Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 86 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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CC8.9adopted
1837-1845 Bayview Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On December 17, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment for 1837-1845 Bayview Avenue (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 25-storey mixed use building. A Site Plan Control Application was submitted on December 21, 2021. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Site Plan Control application (the "Appeal") to the Ontario Land Tribunal on March 21, 2022. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for October 17, 2023 - November 3, 2023. Given imminent procedural filing dates set out in the Procedural Order, and other deadlines addressed in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated July 4, 2023 set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor ( the "Settlement Offer"), and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the Zoning By-law Amendments have been prepared in a content and form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that matters arising from such study be secured if required; c. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated December 30, 2021, and matters that may arise from the revised proposal, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and d. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed servicing-related matters from Engineering and Construction Services and Solid Waste Management Services, in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated December 30, 2021, and matters that may arise from the revised proposal, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 4, 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 (July 4, 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 (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.9adopted
This Motion requests City Council authority to release Section 37 funds from developments located at 2161-2165 Lake Shore Boulevard West to support a new permanent Indigenous public artwork at the Humber Bay Shores Trail. The Section 37 benefit has been received and is eligible for this purpose. As part of the Humber Bay Park Master Plan, Economic Development and Culture is working in collaboration with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority on the creation of a new plaza along the newly redesigned trail including site specific artwork located Humber Bay Shores Trail. After a thorough, two-stage, international public art competition, a selection panel of artists and community members awarded the commission to Michael Belmore and Herman Mejia. Belmore and Mejia will produce the new public artwork, which represents a campfire, through community engagement with local youth. The sculpture is an Indigenous-led project and the finished public artwork will be a landmark and gathering place. The artists' budget will include the entire design, fabrication and installation of the project. As community consultation is at the forefront of this project, this funding will allow the artists to engage Indigenous communities, local residents, youth, and community members. Upon completion of the artwork, ownership will be transferred to the City of Toronto's Public Art Collection, who will be responsible for long-term maintenance.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by increasing the project cost for Humber Bay Public Art (CAC126-02) by $285,009 gross and $0 debt, from $200,000 to $485,009, with cash flow funding of $133,000 in 2023 and future year commitments of $152,009 in 2024, for the purpose of fabricating and installing a new permanent Indigenous public artwork at Humber Bay Shores Trail, with the $285,009 portion fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 2161-2165 Lake Shore Boulevard West (Source Account: XR3026-3701056).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by increasing the project cost for Humber Bay Public Art (CAC126-02) by $285,009 gross and $0 debt, from $200,000 to $485,009, with cash flow funding of $133,000 in 2023 and future year commitments of $152,009 in 2024, for the purpose of fabricating and installing a new permanent Indigenous public artwork at Humber Bay Shores Trail, with the $285,009 portion fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 2161-2165 Lake Shore Boulevard West (Source Account: XR3026-3701056).
CC8.10adopted
On January 20, 2023, the owner of 1891 Eglinton Avenue East, submitted 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"). The Revised Applications include a 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. On March 29-31, 2023, City Council provided directions to the City Solicitor to: - continue opposing the Revised Applications; - only attend mediation if the hearing commencing on June 24, 2023 was adjourned; and - report back to City Council at its meeting of July 19, 2023 on mediation. The hearing was adjourned to early 2024 and is set for January 15 - February 2, 2024. This report is to provide an up-date as directed by City Council.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 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 direct that all 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.
MM8.10adopted
At its meeting on June 14 and 15, 2023, City Council adopted Item CC7.14 and accepted a with-prejudice offer to settle an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal concerning 100 Davenport Road. By inadvertence, certain amendments were omitted from the approval. This is the first opportunity to reopen the approval to add them. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item 2023.CC7.14 (June 14, 2023) only as it pertains to the confidential instructions to staff made public on July 7, 2023.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.CC7.14 by adding the following instructions to staff: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 100 Davenport from Permit Parking. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore the feasibility of providing an in-kind community benefit pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act , and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers such an in-kind community benefit. 3. City Council request the Owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act , with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, as follows: a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.CC7.14 by adding the following instructions to staff: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 100 Davenport from Permit Parking. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor to continue to work with the applicant to explore the feasibility of providing an in-kind community benefit pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act, and to report back to City Council for further instruction if the applicant offers such an in-kind community benefit. 3. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, as follows: a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu.
CC8.11adopted
On October 29 and 30, 2019, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 469 ("OPA 469"), which, among other matters, created Chapter 6, Section 43, Sherway Area Secondary Plan (the "Secondary Plan"). The Secondary Plan was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 9 appellants. On March 9, 2022 and February 8, 2023, City Council provided instructions to the City Solicitor regarding the appeals of OPA 469 which, following implementation of those instructions at the Ontario Land Tribunal by the City Solicitor, completely resolved some and significantly scoped other appeals. One of the nine appeals has been withdrawn. A 12-day hearing is scheduled to commence on November 20, 2023 with witness statements due on September 15, 2023. Given this timing, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions on this matter which is the subject of appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle Appeal Number 2 (Calloway REIT (Etobicoke) Inc., and Calloway REIT (Etobicoke-Index) Inc.) of Official Plan Amendment 469 set out in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and with the modifications substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor and other staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle Appeal Number 3 (690 Evans Ave Dev Nominee Inc.) of Official Plan Amendment 469 set out in Confidential Appendix C to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor and with the modifications substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix A to to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor and other staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to modify and partially approve non-policy text, policies and maps in Official Plan Amendment 469 substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor and to ensure that such modifications are appropriately reflected within the Official Plan Amendment 469 policies and maps in a manner satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 469, contained in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor, including to any associated maps, as deemed necessary in the sole discretion of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to take any necessary steps to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A, B, and C to the report (July 4, 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 (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B and Confidential Appendix C to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.11adopted
A recent opportunity has arisen to acquire land in partnership with St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society which will expand an existing infill affordable housing project at 1120 Ossington Avenue ("Monaco Place"). Upon closing, 1112 Ossington Avenue and 1120 Ossington Avenue will be combined to create one parcel of land. The purchase of 1112 Ossington Avenue will create improved and dignified amenity space for tenants at 1120 Ossington Avenue that is fully wheelchair accessible. This will include gathering space, a kitchen, and laundry facilities. It will also provide space for support staff to maintain an on-site presence for their clients. By providing amenity space for the newly expanded property, it will free up space in the existing infill project at 1120 Ossington Avenue that can be used to create two additional deeply affordable and supportive rental units.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to provide $800,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058), to St. Clare's - Monaco Place to acquire the property municipally known as 1112 Ossington Avenue for the purpose of expanding the existing affordable rental housing located at 1120 Ossington Avenue to create improved and fully wheelchair-accessible amenity space for tenants, fully funded from the Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Fund, with funds received by the City from the development at 1245 Dupont Street (Galleria Mall) in the amount of $800,000 (Source Account: XR3028-4500242), for this purpose. 2. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $800,000 gross, to be payable to St. Clare's - Monaco Place, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3028-4500242 to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058); b. approval of a business case for the property outlining the management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the project, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and c. St. Clare's - Monaco Place and/or a related corporation entering into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement") with the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with St. Clare's - Monaco Place and/or a related corporation, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, to secure the property as improved and wheelchair-accessible amenity space for tenants at the 1120 Ossington Avenue affordable rental property, subject to Part 2 above. 4. City Council exempt the property at 1112 Ossington Avenue from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the term of the City's Contribution Agreement with St. Clare's - Monaco Place, which will be 99 years. 5. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes. 6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat or designate, to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by the non-profit housing provider, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council, subject to Part 2 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to provide $800,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058), to St. Clare's - Monaco Place to acquire the property municipally known as 1112 Ossington Avenue for the purpose of expanding the existing affordable rental housing located at 1120 Ossington Avenue to create improved and fully wheelchair-accessible amenity space for tenants, fully funded from the Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Fund, with funds received by the City from the development at 1245 Dupont Street (Galleria Mall) in the amount of $800,000 (Source Account: XR3028-4500242), for this purpose. 2. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $800,000 gross, to be payable to St. Clare's - Monaco Place, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3028-4500242 to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058); b. approval of a business case for the property outlining the management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the project, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and c. St. Clare's - Monaco Place and/or a related corporation entering into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement") with the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with St. Clare's - Monaco Place and/or a related corporation, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, to secure the property as improved and wheelchair-accessible amenity space for tenants at the 1120 Ossington Avenue affordable rental property, subject to Part 2 above. 4. City Council exempt the property at 1112 Ossington Avenue from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the term of the City's Contribution Agreement with St. Clare's - Monaco Place, which will be 99 years. 5. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes. 6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, or such person's delegates to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by the non-profit housing provider, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council, subject to Part 2 above.
CC8.12adopted
On January 29, 2020, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 486, which amended the existing Chapter 6, Section 16, King-Spadina Secondary Plan of the Official Plan. The Secondary Plan was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal by 46 appellants. On December 15-17, 2021, City Council provided directions to the City Solicitor regarding the appeals of Official Plan Amendment 486. On May 11, 2022 and June 14, 2023, City Council provided further direction to the City Solicitor regarding the appeals of Official Plan Amendment 486. The Ontario Land Tribunal hearing was originally scheduled to commence on July 18, 2022 for 26 days, but it was adjourned. A 12-day hearing is scheduled to commence on August 14, 2023. Given this timing, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions on this matter which is the subject of appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 4, 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 instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.12withdrawn
As the Advocate for Technology and Innovation for the City of Toronto, I attended, with my Chief of Staff, the Cities Forum 2023 in Torino, Italy. The conference was held in March, 2023. Additional meetings were also arranged with other Torino government officials. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the return flight to Toronto was missed which required the booking of an additional flight and an extra night's accommodation in Italy. This resulted in the overall cost of the trip for both myself and my Chief of Staff to exceed $7.0 thousand. Pursuant to the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy, travel expenses over $7.0 thousand must be approved by City Council. The expenses will be paid out of my Constituency Services and Office Budget.
Item MM8.12 was withdrawn at City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct staff to authorize payment for the expenses that were incurred by Councillor Nick Mantas and his Chief of Staff by attending the Cities Forum 2023 Conference in Torino, Italy, to be paid for from the Member's Constituency Services and Office Budget.
CC8.13amended
294-300 Sherbourne Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On July 2, 2021, the City received Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 294-298 Sherbourne Street to permit the construction of a 10-storey student residence with 7-storey tower element stepped back 3 metres from a 3-storey podium on vacant, non-contributing designated properties within the Garden District Heritage Conservation District. On December 13, 2021, Heritage Permit applications were submitted to erect the above-noted structure on 294-298 Sherbourne Street. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 14, 2022. On April 6, 2022, the applicant appealed Council's refusal of the Heritage Permit application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to the Ontario Land Tribunal (cumulatively, the "appeals"). On June 12, 2023, the owner submitted a with-prejudice settlement offer with respect to the appeals, and on June 23, 2023 the owner submitted a with-prejudice addendum to the settlement offer (the "Settlement Offer"). The Settlement Offer includes a new Heritage Permit application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the on-site heritage resource located at 300 Sherbourne Street, which property was acquired by the owner and incorporated into a new development proposal and conservation strategy. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on September 18, 2023. Given the City Council summer recess, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 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 (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated June 23, 2023 set out in Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Final Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of Zoning By-law Amendment and the Official Plan Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and Groundwater Report have been completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Owner has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design, construction and financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, in connection with a Functional Servicing Report as accepted by the City's Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services should such Director determine that improvements to such infrastructure are required, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has submitted a complete re-submission with revised plans and payment of appropriate fees for the expanded development site, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and e. the Owner has received a heritage permit for 300 Sherbourne Street pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 6. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council approve the application to erect a building on the designated properties at 294-298 Sherbourne Street and the application to alter the designated property at 300 Sherbourne Street, all in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the construction of a new mixed use building that includes two towers, in conjunction with an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 21, 2023, prepared by Superkul, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 23, 2023, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 300 Sherbourne Street under Part IV, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal Final Order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for 294-300 Sherbourne Street, the Owner shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 23, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. prior to final Site Pan approval in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties at 294-300 Sherbourne, the Owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.1. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 294- 300 Sherbourne Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Owner shall: 1. obtain final approval for the necessary by-law amendments required for the alterations to the properties at 294-300 Sherbourne Street, such amendments to have been enacted by City Council in connection with an Ontario Land Tribunal Order and to have come into effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.1. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.3. above, the Owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6G" to exclude the development located at 294-300 Sherbourne Street. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 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 (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 27, 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 (June 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.13adopted
This motion requests authority from City Council to proceed with the installation of a curb lane CaféTO patio at 1646 Queen Street East. In previous years, Casa Di Giorgio successfully participated in the program to assist with safe dining during the COVID-19 pandemic and to bring in much needed revenue. However, the business requires relief from platform requirements for the 2023 season in response to upcoming sidewalk widening work on the north side of Queen Street East. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as Council approval is required to enable the installation of these CaféTO patios within a reasonable timeframe.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt curb lane café permit areas at 1646 Queen Street East, Casa Di Giorgio Restaurant from the requirements of Sections 742-10.4. B(6) and B(7) and Sections 742-10.4 C(1) and C(3) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, for the 2023 CafeTO season but require the affected permit holders to do the following during that period: a. install a temporary ramp in their permit area which provides for safe access to the permit area from the sidewalk in accordance with the requirements of Section 742-10.4 C(2).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt curb lane café permit areas at 1646 Queen Street East, Casa Di Giorgio Restaurant from the requirements of Sections 742-10.4. B(6) and B(7) and Sections 742-10.4 C(1) and C(3) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, for the 2023 CafeTO season but require the affected permit holders to do the following during that period: a. install a temporary ramp in their permit area which provides for safe access to the permit area from the sidewalk in accordance with the requirements of Section 742-10.4 C(2).
CC8.14adopted
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing into this matter. The applicant appealed the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 3291 Kingston Road, 2 and 4 Windy Ridge Drive (the "Development Site") to the Ontario Land Tribunal from City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the prescribed time periods pursuant to the Planning Act. The Ontario Land Tribunal scheduled a case management conference on September 14, 2023 in order to provide the City Solicitor an opportunity to obtain instructions respecting the matter that has been appealed. Given this timing, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer as described in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor and substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B and Confidential Appendix C to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer") and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 3291 Kingston Road, 2 and 4 Windy Ridge. 3. 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 Amendment to re-designate part of the lands from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas on the appropriate Land Use Plans of the Official Plan is 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 Amendment is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including but not limited to the following: i. a minimum of 15 percent of the total number of units as 2-bedroom units; and ii. a minimum of 10 percent of the total number of units as 3-bedroom units; c. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition application 20 209873 ESC 20 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the eight (8) existing rental dwelling units on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure, among other matters, the following: i. the provision of eight (8) replacement rental dwelling units consisting of four (4) three-bedroom units, three (3) two-bedroom units, and one (1) one-bedroom unit collectively comprising at least 658 square metres of gross floor area, as generally illustrated in the replacement rental floor plans prepared by RAW Design and dated June 22, 2023, with any revisions to these plans being to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Planner, City Planning Division; ii. the rents of the eight (8) replacement rental units, which shall be based on the rents of the existing rental units by their respective bedroom types at the time of application and secured for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each replacement rental unit; and iii. the provision of an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all Eligible Tenants of the eight (8) existing rental units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental units at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents in the form of rent gap payments, and other assistance to mitigate hardship; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. d. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("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. 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. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, 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; iv. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; and v. submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum, Landscape Plan (with a public utility plan underlay in an updated soil volume plan) and Tree Protection Plan acceptable and satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A, B, and C to the report (July 4, 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 (July 4, 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 (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, and Confidential Appendix C to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.14adopted
On April 6, 2022, through adoption of MM42.16 Advancing the Legacy Art Project Inspired by Terry Fox, City Council authorized the transfer of $340,907 in Section 37 funds to Waterfront Toronto for implementation of the Legacy Art Project Toronto at 439 Queens Quay West to commemorate the legacy of Terry Fox. The project is a collaboration between the City of Toronto, Waterfront Toronto and the non-profit Legacy Art Project Toronto foundation which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of the project, with the backing of the Terry Fox family. The City has entered into a delivery agreement with Waterfront Toronto. An opportunity has arisen to repair and upgrade an existing accessibility ramp leading into the space by using the same contractors Waterfront Toronto has hired for the main project. Funding of $75,000 is available through Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan, in the "Various Buildings and Parks Accessibility Program" sub-project. This motion would give authority to transfer the funds to Waterfront Toronto to complete the work, and to amend the delivery agreement accordingly. The artwork will be completed as part of the project and become part of the City's Public Art collection administered by Economic Development and Culture.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize a transfer of $75,000 to Waterfront Toronto for the repair and upgrade of an existing accessibility ramp as part of the Legacy Art Project at 439 Queen's Quay West, with funding from the "Various Buildings and Parks Accessibility Program" sub-project in the Facility Components project in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan, fully funded from Capital from Current, which is cash flowed in 2023. 2. City Council authorize an amendment to the delivery agreement with Waterfront Toronto governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements for the construction of the Legacy Art Project at 439 Queen's Quay West, to reflect the additional transfer of $75,000 for the repair and upgrade of the existing accessibility ramp, to be negotiated and signed on behalf of the City by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture (including compliance with the City's Fair Wage and Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry) and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize a transfer of $75,000 to Waterfront Toronto for the repair and upgrade of an existing accessibility ramp as part of the Legacy Art Project at 439 Queen's Quay West, with funding from the "Various Buildings and Parks Accessibility Program" sub-project in the Facility Components project in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan, fully funded from Capital from Current, which is cash flowed in 2023. 2. City Council authorize an amendment to the delivery agreement with Waterfront Toronto governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements for the construction of the Legacy Art Project at 439 Queen's Quay West, to reflect the additional transfer of $75,000 for the repair and upgrade of the existing accessibility ramp, to be negotiated and signed on behalf of the City by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture (including compliance with the City's Fair Wage and Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry) and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC8.15adopted
4121 Kingston Road - Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal - Request for Directions
On June 1, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a development with 4 mixed-use buildings, consisting of 10 and 12-storey mid-rise buildings located along Kingston Road, and 25 and 35 storey towers located on the southern portion of the site adjacent to the Guildwood GO Station. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on February 15, 2022, citing City Council's failure to make a decision within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. Case Management Conferences were held on June 16, 2022 and March 30, 2023, and the Ontario Land Tribunal has scheduled a 10-day hearing commencing on February 5, 2023. On December 12 and 13, 2022, the parties to the appeal participated in mediation. The City Solicitor requires further directions on this matter no later than the completion of the City Council meeting which starts on July 19, 2023. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 30, 2023, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 4, 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. If the Ontario Land Tribunal approves the proposed development, City Council approve that the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, representing a portion of the statutory parkland conveyance, having a minimum size of 719 square metres and located on the southern portion of the site, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act . 3. City Council approve the proposed on-site parkland dedication of approximately 719 square metres to be conveyed as a component of the registration of subdivision, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, and in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment, that includes a Holding provision pursuant to section 36 of the Planning Act, that will be lifted when the new public street and servicing internal to the site, and any required external infrastructure, are secured in an agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has addressed the major outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services in their memo dated June 8, 2021 as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Owner has conducted downstream storm sewer capacity analysis and overland flow route capacity analysis to justify the alterations to the existing storm drainage patterns as shown on the Conceptual Servicing Plan to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. Transportation Services has confirmed that the proposed transportation impact, parking and loading are acceptable; e. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review in their memo dated June 8, 2021 as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review and the Owner has submitted a revised Landscape Plan and/or Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan Report and that Tree Preservation matters are resolved to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and f. the Owner has addressed the comments from the Toronto Transit Commission in their letter dated June 1, 2021. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 4, 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 (July 4, 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 (July 4, 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. If the City Solicitor's confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council, then City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B. 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.
MM8.15adopted
In November 2021, our community welcomed the installation of Toronto's International Mother Language Monument in Dentonia Park. This was done through collaboration among many community members who came together with the common goal of having this beautiful monument installed in the heart of the largest Bangla community in Canada. The monument is a reminder of Bengali history and the important contributions that this community has made in the area known locally as "Banglatown." The strength and resilience of this Bengali community, and all that it does here in the East End and across the City to build community and celebrate the tradition and beauty of the Bengali culture in Canada, deserves recognition. That includes finally moving ahead with a plan to explore officially recognizing Danforth Avenue, between Main Street and Pharmacy Avenue, as Banglatown.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the local Councillors' offices, to engage with community organizations to explore designating Danforth Avenue, between Main Street and Pharmacy Avenue, as the Banglatown Cultural District in recognition of the area's vibrant Bengali culture, following City Council's consideration of objectives and criteria for the Cultural Districts Program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the local Councillors' offices, to engage with community organizations to explore designating Danforth Avenue, between Main Street and Pharmacy Avenue, as the Banglatown Cultural District in recognition of the area's vibrant Bengali culture, following City Council's consideration of objectives and criteria for the Cultural Districts Program.
CC8.16adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application for an appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal. This report has been prepared in consultation with City Planning staff. A pre-application meeting was held on July 30, 2021. The Application was submitted on December 29, 2021 and deemed complete on January 31, 2022. A Site Plan Control application was also submitted on December 29, 2021. The Applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision regarding its Application, under Subsection 34(11) of the Planning Act, on August 23, 2022 (the "Appeal"). The City Solicitor requires further instructions on this matter. This report is about ongoing litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. This hearing is scheduled to commence on September 25, 2023 for 6 days. As a result, there are various upcoming procedural filing deadlines such as the filing of expert witness statements, which are due on July 21, 2023. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer, dated June 21, 2023 and attached as Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor and the revised architectural plans, dated June 5, 2023, prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc., attached as Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor along with the draft Zoning By-laws, attached as Confidential Appendix C to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the revised development proposal generally described in the Settlement Offer, the revised architectural plans, attached as Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor and the draft zoning by-laws, attached as Confidential Appendix C to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. 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: a. the amending by-laws are finalized, in a form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in a manner that implements the proposed development; b. the applicant has submitted a Traffic Impact Study and Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Program Manager, District Transportation Planning Unit, Scarborough District; c. the applicant has addressed comments raised in the March 29, 2022 memorandum from the Toronto Transit Commission, to the satisfaction of the Toronto Transit Commission; d. the applicant has included, in the site specific by-law, a requirement to provide space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side of the property, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681; e. the applicant has submitted to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a Site Servicing Review to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and demonstrate how this site can be serviced and whether the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate; f. the applicant has entered into a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Site Servicing Review accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and g. the applicant has submitted revised plans/reports/documentation with respect to Parts b., d., e., and f. above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A, B, and C to the report (July 4, 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 (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in 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, Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, and Confidential Appendix C 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.
MM8.16adopted
The community of Mount Dennis is home to a wonderful mix of warm and welcoming people from all over the world. Until recently Mount Dennis was also one of the more affordable communities in Toronto to live, work and play. The announcement and construction of the Eglinton Light Rail transit line, while welcomed, it has also resulted in significant development pressure and land speculation in the Mount Dennis community. Over the coming years new private residential developments will create housing for some 20,000 new residents, compared to the one current non-profit affordable housing proposal on Weston Road just north of Eglinton Avenue. Local residents, non-profit organizations and businesses are justifiably concerned that without active municipal, provincial and federal interventions the people and businesses of Mount Dennis will be left behind or pushed out in the name of progress and gentrification. At its meeting of July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022 City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 571 and additional recommendations from the Etobicoke York Community Council. Specifically, City Council requested the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to direct Social Development, Finance and Administration, Economic Development and Culture, Housing Secretariat and other appropriate Divisions in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to work with the Councillor for Ward 5 York-South Weston and local community organizations, residents and businesses to develop a Mount Dennis community development plan: "Community for All Action Plan". The recommendations also requested the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to develop for the Mount Dennis Secondary Plan area specific actions and targets to support affordable housing, confront anti-Black racism, advance Indigenous reconciliation, promote inclusive economic opportunities, protect the natural environment and improve the public realm. During the past year the community has held multiple meetings on the future of Mount Dennis, however there is yet to be any follow-up by City staff on the Council decision to support a "Community for All Action Plan". This motion is to request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Service to immediately engage with the local community no later than September 2023 and provide biannual progress reports on the development and implementation of a Mount Dennis community development plan: "Community for All Action Plan", to the Planning and Housing Committee starting at the October 26, 2023 Committee meeting.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to immediately engage with the City Councillor for Ward 5 - York-South Weston, local community organizations, residents and businesses, and to direct City officials to attend upcoming community meetings concerned with the development and implementation of a Mount Dennis community development plan: "Community for All Action Plan". 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to provide biannual reports on the development and implementation of a Mount Dennis community development plan: "Community for All Action Plan", with the first report to the October 24, 2023 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to immediately engage with the City Councillor for Ward 5 York-South Weston, local community organizations, residents and businesses, and to direct City officials to attend upcoming community meetings concerned with the development and implementation of a Mount Dennis community development plan: "Community for All Action Plan". 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to provide biannual reports on the development and implementation of a Mount Dennis community development plan: "Community for All Action Plan", with the first report to the October 24, 2023 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee.
CC8.17amended
225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street - Request for Directions
On November 16, 2021, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were submitted proposing a 31-storey mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 340 residential dwelling units at 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street. On July 14, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal, citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed timelines of the Planning Act. City Council stated its intention to designate the properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act at its meeting of August 15, 2022. On February 7 and 8, 2023, City Council directed the City Solicitor to oppose the applications at the Ontario Land Tribunal. On May 11, 2023, the applicant filed a revised Zoning By-law Amendment application proposing a 45-storey mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses, and 516 residential dwelling units. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on November 14, 2023. Given imminent procedural filing dates set out in the Procedural Order, and other deadlines addressed in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 27, 2023 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the rezoning appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the Owner has withdrawn its appeal of the King-Parliament Secondary Plan and implementing Zoning By-law (By-law 394-2021) to the Ontario Land Tribunal within Ontario Land Tribunal Cases OLT-21-001024 and OLT-21-00-1042, subject to confirmation that the Zoning By-law Amendments secured through Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-22-004232 prevail; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; c. the Owner has resubmitted the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, which includes 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; d. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues outlined in the Urban Forestry memo dated March 17, 2022 as they relate to tree planting, soil volume, utility conflicts, tree protection, and Toronto Green Standards, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; e. the Owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; f. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 23, 2023, prepared by IBI Group and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 4, 2021 and addendum dated June 22, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and g. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 4, 2021 and addendum dated June 22, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., for 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Site Plan appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the City has issued Notice of Approval Conditions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the Owner has completed all required road widenings and conveyances to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building on the lands known municipally in the year 2022 as 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 23, 2023, prepared by IBI Group and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 4, 2021 and addendum dated June 22, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (June 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 6. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council approve the application to alter the designated properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 23, 2023, prepared by IBI Group and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 4, 2021 and addendum dated June 22, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that it consents to the application to alter the designated properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. that prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Final Order issued in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeal, the Owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 23, 2023, prepared by IBI Group and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 4, 2021 and addendum dated June 22, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 4, 2021 and addendum dated June 22, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., for 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. that prior to final Site Plan approval for the subject lands the Owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Part 2.a.1. above. 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.3. above, the Owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Owner of the properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 229 Queen Street East and 120-122 Sherbourne Street. 7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6J" to exclude the development located at 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 5, 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 (July 5, 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 (July 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (June 28, 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 (June 28, 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 (June 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.17adopted
At the Planning and Housing Committee on July 6, 2023 the Committee received a report from the Deputy City Manager "Concept to Keys (C2K) Dashboard: July 2023 Priority Development Applications Status Update. The Concept 2 Keys (C2K) is an important and innovative program that is changing how Planning and Development applications are reviewed by the City of Toronto by identifying and prioritizing the approval of affordable housing developments. It is well known that non-profit and co-operative housing organizations face significant municipal and financial barriers in developing new affordable housing in Toronto's hot housing market. As a result, the city must look to remove barriers to new non-profit development, while improving the delivery and speed of approvals. Speedy municipal consideration and approval of non-profit and co-operative housing proposals plays a significant role in proponents being able to apply and access limited federal and provincial affordable and supportive housing funds. Regrettably a number of non-profit housing proposals have not been prioritize, are "stuck" in the city's planning and development approval process, and unable to proceed in a timely fashion. This includes organizations which City Council approved pre-development funding in June 2022, including the Learning Enrichment development that Council directed City staff to give priority consideration to at their meeting of July 19, 20 and 21, 2022. The motion proposes improving the Concept to Keys (C2K) Dashboard and also proposes that the Priority Development Review Stream and the Concept to Keys (C2K) Program include those non-profit and co-operative housing organizations that have Pre-Development Funding approved by City Council.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to include an identified breakdown and analysis of non-profit and co-operative housing development applications and measures being undertaken to facilitate and remove barriers to the approval and construction of these applications in future Concept 2 Keys (C2K) Status Update reports. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to immediately include and prioritize non-profit and co-operative developments in the Priority Development Review Stream and the Concept 2 Keys (C2K) where the non-profit or co-operative housing proponent has been approved by Council for Pre-Development Funding.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to include an identified breakdown and analysis of non-profit and co-operative housing development applications and measures being undertaken to facilitate and remove barriers to the approval and construction of these applications in future Concept 2 Keys (C2K) Status Update reports. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to immediately include and prioritize non-profit and co-operative developments in the Priority Development Review Stream and the Concept 2 Keys (C2K) where the non-profit or co-operative housing proponent has been approved by Council for Pre-Development Funding.
CC8.18deferred
20 Broadoaks Drive and 11 Catford Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 9, 2021, the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 20 Broadoaks Drive and 11 Catford Road (the "Site") to permit infill development consisting of a 12-storey mixed-use building fronting on Keele Street, two residential towers of 18 and 30 storeys connected by a six-storey base building in the middle of the Site, and two four-storey residential townhouse blocks at the corner of Catford Road and Derrydown Drive. The existing apartment buildings on the Site would be retained. A Draft Plan of Condominium application was also submitted to establish a phased condominium corporation for the proposed development. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal on May 12, 2022 (the "Appeals"). The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, which is scheduled to commence on October 23, 2023. This matter is urgent as it is the last opportunity to get instruction from City Council in advance of established procedural exchange dates. This item cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, deferred Item CC8.18 to the next meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. 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 at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.18adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (Application Number A0195/23EYK), including variances to lot coverage and floor space index. The applicant seeks to construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage. On June 22, 2023, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused to grant the requested minor variances (Decision in Attachment 1). The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In its report dated June 13, 2023, City Planning Staff opined that the proposal did not fit within the neighbourhood context and recommended that the minor variance application be refused (Staff Report in Attachment 2). This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body with appropriate City staff in order to oppose the Appeal regarding the proposed development at 17 Courtsfield Crescent (Application A0195/23EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the Appeal for 17 Courtsfield Crescent (Application A0195/23EYK) and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff in order to oppose the Appeal regarding the proposed development at 17 Courtsfield Crescent (Application A0195/23EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the Appeal for 17 Courtsfield Crescent (Application A0195/23EYK) and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
CC8.19withdrawn
On December 23, 2019, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted for the property at 1181 Sheppard Avenue East (the "Site") in order to permit a mixed-use development comprised of a 22-storey tower with 39,033 square metres of office space, and a 25-storey residential tower (subsequently revised to 33 storeys) with 452 residential units connected by a 5-storey podium. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 19, 2021 (the "Appeals"). A related site plan application was also filed on March 4, 2022 and appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal on February 27, 2023. On June 20, 2023, the applicant/appellant wrote to the City and the Ontario Land Tribunal advising that they intend to seek approval of revised plans at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing of the Appeals which is scheduled to commence on October 2, 2023. The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming hearing. This matter is urgent as it is the last opportunity to get instruction from City Council in advance of the hearing and established procedural exchange dates. This item cannot be deferred.
Item CC8.19 was withdrawn at City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.19adopted
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, change over during election and some surprise challenges, the current cohort have experienced difficulties. With a new not-for-profit organization in place to support these young entrepreneurs, their hope is to be able to provide proper guidance and direction to help them thrive in the food industry. This motion is to direct community funds to allow for Feed Scarborough, the contracted not-for-profit organization, the provisions to install much needed necessities in the facility for maximum usage of space. The newly minted not-for-profit operator has identified several capital needs required to fully equip the facility. Requirements such as signage, lighting, and a central Point of Sales system are a few urgent requirements being requested. Prior to this, without a not-for-profit operator, these needs had not been undertaken and have been a contributing factor to the difficulties the entrepreneurs continue to experience. With capital funds allocated to allow Feed Scarborough the ability to purchase and complete facility set up, this will allow them to develop more business opportunities for the entrepreneurs in their dedicated space. As such, it is appropriate to grant $60,000 of capital funding to Feed Scarborough to enable them to provide their best opportunities to the Flip Kitchen entrepreneurs. This motion is urgent because the funds are needed to pay for immediate installations which are imperative for Feed Scarborough to launch successfully by September 1st, 2023.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program, on a one-time basis, by $60,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) from the development at 75 Canterbury Place, secured for constructing and furnishing a social facility (Source Account XR3026-3700882) for transfer to Feed Scarborough for capital improvements to the City-owned retail space at 5200 Yonge Street (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $60,000 be forwarded to Feed Scarborough upon the execution of an agreement to lease the City-owned retail space at 5200 Yonge Street, and the signing of an Undertaking by the organization governing the use of the funds, financial reporting requirements, and the return of unused funds to the City should they discontinue or terminate their relationship with the City-owned retail space at 5200 Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program, on a one-time basis, by $60,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) from the development at 75 Canterbury Place, secured for constructing and furnishing a social facility (Source Account XR3026-3700882) for transfer to Feed Scarborough for capital improvements to the City-owned retail space at 5200 Yonge Street (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $60,000 be forwarded to Feed Scarborough upon the execution of an agreement to lease the City-owned retail space at 5200 Yonge Street, and the signing of an Undertaking by the organization governing the use of the funds, financial reporting requirements, and the return of unused funds to the City should they discontinue or terminate their relationship with the City-owned retail space at 5200 Yonge Street.
CC8.20adopted
City Council adopted the West Queen West Planning Study at its meeting of September 30, 2020. The Study resulted in the adoption of Official Plan Amendment 445, which created Site and Area Specific Policy 566. The Official Plan Amendment and Site and Area Specific Policy were subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The Ontario Land Tribunal has scheduled a hearing of the appeal to begin October 23, 2023. This report requests direction from City Council with respect to the ongoing Ontario Land Tribunal appeal process. This matter is urgent due to the ongoing hearing process and upcoming filing deadlines prior to City Council's next scheduled meeting.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices 1 and 2 to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and other staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of Official Plan Amendment 445 as modified by the proposed revised policies to the West Queen West Planning Study as set out in and substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix 1 and Confidential Appendix 2 to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to continue negotiations with appellants to Official Plan Amendment 445 and the West Queen West Planning Study in an effort to resolve outstanding issues under appeal, to make minor amendments to the proposed revised policies, and to take necessary steps to bring resolution to the entire matter in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Confidential Appendices 1 and 2 to the report (July 6, 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 (July 6, 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 (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, Confidential Appendix 1, and Confidential Appendix 2 if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.20amended
Toronto's hundreds of parks are an invaluable feature of our great city. They provide a refreshing escape to green space, gardens and play structures-beloved destinations in our neighbourhooods. The COVID pandemic made us acutely aware of a local park's ability to encourage connected communities, offer social gathering spaces and promote vital mental health. The current number of nearby parks walkable to the new neighbourhood that will be established on the east side of the Yonge North Secondary Plan will not be sufficient to serve the projected 24-25 thousand residents reflected in the development pipeline. The east side of the Yonge North Secondary Plan area is presently served by Centre Park (1.1 hectares) which is a 13-minute walk from the northern boundary of the secondary plan. Goulding Park, a large park to the west (4.6 hectares) crosses a 6-lane major artery, serves the broader community and is also a 13-minute walk from the northern boundary. Additional parks providing a full range of functions and features are required to serve the significant growth underway in the area and ensure a high quality of life for existing and new residents. This motion is urgent because over 100 developments are currently in process for Willowdale Ward 18. It is fiscally responsible to purchase the parkland sooner anticipating increased land value once density further intensifies.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the local Councillor, to identify potential parkland acquisition opportunities on the east side of the Yonge Street North Secondary Plan area, confirm available funding and seek Council authority for any required budget adjustments to pursue priority sites through City-led purchases, parkland dedication and other tools.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the local Councillor, to identify potential parkland acquisition opportunities on the east side of the Yonge Street North Secondary Plan area, identify and allocate appropriate funding sources and pursue priority sites through City-led purchases, parkland dedication and other tools.
CC8.21adopted
500 Sheppard Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 8, 2021 the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 500 Sheppard Avenue East to permit a mixed-use building with two residential towers of 35 and 39 storeys. The applicant subsequently revised its proposed development to increase the heights of the towers to 39 and 43 storeys. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on June 29, 2022. The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for 5 days from July 10 - 14, 2023. However, on consent of both parties, the hearing will be adjourned until after the City Council meeting commencing July 19, 2023. The hearing could be rescheduled before the next City Council meeting, which is October 11, 2023. Given this timing, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 29, 2023, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the conditions set out below: a. confirmation that the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has submitted updated reports confirming adequate water, sanitary and stormwater capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water have determined that no holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment(s), as amended; c. in the event the updated servicing reports require upgrades to the servicing or functional items above, the owner shall enter into agreement(s) for the construction of any such improvements to such services, as required, at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. the Owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured, if required; e. the Owner has incorporated the design of the cycle-track along Sheppard Avenue East as part the Sheppard avenue East Complete Street project to the satisfaction of the Manager, Transportation Development Planning and Review; f. the Owner has resolved transportation-related matters including an updated Traffic Impact Study report to reassess the proposed driveway access points to the satisfaction of the Manager, Transportation Development Planning and Review; g. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised in the Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review memo as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; and h. the Owner has submitted a complete Wind Impact Study that provides the necessary details to evaluate the proposed wind conditions at the pedestrian level, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 6, 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 (July 6, 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 (July 6, 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 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, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.