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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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).