not yet have a high-speed train system.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its support for the City of Montreal's motion of February 20, 2023, in support of a high-speed train program instead of a high-frequency train, as follows: Motion for High Speed Rail in the Quebec-Toronto Corridor Whereas the Federal Government has recently made an important decision to modernize the rail network in the Quebec-Toronto corridor; Whereas the Federal Government is aiming for a High Frequency Rail project rather than a High Speed Rail project, which will only slightly reduce the travel time between the major cities located in this corridor and will therefore make the project much less attractive for the population; Whereas the High Speed Rail project offers a higher level of service reliability than High Frequency Rail by not sharing, even if only occasionally at city entrances, the rail network with CN and CP commercial service as suggested for High Frequency Rail; Whereas that High Speed Rail would offer the greatly reduced travel times compared to current train times, it would allow real competition with air and automobile travel in terms of efficiency, comfort and speed; Whereas if Canada is to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and meet its targets promised to the international community, significant investments in public transit, including rail transit, will be required; Whereas the population residing in the Quebec City-Toronto corridor represents approximately one third of the total population of Canada, an ideal population density for the implementation of a high-speed rail system; Whereas the High Speed Rail could have enormous leverage effects for the economic and cultural development of the major cities located in this corridor, notably by improving the efficiency of travel as well as by reinforcing the attractiveness of Montreal, and its economic, cultural, commercial and tourist relations with other cities; Whereas Canada is the only G7 country that does not yet have a high-speed rail system; Whereas the presence of a high-speed train in downtown Montreal would contribute greatly to the revival of downtown Montreal, its influence and its long-term resilience; Whereas this infrastructure would attract more people to the downtown area, notably by increasing its potential to attract business and leisure tourism, while promoting development and strengthening of ties between businesses and head offices in different cities; It is proposed by Craig Sauve, City Councillor for the District of Saint-Henri-East-Little Burgundy- Point-Saint-Charles-Griffintown and Seconded by Serge Sasseville, City Councillor for district of Peter-McGill, and by Sophie Mauzerolle, Executive Committee Member responsible for Transportation and Mobility; That Montreal City Council ask the Government of Canada to opt for a High Speed Rail system within the framework of its project to modernize the rail network in the Quebec-Toronto corridor; That this project include the location of a stop in downtown Montreal, and that its planning be carried out taking into account urban integration, mobility analyses, environmental and social impacts, among other things; That a copy of this motion be sent to the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra; to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc; as well as to the members of the House of Commons representing a riding located on the territory of the City of Montreal. 2. City Council join the City of Oshawa, whose resolution is in Attachment 2 to Member Motion MM5.5, in endorsing and pledging support for the City of Montreal's Motion of February 20, 2023, moved by Craig Sauvé, Conseiller de la Ville du district de Saint-Henri-Est-Petite-Bourgogne-Pointe-Saint-Charles-Griffintown and seconded by Serge Sasseville, Conseiller de la Ville du district de Peter-McGill. 3. City Council forward this Item to the Prime Minster of Canada; the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Federal Minister of Transport; the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Members of the House of Commons; the Premiers of Ontario and Quebec; the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Ontario Minister of Transportation; the Honourable Geneviève Guilbault, Quebec Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility; the City of Montreal; each Municipality and Region on the Toronto-Montreal Rail Corridor; Martin R. Landry, President and Chief Executive Officer, VIA Rail; Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, CN Rail; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for the City of Montreal's motion of February 20,2023 in support of a high-speed train program instead of a high-frequency train. 2. City Council join the City of Oshawa in endorsing and pledging support for the City of Montreal's Motion of February 20, 2023 (moved by Craig Sauvé, Conseiller de la Ville du district de Saint-Henri-Est-Petite-Bourgogne-Pointe-Saint-Charles--Griffintown and seconded by Serge Sasseville, Conseiller de la ville du district de Peter-McGill) in Attachment 1 to this Motion. 3. City Council forward this Item to the Prime Minster of Canada, the federal Minister of Transport, The Honorable Omar Alghabra, the federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, The Honorable Dominic LeBlanc, members of the House of Commons, the Premiers of Ontario and Quebec and the Ontario Minister of Transportation, Caroline Mulroney, the Quebec Minister of Transportation, Geneviève Guilbault, the City of Montreal, each Municipality and Region on the Toronto-Montreal Rail Corridor, Martin R. Landry, Chief Executive Officer, VIA Rail, Tracy Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, CN Rail, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
RM5.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
CC5.6amended
Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee for 2022-2026 City Council Term
This report recommends the adoption of the Terms of Reference, including mandate and membership, for a new Council Advisory Body to advise Council on the City's progressive realization of the right to adequate housing, for the 2022-2026 term of Council. Background On December 17, 2019, Toronto City Council considered PH11.5 and adopted a revised Housing Charter and the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan ("HousingTO Plan"), in which it committed to the progressive realization of the right to adequate housing. At that time, City Council directed the City Manager to report back on a Housing Commissioner role/function, and that report in July 2022, Item EX34.7 , included the findings from 3rd party experts Crean and Maytree, who were engaged by the City Manager. On July 19, 2022, when considering Item EX34.7 , City Council directed the City Manager, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to report to City Council by the end of the first quarter of 2023, with a proposed Terms of Reference for a new Council Advisory Body, to support the City's goals set out in the Toronto Housing Charter and HousingTO Plan for the progressive realization of the right to adequate housing, within its jurisdiction. At that time, City Council also requested Toronto's Ombudsman to consider both the Crean and Maytree and City Manager's reports that were transmitted to Council as part of EX34.7 and report back with considerations for a dedicated Deputy Ombudsman, Housing. Role of the Toronto Ombudsman On February 7, 2023, the Ombudsman reported to City Council ( CC3.1 ) on his consideration of resources and structures for a dedicated Deputy Ombudsman, Housing as requested by Council. City Council deferred consideration of this item and requested the Toronto Ombudsman bring a report to the March 2023 Council meeting with additional information including the relationship of the Ombudsman's Office to the other actions that were directed by City Council when it considered EX34.7 . It is anticipated the Ombudsman's report will be before Council at the same meeting when this report is considered. Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee Proposed Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee is provided as Attachment 1 to this report. The Housing Rights Advisory Committee is intended to be a dedicated mechanism to represent the views of those with living/lived experience of housing precarity and homelessness, housing advocates, academics and service providers, as well as to inform policies, programs and decision-making of City Council as it pertains to furthering the progressive realization of the right to adequate housing. The proposed mandate and membership are outlined in Attachment 1 as well as on pages 6 and 7 of this report. In developing the Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee, staff consulted with the Toronto Ombudsman. Implementation of Directions from EX34.7 In addition to this report and the anticipated report from the Ombudsman, information on the implementation of the suite of actions directed by Council in EX34.7 are provided in Attachment 2 to this report. The City Manager and Ombudsman are engaged in discussions to coordinate the implementation of a number of these actions.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee in Attachment 1 to the report (March 22, 2023) from the City Manager, as amended by Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 below, and direct that all meetings of this body be held in accordance with the Simplified Rules of Procedure for Advisory Bodies in Item 2023.EX2.1 adopted by City Council at its meeting on February 7 and 8, 2023. 2. City Council amend the Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee to include "Independently monitor progress" of the City's Housing Programs as laid out in Page 32 of Attachment 1 to 2022.EX34.7, headed "Review and Considerations for a Housing Commissioner Role or Function - July 19th 2022". 3. City Council amend the Terms of Reference to: a. include the position of the Chair of the Housing Rights Advisory Committee as a separate role; and b. require the Chair to be appointed by City Council on the recommendation of the Civic Appointments Committee. 4. City Council amend the Terms of Reference to provide for the separate recruitment for the Chair of the Housing Rights Advisory Committee through the Public Appointments process and that the City Manager, in consultation with the City Clerk, include the Chair of the Housing Rights Advisory Committee in the list of members of bodies to which the policy applies in their forthcoming report on the City's Remuneration Policy. 5. City Council require the Housing Rights Advisory Committee to meet a minimum of four times a year at the direction of the Chair and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 6. City Council amend Section C, Part 1 of the Terms of Reference so that it now reads as follows: C.1. The Advisory Committee will provide its advice to City Council through the Executive Committee. 7. City Council: a. add two full-time equivalent positions to the Affordable Housing Secretariat to support the work of the advisory committee and to advance the Right to Housing b. amend the 2023 operating budget by transferring the funding for 2 of the 8 approved new positions in the Ombudsman's Office to the Affordable Housing Secretariat.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee in Attachment 1 of this report and direct that all meetings of this body be held in accordance with the Simplified Rules of Procedure for Advisory Bodies adopted by City Council at its meeting on February 7 and 8, 2023.
MM5.6deferred
A basic principle that underlies the administration of fines and penalties is that there should be a proportionality between the offence and the fine or penalty. This helps preserve faith in the administration of justice. The fine for fare evasion on the Toronto Transit Commission is $195 ($235 once the other fees are added) and can rise over $400. The offence represents a loss of $3.25. In comparison, the offence for parking in a parking machine space without paying, or exceeding the time limit is $30. While the basis of each fine cannot be directly compared, the difference in fines between transit riders and drivers is quite stark and gives rise to a question of whether these fine amounts achieve the underlying objectives as part of the overall administration of justice. Ensuring that requested fine amounts are reviewed and reconsidered periodically would help restore confidence that the City is treating people fairly.
City Council on March 29, 30, and 31, 2023, deferred Item MM5.6 to the May 10, 11, and 12, 2023 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for the principle of fairness in fines related to City services. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to consider taking immediate steps to reduce the ticket for non-payment of fares to a rate more in line with other city fines related to transportation. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to report directly to Council on this matter to the May 10, 2023 meeting of City Council.
RM5.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on March 29, 30, and 31, 2023. March 29, 2023 Speaker Nunziata called upon Deputy Mayor McKelvie to address City Council for a presentation to place the water vessel that was gifted to Council at the first meeting of City Council on November 23, 2022. Deputy Mayor McKelvie acknowledged the anthem, and recognized the International Decade for Indigenous Languages and Indigenous Languages Day on Friday, March 31, 2023. Deputy Mayor McKelvie recalled the first meeting of City Council on November 23, 2022 when Elders Garry and Tina Sault and presented the Water Vessel to City Council. Deputy Mayor McKelvie welcomed Elder Garry Sault and Fire Keeper Geoff Daybutch to the Chamber. Deputy Mayor McKelvie recounted the instructions given to Council to keep and shine the water vessel and presented the shined water vessel to City Council that will be on permanent display in the Chamber. The Deputy Mayor reiterated City Council's commitment to improving the lives of Indigenous people living in what is now Toronto and the ongoing work needed to restore relations with First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor stated she looked forward to working with Indigenous communities as they continue to make progress towards Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation. Deputy Mayor McKelvie invited Elder Garry Sault to address City Council. Elder Garry Sault addressed City Council and spoke about Indigenous teachings and the importance of ceremony. Elder Garry Sault commended Council for the untarnished state of the water vessel that was part of the Queen's Jubilee. He commented on the continued need for reconciliation in Canada and thanked City Council. Deputy Mayor McKelvie thanked Elder Garry Sault for his words. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called up Deputy Mayor McKelvie to address City Council. Deputy Mayor McKelvie congratulated Speaker Frances Nunziata on receiving the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Long-Standing Service Recognition certificate. Deputy Mayor McKelvie introduced a video from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Steve Clark, in which Minister Clark congratulated Speaker Nunziata on her long career in representing her constituents, and wished her all the best. Deputy Mayor McKelvie addressed City Council in recognition of Speaker Frances Nunziata's long and storied career, and listed several career highlights. Deputy Mayor McKelvie commended Speaker Nunziata for her many accomplishments and remarked on her compassion, integrity and dedication to her constituents, and presented Speaker Nunziata with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Long-Standing Service Recognition certificate. Speaker Nunziata addressed City Council and commented about the challenges she faced as one of the only women in municipal politics. Speaker Nunziata commented on her persistence and perseverance in the last 35 years, and she thanked her constituents for the support and friendship they have given her over the years and through the number of elections she has won, and recognized some of her constituents in the chamber. Speaker Nunziata thanked her constituents and City Council. Deputy Mayor McKelvie recognized the third cohort of the Women4ClimateTO program and commented on the Women4ClimateTO project. Deputy Mayor McKelvie acknowledged Heather Taylor, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, as a fellow champion of the program. Deputy Mayor McKelvie acknowledged the program's mentees, and outlined their projects, and welcomed mentees Ellise Gasner, Julia Morgan, Lisa Chen, and Natalie Duncan to the Chamber. Deputy Mayor McKelvie thanked the Mentors for sharing their knowledge with the mentees, and asked Council to thank everyone involved. March 30, 2023 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Patricia McCarney, Chief Executive Officer of the World Council on City Data to address City Council. Patricia McCarney congratulated the City of Toronto for receiving the Platinum Certification for ISO 37120 (building high calibre data) by the World Council on City Data. Ms. McCarney commended the City of Toronto on achieving this status and acknowledged that Toronto was a Global First as a Foundation City, as one of the first to be certified under this standard. Ms. McCarney acknowledged the work City staff has done to reach this standard and congratulated the City on its commitment to standardized and comparable city data. Ms. McCarney presented the certificate to Deputy Mayor McKelvie, Paul Johnson, City Manager, and Heather Taylor, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Deputy Mayor McKelvie thanked Patricia McCarney and the World Council on City Data for the award and congratulated City staff who worked hard to reach this certification standard. Deputy Mayor McKelvie commented on the importance of the City's data and how it is being used around the world to work towards sustainable futures. Deputy Mayor McKelvie thanked City staff for their dedication. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called up Deputy Mayor McKelvie to address City Council. Deputy Mayor McKelvie, on behalf of City Council, congratulated Team Canada on winning the 2022 Davis Cup, the World Cup of tennis. Deputy Mayor McKelvie welcomed Michael Downey, President, Tennis Canada; Frank Dancevic, Team Captain; Jim Boyce, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Tennis Association; and Diane Weatherby, Chair of the Board, Ontario Tennis Association and President, Charlottetown Tennis Club. Deputy Mayor McKelvie acknowledged that this was Canada's first win of the Davis Cup and commended the players for their talent, drive and grit. Deputy Mayor McKelvie commented on the bright future of men's tennis in Canada, and acknowledged the women of Team Canada who are currently competing in the Miami Open. Deputy Mayor McKelvie congratulated Team Canada and invited Frank Dancevic and Michael Downey to speak. Michael Downey gave a brief history of the Davis Cup trophy and the Davis Cup tournament. Mr. Downey listed the countries that Team Canada defeated in the tournament. Mr. Downey acknowledged Jim Boyce also competed with Team Canada as a Davis Cup player. Mr. Downey welcomed Frank Dancevic, Team Captain and Junior Davis Cup Captain and invited him to speak. Frank Dancevic thanked City Council for inviting them to celebrate their win. Mr. Dancevic acknowledged the pride he felt on behalf of Team Canada and thanked the Ontario Tennis Association for their support. Mr. Dancevic recognized the fan support they have received. Mr. Dancevic thanked Tennis Canada for seeing the future of world class tennis players. Mr. Dancevic acknowledged the work that had occurred over the years to make Team Canada a number one team. He recalled a few of the highlights of the tournament and commended Team Canada for pushing through and winning the Davis Cup. Mr. Dancevic thanked City Council for their support. Mayor McKelvie invited City Council to visit the Members Lounge to see the Davis Cup. March 31, 2023 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called up Deputy Mayor McKelvie to address City Council. Deputy Mayor McKelvie congratulated the Women's Hockey team, the Toronto Six, for their win of the Isobel Cup Championship. Deputy Mayor McKelvie acknowledged how many champions Toronto has had this year. Deputy Mayor McKelvie welcomed Sami Jo Small, President, Toronto Six, Angela James, General Manager, Toronto Six, and many of the players to the Chamber. Deputy Mayor McKelvie acknowledged that the Toronto Six was the first Canadian team to win the Isobel Cup. Deputy Mayor McKelvie recognized the inspiration the team provided to girls playing hockey everywhere, and on behalf of City Council she thanked the Toronto Six for representing Toronto in the 2023 Isobel Cup. Deputy Mayor McKelvie invited Sami Jo Small to speak. Sami Jo Small thanked Deputy Mayor McKelvie and City Council for having the Toronto six to the Chamber. Ms. Small commended the players present in the Chamber and acknowledged their resilience and perseverance. Ms. Small commented on a few highlights of the tournament and acknowledged how important it was to celebrate women's hockey. Ms. Small recognized the members of the Toronto Six present in the Chamber, listed some of their individual accomplishments in the tournament and thanked them for their hard work. Ms. Small thanked City Council for its support. Councillor Bravo, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged a fatal fire that occurred in her ward on Wednesday, and thanked the first responders for their actions. City Council observed a moment of silence for the resident who perished in the fire. Councillor Colle, during the morning session of the meeting, asked City Council to recognize International Transgender Day of Visibility and support transgender citizens of Toronto. Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized the retirement of reporter Austin Delaney. Councillor Thompson commended him for his integrity and professionalism, and thanked him for 40 years of outstanding journalism at CTV and on behalf of City Council, wished him well in his retirement. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged that this would be the last meeting for Kelly McCarthy, Deputy City Clerk before she goes on maternity leave. Speaker Nunziata congratulated Ms. McCarthy on her pregnancy and wished her well. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Council of a hate crime at the Islamic Centre Mosque in her ward, with hateful graffiti sprayed on the mosque. Speaker Nunziata affirmed to the Mosque and all other mosques that the City of Toronto will not tolerate hate crimes. Speaker Nunziata thanked the Members of Council and the divisions who have responded to help remove the graffiti.
CC5.7adopted
Appointment of Members to the Tribunals Nominating Panel
The purpose of this report is to appoint public members to the Tribunal Nominating Panel. City Council established the Panel in December 2018 to make recommendations to Council on the appointment of public members to the City's nine quasi-judicial tribunals.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following nine individuals to the Tribunals Nominating Panel, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 31, 2027, and until successors are appointed: - Abena Buahene - Patricia Foran - Teng-Teng Amy Go - Asiya Hirji - Anna Kinastowski - Dr. Lilian Ma, as Chair - Kenneth Richard - Daphne Simon - Voy Stelmaszynski
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following nine individuals to the Tribunals Nominating Panel, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 31, 2027, and until successors are appointed: - Abena Buahene - Patricia Foran - Teng-Teng Amy Go - Asiya Hirji - Anna Kinastowski - Dr. Lilian Ma, as Chair - Kenneth Richard - Daphne Simon - Voy Stelmaszynski
MM5.7deferred
Micro-mobility Couriers - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
Couriers using motor-assisted micro-mobility vehicles, (including electric-assist bicycles, but not including motorized wheelchairs), provide valuable delivery services, without causing air pollution or congestion. Unfortunately, a minority of such couriers create safety hazards for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users by flagrantly ignoring traffic rules, travelling at high speeds and riding on sidewalks. Attempts to enforce traffic rules against such couriers has not been effective in discouraging this behaviour, partly because neither the couriers nor their vehicles bear clear identification. Accordingly, it is difficult to identify and locate offenders. This creates a culture of impunity, which further encourages illegal and hazardous behaviour. An essential step to overcoming this culture of impunity, and to facilitate enforcement, is to be able to reliably identify offending couriers. It is also the responsibility of the courier companies to better educate their couriers, and to set terms of employment that encourage legal compliance.
City Council on March 29, 30, and 31, 2023, deferred Item MM5.7 to the May 10, 11, and 12, 2023 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Managers of other City divisions as appropriate, to report back to the June 5, 2023 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on options for requiring motor-assisted micro-mobility vehicles (except motorized wheelchairs) to bear a unique identifier when being used for commercial purposes on a public thoroughfare. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Managers of other City divisions as appropriate to ask courier companies to educate their delivery staff on the rules of the road and the importance of compliance. 3. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to request the Toronto Police Service to increase enforcement of illegal behaviour by micro-mobility couriers, particularly those who ride vehicles on sidewalks.
RM5.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
March 29, 2023: City Council adopted the March 29, 2023 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. March 30, 2023: City Council adopted the March 30, 2023 Order Paper, as amended. March 31, 2023: City Council adopted the March 31, 2023 Order Paper.
CC5.8adopted
Appointment of Public Member to the Toronto Hydro Board
At its meeting on March 20, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC2.1, Appointment of Public Member to the Toronto Hydro Board and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Earl Davis to the Toronto Hydro Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 31, 2025, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 4 to the report (March 6, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 4 to the report (March 6, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations. The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Hydro Board, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 31, 2025, and until a successor is appointed: Earl Davis 2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 4 to the report (March 6, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.
MM5.8adopted
This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2023 Council Approved Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation in the amount of $8,000 for the installation of water service in Morse Street Playground in order to facilitate a natural ice rink over winter seasons. The installation of water service will be fully funded by Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu generated from the development at 462 Eastern Avenue. These funds have been received and are eligible for these purposes.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 City Council-Approved Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $8,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: P12081, Functional Area Code: 1821000000) for the installation of water service in Morse Street Playground, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu generated from the development at 462 Eastern Avenue (Source Account: XR2213- 4201473).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 City Council Approved Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $8,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: P12081, Functional Area Code: 1821000000) for the installation of water service in Morse Street Playground, fully funded by Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu generated from the development at 462 Eastern Avenue (Source Account: XR2213- 4201473).
CC5.9adopted
Appointment of Public Member to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board
At its meeting on March 20, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC2.2, Appointment of Public Member to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Mike Yorke to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 20, 2025, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 4 to the report (March 6, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 4 to the report (March 6, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations. The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 20, 2025, and until a successor is appointed: Mike Yorke 2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 4 to the report (March 6, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
MM5.9adopted
The Rhema Foundation Canada has served residents in York Centre and across the Greater Toronto Area for many years through their tireless work of ensuring the well-being of communities are met by establishing that basic necessities are both accessible and attainable. Their Mobile Community Learning Kitchen project would connect people across socio-economic and cultural backgrounds into a space where food skills training, food and nutrition literacy and community health can develop and thrive. Addressing food scarcity is one of Toronto's urgent challenges.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to explore funding opportunities to support the creation of The Rhema Foundation Canada's Mobile Community Learning Kitchen and report on these opportunities to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Myers, recommend that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to explore funding opportunities to support the creation of The Rhema Foundation Canada's Mobile Community Learning Kitchen and report to these opportunities to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2023.
CC5.10adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal
At its meeting on March 21, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal considered Item NL2.1, Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal will conduct interviews and recommend seven candidates, including one candidate as the Chair, to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Mary Lee to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, who will serve as Chair, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal who will serve as public members, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed: - Marc Bhalla - Emily Cole - Verlyn Francis - Peter Harris - Joanne Lau - Edgar-Andre Montigny 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 5 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 5 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal. The Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, who will serve as Chair, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed: Mary Lee 2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal who will serve as public members, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Marc Bhalla Emily Cole Verlyn Francis Peter Harris Joanne Lau Edgar-Andre Montigny 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 5 to the report (March 7, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
MM5.10adopted
Through their work, the Toronto Black Farmers Collective aims to increase provisions for fresh and healthy locally grown food to communities and families in need and facilitate workshops around healthy eating and sustainability. As the lack of access to healthy food disproportionality affects marginalized communities, the learning kitchen would be an important space for families to have access to nutritious fruits and vegetables and learn more about how to adopt a local eco-friendly diet. This initiative aligns with many City strategies such as addressing food scarcity and promoting nutrition.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to explore funding opportunities to support the creation of the Toronto Black Farmers Collective's Community Learning Kitchen and report on these opportunities to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Moise, recommend that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to explore funding opportunities to support the creation of the Toronto Black Farmers Collective's Community Learning Kitchen and report on these opportunities to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2023.
CC5.11adopted
In 2021, the City and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority applied for approval to plan and carry out the construction of a multi-use trail under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment provisions of the Environmental Assessment Act (the "Act"). The particular project is to build an 800-metre trail to close a gap in the Humber River Recreational Trail (the "Trail") from Mallaby Park west of St. Phillip's road to the southern entrance to Crawford-Jones Memorial Park off Cardell Ave (the "Project"). On January 18, 2023, the Minister of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (the "Minister") issued an order requiring that the City and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority carry out an individual environmental assessment of the Project (the "Order"). The Order states that allowing the Project to proceed on the basis of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment would not be consistent with the purposes of the Act. Confidential Attachment 1 provides further information and advice regarding the Minister's decision.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 8, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 8, 2023) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 8, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 8, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 8, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in the Confidential Attachment. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.11adopted
City Council approval is required to authorize an Option to Purchase Agreement (the "Option Agreement") with Habitat for Humanity related to the affordable home ownership housing development at 411 Victoria Park Avenue in Scarborough Southwest. Diamond Kilmer is the owner and developer of the 411 Victoria Park Avenue site and plans to transfer a parcel of land (the "Affordable Ownership Parcel") to Habitat for Humanity ("Habitat") to build 58 affordable homeownership townhomes. The Option Agreement between the City and Habitat is urgently required as it is a prerequisite for Diamond Kilmer to transfer the lands to Habitat and the registration of Diamond Kilmer's Plan of Subdivision and issuance of their first above-grade building permit. Diamond Kilmer purchased 411 Victoria Park Avenue from CreateTO with the obligation to develop a parcel for affordable ownership housing purposes. A Section 37 Agreement was signed in November 2021 that requires Diamond Kilmer to transfer the Affordable Ownership Parcel to a non-profit housing provider. The Section 37 Agreement requires the provider to enter into an Option to Purchase Agreement with the City so that, in the unlikely event that the provider is unable to develop the property within a reasonable timeframe, the lands will return to the City. The City would then seek another non-profit group to build the affordable housing.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the attached report (March 22, 2023) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat: a. City Council authorize the City, to enter into the Option Agreement substantially on the same terms and conditions set out Appendix A to the report (March 22, 2023) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and b. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to execute the Option Agreement on behalf of the City, in addition to corporate signing authorities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the attached report (March 22, 2023) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat: a. City Council authorize the City, to enter into the Option Agreement substantially on the same terms and conditions set out Appendix A to the report (March 22, 2023) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. b. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to execute the Option Agreement on behalf of the City, in addition to corporate signing authorities.
CC5.12adopted
Vaccine Choice Canada Litigation
Vaccine Choice Canada and seven individuals have brought a legal claim against the City of Toronto (the "City"), the federal government, the Ontario government, other municipal governments and government actors as well as various officials and employees of those entities. Both Toronto's mayor and medical officer of health are named in their official capacity. The claim was brought in Superior Court, bearing Court File CV-20-00643451-0000 ("the Claim"). The Claim seeks declarations that public health measures that were adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are unconstitutional and seeks injunctions against future COVID-19 public health measures. A motion to strike the Claim has been scheduled for January 30 and February 1, 2024. Confidential Attachment 1 contains legal advice from the City Solicitor regarding this legal proceeding.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to litigation and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor and that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to litigation and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.12adopted
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted Item MM32.10 , titled " Accessing Justice - New Toronto Courthouses." The soon to be opened Ontario Court of Justice Toronto courthouse at 11 Centre Street will consolidate smaller neighbourhood court locations in Toronto under one roof. The closure of local courts will have negative impact for communities across Toronto. The loss of local courthouses will marginalize those who are trying to access justice; result in an economic loss for small businesses in the surrounding area; and exacerbate security concerns at the new centralized location. Local courthouses are a vital part of our city and its surrounding communities. It is understood that court services at 2201 Finch Avenue West have already moved and that the 2201 Finch Avenue West location will operate as a bail hearing office. All downtown courthouses (including those located at Old City Hall) have already moved, or are in position to move, into 11 Centre Avenue. The neighbourhood courthouse at 1000 Finch Avenue West (in North York) is scheduled to move April 14-17, 2023 and the court house at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East (located in Scarborough) is scheduled to move May 5-8, 2023. It is the objective of this motion to ask that the closing of these locations be paused until the capacity issues at the new Toronto courthouse have been determined and further consultation with the local Councillors and other stakeholders takes place.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council reiterate its objections to the closure of neighbourhood court houses and send a copy of its decision to the Attorney General of Ontario, objecting to the amalgamation of inner suburban court houses to the new Toronto courthouse - the Ontario Court of Justice Toronto - at 11 Centre Street. 2. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario to pause the closure and/or moving of neighbourhood court houses located at 1000 Finch Avenue West and 1911 Eglinton Avenue East until a full capacity assessment of the new Toronto Court House at 11 Centre Avenue can take place. 3. City Council request that copies of the correspondence with the Attorney General of Ontario and any and all replies be provided to the local Councillors.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommend that: 1. City Council reiterate its objections to the closure of neighbourhood court houses and send a copy of its decision to the Attorney General of Ontario, objecting to the amalgamation of inner suburban court houses to the new Toronto courthouse - the Ontario Court of Justice Toronto - at 11 Centre Street. 2. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario, to pause the closure and/or moving of neighbourhood court houses located at 1000 Finch Avenue West and 1911 Eglinton Avenue East until a full capacity assessment of the new Toronto Court House at 11 Centre Avenue can take place. 3. City Council request that copies of the correspondence with the Attorney General of Ontario and any and all replies be provided to the local Councillors.
CC5.13adopted
40 and 42 Tuxedo Court - Zoning Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
On May 28, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 40 - 42 Tuxedo Court (the "Site") to permit the construction of a mixed-use building with two towers. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application (the "Appeal") to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 21, 2022. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for July 10, 2023.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer dated January 26, 2023, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendix B (collectively, the "Settlement Offer") to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of same, subject to the recommendations below. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment and that the final form of Zoning By-law Amendments includes same; c. the Applicant has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, including an updated Parking and Loading Study and Transportation Demand Management strategy to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured, if required; d. the Applicant has provided an updated pedestrian level wind study based on wind tunnel analysis and the Toronto Green Standard template and statistics, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the Applicant has undertaken a tenant survey and accessibility audit of the existing building at 40 Tuxedo Court, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to determine appropriate improvements and the City has satisfactorily secured same; and f. the Applicant has addressed the comments from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to accept a payment in lieu of parkland dedication in satisfaction of the applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if the confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.13adopted
This fully-funded pedestrian safety enhancement project has the overall support of City staff and would connect people with the east and west sides of Allen Road through the establishment of new crosswalks. It would also allow for access to the east side of Allen Road, which is not currently accessible to pedestrians, through the creation of a sidewalk leading from Sheppard Avenue West to Rimrock Road. At the July 19, 2022 city council meeting, item IE31.25 was adopted with an amendment directing staff to present a report to the first North York Community Council meeting of this year with detailed design and construction plans. As a result of the reports absence, this motion seeks to get the ball rolling on this vital community safety project which aligns with council's key priority of keeping pedestrians safe.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the May 16, 2023 meeting of North York Community Council on a design and implementation plan for a new north-south sidewalk from Sheppard Avenue West to Rimrock Road, as well as a crosswalk connecting the east and west sides of Allen Road, between De Boers Drive and Rimrock Road, to be fully-funded through Section 37 and the Duke Heights Business Improvement Area, and is part of the 2023 Capital Budget commitment of the Missing Link Sidewalk Program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the May 16, 2023 meeting of North York Community Council on a design and implementation plan for a new north-south sidewalk from Sheppard Avenue West to Rimrock Road, as well as a crosswalk connecting the east and west sides of Allen Road, between De Boers Drive and Rimrock Road, to be fully-funded through Section 37 and the Duke Heights Business Improvement Area, and is part of the 2023 Capital Budget commitment of the Missing Link Sidewalk Program.
CC5.14adopted
This report provides information regarding a legal challenge to a decision of the Ontario Divisional Court released February 8, 2023 concerning a decision issued by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on August 7, 2020 in respect of development charge complaints filed by certain land owners in the Humber Bay Shores area of the City pursuant to section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 20, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 20, 2023) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 20, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 20, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 20, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential in its entirety, as it relates to litigation involving the City and contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.14adopted
The Bum Run event began eight years ago to raise public awareness of the fact that 90 percent of colon cancer deaths are preventable by early diagnosis. Through collaboration with surgeons, hospital staff, friends and families the event was created in order to raise funds for early diagnosis clinics, facilitation and awareness of the benefits of preventative action. The Bum Run is the only Toronto-hosted event that is registered as 100 percent non-profit. All funds raised are used toward the cause, cure and awareness campaign. The Bum Run is an unpaid volunteer event. Although there is a fundraising registration fee for a timing chip, it is an open, no fee event. All are invited to participate in the event for free by simply showing up. The user fee charged for an Athletic Event for permission to fully or partially close/occupies an expressway, major arterial, minor arterial and collector roads for the purpose of holding an Athletic Event increased to $3,972.25 per event. City Council is being asked to waive the user fees for this street event as a means to support colon cancer awareness.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the permit fee charged for the Bum Run's 2023 event (Fee Ref. 61.07, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the permit fee charged for the Bum Run's 2023 event (Fee Ref. 61.07, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services).
CC5.15adopted
On July 9, 2021 the City received an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 438-440 Avenue Road and 169-171B Balmoral Avenue to permit a 24-storey residential apartment building containing 223 dwelling units. A Rental Housing Demolition application was submitted to permit the demolition of 10 rental dwelling units on the site. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on March 3, 2022 (OLT-22-002490). The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on May 15, 2023.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle, dated March 15, 2023, in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor and the revised architectural plans, dated January 19, 2023, prepared by IBI Group, in Confidential Appendix B (collectively, the "Settlement Offer") to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. the Owner has provided a Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, including the Foundation Drainage Report satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. the Owner at its sole expense has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, including the Foundation Drainage Report, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; and d. the Owner has revised its wind study for the proposed development in accordance with the City's terms of reference for wind studies to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. If the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 as well as Confidential Appendices A and B, with the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.15adopted
For almost a century, Dixon Hall has supported those in need in the Downtown East from an unassuming single-storey building at 58 Sumach Street. Now, through a mix of public and private investments, the space will be revitalized to enable the reimagining of Dixon Hall's services through education, opportunity, and a renewed commitment to housing stabilization and supports, all reflected through enhancements to the built form. The revitalized building will be an open and inclusive community hub welcoming people in need of support for housing, food security, settlement services, and employment assistance. It will be a place where people come first, and dialogue can lead the way to new perspectives and opportunities to thrive. Renovations will include the creation of an expanded community kitchen, a meeting space for supportive services including housing and employment, a computer and media lab, general programming space, and much more. Revitalization will enable enhanced community programming for almost 3000 individuals per year, focused on advancing social determinants of health.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 City Council-Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $500,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 59 Richmond Street East and 114 and 120 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701223) secured for improvements to community, recreation and/or cultural spaces and to be utilized for the revitalization of the Dixon Hall Community Hub located at 58 Sumach Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $500,000 be forwarded to Dixon Hall upon the signing of an Undertaking by Dixon Hall to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and Dixon Hall.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 City Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $500,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 59 Richmond Street East and 114 and 120 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701223) secured for improvements to community, recreation and/or cultural spaces and to be utilized for the revitalization of the Dixon Hall Community Hub located at 58 Sumach Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $500,000 be forwarded to Dixon Hall upon the signing of an Undertaking by Dixon Hall to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and Dixon Hall.
CC5.16amended
4340 Bloor Street West - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On December 17, 2020, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 4340 Bloor Street West (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 13-storey and a 4-storey apartment building with a total of 240 new residential units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on April 25, 2022. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for June 5, 2023.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday, and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. April 28, 2023 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Confidential Attachment 1 to the Motion by Councillor Stephen Holyday, were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated March 15, 2023, set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as corrected by Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the Owner amending the plans contained in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor to remove the proposed parkland dedication identified in the north-west corner of the Settlement Offer plans, and subject to the Owner agreeing that the Zoning By-law Amendment will secure the maximum heights in metres and storeys as depicted on the plans contained in Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or designates. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and c. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designates to consider the following through the site plan control review process for the subject site: a. the balcony projections on the Bloor Street facades of Building 1, including consideration of whether they can be inset; b. the inclusion of a Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space and/or easement for pedestrian access generally along the north end of the property to Millwood Park; c. in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services or designates, the installation of a new traffic signal at the entrance to the subject site from Bloor Street West; d. measures to ensure that the design elements on elevation of Building 2 facing on Mill Road reflects the scale of what is located across Mill Road; and e. the imposition of a condition of approval to provide a Construction Mitigation Plan and Tenant Communication Strategy to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 5. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, in order to prevent the residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at 4340 Bloor Street West from obtaining a parking permit. 6. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designates, to include the following as a Site Plan approval condition: a. the Owner shall insert the following advisory into all agreements of purchase and sale or agreements to lease and condominium declaration document(s) for each affected residential unit within the development: Purchasers acknowledge and agree that purchasers or residents of the Development will not be eligible for on street-parking permits under the City of Toronto Municipal Code. Purchasers agree that, despite the status or availability of on-street parking permits for residents in the development area as of the date of this document, the availability of on-street parking permits in the development area for the purchasers or residents of the Development may, at the discretion of City of Toronto Council, be modified, amended or removed at any time in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as amended from time to time and its successors, and the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (March 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. If the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council, City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to this report from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.16adopted
This motion is being moved in consultation with, and under the recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health regarding the new Toronto Public Health dental clinic at 160 Borough Drive. The Scarborough Civic Centre clinic at 150 Borough Drive is the busiest of Toronto Public Health's dental clinics and consistently has a wait list of clients. Toronto Public Health has previously initiated a project to build another clinic at 160 Borough Drive, adjacent to the current clinic. Due to inflationary pressures, construction cost increases, and other changes impacting the project, Toronto Public Health is requesting a reallocation of funds from the approved 2023 Toronto Public Health Operating Budget to the 2023 Toronto Public Health Capital Budget in order to fund this project properly. There is no net financial impact to the City of Toronto, as the Ontario Ministry of Health provides 100 percent funding for this project under the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. Seniors covered under the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program represent the largest demographic group of clients using Toronto Public Health dental clinics.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 City Council-Approved Toronto Public Health Capital Budget by $426,610 for the construction of the 160 Borough Drive Toronto Public Health dental clinic and decrease the 2023 Toronto Public Health Operating Budget by $426,610 to fund the increase in the 2023 Toronto Public Health Capital Budget.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 City Council Approved Toronto Public Health Capital Budget by $426,610 for the construction of the 160 Borough Drive Toronto Public Health dental clinic and decrease the 2023 Toronto Public Health Operating Budget by $426,610 to fund the increase in the 2023 Toronto Public Health Capital Budget.
CC5.17adopted
68, 70, 72, 74, 76 and 78 Churchill Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 8, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application for 68, 70, 72, 74, 76 and 78 Churchill Avenue (the "Site") to permit the construction of 44 new townhouse units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on October 5, 2022. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference scheduled for April 11, 2023.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Attachment 2, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated March 9, 2023 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the Zoning By-law Amendment is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan control and conditions are in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and c. the applicant has satisfied the comments of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services listed in the Engineering and Construction Services memorandum dated March 4, 2022. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, Confidential Attachment 2, and Confidential Appendices A and B, if the confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.17adopted
The HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan identifies the critical need to protect the existing supply of affordable rental housing across the city. This motion seeks Council's approval to transfer $185,370 to the Housing Secretariat's Operating Budget, on a one time basis, to provide funding to the Neighbourhood Land Trust, fully funded from Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from the development at 2706 - 2730 Dundas Street West within Ward 4. This funding will support the provision of new construction of a residential building for two self-contained affordable rental housing at 6 Shipman Avenue.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, subject to Part 3 below, to provide $185,370 in funding, inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Neighbourhood Land Trust to support the provision of a new residential building for affordable rental housing at 6 Shipman Avenue in Ward 4 which will contain two self-contained affordable rental units, fully funded from the following development: a. 2706 - 2730 Dundas Street West, secured for affordable housing in Ward 4 in the amount of $185,370 (Source Account: XR3026-3701159). 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to enter into an agreement with the Neighbourhood Land Trust on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor to ensure the housing assets are operated as affordable housing in perpetuity, including occupancy costs, the operation of the housing project, funding, reporting and accountability, the mandate and target tenants or residents for the housing project, and tenant supports. 3. City Council increase the 2023 City Council-Approved Operating Budget for Housing Secretariat by $185,370 gross, $0 net, to be payable to the Neighbourhood Land Trust, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026-3701159 to XR1058; and b. confirmation from the City Solicitor that the agreement with the Neighbourhood Land Trust, referenced in Part 2 above, has been entered into.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, subject to Recommendation 3 below, to provide $185,370 in funding, inclusive of HST and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Neighbourhood Land Trust to support the provision of a new residential building for affordable rental housing at 6 Shipman Avenue in Ward 4 which will contain two self-contained affordable rental units, fully funded from the following development: a. 2706 - 2730 Dundas Street West, secured for affordable housing in Ward 4 in the amount of $185,370 (Source Account: XR3026-3701159). 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to enter into an agreement with the Neighbourhood Land Trust on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor to ensure the housing assets are operated as affordable housing in perpetuity, including occupancy costs, the operation of the housing project, funding, reporting and accountability, the mandate and target tenants or residents for the housing project, and tenant supports. 3. City Council increase the 2023 City Council Approved Operating Budget for Housing Secretariat by $185,370 gross, $0 net, to be payable to the Neighbourhood Land Trust, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026-3701159 to XR1058; and b. confirmation from the City Solicitor that the agreement with the Neighbourhood Land Trust, referenced in Recommendation 2 above, has been entered into.
CC5.18adopted
801 York Mills Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 4, 2019, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted for 801 York Mills Road and 1855 Leslie Street to permit two, 21-storey towers (69 metres each), and a 9-storey apartment building (31.9 metres). The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal") to the Ontario Land Tribunal on April 25, 2022. The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for July 31, 2023.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated December 5, 2022 ("Settlement Offer"), in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the conditions set out below: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. the Ontario Land Tribunal has received confirmation from the City Solicitor that: i. the outstanding issues identified in the memorandum dated September 7, 2022 from Engineering and Construction Services have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; ii. all encroachments within City easements have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; iii. a revised parking and loading study has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, with the appropriate development standards to be secured in the implementing Zoning By-law; iv. a Transportation Demand Management plan has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; v. a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review (the "Engineering Reports") are submitted to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; vi. appropriate legal mechanisms are in place requiring: a. the design and the provision by the Owner of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development, and that financial security has been provided by the Owner to secure same; b. transportation improvements in the area by the Owner, including signal modifications and/or upgrades, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and that financial security has been provided by the Owner to secure same; c. the provision of such matters arising from the accepted Transportation Demand Management by the Owner, if required; d. the provision of an access easement by the Owner in favour of the City in perpetuity, to be registered on title prior to condominium registration, with such access easement to include support rights as applicable, for public pedestrian and vehicular use of the L shaped private driveway with a minimum width of 9.1 metres on the north/south portion and 8.1 metres on the east/west portion, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the City Solicitor; such access easement shall include use associated with the property adjacent to the west (municipally known as 799 York Mills Road) to provide a future pedestrian and vehicular link to York Mills Road and Scarsdale Road; e. that prior to the first above-grade building permit, the Owner convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 994 square metres at the southeast corner of the site with frontage on Scarsdale Road, on terms to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, in partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirement pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act ; f. that prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the Owner make a cash-in-lieu payment for the residual 97 square metres of the parkland dedication requirement, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act ; and g. the Owner to design and construct the Above Base Park Improvements to the new park, contingent on the provision of a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges. 2. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By­-law, as may be amended from time to time. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if the confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.18adopted
All residents in Toronto should be able to go about their daily lives free from harassment and hate. No one should be targeted because of their national origin, race, culture, language, religion, sex/gender, age, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation. As Toronto grows, it faces a greater challenge in following up on complaints of hate, investigating hate crimes and making sure that occurrence reports are compiled and forwarded to the Attorney General of Ontario for criminal prosecution. Crimes of hate are growing. There is also growing complexity in the investigative process. According to the Toronto Police Service Annual Hate Crime Statistical Report of that year, Toronto experienced an unprecedented increase in hate crime reporting in 2020. In 2020, there was an increase of 51 percent from 2019 in the number of hate crimes reported. In 2021, the Toronto Police Service saw another uptick in reported hate crimes being reported with an approximate 22% increase from 2020. Council adopted a similar version of this motion on February 2, 2022 that was seconded by our late colleague, Councillor Cynthia Lai.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to, as part of its 2023 budgetary and human resources decision making process, consider allocating additional personnel, technology and other resources into the forces' Hate Crime Unit in order to address the growing occurrences of hate in Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to, as part of its 2023 budgetary and human resources decision making process, consider allocating additional personnel, technology and other resources into the forces' Hate Crime Unit in order to address the growing occurrences of hate in Toronto.
CC5.19adopted
2650-2672 St. Clair Avenue West - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On April 29, 2022, the applicant submitted a site plan application, file 22 142181 WET 05 SA (the "Application") to permit the development of 98, 4-storey back-to-back townhouse units, which the City deemed as complete as of June 8, 2022. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the site plan application (the Site Plan Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on October 25, 2022. The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for April 18 2023.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated March 2, 2023 ("Settlement Offer"), as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the conditions set out below: a. the owner shall provide a letter from an electrical engineer confirming that the proposed external lighting levels are appropriate and that they meet the City's standard as required; b. the owner shall provide a letter from a licensed professional engineer confirming that any external drainage flowing through the site will not be impeded by the proposed development; c. the owner shall provide a report by a licensed professional engineer to demonstrate that internal private drainage (i.e., from the proposed development) will not lead to flooding of the reverse slope driveway; d. the minimum grade and maximum cover for storm and sanitary sewer are criteria set out in the City's Design Criteria for Sewers and Watermains document, January 2021, the owner shall provide justification along with supporting design/calculations to demonstrate how the storm sewer service will function properly and propose mitigation measures as required; e. the cross-section drawings show a vertical separation between the proposed storm service and existing sanitary sewer of 0.14 metres, the owner shall maximize this distance, and remove the proposed encasement of the crossing in concrete, as this creates a shear point on the sewers and difficulties with maintenance; f. should the owner ever opt for City waste collection services, the owner shall inquire with the City at that time as to the modification requirements applicable to its property at that time to facilitate City waste collection services, the costs of any modifications that the City requires at that time to ensure City waste collection will be the owner's sole financial responsibility and shall be at no cost to the City; and g. the owner shall submit a tree removal application satisfactory to Urban Forestry staff. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.19adopted
The former City Waterworks building and surrounding area has transformed into a vibrant neighbourhood with a recreation centre, food hall and a variety of residential housing options. This revitalization includes new transitional housing, located on 60 Brant Street, leased from the City to Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth ("Eva's Phoenix"). As a valued social agency in Toronto and longstanding City partner, Eva's Phoenix supports at-risk youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness through their provision of shelter, transitional housing and well-being programming including employment and financial training, educational support and independent living programs. In 2014, 60 Brant Street was severed from a combined CreateTO property with 497 Richmond St. W.; a Site Plan Agreement between the City and Eva's Phoenix was finalized to allow for interior alterations and streetscape improvements. In 2017, Council adopted MM24.13 to provide capital funding to Eva's Phoenix for the affordable housing development at 60 Brant Street. In 2021, Council adopted MM37.37 to address the outstanding streetscaping improvements and requested the General Manager, Transportation Services work with Eva's Phoenix to finalize and issue permits for streetscape improvements adjacent to 60 Brant Street, or for the City to deliver the improvements directly where appropriate, and consult with the local Ward Councillor to identify relevant funding sources. In May 2022, the outstanding streetscaping was brought to the Concept to Keys (C2K) Issues Resolution team for assistance. C2K has worked with Eva's Phoenix, the local Councillor's Office, Transportation Services, City Planning and the resident community to advance the streetscaping improvements in 2023. The $500,000.00 estimate proposed by Transportation Services includes demolition and site preparation, supply and installation of all hardscape, softscape and furnishings as well as 25% contingency and HST. This Motion is urgent because Council direction is required to release the Section 37 funds to permit City staff to work with relevant internal partners to approve the design, issue the relevant permits and initiate construction without further delay.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 City Council-Approved Capital Budget for Transportation Services on a one-time basis by $500,000.00 gross debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development of 489-539 King Street West secured for streetscape improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701182), for the design and construction of public realm and streetscape improvements adjacent to 60 Brant Street (Cost Centre: CTP423-02).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Approved Capital Budget for Transportation Services on a one-time basis by $500,000.00 gross debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development of 489-539 King Street West secured for streetscape improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701182), for the design and construction of public realm and streetscape improvements adjacent to 60 Brant Street (Cost Centre: CTP423-02).