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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MM5.32adopted
In 2022, the Province of Ontario introduced Bill 39, Better Municipal Governance Act . The Bill received Royal Assent on December 8, 2022. Bill 39 erodes the basic democratic principle of majority rule, by granting the heads of Council in Toronto and Ottawa the authority to approve City bylaws with only a third of Council's support. In December 2022, Toronto City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the principle of democracy on which our Procedures By-law is based, that "the majority of members have the right to decide" as per Section 2.2 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27 - Council Procedures, and requested that all future mayors not exercise any power that allows for motions to be passed with less than 50 percent +1 majority of Council members present ( Item 2023.CC2.3 ). It is critical that the incoming Mayor of Toronto upholds the principles of majority rule that Council has affirmed, and commits to ensuring that all Torontonians can have their voices heard at Council and their views represented in a fair democratic process.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council call on the new head of Council to publicly commit to never advocating for or implementing in practice fundamental changes to Toronto City Council operations or governance initiated by the Province of Ontario, without full prior support and consent of Toronto City Council and Torontonians.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council call on the new head of Council to publicly commit to never advocating for or implementing in practice fundamental changes to Toronto City Council operations or governance initiated by the Province of Ontario, without full prior support and consent of Toronto City Council and Torontonians.
CC5.33amended
On January 20, 2023, the applicant resubmitted to the City revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications which, in general terms, propose six new buildings: one at 12 storeys and the remainder ranging from 41 to 52 storeys (the "Revised Applications"). As compared to the original applications, the Revised Applications include a draft Official Plan Amendment (the "Revised Draft Official Plan Amendment") that proposes an overall density of 5.98 FSI based on the site area of 29,613 square metres and the requested maximum gross floor area of 177,000 square metres in the Revised Draft Official Plan Amendment. The Revised Applications also propose approximately 2,709 residential units, increased from 1,850 units, an increase in vehicular parking and bicycle parking and decrease in amenity space. A private open space concept is proposed between the buildings on the site. There are inconsistencies between the architectural plans, the various reports and studies, the policies contained in the Revised Draft Official Plan Amendment and the draft provisions of the Zoning By-law Amendment. Accurately ascertaining the proposed overall gross floor area for the site based is not possible in the circumstances, therefore, the proposed overall density may be higher on the lands subject of the Revised Applications than proposed based on the Revised Draft Official Plan Amendment. It is clear, however, that the amount of non-residential gross floor area has been reduced to 6,230 square metres from 8,877 square metres despite the significant increase in residential gross floor area and a reduction of amenity space within the development. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions in this matter, which is the subject of appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
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 14, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Gary Crawford. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice 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 14, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Gary Crawford, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council continue to direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff and/or external consultants as may be appropriate, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the applicant's appeals respecting the Official Plan Amendment application (Application 20 158264 ESC 20 OZ) and Zoning By-law Amendment application (Application 20 224755 ESC 20 OZ) for the lands at 1891 Eglinton Avenue East. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to continue to request that the owner of the subject lands address the preliminary issues related to infrastructure required to support the anticipated growth in the overall context of the Golden Mile Secondary Plan area, including streets, density, servicing, parks, and community service facilities which are to be assessed comprehensively, including coordination with other Golden Mile Secondary Plan area landowners. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to request the Ontario Land Tribunal that any approved Zoning By-law Amendment for all or part of the lands known municipally as 1891 Eglinton Avenue East contain a Holding ("H") By-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, for any matters deemed appropriate by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning which are identified in the Official Plan, including available capacity in the Bermondsey trunk sewer (the "Trunk Sewer") to accommodate the approved development, acceptable and satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, with the form and content of such a Holding ("H") By­law to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 4. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal of the Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning By-law Amendment, in whole or in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendments are in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and c. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. has secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing 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 and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; iii. implemented the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required. 5. City Council direct the City Solicitor to engage in mediation should the applicant agree to adjourn the existing hearing dates and report back to City Council on the outcome of the mediation on or before the July 19, 2023 meeting of City Council. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 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 the Confidential Attachment 1 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, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.33deferred
No construction on the Gardiner East of Cherry street is scheduled to being until 2026. Moreover, Staff revealed in committee that the current cost estimate provided to Council last month does not include inflation or ongoing maintenance costs. This represents a potential jump in costs of hundreds of millions of dollars over the original 2016 estimate. While this delay and cost escalation is frustrating for residents, there is time for the City to re-evaluate the decision made to rebuild this least-used section of the Gardiner as an elevated expressway. It is incumbent upon Council to explore the feasibility of a plan that could maintain the connection between the DVP and Gardiner with a new road on the ground, or in another configuration, that could save hundreds of millions of dollars. According to a report done by Colliers for the Globe & Mail, a new configuration could also open up over 5 acres of City land with a value of $450M with enough space to build 8,000 homes for 15,000 people.
City Council on March 29, 30, and 31, 2023, deferred Item MM5.33 to the May 10, 11, and 12, 2023 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to temporarily pause entering the City of Toronto into new contractual obligations regarding the Gardiner East of Jarvis, given that no new construction is scheduled until 2026, to allow for a comprehensive report, in consultation with the City Planning, Housing Secretariat, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Waterfront Toronto, and CreateTO, is provided to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, including: a. updated costs for the construction of the "Hybrid" and "Boulevard" options that consider inflation and supply chain issues; b. updated lifecycle maintenance costs of the "Hybrid" and "Boulevard" options that consider inflation and supply chain issues; c. a detailed analysis of the land value and additional housing that could be realized by opting for the at-grade boulevard; and d. contemplation of any alternative option that maximizes existing investment and achieves a Hybrid that opens up more City land and minimizes lifecycle maintenance costs.
CC5.34amended
500 Duplex Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
On July 7, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 500 Duplex Avenue (the "Site") to permit the construction of two infill residential rental buildings of 11 and 15-storeys, in addition to the existing 34-storey rental apartment building which would remain on the Site. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application (the "Appeal") to the Ontario Land Tribunal on February 16, 2022. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for June 19, 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, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Mike Colle. 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, as amended by Motion by Councillor Mike Colle, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 15, 2023) from the City Solicitor (collectively, the "Settlement Offer"), and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer, subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment 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. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 180738 NNY 08 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code, pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 , to demolish the rental units on-site and secure tenant relocation and assistance, and rental replacement, if required, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing rental housing related-matters; c. 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 the final form of Zoning By-law amendment contains same; d. 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; and e. the Applicant has provided an updated pedestrian level wind study based on wind tunnel analysis and a Toronto Green Standard template and statistics, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council accept an onsite parkland dedication by the Owner in satisfaction of the owner's parkland contribution required pursuant to the Planning Act , with such onsite parkland to be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit for the lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; the location of the onsite parkland contribution shall be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the subject parkland conveyance shall be in base park condition (unless otherwise agreed to by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation), in an acceptable environmental condition, and is to be free and clear, above and below grade of all physical and title encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, except for those encumbrances permitted by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 4. Should the Owner elect to complete Above Base Park Improvements, 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. 5. City Council direct the Director, Community Planning, North York District to discuss with the Owner the potential provision of affordable housing on the lands as an in-kind contribution in accordance with the City's Community Benefits Charge By-law. 6. 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 to 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 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.34adopted
Established during the pandemic, this food incubator is a rare opportunity for entrepreneurs from equity seeking groups to establish their food business ideas. Due to the pandemic, changeover during election and some surprise challenges, the current co-hort have experienced difficulties towards sustainability. This motion gives these business owners a small extension and opportunity to be successful. The selection of a not-for-profit operator to lead the incubation activities at the City-initiated Food Incubator Program has experienced a delay. Before it is appropriate to charge the full rent for the space, the selection of a not-for-profit organization should occur in order that the food hall is optimally prepared to attract customers and poise the vendors, collectively known as FLIP Kitchens, for business success. The graduated rent abatement anticipates the selection of a not-for-profit operator during Q2-23 as well as an on-boarding period for the new operator to implement the program during Q3-23. In compliance with existing lease obligations, the vendors will be required to provide sales reports to Corporate Real Estate Management to substantiate the level of financial impact to which the absence of a not-for-profit operator has contributed and in order to qualify for rent abatement. Bunhaus Eats Inc abandoned the tenancy in March, 2023, citing an inability to service the rent obligations given the lack of business. The delay in completing the space, the termination of the previous not-for-profit operator and subsequent time it will take to select a new one are significant contributing factors to the failure of the tenant's business. As such, it is appropriate to extend rent abatement and permit the termination of the agreement.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to provide a 75 percent rent abatement for the rent payable from January 1, 2023 to March 30, 2023, a 50 percent rent abatement for the rent payable from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 and a 25 percent rent abatement for the rent payable from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 in the total amount of $49,853.34 by the tenants, Da Endz Restaurant Inc., Chic Peas Vegan Cuisine Incorporated, Teta's Kitchen Inc., at 5200 Yonge Street on the condition that each tenant provide sales reports for the period of July 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 to Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to provide a 75 percent rent abatement for the rent payable from January 1, 2023 to March 30, 2023 in the total amount of $8,811.03 by Bunhaus Eats Inc. at 5200 Yonge Street and permit Bunhaus Eats Inc to terminate the lease agreement, effective March 30, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to provide a 75 percent rent abatement for the rent payable from January 1, 2023 to March 30, 2023, a 50 percent rent abatement for the rent payable from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 and a 25 percent rent abatement for the rent payable from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 in the total amount of $49,853.34 by the tenants, Da Endz Restaurant Inc., Chic Peas Vegan Cuisine Incorporated, Teta's Kitchen Inc., at 5200 Yonge Street on the condition that each tenant provide sales reports for the period of July 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 to Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to provide a 75 percent rent abatement for the rent payable from January 1, 2023 to March 30, 2023 in the total amount of $8,811.03 by Bunhaus Eats Inc. at 5200 Yonge Street and permit Bunhaus Eats Inc to terminate the lease agreement, effective March 30, 2023.
CC5.35amended
On December 22, 2020, a Zoning By-Law Amendment was submitted for the property at 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue (the "Site") to permit the construction of a residential building facing both Gowan and Cosburn Avenues. The proposed new building steps up to a height of 15 storeys (48.5 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse) consisting of 25,950 square metres of residential gross floor area. A total of 316 residential units are proposed with a density of 5.74 times the area of the lot. An on-site parkland dedication of approximately 450 square metres is proposed at the north-west corner of the Site, with a 3 metre wide pedestrian connection proposed to extend from the proposed public park to Gowan Avenue. The application was deemed complete on January 18, 2021. On December 22, 2020 the City received an application for Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code to permit the demolition of six rental housing units on the site. On November 15, 2021, the applicant filed an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal for the Zoning By-law amendment application due to Council not making a decision within the 90-day time frame in the Planning Act. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the appeal that remains outstanding at the Ontario Land Tribunal. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
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 14, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motions 1 and 2 by Councillor Paula Fletcher. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 14, 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 that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motions 1 and 2 by Councillor Paula Fletcher, 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM5.35adopted
Paul Martel Park is a small (1,030 square meters) and well-loved park in the Bloor-Spadina neighbourhood of University-Rosedale. It features native-plant gardens, trees, seating areas and a gathering space. Formerly called Ecology Park, the Park's history is tied deeply to community advocacy and stewardship. Originally a project of the Pollution Probe Foundation, the Annex Residents' Association became the park's champion after it needed rebuilding following the expansion of the adjacent Toronto Transit Commission Spadina Station in the 1990s. It became a City park in 2003 and was renamed Paul Martel Park, after the Park's original community champion, in 2014. In recent years, in collaboration with Parks, Forestry and Recreation, an Indigenous community organization named Aki Wiidookeegewin (Earth Helpers) has undertaken an Indigenous gardening training program in Paul Martel Park, focusing primarily on native plant cultivation and related Indigenous cultural activities, supported in part by funding from Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. The program helps trainees build their resumes through instructor-led activities. In 2022, the City entered into a license agreement with Aki Wiidookaagewin and its trustee partner, The Neighbourhood Group, to formalize the programming in Paul Martel Park. The agreement is renewable year-by-year up to a maximum of three years total, ending on April 30, 2025. The recommendation in this motion would give authority to amend the existing license agreement, including a term extension, to authorize the installation of temporary structures in the park's service area to support the Indigenous cultural programming. Aki Wiidookaagewin and The Neighbourhood Group would be responsible for maintaining the structures in a neat and tidy appearance, and removing them upon expiry of the agreement. If not removed, the structures will become the City's property. They would provide programming that is also available to the public including workshops and tours. The program actively supports the strategic actions of the Reconciliation Action Plan. The structures (specifically a canopy, shed and gazebo) would be funded by a federal grant.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to amend the existing agreement with The Neighbourhood Group Community Services, and Aki Wiidookaagewin - Earth Helpers, to allow the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend the agreement for up to an additional five one-year terms, at their sole discretion, ending on April 30, 2030, and to allow a temporary canopy, shed and gazebo to be constructed in Paul Martel Park, within the park's service area, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to amend the existing agreement with The Neighbourhood Group Community Services, and Aki Wiidookaagewin - Earth Helpers, to allow the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend the agreement for up to an additional five one-year terms, at their sole discretion, ending on April 30, 2030, and to allow a temporary canopy, shed and gazebo to be constructed in Paul Martel Park, within the park's service area, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC5.36adopted
On January 20, 2019, the Applicant submitted an application to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 and former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 (the "Application") for the property municipally known as 20 Godstone Road (the "Site" or "Lands"). The purpose of the January 2019 Application (the "Original Proposal") was to permit the development of two additional residential buildings on the site. The site currently contains a 15-storey rental residential building that is proposed to remain, and none of the existing 174 dwelling units in the existing building are proposed to be removed or demolished. The existing rental building has a gross floor area of 16,050 square metres and a Floor Space Index of 1.44 times the area of the lot. The Applicant appealed the Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal for non-decision by City Council within the timeframe prescribed under the Planning Act (the "Appeal"). The City Solicitor requires further instructions at the upcoming City Council meeting on March 29, 2023 due to upcoming disclosure deadlines regarding the hearing for this Appeal.
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 3, 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 3, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 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 3, 2023) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice settlement offer dated February 27, 2023, for the lands municipally known as 20 Godstone Road set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 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. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the outstanding matters, listed below, have been completed or to request that the Tribunal impose, as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment, a Holding (H) Symbol be placed on the lands until such time as the outstanding matters have been completed: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the Applicant has, at its sole expense, provided a Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, or that the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the Applicant, 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, and Hydrogeological Review, 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 General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; d. confirmation from the City Solicitor that the implementation of the Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, including the Foundation Report, accepted by Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, does not require changes to the proposed amending by-law or that any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending by-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor; e. the Applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; and f. the Applicant has, at its sole expense, provided a Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 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 3, 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 the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. If the City Solicitor's confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council, City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of 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 that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM5.36adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1733 Bloor St West operating under the name WingsUp! (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area and outdoor 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 is March 24, 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 WingsUp! 1733 Bloor St. West (the "Premises") 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 Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, 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 WingsUp! 1733 Bloor St. West (the "Premises") 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.
CC5.37adopted
175 Wynford Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
On September 25, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the redevelopment of the lands with four residential and mixed-use buildings ranging from 45 to 54-storeys in height for a total 2,750 dwelling units. On June 20, 2021 the applicant submitted a revised proposal to permit the redevelopment of the lands with three residential and mixed-use buildings with heights of 55, 59 and 65-storeys for a total of 2,500 dwelling units, 1,791 square metres of retail space, hotel and a daycare centre. The proposal has an overall proposed density of 12.4 times the area of the lot. On July 30, 2021, the Applicant appealed City Council's failure to make a decision on the Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the appeal that has been scheduled for a contested hearing set to begin on April 24, 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 to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor are to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to litigation and solicitor-client privilege, and without prejudice information. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and without prejudice information The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 17, 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 that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and without prejudice information. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor are to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice which is subject to litigation and solicitor-client privilege, and without prejudice information.
MM5.37adopted
It has been over one year since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war where Russia invaded and occupied parts of Ukraine. The invasion has resulted in thousands of deaths and has started one of Europe's largest refugee crises since World War II. In an effort to aid the Ukrainian government, this motion recommends that City Council authorize Fleet Services to donate three vehicles at end-of-life. The vehicles include the following: One 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid (Fleet Services); one 2001 Ford Ranger (Fleet Services); and one 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe from Paramedic Services that is equipped with operational lights, sirens, and basic first aid supplies. These vehicles would be used to respond to emergency situations in Ukraine. This will be the second donation made by City Council to the Ukrainian war effort, following the four vehicles the City of Toronto donated in 2022 at the request of the Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada, Yulia Kovaliv. The reason for urgency of this motion is to support the current and ongoing war effort in Ukraine.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services to donate three vehicles at no cost to the Ukrainian government for humanitarian purposes.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services to donate three vehicles at no cost to the Ukrainian government for humanitarian purposes.
CC5.38amended
580 The East Mall - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing into this matter currently scheduled to commence on May 8, 2023, for five (5) days. The applicant appealed the proposed Zoning By-law amendments to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 9, 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 in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 9, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 9, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice 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 9, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Stephen Holyday, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 9, 2023) from the City Solicitor, (the "Settlement Offer") and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary steps to give effect to a settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing into this matter in support of the Settlement Offer and to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to hold its final order in this matter until: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendments are determined to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Applicant has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Municipal Servicing and Grading Plan, and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the City for review and acceptance by and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. the Applicant has entered into a financially secured agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, at the owner's sole expense, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports or other reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. City Council be advised that the Chief Planner will secure these matters through the Site Plan: a. the owner shall be required as 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; b. it shall be set out in the Site Plan Agreement that the use of the Property as temporary parking for the property known municipally as 555 The West Mall will not be required by the time redevelopment of the Property proceeds; further, the owner will make best efforts during construction to maintain parking for existing tenants on the Property to minimize disruption but, in the event that some or all parking is required to be removed, the owner will accommodate temporary parking in close proximity to the Property, with the details to be secured in a parking plan to be prepared and secured as part of the site plan control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner; and c. it shall be set out in the Site Plan Agreement that the proposed at-grade indoor and outdoor amenities will be available to meet the programming needs of existing and future residents and visitors, without pass through of the costs to tenants occupying the existing rental units, such as through rent increases; the renovation of the Indoor and outdoor amenity space in the existing building will be the subject of tenant survey to inform the programming of this space. 4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, in order to prevent the residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at 555 the East Mall from obtaining a parking permit. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning 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. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 9, 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 9, 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. 2. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the 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.
MM5.38adopted
Buckets & Borders Incorporated is an incorporated, charitable non-profit organization, whose purpose is to improve communities and bring people together through basketball. Its mandate is to refurbish and build basketball courts, provide youth resources, tell impactful stories, and strategically grow basketball across Canada and beyond. NBA (National Basketball Association) Canada in partnership with the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) will be the leading funding partners for Buckets & Borders on this specific project. As its inaugural project in Toronto, Buckets & Borders Incorporated is committing to provide the City of Toronto with an in-kind donation valued up to $125,000 for the refurbishment of the Don Mount basketball court in Joel Weeks Park, Ward 14. Central to the Buckets & Borders philosophy is the involvement of local youth. In the case of this project they will collaborate directly with staff from Toronto Community Housing Community Services and the Parks, Forestry & Recreation Community Development and Youth Unit to engage diverse Rivertowne youth in the design and refurbishment of the Don Mount Courts. The in-kind donation will include youth engagement, improvements to the current basketball court asphalt, new backboards and rims, the installation of an artistic sport court surface and other court amenities. According to the Policy on Donations to the City for Community Benefits, section 3.8 & 3.9, where the proposed donation is $50,000 or more, Council approval is required to accept donation where the donation is designated for specific purposes. All work would be done in accordance with the City's policies and contractual obligations, including the Fair Wage Policy and Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry Policies. These motions are urgent as planning and construction is scheduled to start in spring 2023 to fulfill the obligations of the charity.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $125,000 from Buckets & Borders Incorporated for the purposes of upgrades to the Don Mount basketball court in Joel Weeks Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute a construction and donation agreement with Bucket & Borders Incorporated for the purpose of refurbishing the outdoor basketball court in Joel Weeks Park, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with City policies applicable to capital projects.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $125,000 from Buckets & Borders Incorporated for the purposes of upgrades to the Don Mount basketball court in Joel Weeks Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute a construction and donation agreement with Bucket & Borders Incorporated for the purpose of refurbishing the outdoor basketball court in Joel Weeks Park, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with City policies applicable to capital projects.
CC5.39adopted
This report recommends that City Council amend its decision of August 15, 2022, (CC48.2) stating its intention to designate the property at 1117 Queen Street West (the subject property) under Part IV, s. 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (The Act). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of Queen Street Post Inc., the property owner within the statutory timeline. Staff are recommending an amendment in response to this objection in order to clarify the Statement of Significance as adopted by Council. The subject property is located on the south side of Queen Street West, between Lisgar Street and Abell Street in the West Queen West neighbourhood, and contains Postal Station 'C', a two-storey building completed in 1903. The Beaux-Arts building was designed by the architecture branch of the federal Department of Public Works, with S.G. Curry acting as the local associate architect. The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Inventory of Heritage Properties (now the Heritage Register) on June 20, 1973, and is a landmark property within the proposed West Queen West Heritage Conservation District. 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 which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Act came into force on July 1, 2021. City Council has 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. The objector submitted a waiver to the City extending the time period in which City Council must make a decision on the objection until April 17, 2023. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of Queen Street Post Inc. and remain of the opinion that this property holds cultural heritage value or interest. The property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, s. 29 of the Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. Staff have re-examined the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Designation) for the property at 1117 Queen Street West and recommend a revision to clarify that the loading dock on the rear (south) elevation is not considered a heritage attribute. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, s. 29 of the Act, staff are of the opinion that this property should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact a by-law designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act substantially in accordance with the Revised Statement of Significance: 1117 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (March 20, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consideration of the objections received by the City Clerk. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council enact a by-law designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act substantially in accordance with the Revised Statement of Significance: 1117 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report, March 20, 2023, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, in consideration of the objections received by the City Clerk. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in City Council designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM5.39adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1311 St. Clair Ave. W. operating under the name Tre Mari Bakery (the "Premises"). 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 is April 20, 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 Tre Mari Bakery, 1311 St. Clair Avenue West (the "Premises") 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 Tre Mari Bakery, 1311 St. Clair Avenue West (the "Premises") 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.
CC5.40adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 374, 374 A and 376 Yonge Street (including the entrance address at 376 A Yonge Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. The properties at 374, 374 A and 376 Yonge Street (including the entrance address at 376 A Yonge Street) are located mid-block on the west side of Yonge Street between Gerrard and Walton Streets and comprise two buildings dating from 1862 (374 and 374 A Yonge Street) and 1865 (376 Yonge Street). The building at 374 and 374 A Yonge Street is characterized by its Second Empire-style architecture, while the building at 376 Yonge Street is characterized by it Georgian-style architecture. The properties support and maintain the nineteenth and early-twentieth century character of this part of Yonge Street, being situated near numerous other heritage resources. The subject properties have been listed on the City's Heritage Register since May 1990. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the properties at 374, 374 A and 376 Yonge Street and determined that each property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under design/physical and contextual value for each property. As such, the properties are significant built heritage resources. In July 2020, the City received an Official Plan and Rezoning application for a 73-storey mixed-use building followed by an application for Site Plan approval for the proposed development involving the subject properties in September 2021. The Official Plan and Rezoning application proposed that the development would have a non-residential gross floor area of 954.5 square meters, and a residential gross floor area of 34,471 square metres with 415 dwelling units. A Heritage Impact Assessment 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. An HIA dated September 10, 2021 was submitted and prepared by Philip Goldsmith, architect. The applications propose the retention of the listed properties at 374, 374 A and 376 Yonge Street and the designated Dominion Bank Building at 378 Yonge Street designed by renowned architect, John Lyle. The Heritage Register (listed) property at 372 Yonge Street, which lacks integrity, will be demolished. On May 5, 2021 City Council directed the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications in their current form. The application for the Site Plan approval remains under review. The designation of the subject properties is not subject to Section 29 (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act that came into effect on July 1, 2021 since the City Clerk issued a notice of the complete application on September 4, 2020. On July 19, 2022, City Council adopted the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor regarding 372-378 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications. On November 28, 2022, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) received Royal Assent. Schedule 6 of the More Homes Built Faster Act which amended the Ontario Heritage Act and came into effect on January 1, 2023. The Province amended O. Reg. 9/06 under the Ontario Heritage Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2023. The revised regulation establishes nine provincial criteria for determining whether a property is of cultural heritage value or interest. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 374 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 374 and 374 A Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (March 13, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 374 A Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 374 and 374 A Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (March 13, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 376 Yonge Street (including the entrance address at 376 A Yonge Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 376 Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 4 to the report (March 13, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. 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.
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 374 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 374 and 374 A Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report, March 13, 2023, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 374 A Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 374 and 374 A Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report, March 13, 2023, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 376 Yonge Street (including the entrance address at 376 A Yonge Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 376 Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report, March 13, 2023, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. 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.
MM5.40adopted
This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2023-2032 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation in the amount of $1,477,000 for improvements to Topham Park Clubhouse. Additional funds are required to proceed with the award of contract in order to start construction. The total project cost would be amended from $306,000 to $1,783,000, with cash flow commitments of $1,037,173 in 2023 and $439,827 in 2024. The improvements will be fully funded from the following sources: $1,037,173 from the South District Parkland Development Reserve Fund (XR2209) and $439,827 from the Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu generated from developments in proximity to Topham Park. These funds have been received and are eligible for these purposes. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as funds must be transferred before the next City Council meeting to meet the deadline for the project bids and timelines.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve an amendment to Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023-2032 Council Approved Capital budget and Plan for the Topham Park Clubhouse Improvements sub-project in the Outdoor Recreation Centres project, in the amount of $1,477,000 increasing the total project cost from $306,000 to $1,783,000, with cash flow commitments of $1,037,173 in 2023 and $439,827 in 2024, fully funded by the following sources in order to proceed with the award of contract for improvements to the clubhouse in Topham Park to be completed this year: a. $1,037,173 from the South District Parkland Development Reserve Fund (XR2209) for the 2023 cash flow; and b. $439,827 from the Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu from the sources in the chart below for the 2024 cash flow: Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 76 Amsterdam Avenue 4200233 $2,195.52 2819 St. Clair Avenue East 4200409 $44,062.51 88A Amsterdam Avenue 4200624 $2,232.57 72 Galbraith Avenue 4200820 $2,741.80 98 Galbraith Avenue 4200832 $2,316.74 80 Peard Road 4201198 $420.72 78 Peard Road 4201197 $420.72 1 Holland Avenue 4201226 $2,205.14 77 Galbraith Avenue 4201250 $3,408.58 91 Amsterdam Avenue 4201330 $4,241.78 1322A Victoria Park Avenue 4201388 $2,790.11 859 O'Connor Drive 4201444 $12,554.87 2908 St. Clair Avenue East 4201519 $5,220.09 2956 St Clair Ave East 4201597 $2,522.92 1401 O'Connor Drive 4201345 $352,492.93 Total $439,827.00
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council approve an amendment to Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023-2032 Council Approved Capital budget and Plan for the Topham Park Clubhouse Improvements sub-project in the Outdoor Recreation Centres project, in the amount of $1,477,000 increasing the total project cost from $306,000 to $1,783,000, with cash flow commitments of $1,037,173 in 2023 and $439,827 in 2024, fully funded by the following sources in order to proceed with the award of contract for improvements to the clubhouse in Topham Park to be completed this year: a. $1,037,173 from the South District Parkland Development Reserve Fund (XR2209) for the 2023 cash flow; and b. $439,827 from the Section 42 Above 5% Cash-in-lieu from the sources in the chart below for the 2024 cash flow: Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 76 Amsterdam Avenue 4200233 $2,195.52 2819 St. Clair Avenue East 4200409 $44,062.51 88A Amsterdam Avenue 4200624 $2,232.57 72 Galbraith Avenue 4200820 $2,741.80 98 Galbraith Avenue 4200832 $2,316.74 80 Peard Road 4201198 $420.72 78 Peard Road 4201197 $420.72 1 Holland Avenue 4201226 $2,205.14 77 Galbraith Avenue 4201250 $3,408.58 91 Amsterdam Avenue 4201330 $4,241.78 1322A Victoria Park Avenue 4201388 $2,790.11 859 O'Connor Drive 4201444 $12,554.87 2908 St. Clair Avenue East 4201519 $5,220.09 2956 St Clair Ave East 4201597 $2,522.92 1401 O'Connor Drive 4201345 $352,492.93 Total $439,827.00
CC5.41adopted
This report recommends that Council affirm its decision of December 14, 2022 (Item CC2.18) stating its intention to designate the property at 94 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The City has received an objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate on behalf of the property owner within the statutory timeline. The property at 94 Isabella Street comprises a two-and-a-half-storey house-form building located on the north side of Isabella Street, west of Jarvis Street. Designed by Edmund Burke of the prominent architecture firm Langley & Burke, the house was constructed in c.1885 for Helen E. McMaster. The Queen Anne Revival-style residence later served as a private hospital, a rooming house, and a home for Jesuit priests. City Council included the subject property on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in 1981. 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 which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021. City Council has until April 18, 2023, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised by the owner and are of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, under all three categories of design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, this property should be designated. Designation enables Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 94 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision Item 2022.CC2.18 on December 14, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property at 94 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 94 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision CC2.18 on December 14, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property at 94 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM5.41adopted
This motion is urgent as it deals with workplace health and safety matters. Since the beginning of the term, we have been working with the Deputy City Clerk of Member Services and Program Support in regard to office space within City Hall. The Ward 13 team consists of 10 staff, in addition to the Councillor. Along with two other offices, Ward 13 is allocated extra staff due to the size and population of our ward. The current structure of our City Hall office does not allow for a safe and healthy working environment due to the crowding of the office. City Staff recommended bringing this item to Council for approval. Without this approval, the Ward 13 office will not have enough space to safely follow the City's Workplace Health and Safety policies. This approval would come at a cost to the Ward 13 Office, matching the use of other City of Toronto Civic Centres, as Toronto City Hall is the local civic centre for downtown Councillors. Suite A7 is currently an unused space on the second floor, with no Councillor nor City Staff using it as a permanent office or touchdown space except for the Ward 13 office.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve assigning Suite A7 to the Ward 13 Councillor for the same fee charged to utilize Civic Centre offices.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council approve assigning Suite A7 to the Ward 13 Councillor for the same fee charged to utilize civic centre offices.
CC5.42adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 200 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value for its design, associative and contextual values. Located on the southwest corner of Richmond Street West and University Avenue, the property at 200 University Avenue contains the Sun Life Building constructed in 1958-1961 and designed by John C. Parkin of John B. Parkin Associates, Canada's largest architectural firm at the time. The subject property is among the earliest examples of a modernist high rise building in Toronto to be entirely clad in metal and glass, with its glass and metal curtain wall set back from exposed perimeter support columns. As the first tall building to successfully challenge the by-laws governing University Avenue from its prominent position at the point at which University Avenue becomes a grand ceremonial boulevard, the property is historically linked to the post-war phase of development along University Avenue. The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in 1991. On June 23, 2022, the City received Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications related to the proposed redevelopment of the subject property. The proposal is for a 35-storey addition above the existing 16-storey building, which will be retained in situ and not demolished to accommodate the proposed development, for an overall height of 51-storeys. The proposal consists of 35,316 square metres of residential gross floor area containing 478 residential units, 204 square metres of retail space, and 13,052 square metres of office space, with 98 vehicular parking spaces and 548 bicycle spaces. (22 166819 STE 10 OZ). A Heritage Impact Assessment completed by ERA Architects Inc. and dated June 2, 2022 was submitted to support the application, as was a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report for the subject property with the same date. An Heritage Impact Assessment 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 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 Planning Act applications that would trigger a Prescribed Event. 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. A "Prescribed Event" is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The City Clerk issued a complete application notice on August 5, 2022. The property owner provided a waiver to extend the 90-day timeline established under Bill 108 through May 31, 2023. Council must make a decision at its May 10, 2023 meeting to provide sufficient time for City Clerk to issue a notice of intention to designate before the waiver expires. On November 28, 2022, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) received Royal Assent. Schedule 6 of the More Homes Built Faster Act amended prescribed event requirements under section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act and came into effect on January 1, 2023. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application that would trigger a Prescribed Event, the property must be listed in the heritage register prior to the Prescribed Event occurring to designate a property. This requirement does not apply to a Prescribed Event that has occurred prior to January 1, 2023. The application currently under review was deemed complete prior to Bill 23 changes to the Ontario Heritage Act coming into force, however, the Part IV designation must be in compliance with the Province's amended O. Reg. 9/06 under the Ontario Heritage Act, which takes effect as of January 1, 2023. The revised regulation establishes nine provincial criteria for determining whether a property is of cultural heritage value or interest. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. The property meets four criteria relating to design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. 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 200 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 200 University Avenue (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (March 20, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 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.
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 200 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 200 University Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (March 20, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 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.
MM5.42adopted
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) is committing to provide the City of Toronto with an in-kind donation of $500,000 for the enhancement of the basketball courts at Confederation Park, 250 Dolly Varden Boulevard, Scarborough, Ward 24. The in-kind donation will include accessibility improvements and overall enhancements to the current basketball courts including but not limited to enhanced posts and backboards, improved lighting, fencing, accessible spectator seating, a large shade structure, passive play activations and the installation of sport court surfacing. Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a national charity committed to ensuring kids in need have equal access to sport and recreation. With an extensive, national network, Jumpstart helps eligible families cover the costs of registration, transportation, and equipment, and provides funding to selected organizations for recreational infrastructure and programming. Furthermore, in 2017, CTC committed to fundraise an incremental $50M to help Jumpstart expand its mandate to address physical barriers to sport and recreation. Through investments in destination playgrounds, infrastructure grants, and funding for parasports, Jumpstart is removing accessibility barriers to normalize inclusive play for kids of all abilities. In April 2022, Jumpstart proposed an "Inclusive Outdoor Basketball Court Project" in a City of Toronto park to enable children of all abilities to share in the magic of play. According to the Policy on Donations to the City for Community Benefits, section 3.8 & 3.9, where the proposed donation is $50,000 or more, Council approval is required to accept donation where the donation is designated for specific purposes. These motions are urgent as planning and construction is scheduled to start in spring 2023 to fulfill the obligations of the charity.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation up to $500,000.00 from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for the purposes of upgrades to the current basketball courts to inclusive accessible outdoor basketball courts at Confederation Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate, enter into, and execute a construction and donation agreement with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for the purpose of enhancing the outdoor basketball courts at Confederation Park, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with City policies applicable to capital projects.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation up to $500,000.00 from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for the purposes of upgrades to the current basketball courts to inclusive accessible outdoor basketball courts at Confederation Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate, enter into, and execute a construction and donation agreement with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for the purpose of enhancing the outdoor basketball courts at Confederation Park, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with City policies applicable to capital projects.
CC5.43adopted
This report recommends that City Council affirm its decision of December 14, 2022 (Item CC2.16) stating its intention to designate the property at 127 Strachan Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (The Act). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of the property owner within the statutory timeline. The property at 127 Strachan Avenue is located in Toronto's West Queen West neighbourhood, prominently situated on the southeast corner of Strachan Avenue and Adelaide Street West. It contains a three-storey mixed-use commercial building that dates to 1878, with a one-storey rear wing original to the building and a rear addition constructed at a later date. In 1999, alterations to the building resulted in a reconfiguration of the storefront. The building was originally constructed as a grocery for John H. Meyer, a former hotel proprietor, to support the surrounding working-class neighbourhood. It continued to operate primarily as a grocery until the 1950s. More recently, it has served as a restaurant with a popular summer patio on the north side of the building. 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 which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Act came into force on July 1, 2021. City Council has until April 18, 2023, which is 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of the owner and remain of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Act, staff are of the opinion that this property should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 127 Strachan Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item 2022.CC2.16 on December 14, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 127 Strachan Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 127 Strachan Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item CC2.16 on December 14, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in City Council designating the property at 127 Strachan Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM5.43adopted
City Council at its meetings on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2018, April 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2018 and July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018 accepted the recommendations set out in TE17.21 - Request for Direction Report - 1-7 Yonge Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications, TE31.15 - 55 - 95 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 33-53 Freeland Street, and 2 and 15 Cooper Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment - Request for Direction Report and GM29.25 - Acquisition of a Portion of 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East. As a result the City entered a tri party Parkland Agreement with the respective owners to secure a one hectare park, to be located at the address municipally known as 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East, comprising on-site and off-site dedications and a City acquisition of land. The Owner has indicated a willingness to complete the buildout of the park, including completing above base park improvements. In order to do so, the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's component of the development charges, paid upon issuance of building permit, would be required to be directed to the above base park improvements. There is currently no City Council authority to direct the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges to the above base park improvements. This authority is recommended by way of this Motion. Parks, Forestry and Recreation is agreeable to having the owner design and build out the park, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The design and consultation process will be City-led, working with the local community and the Ward Councillor. This Motion is urgent as the Subdivision agreement with the developer will be finalized before the next Council meeting, and represents the last opportunity to incorporate the Above Base Park Improvement conditions into an agreement.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. 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 new park to be dedicated on the site at 53, 55 and 95 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 15, 33, and 43 Freeland Street and 2 and 15 Cooper Street, all 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. 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 new park to be dedicated on the site at 53, 55 and 95 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 15, 33, and 43 Freeland Street and 2 and 15 Cooper Street, all 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.
MM5.44adopted
In November 2022, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark provided a letter regarding next steps surrounding Bill 23. In this letter the Minister promised to compensate the City of Toronto for any lost revenues as a result of the provincial Bill. To determine the costs borne by the City as a result of changes to the Development Charges the Province suggested a third-party Audit with joint terms of reference developed by the Province and City. With this report I am submitting the Terms of Reference for the Audit to City Council for discussion and approval. The Terms of Reference reflect several rounds of discussions with Provincial and Municipal staff to ensure an Audit that is expeditious, scoped properly, and effective. As with all negotiations, the attached Terms of Reference represents a compromise by both parties. As we know I am confident that the City of Toronto collects, spends and forecasts Development Charges and related housing infrastructure effectively. For this reason, it is my strong desire to have this Audit go forward as it will validate the claims we have made around the impacts of Bill 23 and its impacts on the City. Clearly, if we are to be made whole for any changes in revenue, we need this audit to be undertaken as soon as possible - and given the City's 10-year capital needs, I am anxious to proceed without delay. Finally, the November letter from Minister Clark indicated an openness to discussing potential revenue, the magnitude of the City's immediate COVID-19 "hangover" and its long-term capital needs are beyond the ability of simple property tax increases or service cuts to address. The City of Toronto needs a new fiscal framework, including exploring potential revenue tools with other orders of government. The Province has indicated an interest in moving forward with this discussion following this Audit. The reason for urgency is that the audit is to be reported on by July 1st and so these Terms need to be approved as soon as possible to get this underway.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the Terms of Reference in Attachment 1 to the Member Motion MM5.44 and City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to provide any information needed for the Audit.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Terms of Reference contained in Attachment 1 to this motion and direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to provide any information needed for the Audit.
MM5.45adopted
As both the Province and the City continue to move towards a state of recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, our future decisions surrounding policies and services should be guided by what this lengthy period of uncertainty has taught us. A key lesson being that every Ontarian, regardless of their social or financial status should have access to medical care. The Province's recent decision to end the "Physician and Hospital Services for Uninsured Persons Program" seeks to undo the critical work that many healthcare professionals have been able to undertake for their most vulnerable patients. Ending this program will remove access to supports and care from over a million Ontarians, many who are members of marginalized groups and have come to rely on this program without worrying about how much visiting a doctor was going to cost them. In a report published by the Health Network for Uninsured Clients (HNUC), it found that the removal of the financial component of care has created a positive domino effect throughout the system, where doctors and nurses have seen less fear and hesitation in patients seeking out emergency and clinical care in a timely manner. This has led to better health outcomes, early detection of critical illnesses and a significant decrease in mortality. Other healthcare professionals have seen a major reduction in the administrative burden because the system allows them to seamlessly refer their patients for specialists and follow up care, without having to worry about any of them being turned away due to their inability to pay for a service. The positive impacts of the program have been far reaching and its suspension will re-introduce the many inequities it sought to eliminate. It will abruptly cut off medical services for many patients who are currently seeking critical care and will force newcomers out of the system. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is home to thousands of newcomers each year, many who are uninsured and continue to struggle with homelessness and their immigration status in Canada. The barriers that newcomers face in applying for OHIP will be further exacerbated by the suspension of this program, and without any alternatives in place will lead to many opting not to access emergency and primary care due to fear of deportation, unaffordability and racial bias among the many other inequities that continue to exist within the healthcare system in Ontario. Reason for Urgency: program is set to expire on March 31, 2023.
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to reverse its decision to end the Physician and Hospital Services for Uninsured Persons Program on March 31, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1.City Council request the Government of Ontario reverse its decision to end the Physician and Hospital Services for Uninsured Persons Program on March 31, 2023.