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.
BL8.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, passed By-laws 687-2023 to 785-2023.
CC8.1amended
This recent by-election provided an incredible opportunity for all of us to hear more about people's priorities across our city. In the face of a deepening housing crisis, a sense of unease in our communities, and a transit system that is less reliable, it has become harder and harder for people to get by. People are being squeezed out of our city and far too many are being left behind. And we, as the City, are struggling financially with a budget hole left behind by a global pandemic and the longstanding need for a new deal for cities. This election people sent a clear message that they want life to improve in our city. They are calling on all of us to find the determination to work together to help change course. I not only believe that this is possible, I know it is absolutely necessary. Over the last few weeks I have had the distinct privilege of sitting down with Members of Council to hear directly what their priorities are for their local communities and for our city. There are many more conversations to be had in the coming days. And it is through these conversations that I have been made even more hopeful for the future of our city because I can see clear common ground across City Council. As we continue the term but also begin it anew, it is incumbent on us to find unity of purpose so that we can chart a better way forward.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council rescind the appointments of Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Frances Nunziata and Councillor James Pasternak to the Striking Committee and appoint in their place the following Members for a term of office ending on December 31, 2024 or until successors are appointed: a. Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie; b. Councillor Gord Perks; and c. Councillor Shelley Carroll; having regard that Mayor Olivia Chow has appointed Councillor Ausma Malik as Chair and Councillor Alejandra Bravo as Vice Chair. 2. City Council direct the City Clerk to canvass Members of Council for their interest in appointment or reappointment to Council committees, local boards, City corporations and external agencies and to report to a special meeting of the Striking Committee to be called for the purpose of recommending a new slate of appointments for Council consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to canvass Members of Council for their interest in appointment or reappointment to Council committees, local boards, City corporations and external agencies and report to a special meeting of the Striking Committee to be called for the purpose of recommending a new slate of appointments for Council consideration.
DM8.1deferred
Pursuant to Section 170(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Ombudsman has concluded the report about its Investigation into Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Tenant Human Rights Complaints Process. We hereby table with City Council for its June 14, 2023 session the Investigation Report, dated June 9, 2023.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, deferred Item DM8.1 to the October 11, 12, and 13, 2023 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM8.1adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 399 Jane Street operating under the name Gigli Cafe. The application is for an indoor area and outdoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is July 11, 2023.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Gigli Cafe, 399 Jane Street is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the premises at 399 Jane Street operating under the name Gigli Cafe. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the premises at 399 Jane Street operating under the name Gigli Cafe and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Gigli Cafe, 399 Jane Street is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the premises at 399 Jane Street operating under the name Gigli Cafe. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the premises at 399 Jane Street operating under the name Gigli Cafe and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM8.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:45 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. July 19, 2023 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and reflected on the announcement of the discovery of 88 potential graves at the at the former site of the St. Bruno's Indian Residential School in Joussard, Alberta. Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Helen Ainslie Elizabeth Eayrs Syd Gladstone Phillip Gotlieb Caroline Huebner-Makurat Sue Johanson Mira Koschitzky Coreen Joan Lewis Richard Morris Beverley Salmon Peter Thevarajan, and Victims of the Dauphin, Manitoba Bus Accident. Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows: I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home. Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. This meeting is being held as a hybrid meeting. Members of Council, staff and the public are participating in today's meeting remotely and in person, and the meeting is being streamed live on YouTube. I'd like to welcome the public who are with us here today, and who are watching the meeting online.
CC8.2amended
Declaring Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in the City of Toronto
Many years ago, in the middle of the night, I received a call from my mother. It was a call I dreaded - she was crying and screaming. My dad had beaten her savagely. After I convinced her to go to the hospital, she lived with me in my small apartment, me on a mattress on the floor, my mother in bed. She was able to rebuild and start the next chapter of her life because she had me to support her. A safe and affordable place made all the difference for me and my mom. So many women in our city don't have that. In Canada, Women and Gender Equality Canada reported that 6.2 million women and girls aged 15 and over have reported experiencing abuse in the context of an intimate relationship. In addition to experiencing significant life disruptions such as the loss of community and financial strain, survivors of intimate partner and domestic violence risk housing instability and homelessness, risks of which are compounded by the lack of affordable market housing, discriminatory financial assistance policies, and insufficient shelter spaces across Canada. Women, girls and gender diverse people living with disabilities, precarious immigration status, Indigenous women and girls, racialized and newcomer women and girls, as well as trans and non-binary people, face increased levels of violence and are at greater risk of intimate partner violence. In the past three years, there has been a staggering rise in anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate. Femicide is defined by the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability (CFOJA) as 'the killing of all women and girls primarily by, but not exclusively, men.' CFOJA found that between 2018 and 2022 one woman was killed every 48 hours in Canada, the majority of identified accusers have been male suspects. The Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability 2022 report revealed that 58 per cent of females were killed in urban areas like Toronto. The June 2023 Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Homes (OAITH) Femicide report, revealed that in just 30 weeks, 30 femicide victims lost their lives to gender-based violence. In Toronto, nine femicides have occurred in the current reporting year, two-thirds of which were known by their perpetrator. This past May, three femicide cases (confirmed and unconfirmed) occurred in Toronto. Femicide is recognized by the United Nations as the most extreme form of violence and discrimination against women and girls. Femicide is a result of gender-based violence and 22 countries specifically reference it in their criminal legislation. Canada does not currently include the term femicide in their criminal legislation. The World Health Organization (WHO) identified Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as a major global public health concern that affects millions of people and can result in immediate and long-lasting health, social and economic consequences. Incidences of gender-based violence and intimate partner violence increased exponentially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and have not decreased, while funding to provide the growing demand of services and support for victims and survivors of intimate partner and gender based violence has not kept pace. The City of Toronto has recognized Intimate Partner Violence as a health equity issue and implemented an Intimate Partner Action Plan through Toronto Public Health. In 2021 the City of Toronto passed a motion to establish a gender-based violence community safety plan as a part of SafeTO and the City of Toronto established a gender equity office in 2021 to address issues of gender inequity. Through the Reconciliation Action Plan, the City of Toronto is also developing a plan to implement the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report. More than 30 municipalities and regions (including the City of Ottawa, Peel, Durham and Halton regions, Lanark County, Renfrew County) across Ontario have declared a gender-based violence and/or intimate partner violence epidemic. Declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic would be to declare the first of 86 recommendations of the inquest into the 2015 murders of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam in Renfrew County, Ontario. On the eve of the anniversary of the aforementioned inquest the Ontario government rejected the recommendation to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. By declaring gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic, Toronto can join the growing number of municipalities in Canada in demanding action from all levels of government to address this growing epidemic.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence an epidemic in Toronto. 2. City Council urge the Provincial and Federal Governments to rightfully declare intimate partner and gender-based violence an epidemic and enact the additional 85 recommendations from the inquest into the 2015 murders of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam in Renfrew County, Ontario, which provide a roadmap to preventing intimate partner violence from escalating to femicide. 3. City Council request the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to declare a gender-based and intimate partner violence epidemic across the country. 4. City Council advocate that Femicide be added as a term to the Criminal Code of Canada and state its position to the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Canada, and the Prime Minister of Canada. 5. City Council request the Provincial and Federal Governments to provide the necessary support to meaningfully address the gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence epidemic. 6. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration, the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office, the Chief People Officer, community organizations serving victims of intimate partner violence and the Toronto Police Service, to consider the best ways to actualize this declaration through community safety, wellbeing, and other related plans and making meaningful investments to the programs and services that prevent intimate partner and gender-based violence and support those who face it. 7. City Council forward this item to Toronto Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament, and to Ontario's Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow recommends that: 1. City Council declare gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence an epidemic in Toronto. 2. City Council urge the Provincial and Federal Governments to rightfully declare intimate partner and gender-based violence an epidemic and enact the additional 85 recommendations from the inquest into the 2015 murders of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam in Renfrew County, Ontario, which provide a roadmap to preventing intimate partner violence from escalating to femicide. 3. City Council request the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to declare a gender-based and intimate partner violence epidemic across the country. 4. City Council advocate that Femicide be added as a term to the Criminal Code of Canada and state its position to the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Canada, and the Prime Minister of Canada. 5. City Council request the Provincial and Federal Governments to provide the necessary support to meaningfully address the gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence epidemic. 6. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration, the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office, and the Chief People Officer, to consider the best ways to actualize this declaration through community safety, wellbeing, and other related plans and making meaningful investments to the programs and services that prevent intimate partner and gender-based violence and support those who face it. 7. City Council forward this item to Toronto Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament, and to Ontario's Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity.
MM8.2adopted
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of Community spaces were made available to local organizations in order to support food security initiatives. These spaces were made available at no cost in response to the growing need, and new and existing organizations emerged to serve community needs. Providing access to food security services locally fosters a sense of community that is culturally sensitive and accessible. In the wake of the pandemic, the need for accessible space in communities to support these initiatives continues. Currently, four organizations are using spaces at six locations (both indoor space and storage containers in parking lots). These locations provide tremendous value to the community, and provide approximately 30 hours of food distribution to approximately 1,500 individuals per week. The existing permit arrangement is set to expire at the end of July, and new agreements need to be entered into. The services provided primarily focus on the distribution of food, both non-perishable and fresh food items, including produce from community gardens. Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have witnessed the positive role these specific groups have played at these locations, and recommends continuing to facilitate access for these identified groups. The current hours/days of use can be facilitated without disrupting the provision of recreation programs and services.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign, on behalf of the City of Toronto, nominal fee licence agreements with the local organizations listed below, to facilitate the continued distribution of food at the Community spaces listed below for an initial five year term, commencing on approximately August 1, 2023, renewable for an additional five year term at the sole discretion of, and on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. Local Organizations: i. The Incorporated Ministry in Flemingdon Park; ii. FoodShare Toronto; iii. North York Harvest Food Bank; and iv. Society for the Living; and b. Community Spaces: i. Angela James Arena, Ward 16, Don Valley East; ii. Flemingdon Community Centre, Ward 16, Don Valley East; iii. Herbert H. Carnegie Arena, Ward 6, York Centre; iv. Reading Sprouts Garden, Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek; v. Lawrence Heights Community Recreation Centre, Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence; and vi. Oakdale Community Centre, Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend existing permits during the interim period, as required, until the agreements referenced in Part 1 above are executed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign, on behalf of the City of Toronto, nominal fee licence agreements with the local organizations listed below, to facilitate the continued distribution of food at the Community spaces listed below for an initial five year term, commencing on approximately August 1, 2023, renewable for an additional five year term at the sole discretion of, and on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. Local Organizations: i. The Incorporated Ministry in Flemingdon Park; ii. FoodShare Toronto; iii. North York Harvest Food Bank; and iv. Society for the Living; and b. Community Spaces: i. Angela James Arena, Ward 16, Don Valley East; ii. Flemingdon Community Centre, Ward 16, Don Valley East; iii. Herbert H. Carnegie Arena, Ward 6, York Centre; iv. Reading Sprouts Garden, Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek; v. Lawrence Heights Community Recreation Centre, Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence; and vi. Oakdale Community Centre, Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend existing permits during the interim period, as required, until the agreements referenced in Recommendation 1 are executed.
RM8.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on June 14 and 15, 2023.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from Meeting 7 held on June 14 and 15, 2023.
CC8.3adopted
Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2022
Attached is the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2022.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2022 for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Lobbyist Registrar recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2022 for information.
MM8.3adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 962 College St. operating under the name Fat Seoul Restaurant (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is July 23, 2023.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Fat Seoul Restaurant, 962 College Street is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the premises at 962 College Street operating under the name Fat Seoul Restaurant. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the premises at 962 College Street operating under the name Fat Seoul Restaurant and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Fat Seoul Restaurant, 962 College Street is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request that the Licence Appeal Tribunal provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the premises at 962 College Street operating under the name Fat Seoul Restaurant. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the premises at 962 College Street operating under the name Fat Seoul Restaurant and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM8.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 6 on July 11, 2023 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 2 on July 7, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 5 on July 4, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 5 on July 6, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Shelley Carroll, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 5 on July 10, 2023 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 5 on June 28, 2023 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 5 on July 5, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Brad Bradford, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 6 on June 19, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 6 on June 20, 2023 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 6 on June 27, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 6 on June 22, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by the Mayor and City Officials.
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC8.4adopted
Appointment of a Public Member as Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal
At its meeting on July 7, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal considered Item NM1.2 and made a recommendation to City Council. Summary from the report (June 20, 2023) from the City Clerk The Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate currently serving as member of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal as Chair to City Council for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Sancia Pinto as Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal for a term of office ending on July 15, 2025, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 20, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 20, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal The Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate, currently serving as member of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal, as Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal for a term of office ending on July 15, 2025, and until a successor is appointed: Sancia Pinto 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (June 20, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal.
MM8.4adopted
Earlier this spring the Provincial Government announced their intention to move the Ontario Science Centre to a much smaller location at Ontario Place. This announcement was done without consultation with residents of Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park who rely on the Centre for employment and education opportunities. The Science Centre is also part of a burgeoning cultural district that includes the Aga Khan Museum. The cultural attraction is an important economic driver for the local community as it brings visitors from across the city and around the world to Don Mills and Eglinton. It would be a real blow to this community to lose the Science Centre just as the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown's "Science Centre" station is about to make the attraction more accessible to the entire city. The City of Toronto has an obligation to explore all possible means to keep the Science Centre at its current location. This motion requests City Staff to explore avenues to have the Province continue operating the site Don Mills and Eglinton and the feasibility of the City operating the Science Centre as it does the Toronto Zoo.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions and Agencies, to report to the Executive Committee in the third quarter of 2023 on the future of the Ontario Science Centre, including: a. provincial requirements, if any, in the lease with the City to operate the Ontario Science Centre, or other public-facing attraction at the Don Mills and Eglinton site; and b. the feasibility of the City operating the Science Centre at its current location, including an assessment of potential revenues from event rentals.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions and Agencies, to report to the Executive Committee in the third quarter of 2023 on the future of the Ontario Science Centre, including: a. provincial requirements, if any, in the lease with the City to operate the Ontario Science Centre, or other public-facing attraction at the Don Mills and Eglinton site; and b. the feasibility of the City operating the Science Centre at its current location, including an assessment of potential revenues from event rentals.
RM8.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
There were no declarations of interest.
CC8.5amended
Legal Challenge to Bill 184 - Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020
On July 21, 2020, the Province passed Bill 184, Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020. Among other things, it made several amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 that changed some of the procedural rules for landlord and tenant applications brought before the Landlord and Tenant Board. On July 28 and 29, 2020, City Council directed the City Solicitor to commence a legal challenge to those amendments. On March 30, 2021, the City issued a Notice of Application in Superior Court, seeking to challenge the validity of the amendments. The parties have now exchanged their application materials and are in the process of completing cross-examinations on their witnesses' affidavit evidence. Following this, the parties will agree to a date for the exchange of their written legal arguments and request a hearing date from the court. The City Solicitor brings this confidential report in order to seek further instructions.
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 Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor in Item 2023.CC8.5 and Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised supplementary report (July 26, 2020) from the City Solicitor in Item 2020.PH15.10 once the proceedings have concluded. 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor in Item 2023.CC8.5 and Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised supplementary report (July 26, 2020) from the City Solicitor in Item 2020.PH15.10 will be made public once the proceedings have concluded. November 26, 2025 The City Solicitor having confirmed that the legal proceedings relating to the release of confidential information have been concluded, Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor has been made public. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.5adopted
This Motion seeks to direct Section 37 funds towards the Islington Junior Middle School to support the school's Greenspace Redevelopment Initiative. This funding will assist with a project that will improve and revitalize the playgrounds and other outdoor areas at the school. Funds were secured from the development 1286-1294 Islington Avenue and 15-19 Cordova Avenue as community benefits through Section 37 of the Planning Act to be used toward this initiative. Islington Junior Middle School has the only green space accessible to the entire community. The school's grounds are considered a local park and are open and reasonably accessible to the public at all material times and for the foreseeable future. The greenspace has been redesigned with parents and students active in the co-design, and will include such features as a walking path, new playground structures, outdoor classroom space, quiet play areas, and asphalt hard top games. Additionally, Islington Junior Middle School functions as a Community School, with Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff co-located in the building, providing community recreational programming 5 days a week. The infrastructure introduced in this redevelopment initiative would provide added benefit to City-run recreation programs. The Motion is time sensitive as Islington Junior Middle School wishes to move forward elements of the project this summer and the funds are required to facilitate this construction.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program, subsequent to its approval by $150,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 1286-1294 Islington Avenue and 15-19 Cordova Avenue, secured for schoolyard improvements to Islington Junior Middle School (Source account: XR3026-3701215), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for improvements to the playground and other outdoor areas at Islington Junior Middle School, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to execute, on behalf of the City, a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the playground improvements at Islington Junior Middle School, for a term of 20 years, and on such other terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other for community facilities in the local community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program, subsequent to its approval by $150,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 1286-1294 Islington Avenue and 15-19 Cordova Avenue, secured for schoolyard improvements to Islington Junior Middle School (Source Account: XR3026-3701215), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for improvements to the playground and other outdoor areas at Islington Junior Middle School, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the playground improvements at Islington Junior Middle School, for a term of 20 years, and on such other terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other for community facilities in the local community.
RM8.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
CC8.6adopted
On July 29, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 21-storey residential building at 537-547 Eglinton Avenue East. On October 27, 2021, a related Official Plan Amendment application was received. On September 23, 2021 and December 9, 2021, City Council refused the applications and directed that staff oppose any appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal"). The applicant appealed City Council's refusal of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal on October 29, 2021 and March 3, 2022 respectively (the "Appeals"). The 537-547 Eglinton Avenue East lands were subsequently sold to the owner of 59 and 61 Hoyle Avenue, and the new owner assumed the applications and Appeals. The development proposal was revised on September 15, 2022 to include the 59 and 61 Hoyle Avenue lands, and for a 25-storey mixed-use building with approximately 720 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at grade. A number of Case Management Conferences have taken place, and a hearing was scheduled for June, 2023. The scheduled hearing was adjourned on consent to allow for ongoing discussions between the parties. A further Case Management Conference, potentially convertible to a settlement hearing, is scheduled for September 8, 2023. This is the last opportunity to get direction from City Council in advance of the scheduled Case Management Conference. As such, 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 30, 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 30, 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 (June 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement and revised plans. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment are in final form and content, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has submitted an updated Computational Fluid Dynamics pedestrian level wind study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the Zoning By-law Amendment and through the Site Plan process, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the Owner has submitted a satisfactory Hydrogeological Report, and Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed any outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the Owner has designed and provided 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; f. the Owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template; g. the Owner has submitted a satisfactory Transportation Impact Study, including an acceptable Parking and Loading Study and Transportation Demand Management Strategy satisfactory and the General Manager, Transportation Services; h. If it is determined that there are affected rental housing units and/or dwelling rooms with existing tenants, the owner has submitted a tenant relocation and assistance plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; i. if it is determined that a Rental Housing Demolition Application is necessary, that City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning where authorized to do so, has authorized the Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 , as applicable. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 30, 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 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.6adopted
On April 27, 2023, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused an application brought by the owner of 64 Mildenhall Road for a proposal to construct a new dwelling, and for which ten minor variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (the "Application") were sought. A copy of the Committee's decision on the Application is attached as Attachment 1. On May 11, 2023, the owner appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. A hearing has been scheduled for October 16, 2023. A copy of the Notice of Hearing issued by the Toronto Local Appeal Body is attached as Attachment 2. This motion will authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the appeal. This motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated April 20, 2023, Community Planning Staff recommended that a modification to the proposed building length be made, which modification the applicant agreed to make, and that should the Committee approve the Application, it be made subject to two conditions. A copy of the Community Planning report is attached as Attachment 3.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the Application for 64 Mildenhall Road (Application A0141/23NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Application for 64 Mildenhall Road (Application A0141/23NY), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the Application for 64 Mildenhall Road (Application A0141/23NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Application for 64 Mildenhall Road (Application A0141/23NY), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
RM8.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
July 19, 2023 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Olivia Chow to make a few remarks about the late Beverley Salmon. Mayor Chow spoke about the legacy of the late Dr. Beverley Salmon, former Councillor for the City of North York, and the Metropolitan Toronto City Council. Mayor Chow addressed the family of Beverley Salmon, who were present in the Chamber, and acknowledged her great accomplishment of being the first Black woman to be elected to a Municipal Council in Toronto. Mayor Chow reminded Council of how Beverley was responsible for changing the designation of "Alderman" to "Councillor", making this position inclusive to all. Mayor Chow recounted her time working with Beverley at the Urban Alliance on Race Relations acknowledging how Beverley diligently fought for inclusivity in education. Mayor Chow then spoke on the many achievements and awards that Beverley received during her career, such as the African Canadian Achievement Award for Excellence in Politics, being named in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Roll of Honour, the Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal, and being appointed as a member of the Order of Ontario and of the Order of Canada. Mayor Chow remarked that the City will always be indebted to Beverly and her family for all that she accomplished. Councillor Morley, during the morning session of the meeting, addressed the family of the late Dr. Beverley Salmon and stated that, as the second Black woman to be elected to Toronto Municipal Council, she had Beverley to thank for paving the way. Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked Deputy Mayor McKelvie for her dedication to the people of Toronto and stepping up when the City needed her. Mayor Chow expressed her excitement for returning to City Council, acknowledging the passion the other Councillors hold, and the expectations that the people of Toronto have of them. Mayor Chow thanked members of Council for their welcome. Councillor Morley, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of the Bahamas with its rich history and strong, resilient citizens. Councillor Morley cited the Bahamian motto "Forward Upward Onward Together", and expressed her hope that, with the new Mayor, City Council will embody this sentiment. Councillor Malik, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the students taking part in the Leader in Training program at the Scadding Court Community Centre, in the neighbourhood of Alexandra Park, who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Malik remarked that the Leader in Training provides the opportunity for young people to develop and strengthen leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Councillor Malik expressed that she is looking forward to see how they continue to let their light shine bright. July 20, 2023 Councillor Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the amazing number of volunteers and donations that has been coming in to help the various refugees and newcomers. Councillor Pasternak thanked Pastor Andrew James, his wife Bridget James, Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive Officer, B'nai Brith Canada for all their support in helping the refugees. Councillor Pasternak acknowledged the faith groups and human rights groups for helping in getting people off the sidewalks and into a safe housing environment. Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked all the Council participants in Snack Share TO, which included Councillor Bravo, Councillor Morley, Councillor Perruzza, Councillor Malik, Councillor Saxe, Councillor Crawford, Councillor Myers, Councillor Pasternak, Deputy Mayor McKelvie, and Councillor Fletcher. Councillor Cheng reminded Council that Snack Share TO came into being when snacks to Council halted and it was the Councillors who volunteered to bring in nourishment and encouragement to all the fellow Councillors. Councillor Cheng invited other Councillors to participate in the future. Councillor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team began its quest that day for the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Councillor Malik acknowledged the Gold Medal they earned during the Tokyo Olympics and their determination to fight for equal pay. Councillor Malik wished the team captain and all-time leading goal scorer, Christine Sinclair, and the whole national team a successful tournament.
CC8.7adopted
On August 11, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application (the "Application") for 640 Lansdowne Avenue (the "Site") to permit the construction of a seven-storey mixed-use building at 640 Lansdowne Avenue. The Application was made by Magellan Community Charities ("Magellan") respecting the Site, which is under a long term lease with the Toronto Transit Commission and the City. The building is proposed to contain 256 long-term care beds, 57 affordable rental dwelling units, and non-residential space on the ground floor fronting Lansdowne Avenue. On July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, City Council approved the Application and amended the applicable zoning by-law to permit the proposed development, subject to a holding provision requiring servicing and mitigation measures to be addressed. On August 18, 2023, a neighbouring property owner, Nitta Gelatin Canada Inc. ("Nitta") appealed City Council's decision on the Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal. This matter is urgent as the City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal case management conference scheduled for August 11, 2023. This item 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 Appendix A 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 July 6, 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. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council classify the lands generally known as 640 Lansdowne Avenue, as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Noise Guidelines - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning Publication NPC-300, August 2013. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (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 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.
MM8.7adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1136 Queen Street West operating under the name Drake Bakes T. B. K. A. Bar Prima (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is August 6, 2023.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Drake Bakes T.B.K.A. Bar Prima is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the premises at 1136 Queen Street West operating under the name Drake Bakes T. B. K. A. Bar Prima. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the premises at 1136 Queen Street West operating under the name Drake Bakes T. B. K. A. Bar Prima and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Drake Bakes T.B.K.A. Bar Prima is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request that the Licence Appeal Tribunal provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the premises at 1136 Queen Street West operating under the name Drake Bakes T. B. K. A. Bar Prima. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the premises at 1136 Queen Street West operating under the name Drake Bakes T. B. K. A. Bar Prima and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM8.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
July 19, 2023: City Council adopted the July 19, 2023 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. July 20, 2023: City Council adopted the July 20, 2023 Order Paper, as amended.
CC8.8amended
83-95A Bloor Street West - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Further Directions
On December 17, 2021, the City received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to permit a 79-storey mixed use building with 1,153 square metres of commercial uses and 1,118 residential units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 5, 2022. At its meeting on June 14, 2023, City Council accepted a without prejudice offer to settle dated May 30, 2023 and directed the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement and revised plans. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for September 18, 2023.
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 the report (July 4, 2023) from the City Solicitor, if the City Solicitor confirms that the pre-conditions of such release are met, otherwise the confidential instructions to staff and Confidential Appendix A remain confidential as they contain information that pertains to litigation and is privileged. 3. City Council request the Owner to 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. 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; and the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit. 4. 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 83-95A Bloor Street West from Permit Parking. 5. City Council direct that the balance of 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. 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 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 if the City Solicitor confirms that the pre-conditions of such release are met. 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 Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council and if the City Solicitor confirms that the pre-conditions of such release are met, otherwise the confidential recommendations and Confidential Appendix A are to remain confidential as they contain information which is pertaining to litigation and privileged. 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.
MM8.8adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1183 Dundas Street West operating under the name Clandestino (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is August 7, 2023.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Clandestino, 1183 Dundas Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the premises at 1183 Dundas Street West operating under the name Clandestino. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the premises at 1183 Dundas Street West operating under the name Clandestino and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Clandestino, 1183 Dundas Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the premises at 1183 Dundas Street West operating under the name Clandestino. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the premises at 1183 Dundas Street West operating under the name Clandestino and City Council direct the city Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
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.
MM8.21withdrawn
There are a number of important consultations that the City is undertaking ahead of reports in the Fall. Of particular note is the upcoming consultation on the Noise By-Law, which encompasses a number of issues, on which residents are keen to give their input. Ensuring interested residents have an opportunity for their input is crucial to ensure a successful outcome that reflects the concerns of residents and stakeholders, and avoids the need to revise or redo the consultations if issues are raised by residents who did not have a chance to participate. While some limited consultations may be able to happen in the summer, ensuring that there is a robust consultation, including meeting options in the Fall is important to ensure the City reaches everybody.
Item MM8.21 was withdrawn at City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to work with relevant City divisions to ensure that public consultations scheduled for the Summer of 2023 are held primarily in the Fall of 2023 and that all Councillors are advised of the change in schedule by July 31, 2023.
CC8.22amended
383 and 387 Sherbourne Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal respecting the development application at 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street. The applicant appealed the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 26, 2022, due to City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.
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 settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (July 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor, 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 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until the Ontario Land Tribunal having been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions: i. an overall maximum height of 39-storeys including mechanical penthouse, measured from established grade; ii. a minimum 3-metre stepback from the heritage facades at 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street to ensure an appropriate reveal of the heritage resources on the site; iii. a minimum setback of 10 metres from the southern property line to ensure compatibility with the adjacent site; iv. a minimum of 15 per cent of the total number of units as 2-bedroom units; a minimum of 10 per cent of the total number of units as 3-bedroom units; and an additional 15 per cent of the total number of units will be a combination of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units, or units that can be converted to 2 and 3 bedroom units through the use of accessible or adaptable design measures; and v. amenity space at a minimum of 4.0 square metres per unit, as a combination of indoor and outdoor amenity space. b. the Owner has revised Rental Housing Demolition application number 21 189637 STE 13 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code, pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to include the residential rental units at 387 Sherbourne Street, and that City Council has approved same to demolish 76 units and secure both tenant relocation and assistance, and rental replacement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, a Section 111 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing rental housing related-matters referred to the Part 3.b. above; d. the Owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; e. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, including an updated Parking and Loading Study and Transportation Demand Management strategy to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured, if required; f. the Owner has provided an updated pedestrian level wind study based on wind tunnel analysis and an Toronto Green Standard template and statistics, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner & Executive Director, City Planning; g. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and h. City Council has approved alterations under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act respecting 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure through Site Plan Control, the Owner's obligation to: a. construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for the development; b. prior to commencement of any excavation and shoring work, submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related matters: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queueing locations, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, including matters related to the construction of streets or infrastructure, and any other matters requested by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c.prior to Site Plan Approval, prepare all documents and convey an easement to the City to secure access over the northern private laneway, and the eastern, rear laneway, together with rights of support, such lands to be free and clear of all other physical and title encumbrances (except those permitted at the discretion of the City Solicitor), and subject to a right-of-way for access and construction purposes in favour of the Grantor until such time as the said lands have been laid out and dedicated for public pedestrian clearway purposes, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; the owner shall submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services a draft Reference Plan of Survey in metric units and integrated into the Ontario Coordinate System, with coordinate values shown on the face of the plan and delineating thereon, by separate PARTS, the lands to be conveyed to the City for corner rounding purposes as, the remainder of the site, and any appurtenant right-of-way, for review and approval, prior to depositing it in the Land Registry Office. 5. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the reasons stated in this Report from the City Solicitor and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 12, 2023, prepared by Arcadis Architects, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2023, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 6. City Council direct that the application to alter the designated properties at 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act be subject to the following conditions: a. that prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Final Order issued in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the Owner shall: i. 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 for 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. that prior to final Site Pan approval for the subject lands the Owner shall: i. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. 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; iii. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and iv. 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. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 383 and 387 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: i. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan, 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 ii. 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 6.c.ii. above, the owner shall: i. 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 direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to accept a payment in lieu of the on-site parkland dedication in satisfaction of the applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act. 4. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 30, 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 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 6. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 30, 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 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the reasons stated in this Report from the City Solicitor and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 12, 2023, prepared by Arcadis Architects, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2023, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council direct that it consents to the application to alter the designated properties at 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following conditions: a. that prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Final Order issued in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, 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 for 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. that prior to final Site Pan 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.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; 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. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 383 and 387 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. 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. 2. 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.2. 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 "7A" to exclude the development located at 383 and 387 Sherbourne Street. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision on this matter. 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM8.22not adopted
On June 26, 2023 the City of Toronto held a Mayoral By-Election. The ballot contained 102 candidate names listed onto a single page in three columns. I have heard from numerous residents who have expressed concerns over the number of candidates on the ballot and the confusion and voter frustration that it caused. Some have raised questions about the proportionality of the entry requirements for mayoral candidates in a large city, and have argued that this process may have contributed to voting errors, or caused some citizens not to vote at all. Some candidates resorted to advertising their number as listed on the ballot as a means to reduce voter confusion because of the number of names. According to media, one candidate registered along with a dog to run for Mayor. While it is important to ensure that barriers to participation in the democratic process are minimized, paradoxically the ease of registering so many candidates with very few minimum qualifications itself could ultimately reduce participation by countless voters in the process. Maintaining public confidence in the electoral system is critical to democracy and this balance should be examined. The refundable $200 nomination filing fee and the 25 endorsement signatures are required by the Municipal Elections Act. I am therefore recommending that Council request the Minister to review the required nomination filing fee and number of endorsements required to register as a head of council candidate, in light of Toronto's experience.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, did not adopt Motion MM8.22.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to review the nomination filing fee and number of endorsements required to be nominated as a Head of Council candidate in light of Toronto's recent by-election experience, and their suitability for elections in a large urban centre.
CC8.23amended
906 Yonge Street and 25 McMurrich Street - Zoning By-law Amendment - Appeal Report
On November 8, 2021, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were submitted to permit a mixed-use complex with two tall buildings connected by a 2-storey base building. The tall building fronting Yonge Street was proposed to be 33 storeys, containing 213 dwelling units and 75 square metres of grade-related retail space. The tall building fronting McMurrich Street was proposed to be 19-storeys containing 188 dwelling units. The site includes the historic Ridpath building at 906 Yonge Street, which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and included on the City's Heritage Register. On July 18, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application and referred the Site Plan Control application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. Following four days of mediation the applicant submitted a With Prejudice Settlement Offer on May 18, 2023. The details of this offer are set out in this report and in Public Attachment 1 and Public Attachment 2. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings relating to the zoning and site plan appeals. This report should be considered along with a confidential report from the City Solicitor dated May 26, 2023 to the Toronto Preservation Board which discusses the heritage conservation strategy of the Settlement Offer (Item PB7.7), which has been forwarded to City Council for consideration at its meeting of July 19, 20 and 21, 2023: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2023.PB7.7
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 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 Settlement Offer as set out in Public Attachment 1 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. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the draft Zoning By-law Amendments implementing the Settlement Offer are finalized in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning by-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; d. the Owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resource, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; e. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 906 Yonge Street (including the entrance address at 908 Yonge Street), substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by IBI Group, and dated May 1, 2023, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 28, 2023, subject to and in accordance with the approved Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; f. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 906 Yonge Street (including the entrance address at 908 Yonge Street), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated April 28, 2023, and details all future conservation efforts as part of this application, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and g. the Owner has submitted an application and gained approval in writing under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed alterations to the heritage property at 906 Yonge Street. 3. 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. 4. City Council request the Owner to 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, and: 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; and the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit. 5. 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 906 Yonge Street and 25 McMurrich Street from Permit Parking. 6. 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 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 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.
MM8.23adopted
As part of the redevelopment of 260 Adelaide Street West, the City of Toronto will be required to relocate the current Adelaide Fire Hall from 260 Adelaide Street West to Metro Hall at 55 John Street. This move necessitates the reconfiguration of the existing uses on the ground floor of Metro Hall, including the space currently being occupied by the YMCA of Greater Toronto (the "YMCA"). Given the long-standing partnership between the City of Toronto and the YMCA in running many social programs including the Hospitality Training Program currently being operated at Metro Hall, staff have identified the building located at 238 Queen Street West (also known as St. Patrick's Market) as the most suitable location given its size and proximity to the Metro Hall location. In December 2021, Council authorized the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to enter into a five year lease agreement (the "Lease") for approximately 5,246 square feet of the main floor of the building at 238 Queen Street West (the "Leased Premises") and a separate agreement to carry out capital repair work on the building (the "Construction Agreement") with the YMCA. Council authorized Corporate Real Estate Management to allocate a total of $1,233,000 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax) to fund the necessary state of good repair works to bring the building into a state of compliance prior to the YMCA taking possession of the Leased Premises and starting leasehold improvement work. Following extensive consultations between City Staff and the YMCA, it has been determined an updated budget to address the repair works exceeds the previously authorized limit. The new budgetary requirements identified have taken into consideration the current market conditions, increases in costs of construction materials and services, scope validation and new prioritized works. The total estimated cost of work required is $2,210,000 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax). Additional funds of $977,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax is available in the approved 2023-2032 capital budget and plan for Corporate Real Estate Management under State of Good Repair project CCA252. These funds will contribute to the successful execution of the Construction Agreement with the YMCA and to facilitate the relocation project timelines of Fire Hall Station 332 to Metro Hall.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to increase the value of the construction agreement with YMCA of Greater Toronto for capital repair work at St. Patrick's Market at 238 Queen Street West , as previously authorized in 2021 Item MM38.49, by an additional $977,000 for a total cost not to exceed $2,210,000 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax). 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and request the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in collaboration with the Downtown West Interdivisional Working Group, recognizing the historic intent that the property host a public food market, and engaging local stakeholders for St. Patrick's Market and St. Patrick's Square and the local Ward Councillor, to consider the long-term opportunity of the YMCA at St. Patrick's Market as part of the report back of the results of the Phase Two of the Grange Precinct Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ausma Malik seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to increase the value of the construction agreement with YMCA of Greater Toronto for capital repair work at St. Patrick's Market at 238 Queen Street West , as previously authorized in 2021 Item MM38.49, by an additional $977,000 for a total cost not to exceed $2,210,000 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax). 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and request the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in collaboration with the Downtown West Interdivisional Working Group, recognizing the historic intent that the property host a public food market, and engaging local stakeholders for St. Patrick's Market and St. Patrick's Square and the local Ward Councillor, to consider the long-term opportunity of the YMCA at St. Patrick's Market as part of the report back of the results of the Phase Two of the Grange Precinct Plan.
CC8.24adopted
Demolition of a Heritage Attribute and a Structure to a Designated Property at 35 Kingsway Crescent
This report recommends that City Council grant retroactive approval under Section 34 (1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the demolition of a heritage attribute, being the removal of the curved wall identified as a designated heritage attribute in the designation by-law for 35 Kingsway Crescent. The wall was damaged and then removed during recent construction activity on the site. To mitigate this loss the proposal is to reconstruct a new wall to match the original using salvaged material. This report also recommends approval under Section 34 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed demolition of the existing detached garage. The garage is identified as a heritage attribute in the designation by-law for this property. The garage is in a poor structural condition. To mitigate this loss the proposal is to reconstruct a new detached garage to match the original using salvaged material. The Ontario Heritage Act requires Council to make decisions relating to the above applications and to issue the notices relating to these decisions within specific time limits. If decisions are not made within these time limits permission will have been deemed to the granted. The applicant has only waived the time limits for the application relating to the demolition of the garage. As the prescribed time limit relating to the application for the demolition of the stone wall has not been waived, a decision relating to this application has to be made at the July City Council meeting.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve: a. the demolition of the curved wall of the designated property at 35 Kingsway Crescent, in accordance with Section 34 (1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act , subject to the conditions as set out below; and b. the demolition of the detached garage at the designated property at 35 Kingsway Crescent, in accordance with Section 34 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act , subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its retroactive consent to the application to demolition of the curved wall of the designated property at 35 Kingsway Crescent, under Part IV, Section 34 (1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to demolish the detached garage at the designated property at 35 Kingsway Crescent, in accordance with Part IV, be subject to the following conditions: a. that a curved wall be constructed as shown in the plans and drawings prepared by Gren Weis Architect and Associates, dated June 9, 2023 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. that a detached garage be constructed as shown in the plans and drawings prepared by Gren Weis Architect and Associates., dated June 9, 2023 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. final building permit drawings for the new curved wall be consistent with the plans and drawings by Gren Weis Architect and Associates, dated June 9, 2023 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and d. final building permit drawings for the new detached garage be consistent with the plans and drawings by Gren Weis Architect and Associates, dated June 9, 2023 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the demolition of the curved wall of the designated property at 35 Kingsway Crescent, in accordance with Section 34 (1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the conditions as set out below; and b. the demolition of the detached garage at the designated property at 35 Kingsway Crescent, in accordance with Section 34 (1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its retroactive consent to the application to demolition of the curved wall of the designated property at 35 Kingsway Crescent, under Part IV, Section 34 (1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to demolish the detached garage at the designated property at 35 Kingsway Crescent, in accordance with Part IV, be subject to the following conditions: a. that a curved wall be constructed as shown in the plans and drawings prepared by Gren Weis Architect and Associates, dated June 9, 2023 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. that a detached garage be constructed as shown in the plans and drawings prepared by Gren Weis Architect and Associates., dated June 9, 2023 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. final building permit drawings for the new curved wall be consistent with the plans and drawings by Gren Weis Architect and Associates, dated June 9, 2023 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and d. final building permit drawings for the new detached garage be consistent with the plans and drawings by Gren Weis Architect and Associates, dated June 9, 2023 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
MM8.24amended
The City of Toronto has long recognized the importance of social, recreational and community programs as essential to the well-being and quality of life of our citizens and communities. Many of these programs take place in our cherished park spaces, and as the City's Parkland Strategy notes, our parks are important because they connect us to nature, provide spaces to build up our communities economically and socially, and care for our physical and mental well-being. In 2001 when Council first adopted the City's Social Development Strategy, the importance of crafting a 'civic consciousness' by fostering active local participation in the design and delivery of their programming was noted. When residents make decisions about what programs are provided, community capacity, civic engagement and neighbourhood participation grows. Over the last several months, my staff and I have engaged with residents in my Ward who live adjacent to Muirlands Park about planned capital park improvements. Over a hundred residents of all ages and ethnicities attended a community town hall meeting I held on Wednesday, July 5th with our Catholic and Toronto District School Board trustees, and with the support of the school principals from Macklin Public School and Divine Infant Catholic School. Participants discussed Muirlands Park's current use, the planned revitalization, and how residents might be able to contribute to the ongoing care of their space. Throughout the conversation, our residents clearly showed us that they had a broader year-round interest in using their park than the initial proposal for a pickleball and tennis facility would offer. While attendees were most interested in basketball, residents expressed similar levels of interest in multiple other options: accessible pathways and trails, BBQ pits, green gyms, playground equipment, skate trails, splash pads, shelters, seating, tennis, and trees. Negligible interest in pickleball was expressed. While we appreciate the context of the initial proposal, better community participation in governance and programming will lead to more effective investment in, and use of, local parks in a way that allows them to be dynamic and flexible as the local community changes over time. We need to invite the Milliken community to decide how their recreational space will be cared for in the future.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the local Councillor, to undertake a comprehensive community engagement for the planned capital improvements in Muirlands Park as well as other identified community amenities, that ensures local residents will be full participants in the design and implementation of the park improvements. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back, as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan 5-Year Review and the Parkland Strategy 5-Year Review, on options that enable local residents to participate in the governance and ongoing care, design and development of their parks.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to hold the funds currently allocated for capital improvements in Muirlands Park (PR 222) in trust until a suitable trustee organization can be selected by City Council to steward a community-led revitalization of Muirlands Park. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to work with the Director, Strategic Partnerships and report back, as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan 5-Year Review and the Parkland Strategy 5-Year Review, on a process to enable nearby residents to participate responsibly in the governance and ongoing care of their local serving parks.
CC8.25amended
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road (including the active entrances at 549, 553 and 555 Mount Pleasant Road) under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with a Site Plan application on the subject property, and that City Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement. The property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road contains a three-storey theatre constructed in 1927. The property is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation, under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative and contextual values. The building was added to the City of Toronto's Heritage Register by City Council on May 28, 1984 and recommended for designation by City Council on September 28, 2022. The proposed Site Plan Control and Heritage Permit applications include the retention of the western (primary) elevation of the theatre along Mount Pleasant Road, conserving the building's two-storey massing and Edwardian Classical three-bay façade. To accommodate a new live theatre space, the existing third storey is proposed to be expanded with a contemporary addition that steps back from and projects above the principal elevation. The building will extend toward the rear property line on Hadley Road, creating a rehearsal/community space, back of house facilities, a mechanical room, an electrical room and a loading zone. A Heritage Impact Assessment describing proposed conservation and mitigation measures designed to reduce the impact of the proposed addition was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 2, 2022, revised January 30, 2023. On June 15, 2023, the applicant prepared an addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment which confirms the treatment of the subject property's heritage attributes. The proposed development also requires approval from the Committee of Adjustment to permit the expansion of a legal non-conforming use as a theatre/entertainment/place of assembly use is not permitted in the Residential zone that applies to the east half of the site, and to permit variances from the Commercial Retail zoning standards that apply on the west half of the site. On May 25, 2023, application A0195/23NY was heard by the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel. The application was deferred by the Panel. The application was considered by the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel, on June 22, 2023, and was again deferred.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act , with such alterations to be substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 30, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and NORR Architects and Engineering Ltd. and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 2, 2022, revised January 30, 2023, with an addendum dated June 15, 2023 on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the following conditions: a. that prior to final Site Plan approval for the property located at 551 Mount Pleasant Road, the Owner shall: i. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.ii. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage attributes to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; iii. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; iv. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and v. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road, 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: i. provide evidence of conformity with the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. provide a Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in approved Heritage Impact Assessment for 551 Mount Pleasant Road prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 2, 2022, revised January 30, 2023, with an addendum dated June 15, 2023, with the following revisions to be incorporated to the conservation strategy and related drawings, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning as follows: a. conserve the 'teardrop' forms on the extant stone capitals at the north and south edges of the building's principal façade ; and b. conserve the original plaster ceiling with details of the sun, stars, flowers, and astrological symbols through recasting of the ceiling in a prominent location on the interior of the theatre; iii. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and revised drawings required in Part 1.b.ii. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; iv. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b.ii 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; v. 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; and vi. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.b.v. above, the Owner shall: i. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, exterior lighting and signage and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation, Lighting, Signage and Interpretation Plans, and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and ii. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Owner of 551 Mount Pleasant Road in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations to be substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 30, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and NORR Architects and Engineering Ltd. and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 2, 2022, revised January 30, 2023, with an addendum dated June 15, 2023 on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the following conditions: a. that prior to final Site Plan approval for the property located at 551 Mount Pleasant Road, the Owner shall: i. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.ii to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage attributes to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; iii. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; iv. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and v. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road, 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: i. provide evidence of conformity with the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. provide a Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in approved Heritage Impact Assessment for 551 Mount Pleasant Road prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 2, 2022, revised January 30, 2023, with an addendum dated June 15, 2023, with the following revisions to be incorporated to the conservation strategy and related drawings, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning as follows: a. Conserve the stone detailing on the extant piers, including the 'teardrop' forms on the capitals and the stone detailing of the concentric planes on the north entrance surround; and b. Conserve the original plaster ceiling with details of the sun, stars, flowers, and astrological symbols in the entrance lobby in their current locations, generally; iii. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and revised drawings required in Recommendation 1.b.ii, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; iv. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.ii, 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; v. 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; and vi. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.v, the Owner shall: i. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, exterior lighting and signage and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation, Lighting, Signage and Interpretation Plans, and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and ii. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Owner of 551 Mount Pleasant Road in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road.
MM8.25adopted
This Motion seeks authority to waive City fees and charges for the City real estate agreements, including tie-back agreement, crane swing agreement, and construction staging agreement for the much needed supportive housing project at 165 Elm Ridge Drive. The development at 165 Elm Ridge Drive proposes a total of 111 units which includes 106 net new supportive housing units for people with developmental disabilities. The project was approved through the City's Open Door Program to provide financial incentives for the 106 net new units. Reena has been advancing the development and is now ready to commence construction. The property abuts the Beltline Park to the south therefore Reena is required to enter into a tie-back agreement, a crane swing agreement, and a potentially a construction staging agreement with the City to facilitate construction activities. Based on current City policy, the compensation to the City for encumbering City properties is estimated based on market value of the impacted area. For the development at 165 Elm Ridge Drive, the estimate value is $179,000 for the tie-back agreement, and $49,707 for the crane swing agreement. Waiving the City fees and charges for the real estate agreements for this affordable housing project is crucial for the project to stay financially viable and proceed to construction in the near future. The City of Toronto provides various types of financial and non-financial support for the development of new affordable housing. The Open Door Program assists private and non-profit affordable housing organizations to reduce the cost of developing housing and improve housing affordability by providing City financial contributions including capital funding and/or incentives such as waiving planning and building permit fees, and exempting development charges and property taxes. The Open Door Program does not currently include fees and charges related to real estate agreements that apply on certain affordable housing projects. Housing Secretariat and Corporate Real Estate Management have been requested to investigate the feasibility of expanding the Open Door exemptions for construction-related real estate agreements between the affordable housing developers and the City of Toronto. This Motion is urgent as Reena is anticipating beginning construction immediately.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to enter into real estate licences, at nominal value, for tie-back encumbrances, crane swing, and construction staging required for the construction of the affordable housing project at 165 Elm Ridge Drive, with the value of the agreements to be secured in the Contribution Agreement between the City and Reena. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to report back on the feasibility of expanding the Open Door Affordable Rental Housing Program to include the authority for the City to enter into licences or other arrangements at nominal value and/or to waive fees related to tieback encumbrances, construction staging and crane swing agreements for eligible affordable housing projects under the City's Open Door Affordable Rental Housing Program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to enter into real estate licences, at nominal value, for tie-back encumbrances, crane swing, and construction staging required for the construction of the affordable housing project at 165 Elm Ridge Drive, with the value of the agreements to be secured in the Contribution Agreement between the City and Reena. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to report back on the feasibility of expanding the Open Door Affordable Rental Housing Program to include the authority for the City to enter into licences or other arrangements at nominal value and/or to waive fees related to tieback encumbrances, construction staging and crane swing agreements for eligible affordable housing projects under the City's Open Door Affordable Rental Housing Program.
CC8.26adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve alterations and authorize an amendment of the Heritage Easement Agreement for the designated heritage property at 60 Mill Street, known as Rack House D. Alterations proposed through the subject development application were previously approved by City Council under the Ontario Heritage Act and the Planning Act, to implement an Interim Decision and Order issued by the Ontario Land Tribunal to permit the construction of a 31 storey hotel building on the subject site. The approved application consisted of the alteration and retention of the existing Rack House D elevations as a podium. Since City Council granted its approval, construction access considerations have led to a change to the approved conservation strategy. The proposed change comprises the panelization of 9 bays of the west elevation, with the southern-most bay retained in-situ. The north elevation will continue to be dismantled and reconstructed with modifications as originally proposed, using a mix of salvaged and new materials, with the eastern-most bay retained in-situ. Panelization will allow access to excavate the site, allowing for the construction of the development that was approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal. As the revised conservation differs from the previously approved alterations, City Council approval is needed to revise the alteration approval under the Ontario Heritage Act and to amend the Heritage Easement Agreement.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 60 Mill Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment dated June 1, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and Conservation Plan dated June 1, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, subject to the following conditions: a. prior to issuance of the Tribunal's final Order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the property at 60 Mill Street, the owner shall: i. amend the Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 60 Mill Street in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment dated June 1, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and Conservation Plan dated June 1, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 60 Mill Street, the Owner shall: i. provide final site plan drawings that are substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and which are to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; ii. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; iii. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and iv. provide a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 60 Mill 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, Urban Design, City Planning, the Owner shall: i. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan, 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, Urban Design, City Planning; ii. 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, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and iii. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.c.2. above, the Owner shall: i. 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 and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and ii. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 60 Mill Street, Instrument Number AT6156421, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the amendment of the Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 60 Mill Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 60 Mill Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment dated June 1, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and Conservation Plan dated June 1, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, subject to the following conditions: a. prior to issuance of the Tribunal's final Order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the property at 60 Mill Street, the owner shall: i. amend the Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 60 Mill Street in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment dated June 1, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and Conservation Plan dated June 1, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 60 Mill Street, the Owner shall: i. provide final site plan drawings that are substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and which are to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; ii. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; iii. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and iv. provide a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 60 Mill 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, Urban Design, City Planning, the Owner shall: i. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan, 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, Urban Design, City Planning; ii. 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, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and iii. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.c.2. above, the Owner shall: i. 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 and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and ii. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 60 Mill Street, Instrument Number AT6156421, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the amendment of the Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 60 Mill Street.
MM8.26adopted
This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appeal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, the Committee of Adjustment's decision, approving the minor variances contained in the minor variances A0349/21SC respecting to 2 Cora Crescent. This Motion is urgent given the 20 day appeal period following the June 28 decision and the publishing of the decision in relation to the deadline for July City Council.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to both appeal and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment decision regarding application of minor variance A0349/21SC respecting 2 Cora Crescent and to retain outside consultants as necessary. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter of the application in Part 1 above on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to both appeal and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment decision regarding application of minor variance A0349/21SC respecting 2 Cora Crescent and to retain outside consultants as necessary. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter of the application in Part 1 above on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District.
CC8.27adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 29 Basin Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value under the following criteria: design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. The subject property at 29 Basin Street, historically known as the Sun Oil Company Building, is located on the south side of Basin Street east of Bouchette Street, on the north side of the Port Lands' Ship Channel and west of the Turning Basin. The Sun Oil Company Building was completed in 1931 as a two-storey, factory/warehouse structure designed by T.H. Mothershill and Company. Once the main office building for a large industrial site, the subject property was part of the Port Lands' first major phase of modern development during the early twentieth century. 29 Basin Street was listed on the Heritage Register on October 28, 2004. In proximity to several other listed and designated properties, including the Richard L. Hearn Generating Station located directly south across the Ship Channel, the Sun Oil Company Building is an important part of the early twentieth-century industrial history of the Port Lands that will form part of a planned film and television studio campus to be known as the "Basin Media Hub." Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 29 Basin Street and determined that it meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 29 Basin Street has cultural heritage value as an early twentieth-century factory/warehouse type building with Classical Revival design elements, as expressed through its structural grid of cast stone vertical capped piers and horizontal bands, the two large cast stone entablatures upon its façade, its factory/warehouse type windows, and its scale, form, and massing. On March 15, 2023, the City received a Site Plan Application for a proposed redevelopment of the subject property at 75 Basin Street including the municipal addresses of 29, 35, and 41 Basin Street for a film and television studio campus with 59,100 square metres of development with twelve sound stages, production offices, mill and support spaces, vehicular and bicycle parking in an above-grade garage, and associated base camp and backlot facilities. The subject property is proposed to be maintained in situ to be used as offices with no significant alterations planned aside from the removal of the later rear addition which dates to the 1990s. A Heritage Impact Assessment is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. On March 15, 2023, an Heritage Impact Assessment was submitted for 29, 35, 41 Basin Street and 75 Basin Street by ERA Architects on behalf of Adamson Associates. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. The property at 29 Basin Street meets four criteria related to its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 29 Basin Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 29 Basin Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 30, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 29 Basin Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 29 Basin Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 30, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM8.27adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a new liquor licence at the premises at 1192 Queen Steet West operating under the name Beaver Café T.B.K.A. Eleven Ninety-Two (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This Matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is August 15, 2023.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Beaver Café T.B.K.A. Eleven Ninety-Two, 1192 Queen Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises at 1192 Queen Steet West operating under the name Beaver Café T.B.K.A. Eleven Ninety-Two. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the Premises at 1192 Queen Steet West operating under the name Beaver Café T.B.K.A. Eleven Ninety-Two and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Beaver Café T.B.K.A. Eleven Ninety-Two, 1192 Queen Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request that the Licence Appeal Tribunal provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises at 1192 Queen Steet West operating under the name Beaver Café T.B.K.A. Eleven Ninety-Two. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of the Premises at 1192 Queen Steet West operating under the name Beaver Café T.B.K.A. Eleven Ninety-Two and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
CC8.28amended
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 33 and 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value. The subject properties are adjacent to each other and are located mid-block on the south side of Maitland Street between Yonge Street and Church Street in the Church - Wellesley Village. 33 Maitland Street, known as "The Biltmore Apartments," is a three-storey apartment building designed with a brick exterior and Arts and Crafts influences. City Council recently included the property on the Heritage Register on February 7, 2023. The property immediately to the east at 37 Maitland Street is an 1858 house in the style of a Georgian-style villa with Italianate influences. The two-storey house is finished in red brick with buff brick detailing. The property was included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Inventory (now the Heritage Register) in 1974. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the properties at 33 and 37 Maitland Street and determined that each property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act on the basis of the design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values of each property. As such, each property is a significant built heritage resource. On September 14, 2022, the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications and a Site Plan Control application to permit the redevelopment of the subject site. The proposal is for a 49-storey residential building that incorporates the existing building at 37 Maitland Street and demolishes the three-storey apartment building at 33 Maitland Street. The new development is proposed to include 429 dwelling units, including 36 rental replacement units to offset the lost of units at 33 Maitland Street (The Biltmore Apartments). The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications are currently the subject of an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A Heritage Impact Assessment completed by GBCA Architecture dated November 24, 2022 was submitted to support the application. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to Planning Act applications that would trigger a "Prescribed Event." Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. The City Clerk issued a complete application notice on December 30, 2022. The property owner has provided a waiver to extend the 90-day timeline to August 30, 2023. City Council must make a decision at its July 19, 20 and 21, 2023, meeting to provide sufficient time for the City Clerk to issue a notice of intention to designate before the waiver expires. On November 28, 2022, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) received Royal Assent. Schedule 6 of the More Homes Built Faster Act which amended the Ontario Heritage Act and came into effect on January 1, 2023. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. Both of these two properties each meets three criteria relating to design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 33 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 33 Maitland Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 30, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 37 Maitland Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 30, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 33 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 33 Maitland Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 30, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 37 Maitland Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 30, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM8.28adopted
On the evening of Tuesday, June 20th, an entire stretch of Highway 401 near Pickering was closed after a tanker truck crashed sparking a massive fireball that killed two drivers. An eastbound transport truck hauling fuel lost control and hit the concrete divider that separates the eastbound and westbound lanes of highway traffic, rolled over, ruptured and caught fire. Two other vehicles, a truck and a passenger car, had been travelling westbound when they drove through the flames and caught fire. Both drivers were found without vital signs and pronounced dead at the scene. Given that Highway 401 travels through 15 of Toronto's 25 wards and hosts a monumental and growing number of transport trucks, it poses a significant risk to the safety of other drivers and millions of residents and so I am moving the following motion. This Motion is urgent because it relates to a significant health and safety matter concerning the ongoing risk of tanker trucks hauling toxic and flammable contents through heavily populated areas of Toronto immediately adjacent to Highway 401.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Toronto Emergency Management, in consultation with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the Chief of Toronto Paramedic Services to report on this risk and actions the City of Toronto might take to ensure its residents who live in close proximity to Highway 401 are safe and to include possible recommendations to the Provincial and Federal Governments.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to require tanker trucks hauling toxic and flammable materials to use Highway 407 instead of creating additional risk travelling on the already overcrowded Highway 401 through the heart of the City of Toronto. 2. City Council request the Province and the 407 ETR Corporation to waive fees for these Transport Trucks to use Highway 407 as an alternative to Highway 401. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Toronto Emergency Management, in consultation with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the Chief of Toronto Paramedic Services to report on this risk and actions the City of Toronto might take to ensure its residents who live in close proximity to Highway 401 are safe and to include possible recommendations to the Provincial and Federal Governments.
CC8.29adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 137 Bond Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. Constructed in 1855, the property at 137 Bond Street anchors the southeast corner of Bond Street and Gould Street within the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. The property is representative of one of the early periods of development of the McGill estate, otherwise known as Plan 22A. The property, fondly known as O'Keefe House by Toronto Metropolitan University students, was initially the residence of William Mathers, a lawyer, and Agnes Mathers, his wife. Named for its association with a subsequent occupant, the prominent brewer Eugene O'Keefe, founding partner and president of the O'Keefe Brewing Company, one of the most successful breweries in Ontario. O'Keefe purchased the property in 1879 and lived there until his death in 1913. He oversaw a series of additions that adapted the building from its original Georgian design into a representative example of the Queen Anne Revival architectural style, which was popular in Toronto in the late-19th century. Successfully adapted into a multi-unit student residence in 1964, O'Keefe House along with Oakham House (1848) located at 35 Gould Street, were two of the primary student residences until the construction of Pitman Hall in 1991. Over the years, this collection of low-rise pre-Confederation era buildings along Gould Street developed into the heart of the Toronto Metropolitan University campus, and "O'Keefe House" provided a valuable residential centre where students could build a community and fully participate in campus life. The subject property at 137 Bond Street was included on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties (now known as the Heritage Register) on March 5th, 1984. In December 2022, the City received a Site Plan Approval application related to a proposed redevelopment of the subject property to be used as a Student Wellness Centre for the Toronto Metropolitan University with an eight-storey rear addition to the existing three-storey historic building that would involve retention of portions of the structure in situ. The proposed interior space includes multiple floors of examination rooms and office spaces anchored by a central spiral stair and a ground floor lobby waiting area (22 237820 STE 13 SA). In February 2023, the City received a Zoning Review application and a Minor Variance application in April 2023, both related to the same proposed redevelopment as described above (22 242103 STE 13 OZ and 23 131626 STE 13 MV). A Heritage Impact Assessment is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. A Heritage Impact Assessment for 137 Bond Street prepared by EVOQ Architecture and dated April 11, 2023, was submitted to the City to support the application. On November 28, 2022, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) received Royal Assent. Schedule 6 of the More Homes Built Faster Act which amended the Ontario Heritage Act and came into effect on January 1, 2023. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 137 Bond Street and determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 137 Bond Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 137 Bond Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (July 5, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 137 Bond Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 137 Bond Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (July 5, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM8.29adopted
Refugees arriving in Canada deserve to be treated with dignity and require a safe roof over their heads. We are in a crisis. Toronto's dedicated refugee shelter space is full. Toronto's base shelter system is full. Each night, over 300 people are turned away from our shelter system and forced to find somewhere to spend the night. Over half of these people are refugees and refugee claimants. Toronto's shelter system accommodates nearly 9,000 people. Of that, more than 35 percent of the people in the system are refugees. On any given evening, upwards of 100 refugees and refugee claimants are waiting and sleeping outside the Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre at 129 Peter Street. The situation is desperate. Recently, as part of her transition, Mayor Olivia Chow had the privilege of meeting with refugee serving organizations, frontline shelter workers and other civil society partners who shared information, needs and recommendations on actions for this crisis. The Mayor is grateful to the advocates for pushing all levels of Government to act. Mayor Olivia Chow, Deputy Mayor McKelvie, and Senior City Staff have worked with the Provincial and Federal Governments, as well as Mayors from across Ontario, to find immediate and longer-term solutions to address this crisis. This is just the first step in addressing this crisis. All orders of Government are continuing to work together on a long-term, sustainable plan to make sure people have dignified shelter and housing when they arrive in Toronto or anywhere else in the region. The intergovernmental tables continue and the Mayor's conversations with the Premier's Office and the Prime Minister's Office are ongoing as we work together to help people find housing and supports. The Federal Government's announcement of $97 million in Interim Housing Assistance Program funding was a welcome first step, but will not meet the full needs of all refugees arriving in Toronto and across the region. It will however help provide a short term stop gap today. The City is currently incurring $157 million in costs to shelter and support the existing 3,100 refugees in the shelter system. For this to continue, the City will require additional financial support from the Federal Government. Funding is also needed to assist the increasing number of recent arrivals. We are requesting that the Federal Government develop a refugee reception area that can provide access to services when refugees arrive, which is similar to what was done for Ukrainian refugees, through the Red Cross' First Contact program. Further, we can ensure people can access permanent housing by increasing our investment in the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit, which is a rent supplement program that helps move people out of shelter and into housing. This will help open up more spaces in the shelter system as more people are securely housed. The Ontario Government has committed will match Toronto's investment in the program, which will house approximately 1,350 households, and Mayor Olivia Chow is hopeful the Federal Government will come to the table as well.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to immediately make available temporary shelter for a minimum of 150 refugees and further find locations for an additional 100 refugees thereafter. 2. City Council express its gratitude to the Provincial Government for its additional contribution of $6.67 million to the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit, and matches the provincial contribution by approving a one-time draw of $6.67 million from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund. This combined effort will immediately provide permanent housing to upwards of 1,350 households. 3. City Council request the Federal Government to provide its historical 2/3 funding to this top up to the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit, in order to secure permanent housing for thousands more people. 4. City Council direct the City Manager to develop an outreach strategy to invite property owners in the region who are willing to provide rental accommodation to refugees claimants to notify the City, so the City can use the Housing Benefit to move people into permanent housing rapidly. 5. City Council direct the City Manager to continue providing refugee-serving shelter spaces to meet the unique needs of refugees while also ensuring everyone regardless of status is able to access the City's shelter system as spaces become available. 6. City Council direct the City Manager to explore partnerships with individuals, non-profit organizations, faith groups and other community agencies who are offering shelter and assistance to unhoused refugees and request the Provincial and Federal Governments join in this support. 7. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide access to additional facilities and personnel to shelter and support refugees. 8. City Council authorize the City Manager to work with the Federal Government and enter any necessary agreements with refugee-serving organizations such as the Red Cross in order to immediately establish a federally-funded reception centre for those refugee claimants arriving at Pearson International Airport; this centre will provide a welcoming space that offers centralized services for newly-arrived refugees claimants. 9. City Council express its gratitude to the Federal Government for providing $97 million in funding through the Interim Housing Assistance Program and reiterates its request for the full $157 million needed to cover the costs of supporting existing refugee claimants in Toronto's shelter system.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to immediately make available temporary shelter for a minimum of 150 refugees and further find locations for an additional 100 refugees thereafter. 2. City Council express its gratitude to the Provincial Government for its additional contribution of $6.67 million to the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit, and matches the provincial contribution by approving a one-time draw of $6.67 million from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund. This combined effort will immediately provide permanent housing to upwards of 1,350 households. 3. City Council request the Federal Government to provide its historical 2/3 funding to this top up to the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit, in order to secure permanent housing for thousands more people. 4. City Council direct the City Manager to develop an outreach strategy to invite property owners in the region who are willing to provide rental accommodation to refugees claimants to notify the City, so the City can use the Housing Benefit to move people into permanent housing rapidly. 5. City Council direct the City Manager to continue providing refugee-serving shelter spaces to meet the unique needs of refugees while also ensuring everyone regardless of status is able to access the City's shelter system as spaces become available. 6. City Council direct the City Manager to explore partnerships with individuals, non-profit organizations, faith groups and other community agencies who are offering shelter and assistance to unhoused refugees and request the Provincial and Federal Governments join in this support. 7. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide access to additional facilities and personnel to shelter and support refugees. 8. City Council authorize the City Manager to work with the Federal Government and enter any necessary agreements with refugee-serving organizations such as the Red Cross in order to immediately establish a federally-funded reception centre for those refugee claimants arriving at Pearson International Airport; this centre will provide a welcoming space that offers centralized services for newly-arrived refugees claimants. 9. City Council express its gratitude to the Federal Government for providing $97 million in funding through the Interim Housing Assistance Program and reiterates its request for the full $157 million needed to cover the costs of supporting existing refugee claimants in Toronto's shelter system.
CC8.30adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 350 Bloor Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value for its design, associative and contextual values. Located at the northeast corner of Bloor Street East and the access ramp to Mount Pleasant Road, the property at 350 Bloor Street East contains a six-storey office building plus a single-storey mechanical penthouse above and partially exposed basement level below. The Modernist building is built into the upper portion of the Rosedale Ravine's south embankment and features an identical expression on its principal south, west and north elevations with its flat roof and precast concrete cladding that creates wedge-shaped columns and deep inset window openings hovering above a recessed, transparent base. The property was built in 1968-1970 to the designs of renowned Modernist architect, John C. Parkin, who is described as "one of Canada's architectural pioneers, hacking out of Toronto's intricate thicket of late-Victorian Englishry a secure niche for the bold, utopian design of the international movement." Parkin also designed 50 Park Road (Ontario Association of Architects Building, 1954), 1150 Eglinton Avenue East (IBM Headquarters, 1968-1971), 200 University Avenue (Sun Life Building, 1958-1961) and as consulting architect at 100 Queen Street West (Toronto City Hall, 1959-1964). The property was identified as a property of potential cultural heritage value in the Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment undertaken in conjunction with the City-initiated Bloor-Yorkville Secondary Plan study (2021). On August 30, 2022, the City received Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application related to the proposed redevelopment of the subject property (File Number 22 172660 STE 11 OZ). The proposal seeks to permit a 63-storey mixed-use building on the subject site containing 675 new dwelling units that incorporates the south, west and north elevations of the existing building. A Heritage Impact Assessment is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. The subject property did not have heritage status at the time of writing this report; however, a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report completed by ERA Architects Inc. and dated June 22, 2022 was submitted to support the application. The property is partially located within the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Regulation Limit, as well as the Natural Heritage System in the City's Official Plan. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to Planning Act applications that would trigger a Prescribed Event. Section 29 (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. A "Prescribed Event" is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The City Clerk issued a complete application notice on September 9, 2022. The property owner has provided a waiver to extend the 90-day timeline established under Bill 108 through August 4, 2023. As such, City Council would need to make a decision at its July 19, 20 and 21, 2023 meeting to provide sufficient time for the City Clerk to issue a notice of intention to designate before the waiver expires. On November 28, 2022, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) received Royal Assent. Schedule 6 of the More Homes Built Faster Act amended prescribed event requirements under Section 29 (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act and came into effect on January 1, 2023. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application that would trigger a Prescribed Event, the property must be listed in the heritage register prior to the Prescribed Event occurring to designate a property. This requirement does not apply to a Prescribed Event that has occurred prior to January 1, 2023. The application currently under review was deemed complete prior to Bill 23 changes to the Ontario Heritage Act coming into force, however, the Part IV designation must be in compliance with the Province's amended O. Reg. 9/06 under the Ontario Heritage Act, which takes effect as of January 1, 2023. The revised regulation establishes nine provincial criteria for determining whether a property is of cultural heritage value or interest. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. The property meets four criteria relating to design/physical, historical/associative and contextual values. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 350 Bloor Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 350 Bloor Steet East (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (July 5, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 350 Bloor Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 350 Bloor Steet East (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (July 5, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM8.30adopted
This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation in the amount of $145,000 for improvements to Alexandra Park. Additional funds are required to proceed with the award of contract in order to start construction. The total project cost would be amended from $1,000,000 to $1,145,000 with cash flow commitments in 2024. The project is classified as a Service Improvement and will be fully funded from various Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu generated from developments in proximity to Alexandra Park. These funds have been received and are eligible for these purposes. The reason for urgency is the funds are required to proceed with the awarding of the contract this summer in order to start construction.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve an amendment to Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023-2032 Capital budget and Plan for the Alexandra Park Improvements sub-project in the Park Development project, in the amount of $145,000 gross and $0 debt, increasing the total project cost from $1,000,000 to $1,145,000, with cash flow commitments in 2024, fully funded by the following sources in order to proceed with the award of contract for improvements to Alexandra Park to be completed in 2024: Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 585 Queen Street West 4200019 $3.17 158 Euclid Avenue 4200220 $0.65 152 Euclid Avenue 4200225 $0.66 50R Ryerson Avenue 200300 $0.43 202-205 Bathurst Street 4200666 $273.94 110 Palmerston Avenue 4200691 $59.27 634 Queen Street West 4200950 $42,040.18 604-618 Richmond Street West 4201033 $72,579.36 214 Bathurst Street 4201015 $9.24 490 Queen Street West 4201126 $9.53 205 Bathurst Street 4201327 $10.07 19 Markham Street 4201628 $30,013.50 Total $145,000.00
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council approve an amendment to Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023-2032 Council Approved Capital budget and Plan for the Alexandra Park Improvements sub-project in the Park Development project, in the amount of $145,000 gross and $0 debt, increasing the total project cost from $1,000,000 to $1,145,000, with cash flow commitments in 2024, fully funded by the following sources in order to proceed with the award of contract for improvements to Alexandra Park to be completed in 2024: Development Location Internal Order Account (XR2213) Amount 585 Queen Street West 4200019 $3.17 158 Euclid Avenue 4200220 $0.65 152 Euclid Avenue 4200225 $0.66 50R Ryerson Avenue 200300 $0.43 202-205 Bathurst Street 4200666 $273.94 110 Palmerston Avenue 4200691 $59.27 634 Queen Street West 4200950 $42,040.18 604-618 Richmond Street West 4201033 $72,579.36 214 Bathurst Street 4201015 $9.24 490 Queen Street West 4201126 $9.53 205 Bathurst Street 4201327 $10.07 19 Markham Street 4201628 $30,013.50 Total $145,000.00
CC8.31adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 409 Huron Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. Located on the east side of Huron Street, south of Bloor Street, the property comprises a Queen Anne Revival-style detached house that was constructed in 1903. The building was designed by Frederick Henry Herbert, an accomplished architect who practiced in Toronto in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The building forms part of a Victorian streetscape on Huron Street within the Huron-Sussex neighbourhood. It is across the street from 371 Bloor Street West (University of Toronto Schools) and is adjacent to the house at 407 Huron Street, which are respectively listed and designated on the Heritage Register. The subject property was identified for its cultural heritage value in the Heritage Inventory of the University of Toronto St. George Campus Secondary Plan, which was adopted by City Council on July 23, 2018. The property was recently listed on the City's Heritage Register in May 2023. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 409 Huron Street and determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act on the basis of its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. In March 2023, the City received an Official Plan Amendment application in support of a 2019 rezoning application; both are currently under review. The application proposes the construction of a new 90-unit rental building geared towards students which incorporates the house-form building into the new development. A Heritage Impact Assessment is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance. An Heritage Impact Assessment on the subject property was prepared by ERA Architects and submitted in March 2023. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to Planning Act applications that would trigger a Prescribed Event. Section 29 (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. A "Prescribed Event" is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. At the date of this report, the City Clerk's has not issued a notice to trigger a Prescribed Event. On November 28, 2022, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) received Royal Assent. Schedule 6 of the More Homes Built Faster Act which amended the Ontario Heritage Act and came into effect on January 1, 2023. As of January 1, 2023, Section 29 (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act unless the property is listed on the heritage register prior to the Prescribed Event. The Part IV designation must be in compliance with the Province's amended O. Reg. 9/06 under the Ontario Heritage Act, which is in effect as of January 1, 2023. The revised regulation establishes nine provincial criteria for determining whether a property is of cultural heritage value or interest. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. The subject property meets three criteria.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 409 Huron Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 409 Huron Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (July 5, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 409 Huron Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 409 Huron Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (July 5, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM8.31adopted
This Motion seeks authority to waive City fees and charges for the City real estate tie-back and crane swing agreements for the much needed affordable housing project at 25 Sewells Road. The development at 25 Sewells Road proposes a total of 318 units across two phases, referred to as Building A and Building B. The project was approved through the City's Open Door Program to provide financial incentives and capital funding. The Brenyon Way Charitable Foundation has been advancing the development and is now ready to commence construction. The property abuts the Wickson Trail Park to the west therefore Brenyon Way Charitable Foundation is required to enter into a tie-back and crane swing agreements with the City to facilitate construction activities. Based on current City policy, the compensation to the City for encumbering City properties is estimated based on market value of the impacted area. The estimated value of the waived fees are $50,000 for the Tie Back Agreement and $65,000 for the Crane Swing (2.5 Year Term). Waiving the City fees and charges for the real estate agreements for this affordable housing project is crucial for the project to stay financially viable and proceed to construction in the near future. The City of Toronto provides various types of financial and non-financial support for the development of new affordable housing. The Open Door Program assists private and non-profit affordable housing organizations to reduce the cost of developing housing and improve housing affordability by providing City financial contributions including capital funding and/or incentives such as waiving planning and building permit fees, and exempting development charges and property taxes. The Open Door Program does not currently include fees and charges related to real estate agreements that apply on certain affordable housing projects. Through Member Motion 2023.MM8.25 , Housing Secretariat and Corporate Real Estate Management will be requested to investigate the feasibility of expanding the Open Door exemptions for construction-related real estate agreements between the affordable housing developers and the City of Toronto. This Motion is urgent as Brenyon Way Charitable Foundation is anticipating beginning construction immediately, and delays to their construction could impact the viability of the project.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to enter into real estate licences, at nominal value, for tie-back encumbrances required for the construction of the affordable housing project at 25 Sewells Road, with the value of the agreements to be secured in the Contribution Agreement between the City and the Brenyon Way Charitable Foundation for the first phase.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to enter into real estate licences, at nominal value, for tie-back encumbrances and crane swing required for the construction of the affordable housing project at 25 Sewells Road, with the value of the agreements to be secured in the Contribution Agreement between the City and the Brenyon Way Charitable Foundation for the first phase.
CC8.32adopted
This report recommends that City Council affirm its decision of May 10, 2023 (Item PH3.11 ) stating its intention to designate the property at 15 Elm Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the "Act"). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of the property owner within the required statutory timeframe. Located on the south side of Elm Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street, the property at 15 Elm Street contains a 2-storey house-form building completed prior to 1868. The Georgian Revival style property represents a rare surviving example of a Confederation-era house-form building and is part of a broader collection of 19th-century dwellings adapted at street level in the early-20th century to accommodate commercial storefronts. This residential/commercial mixed-use typology continues to define the south side of Elm Street between Yonge and Bay Streets within the city's historic St. John's Ward ("The Ward") neighbourhood and represents the uniqueness of Elm Street as a destination for locals and visitors alike. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Act came into force on July 1, 2021. City Council has until August 3, 2023, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of the owner and remain of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that this property should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 15 Elm Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item PH3.11 on May 10, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 15 Elm Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 15 Elm Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item PH3.11 on May 10, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 15 Elm Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM8.32adopted
Businesses on Danforth Avenue in the Greektown on the Danforth Business Improvement Area are experiencing difficulty in having deliveries made to their establishments because of limited curb space for commercial vehicles to offload their goods. Following a feasibility assessment done by City staff, it was determined that Commercial Loading Zones could be accommodated which would provide six additional parking spots for commercial deliveries. This Motion seeks to add two new Commercial Loading Zones which would significantly help the local businesses. This Motion is urgent as the businesses need more options to load and unload during the Summer CaféTO season, and the next Community Council is not until September.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 14 metres west of Carlaw Avenue and a point 15 metres further west. 2. City Council approve a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 13 metres west of Chester Avenue and a point 15 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council approve a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 14 metres west of Carlaw Avenue and a point 15 metres further west. 2. City Council approve a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Danforth Avenue, between a point 13 metres west of Chester Avenue and a point 15 metres further west.
CC8.33adopted
This report recommends that City Council affirm its decision of May 10, 2023, (Item PH3.14 ) stating its intention to designate the property at 789-793 Don Mills Road (including entrance address at 793 Don Mills Road) (the "subject property") under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the "Act"). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of 789 Don Mills Developments Inc., the property owner within the statutory timeline. The subject property, known as Foresters House, is located on the east side of Don Mills Road just south of Eglinton Avenue East, and contains a 22-storey office tower complex connecting to a low-rise two-storey pavilion building (one storey is visible from the street). It was constructed as part of Olympia Square complex, developed by Olympia and York, in 1965-1967 and has been a landmark in the Don Mills area for more than 55 years. The subject property is a representative example of a skyscraper typology constructed in the Late Modern style. It is located in the Flemingdon Park Industrial Estate established in 1958. The subject property is also located in the Core Character Area within the Don Mills Crossing Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 404) boundary, and is identified as a heritage potential property on Map 40-9 Views and Vistas. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Act came into force on July 1, 2021. City Council has 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of 789 Don Mills Developments Inc. and remain of the opinion that this property holds cultural heritage value or interest. The property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Act, City staff are of the opinion that this property should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 789-793 Don Mills Road (including entrance address at 793 Don Mills Road) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council's Decision (Item PH3.14 ) on May 10, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 789-793 Don Mills Road (including entrance address at 793 Don Mills Road) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 789-793 Don Mills Road (including entrance address at 793 Don Mills Road) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council's Decision (Item PH3.14 ) on May 10, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 789-793 Don Mills Road (including entrance address at 793 Don Mills Road) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM8.33adopted
In Item 2023.IE4.3, City Council approved the Bloor Street West Complete Street Extension and certain by-laws associated with this project, in addition to authorizing the General Manager to directly submit to Council certain by-laws related operational and safety issues. However, some safety improvements at Bloor Street West at the intersections of South Kingsway/Mossom Road (Ward 4), and The Kingsway (Ward 3) were not included in the delegated authority. These safety improvements were developed and informed through the stakeholder and public consultation for this project. Mossom Road and South Kingsway at Bloor Street West In association with the Bloor Street West Complete Street Extension, the east leg entrance to Mossom Road at Bloor Street West would be closed. Mossom Road would remain one-way southbound for approximately 50 metres south of Bloor Street West and converted to two-way from that point to Riverside Drive. Northbound left turns from South Kingsway to Mossom Road would be prohibited to reduce conflict points at the intersection. A new westbound left-turn lane will be provided at Riverside Drive and Bloor Street West. The Kingsway In association with the Bloor Street West Complete Street Extension the north leg of The Kingsway is proposed to be modified from two southbound left-turn lanes to one southbound left-turn lane to match the City Council approved single eastbound receiving lane on Bloor Street West at The Kingsway. This matter is urgent as the installation work is taking place August 2023.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend traffic and parking regulations in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as generally described in Revised Attachment 1 to Item MM8.33.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council amend traffic and parking regulations in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as generally described in Attachment 1 to this Motion.
CC8.34adopted
This report recommends that City Council amend its decision of March 29, 30 and 31, 2022 (Item CC5.42 ) stating its intention to designate the property at 200 University Avenue (the subject property) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of the property owner (GWL Realty Advisors) within the statutory time limit. Staff are recommending an amendment in response to this objection in order to clarify the Statement of Significance as adopted by City Council. Located on the southwest corner of Richmond Street West and University Avenue, the property at 200 University Avenue contains the Sun Life Building constructed in 1958-1961 and designed by John C. Parkin of John B. Parkin Associates, Canada's largest architectural firm at the time. The subject property is among the earliest examples of a modernist high rise building in Toronto to be entirely clad in metal and glass, with its glass and metal curtain wall set back from exposed perimeter support columns. As the first tall building to successfully challenge the early 20th century by-laws governing University Avenue from its prominent position at the point at which University Avenue becomes a grand ceremonial boulevard, the property is historically linked to the post-war phase of development along University Avenue. The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in 1991. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Act came into force on July 1, 2021. City Council has until August 3, 2023, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of the property owner and remain of the opinion that this property holds cultural heritage value or interest. The property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. Staff have re-examined the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Designation) for the property at 200 University Avenue, however, and recommend revision to provide clarification on the existing door types and use of granite on the east and west sides of the property. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that this property should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact a by-law designating the property at 200 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act substantially in accordance with the Revised Statement of Significance: 200 University Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consideration of the objections received by the City Clerk. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills in City Council designating the property at 200 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council enact a by-law designating the property at 200 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act substantially in accordance with the Revised Statement of Significance: 200 University Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (July 4, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consideration of the objections received by the City Clerk. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills in City Council designating the property at 200 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM8.34adopted
As part of the GO Expansion Program, Metrolinx is undertaking the Steeles Avenue East Grade Separation Project. This project is reaching its final stages, with the completion of all major components. Metrolinx's Project Co. is expected to file for substantial completion in July 2023. Currently, City staff are collaborating with Metrolinx and Project Co. to address deficiencies identified during infrastructure inspections. Once the Grade Separation is completed and the City has accepted ownership and maintenance responsibility of the municipal components (e.g. the road and water infrastructure), the City will be required to make payments towards its share of the basic Grade Separation cost. Under the 2021 Revised Agreement in Principle with the Province, and under the GO Expansion Master Agreement with Metrolinx, the City and Metrolinx are responsible for contributing 15 percent and 85 percent, respectively, towards the basic grade separation cost of the Grade Separation (as per Items EX19.1 and EX16.4). Simultaneously, the City is in the process of finalizing the Steeles Avenue Boundary Road Agreement with The Regional Municipality of York ("York Region"). As per Items PW32.8 and PW25.7, it is intended that this agreement will include a provision for a 50-50 cost share for the widening of Steeles Avenue East between Kennedy Road to Ninth Line. Although the Boundary Road Agreement is nearing completion, its execution might not occur in time to allow for York Region's contribution of 7.5 percent towards the cost of the basic grade separation for Steeles Avenue East. Therefore, the City intends to establish an interim agreement with York Region to receive its contribution and ensure timely payments for the Grade Separation.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with The Regional Municipality of York on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, to receive fifty percent of the City's share of the basic grade separation costs for the Steeles Avenue Grade Separation Project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with The Regional Municipality of York on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, to receive fifty percent of the City's share of the basic grade separation costs for the Steeles Avenue Grade Separation Project.
MM8.35amended
This motion requests that City Council waive all additional municipal fees related to use of the public realm outside the fees set out in Chapter 441 associated with proposed traffic adjustments as a result of the temporary street closure for the Just for Laughs Street Festival from September 21 to September 25, 2023 Just for Laughs provides three days of music, stand-up comedy and other performance art, featuring up-and coming local artist and global headliners. Since the beginning of this term, Just for Laughs has been working with City staff in Transportation Services, Economic Development and Culture and Municipal Licensing and Standards, to help facilitate their planned street festival associated with their 2023 Comedy Festival. As was permitted last year, Just for Laughs has been working on a plan to close the portion of Front Street East between Yonge Street and Church Street, as well as a portion of Scott Street nearby, to accommodate a street festival that includes both Front Street East and the adjacent Berczy Park. This free-to-attend street festival will partially run alongside their indoor programming at theatres within the area, and will include a stage for music and performances. The 2022 street festival drew thousands of residents to the street festival event, and is supported by the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area for the positive economic impact it had for local businesses. Following the 2022 street festival and upon my election, my office has worked with Just for Laughs to have their street festival return for 2023. This has resulted in a significant number of changes to reduce the impact of the street festival on nearby residential buildings and , improved communications with residents and stakeholders. While often challenging work, Just for Laughs has been a good partner for the City. On June 23, 2023, City staff flagged with my office, citing significant traffic concerns as a result of the reduction of eastbound lanes through Ward 13. This verdict came after over six months of negotiation with Just for Laughs to accommodate their street festival, and without any prior communication of concerns with temporarily closing Front Street East. To continue to provide sufficient road capacity for eastbound vehicles, City staff have recommended several options to aid in managing traffic, specifically during the weekday afternoon Peak Period. This proposal would require additional signage, signal timing changes as well as traffic agents and/or paid-duty officers to help direct traffic during this period. The provisions set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, specifies Just for Laughs (the applicant) would be responsible for these costs. Due to the dynamic nature of construction coordination, these situations are not always clear far in advance of a scheduled event. As a result, additional costs have never been discussed with Just for Laughs, and it would be appropriate to have fees associated with temporary changes outside the footprint of the event space accommodated by the City. Just for Laughs would be responsible for the fees associated with closing a portion of Front Street East as well as a portion of Scott Street. Aside from this waiver of additional costs, Just for Laughs is or would not be receiving any grants or in-kind services from the City for their 2023 street festival event. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as City Council approval is required to waive the fees that would otherwise be required under the City of Toronto Municipal Code, and its next regular meeting in October is not until after Just for Laughs's event this year.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive any additional fees associated with temporary traffic control adjustments outside the footprint of the Just for Laughs Street Festival. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to track Council-approved fee waivers to community events as grants in-kind, and to report on them through the open data portals under the grants data section, and in future reports concerning grants to City Council where relevant.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommeds that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive any additional fees associated with temporary traffic control adjustments outside the footprint of the Just for Laughs Street Festival.
MM8.36adopted
On October 27, 2020, City Council adopted Item PH17.8 "Lawrence Heights Phases 2 and 3 - Initial Development Proposal". Phases 2 and 3 contain community amenities including the new community centre in Phase 2 as well as new roads and infrastructure. The Lawrence Heights Community Centre is a pillar of the Revitalization Project, particularly in Phase 2a where it will be located, offering much needed community space and programming to those living in the Lawrence Heights community. This project will be a partnership between the City and Toronto Community Housing. The City has submitted an application for funding from the Federal Government through the Green and Inclusive Community Building program. In order for the new Community Centre to be ready for construction and to adhere to the Parks, Forestry, and Recreation timelines - with or without funding from the Green and Inclusive Community Building program - a Draft Plan of Subdivision application and a Rental Housing Demolition application must be submitted expeditiously to Toronto Building and City Planning for review and approval. This is in order to allow for time to work with relevant City departments and staff on the new roads and infrastructure required and to allow for the relocation of the current tenants as per the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Implementation Plan. For Phase 1 of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization, a fee exemption letter was issued to Toronto Community Housing from the Housing Secretariat, in order to have the application fees waived. However, the Housing Secretariat is unable to do so this time as these two applications have to be submitted in advance of a rezoning or site plan application in order to facilitate the road layout, servicing and rental housing relocations/demolition. These are necessary parts of the process to accelerate the design and construction of the community centre. The social housing units being demolished as part of this sub-phase (Phase 2a) will be replaced elsewhere within the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project and tenants who are relocated will be offered replacement units once built. Some tenants will be able to move to replacement units already constructed in Phase 1. The estimated total cost associated with waiving the fees is $104,202.25 for the Draft Plan of Subdivision for Phase 2a and $39,945.02 for the Rental Housing Demolition application. As the Rental Housing Demolition application has already been submitted, it is anticipated that there will be a staff recommendation on the application in the fall of 2023. However, City Planning and Buildings cannot circulate the applications for review without payment of fees or an exemption thereof. This Motion should be deemed as an urgent item because of the various aforementioned timelines required for application submissions, related fees and subsequent staff reviews and reports.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Toronto Building to waive the fees associated with the Rental Housing Demolition application located at 3 and 5 Leila Lane and 31-109 Bagot Court (odd). 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to waive the fees associated with the Draft Plan of Subdivision for Phase 2a of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project for the area and units required for the Lawrence Heights Community Centre.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Toronto Building to waive the fees associated with the Rental Housing Demolition application located at 3 and 5 Leila Lane and 31-109 Bagot Court (odd). 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to waive the fees associated with the Draft Plan of Subdivision for Phase 2a of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project for the area and units required for the Lawrence Heights Community Centre.
MM8.37adopted
On July 13, the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists called a strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after the expiration of their current agreement. Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers membership is comprised of over 350 production entities including major United States studios, broadcast networks, certain cable networks and independent producers. This strike is concurrent to the Writers Guild of America strike, which started on May 2. These strikes are having a substantial impact on workers and businesses in Toronto's production industry. In 2022, the production industry drove a direct spend of $2.6 billion in Toronto and employed 35,000 residents. Of Toronto's total production volume, 70 percent is attributable to US productions. In the peak summer production season, Toronto typically has over 30 active productions. The City of Toronto Film Office is currently reporting 6 active productions or only 20 percent of the normal level. Many of these are domestic, as Canadian domestic production is unaffected by the strike. City Council recognizes the significant employment and economic impacts created by the strikes and the potential for lasting damage to Toronto's highly valued production industry if the strikes are prolonged. Reason for Urgency: Labour disruption has already commenced and action is required before the next regular business of City Council.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to support Toronto's production workers, creators, events, organizations, and businesses impacted by the strikes by: a. collaborating with local unions and not-for-profit partners, support on worker retention strategies and responding to evolving industry needs as the environment related to workforce becomes clear; b. working with other City divisions to explore financial supports available from other levels of government for individuals and companies affected by the strikes; c. supporting the Toronto International Film Festival by maintaining financial and logistical commitments, amplifying City of Toronto Film Office activations related to the festival, and engaging in ongoing consultation as impacts evolve; d. recognizing the importance of the domestic production industry by showcasing its value during Toronto International Film Festival and leveraging City assets to facilitate production; and e. ensuring Toronto's industry is enabled to engage fully in the reopening of the industry by partnering to support relevant workforce development activities, protecting and advancing the building and expansion of studio space, preparing to market Toronto as a production jurisdiction, and ensuring these initiatives are adequately resourced.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council directs the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to support Toronto's production workers, creators, events, organizations, and businesses impacted by the strikes by: a. collaborating with local unions and not-for-profit partners, support on worker retention strategies and responding to evolving industry needs as the environment related to workforce becomes clear; b. working with other City divisions to explore financial supports available from other levels of government for individuals and companies affected by the strikes; c. supporting the Toronto International Film Festival by maintaining financial and logistical commitments, amplifying City of Toronto Film Office activations related to the festival, and engaging in ongoing consultation as impacts evolve; d. recognizing the importance of the domestic production industry by showcasing its value during Toronto International Film Festival and leveraging City assets to facilitate production; and e. ensuring Toronto's industry is enabled to engage fully in the reopening of the industry by partnering to support relevant workforce development activities, protecting and advancing the building and expansion of studio space, preparing to market Toronto as a production jurisdiction, and ensuring these initiatives are adequately resourced.
MM8.38adopted
Currently, the City's Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program (the "Program") provides eligible registered property owners of an existing single-family residential, duplex, or triplex property within the City of Toronto, a subsidy of up to $3,400 per eligible property for the eligible installation of flood protection devices, subject to all the terms and conditions of the Program. In May of 2023, Council adopted zoning by-law amendments recommended by City Planning to permit multiplex residential dwellings (duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) to facilitate more low-rise housing options across the City. Given the City's priority to increase housing choice and access, the Program eligibility criteria should be reviewed to determine whether it is feasible to expand eligibility to include registered property owners of existing residential fourplexes, subject to meeting the other Program eligibility criteria.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to review the feasibility of expanding the eligibility criteria of the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program (the "Program") to include registered property owners of existing residential fourplexes within the City of Toronto, subject to meeting the other Program eligibility criteria, and to report back on the feasibility of same and any relevant considerations to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to review the feasibility of expanding the eligibility criteria of the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program (the "Program") to include registered property owners of existing residential fourplexes within the City of Toronto, subject to meeting the other Program eligibility criteria, and to report back on the feasibility of same and any relevant considerations to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of 2023.
MM8.39adopted
Public access has been drastically reduced to Fairbank Memorial Park near Dufferin and Eglinton due to construction of the Fairbank Silverthorn Storm Trunk Sewer. While this infrastructure upgrade is necessary to prevent basement flooding across a large portion of Toronto, the loss of park and recreation space until 2026 is a tough pill to swallow for a community that is still impacted by the ongoing Metrolinx Crosstown project. Toronto Water requires the majority of the park to use as a launch site for the project's tunnel boring machine. However, the baseball diamond site at the south of the park is not required. Unfortunately, the wider community is unable to use the one portion of the park not impacted by construction as the diamond remains locked outside of permitted hours. This motion requests City Staff to provide public access to the baseball diamond at Fairbank Memorial Park during non-permitted hours and to post appropriate signage.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to provide public access to the fenced baseball diamond in Fairbank Memorial Park during non-permitted periods and post appropriate signage regarding hours of use and the requirement to keep dogs on leashes.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation to provide public access to the fenced baseball diamond in Fairbank Memorial Park during non-permitted periods and post appropriate signage regarding hours of use and the requirement to keep dogs on leashes.
MM8.40adopted
In June 2023, City Council approved a Section 37 payment for urgent bike infrastructure on Bloor Street between Avenue Road and Spadina. That motion contained an error, which has caused distress to some constituents. This motion will correct that error.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council reopen MM7.39 to replace the words "neighbouring residents' association" with the word "community".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council reopen MM7.39 to replace the words "neighbouring residents' association" with the word "community".
MM8.41adopted
This Motion requests authority from City Council to enable the Beach Business Improvement Area to install a parklet on the north side of Queen Street East, west of Beech Avenue. This request is the result of conversations between my office, the Beach Business Improvement Area and the local businesses along this stretch of Queen Street East who have identified the need for an additional seating area to accommodate families and other patrons during the busy summer season. The Business Improvement Area requires an exemption from platform requirements for the 2023 summer season in order to move forward with the installation. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as this is a seasonal program and City Council approval is required in advance of the summer recess.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the curb lane public parklet permit area fronting but not affiliated with 2232 Queen Street East, from the requirements of Section 742-10.4. B(6) and B(7) and Section 742-10.4 C(1) and C(3) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, for the 2023 CaféTO 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 James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the curb lane public parklet permit area fronting but not affiliated with 2232 Queen Street East, from the requirements of Section 742-10.4. B(6) and B(7) and Section 742-10.4 C(1) and C(3) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, for the 2023 CaféTO 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).
MM8.42adopted
At its meeting of June 14, 2023, Toronto City Council adopted Item TE5.8 approving draft zoning by-laws for 500 Macpherson Avenue subject to certain pre-conditions to be fulfilled. In the time since the City Council meeting, Staff has discovered that the schedules attached to the report contained draft Zoning By-laws for a different address. As such, the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached to the report from City Planning staff dated May 5, 2023 should be replaced by the Zoning By-law Amendments attached to this Motion. The report itself contained sufficient information and material to enable the public and Council to understand correctly the zoning proposal that was being considered. No changes have been made to the application. Reason for Urgency: This is an urgent matter because the details of the Zoning By-law must be corrected in order for the development to move forward in a timely manner. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: City Council Item 2023.TE5.8 (June 14, 2023)
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE5.8 by replacing the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachments 6 and 7 to the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached to Item MM8.42 as Attachments 1 and 2. 2. City Council determine that no further notice is required in respect of the proposed by-law, pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE5.8 by replacing the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachments 6 and 7 to the report (May 5, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached to this motion as Attachments 1 and 2. 2. City Council determine that no further notice is required in respect of the proposed by-law, pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
MM8.43adopted
As approved unanimously by City Council in Item CC8.2, the City of Toronto is facilitating the generosity and good will from residents and organizations in Toronto to support refugees and asylum seekers arriving in our city.
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to accept financial and in-kind donations for shelter and other forms of support for refugees, refugee claimants, and asylum seekers including donations over $50,000 but otherwise subject to the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to accept financial and in-kind donations for shelter and other forms of support for refugees, refugee claimants, and asylum seekers including donations over $50,000 but otherwise subject to the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.