Toronto City Council
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BL11.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, passed By-laws 890-2023 to 989-2023.
CC11.1adopted
Support for a Canada-Wide Universal Student Nutrition Program
The rising cost of groceries is putting pressure on families in our City. In Toronto, 28 percent of food bank clients are children and youth. More children are going to school hungry. When you're hungry, you can't learn. Student nutrition programs ensure that all children are able to enjoy meals at school so they can focus on their teacher, not their hunger. As grocery prices climb and more families turn to food banks for support, we can plainly see just how essential these programs are. City Council and the Toronto Board of Health have a long history of offering nutritious meals at school through the Student Nutrition Program. This program is funded through municipal and provincial funding streams, however Canada does not have a national, universal student nutrition program. I am proud to have helped establish Toronto's student nutrition program as Councillor and Child and Youth Advocate. In Toronto, over 200,000 children participate. The federal government has committed in recent years to work with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous partners, and stakeholders to develop a National School Food Policy and explore how more Canadian children can receive nutritious food at school. The 2024 Federal Budget is the federal government's opportunity to fund and expand student nutrition programs in Toronto and across Canada - so that every child has the best chance to learn.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council join cities across Canada, including Kingston, Halifax, Vancouver, and Victoria in calling on the Federal government to act on its promise to implement a National School Food Program and allocate appropriate funds in Budget 2024 to establish a National School Food Program with funds flowing this year to contribute to municipalities, provinces, territories and First Nation, Métis and Inuit partners. 2. City Council urge the Federal government to work with Toronto's Student Nutrition Program so more children can receive nutritious food at school through a universal program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow recommends that: 1. City Council join cities across Canada, including Kingston, Halifax, Vancouver, and Victoria in calling on the Federal government to act on its promise to implement a National School Food Program and allocate appropriate funds in Budget 2024 to establish a National School Food Program with funds flowing this year to contribute to municipalities, provinces, territories and First Nation, Métis and Inuit partners. 2. City Council urge the Federal government to work with Toronto's Student Nutrition Program so more children can receive nutritious food at school through a universal program.
DM11.1amended
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 October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers, to require the Ombudsman Toronto to notify the board of a City-controlled corporation or local board (restricted definition) before commencing an investigation in relation to the corporation or local board and such notification may be made to the Chief Executive Officer, or other appropriate official, to provide the required notice to the board. 2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers, to require the Ombudsman Toronto to inform the board of a City-controlled corporation or local board (restricted definition) of the results of the investigation prior to reporting to City Council and include the response/decision from the board as part of the report to City Council. 3. City Council request the Ombudsman to follow up with the Board of Toronto Community Housing to discuss the report (June 9, 2023), headed Ombudsman Toronto Investigation Report: An Investigation into Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Tenant Human Rights Complaints Process, and the letter (October 5, 2023) from Adele Imrie, Board Chair and Tom Hunter, Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation. 4. City Council request the City Manager to review and report to the Economic and Community Development Committee on whether or not the Housing Secretariat has adequate resources to advise an assist on transfer requests related to human rights complaints.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
IA11.1received
City Staff Use of Cameras During Online Virtual Meetings
Councillor Jon Burnside, Ward 16, Don Valley East, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this administrative inquiry under Municipal Code section 27-7.11 to seek information on the city's policy with regard to online virtual meetings and whether city staff are required to have their cameras on or not. As a result of COVID, city Councillors participate in many more virtual online meetings with city staff and other stakeholders. I firmly believe the city must lead by example coming out of COVID and that city staff should clearly be present and visible during any virtual meeting. Questions for the City Manager: - What is the city's policy on staff use of cameras during virtual online meetings? Are staff required to have their cameras on? - If the city does not have a policy, will it develop one that includes transparency as a core principle? I look forward to receiving your comments.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, received Administrative Inquiry IA11.1 from Councillor Jon Burnside, Ward 16, Don Valley East, regarding the City Staff Use of Cameras During Online Virtual Meetings and Answer from the City Manager IA11.1a, for information.
MM11.1adopted
This Motion seeks approval to release Section 37 funds in the amount of $26,886.71, to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area for the installation of new, energy-efficient, decorative lamp standards at various locations within the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area. The Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area was established in 1974 and is one of the oldest of the 84 Business Improvement Areas in the City of Toronto. The boundaries are Ray Avenue in the north and Lambton Avenue in the south. Following the closing of the KODAK plant in 2006, the main street that had relied on more than 3,000 KODAK employees to shop and dine there, went into serious decline. It wasn't until construction began on the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit in 2011, that the area showed early signs of recovery, but there is still much work to be done and the development pressures on Mount Dennis are tremendous. The Business Improvement Area has one of the smallest levies of all the Business Improvement Areas in Toronto but nevertheless is very active and resourceful and thanks to various City grant programs and local sponsorships, manages to increase their annual Operating Budget yearly. The Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area has an approved Master Streetscape Plan.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program, on a one-time basis, by $26,886.71 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) from the development at 1391 Weston Road, secured for local business improvements (Source Account: 220096), for transfer to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area for installation of improved lamp standards within the Business Improvement Areas boundaries (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $26,886.71 be forwarded to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the organization that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program, on a one-time basis, by $26,886.71 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) from the development at 1391 Weston Road, secured for local business improvements (Source Account: 220096), for transfer to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area for installation of improved lamp standards within the Business Improvement Areas boundaries (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $26,886.71 be forwarded to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the organization that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM11.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:41 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. October 11, 2023 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Vittoria Augimeri Washington Brooks Bill Forster Donna Liczyk Jenny Lowell Ernie Lustig Paul Mastrangelo Anthony Nunziata Diane Rajaram, and Carmine Raviele. 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 We acknowledge 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. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 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 slash council. October 12, 2023 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Claude Cormier
CC11.2amended
Addressing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
Recent matters before municipal councils in Ottawa and Brampton demonstrate that, unlike managers and employees across Ontario, Members of Council are not subject to effective disciplinary measures if they harass or discriminate against others in the workplace. There is a legislative gap. In 2021, the Government of Ontario publicly consulted on this issue in a limited manner but has not introduced any legislation to address it. A private member's bill, was introduced in the Legislative Assembly that proposed to amend the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (and the Municipal Act, 2001) to impose stricter penalties but it has failed to pass. In February 2023, Council asked the Integrity Commissioner to report back on this policy question. In reporting on this item, the Integrity Commissioner references the recommendations he submitted to Council in April 2022. Legislation to fill this gap needs to be comprehensive, fair and trauma-informed. The recommendations in this report are reinforced by the lessons learned in a recent investigation conducted by the Office the Integrity Commissioner. Among other things, the Integrity Commissioner recommends there should be mandatory training for Members of Council and a duty to report harassment and discrimination. The City of Toronto has always been at the forefront of promoting accountability and integrity in municipal government. Accordingly, if Council has authority to do so, the Integrity Commissioner recommends that Council adopt mandatory workplace anti-harassment/discrimination training for Members of Council, members' staff and members of local boards and impose a duty to report, without waiting for provincial legislation compelling this.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to address instances of workplace harassment and discrimination by Members of Council and Members of local boards and recommend the amendments require that: a. members of Council, their staff, and members of local boards should have mandatory training in workplace anti-harassment/discrimination requirements; b. there should be a duty for Members of Council, their staff, and members of local boards to report harassment/discrimination in the workplace; c. an appropriate range of penalties should apply when someone has been found to have engaged in harassment/discrimination in the workplace; d. remedial measures and supports should be available and the interests of complainants must be accommodated in a trauma-informed process; e. appropriate support and indemnification should be provided to Members of Council, their staff, and members of local boards; f. workplace harassment/discrimination complaints should be investigated in a fair, efficient and independent manner; and g. workplace harassment /discrimination cases should be heard, and have penalties, if any, imposed by a court or administrative tribunal; these cases should not be debated and decided at Council. 2. City Council forward this request to Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament, Member of Provincial Parliament for Orléans, Stephen Blais, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for information. 3. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor and report back to City Council by the second quarter of 2024 about making workplace anti-harassment/discrimination training mandatory for Members of Council and Members of local boards under the City's codes of conduct and for Members' staff under the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff. 4. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City's Chief People Officer about the design and delivery of mandatory workplace anti-harassment/discrimination training for Members of Council and their staff and Members of local boards. 5. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor and report back to City Council by the second quarter of 2024 about making it mandatory to report workplace harassment/discrimination under the City's codes of conduct for Members of local boards and for Members of Council and Members' staff under the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff. 6. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor and report back to City Council by the second quarter of 2024 about having the Integrity Commissioner serve as the ethics executive for Members' staff under the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff. 7. City Council request the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor to consult the Integrity Commissioner and report back to City Council by the second quarter of 2024 about updating and consolidating the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff to include the human resources policies specifically governing Members' Staff.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to address instances of workplace harassment and discrimination by Members of Council and Members of local boards and recommend the amendments require that: a. members of Council, their staff, and members of local boards should have mandatory training in workplace anti-harassment/discrimination requirements; b. there should be a duty for Members of Council, their staff, and members of local boards to report harassment/discrimination in the workplace; c. an appropriate range of penalties should apply when someone has been found to have engaged in harassment/ discrimination in the workplace; d. remedial measures and supports should be available and the interests of complainants must be accommodated in a trauma-informed process; e. appropriate support and indemnification should be provided to Members of Council, their staff, and members of local boards; f. workplace harassment/discrimination complaints should be investigated in a fair, efficient and independent manner; and g. workplace harassment /discrimination cases should be heard, and have penalties, if any, imposed by a court or administrative tribunal. These cases should not be debated and decided at Council. 2. City Council forward this request to Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament, Member of Provincial Parliament for Orléans, Stephen Blais, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for information. 3. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor and report back to Council about making workplace anti-harassment/discrimination training mandatory for Members of Council and Members of local boards under the City's codes of conduct and for Members' staff under the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff. 4. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Chief People Officer about the design and delivery of mandatory workplace anti-harassment/discrimination training for Members of Council and their staff and Members of local boards. 5. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor and report back to Council about making it mandatory to report workplace harassment/ discrimination under the City's codes of conduct for Members of local boards and for Members of Council and Members' staff under the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff. 6. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to consult with the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor and report back to Council about having the Integrity Commissioner serve as the ethics executive for Members' staff under the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff. 7. City Council request the City Clerk, City Manager and City Solicitor to consult the Integrity Commissioner and report back to Council about updating and consolidating the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff to include the human resources policies specifically governing Members' Staff.
IA11.2received
Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry (under Municipal Code S27-7.11) to obtain information regarding The Pink Floyd Exhibition which took place at the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place from August 18 to October 1, 2023. The rock band Pink Floyd, sold 245 million albums. While many argue that it is one of the most successful rock bands, one of its founding members included Roger Waters. The exhibit glorified Pink Floyd and in doing so, built attention and praise for Roger Waters. Shockingly, there are extensive examples of Mr. Waters making racist and hateful comments and taking hateful actions in his performances and in private conversations. Most of these slurs are anti-Semitic. In February, 2023 the German city of Frankfurt cancelled a Roger Waters' concert, calling him one of the "most widely-known anti-Semites" in the world. In May 2023, the United States, Department of State, stated that "The artist in question Roger Waters has a long track record of using anti-Semitic tropes to denigrate Jewish people." A new documentary called The Dark Side of Roger Waters, explores allegations of antisemitism against the Pink Floyd co-founder and contains testimonials of Roger Waters' hateful and anti-Semitic language. The United States of America based Anti-Defamation League stated, "Roger Waters activism has increasingly been characterized as playing into anti-Semitic tropes, including those about Jewish or "Zionist" power; comparing Israel to Nazi Germany; and disparaging anyone who conveys even tangential support for Israel's existence." Michael Levitt, the president and Chief Executive Officer of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies wrote in the Toronto Star, in June, 2023 that "many Jews and non-Jews around the world are raising their voices in condemnation of Waters' latest display of odious conduct." Accompanying the article was a recent picture of Roger Waters wearing a "Nazi-inspired" uniform. In order to receive permits for any exhibit on City of Toronto property, users of city space must commit to and sign the City of Toronto anti-discrimination policy. Did Exhibition Place and the group organizing The Pink Floyd Exhibition, sign the City of Toronto antidiscrimination policy? Did the Pink Floyd Exhibition, despite its attempts to distance itself from the hateful behaviour of Roger Waters, violate the City of Toronto anti-discrimination policy?
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, received Administrative Inquiry IA11.2 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, regarding the Pink Floyd Exhibition at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place from August 18 to October 1, 2023 and Answer IA11.2a from the City Manager for information.
MM11.2adopted
In response to concerns from residents about speeding on Elvaston Drive and its close proximity to Sloane Public School, Item NY4.42 entitled "Elvaston Drive - Community Safety Zone", was adopted by City Council at its meeting on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023. Upon further review, the amendments to the limits noted for the designation of a Community Safety Zone on Elvaston Drive are recommended to ensure enforceability. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item NY4.42 (May 10, 11 and 12, 2023 City Council meeting)
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item NY4.42 by deleting Part 1 Part to be deleted: 1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times, on both sides of Elvaston Drive, between Sloane Avenue and a point 125 metres west of Halkin Crescent. and replacing it with the following new Part: 1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times, on both sides of Elvaston Drive, between Sloane Avenue and a point 125 metres west of Halkin Crescent (west leg) .
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item NY4.42 by deleting Part 1 Part to be deleted: 1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times, on both sides of Elvaston Drive, between Sloane Avenue and a point 125 metres west of Halkin Crescent. and replacing it with the following new Part: 1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times, on both sides of Elvaston Drive, between Sloane Avenue and a point 125 metres west of Halkin Crescent (west leg) .
RM11.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on July 19 and 20, 2023, and the special meetings held on August 10, 2023 and September 6, 2023.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on July 19 and 20, 2023, and the special meetings held on August 10, 2023, and September 6, 2023.
CC11.3adopted
Report on Former Mayor John Tory’s Conduct concerning a Personal Relationship
The Integrity Commissioner investigated the conduct of John Tory concerning a personal relationship with Ms. A, which began while he was Mayor of Toronto and she was on his political staff. When he announced his intention to resign the Office of Mayor, Mr. Tory requested the Integrity Commissioner investigate his conduct under the Code of Conduct for Members of Council (the "Code of Conduct"). The appended report of the inquiry under s. 160 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 considers six issues: 1. Did Mr. Tory violate the City's Human Rights and Anti-harassment/discrimination Policy and, therefore, violate Article XIV (Discreditable Conduct)? 2. Did Mr. Tory fail to observe the terms of the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff and, therefore, violate Article XV (Failure to adhere to Council Policies and Procedures)? 3. Did Mr. Tory use his status as Mayor to improperly influence the senior executives of the Scarborough Health Network Foundation and/or Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to have Ms. A work for them after she left the Mayor's Office and, therefore, violate Article VIII (Improper Use of Influence)? 4. When Mr. Tory voted at Council on "EX31.3 - Update on Toronto's Bid to Participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026" and "EX34.8 - Hosting FIFA World Cup," did he violate Article VIII (Improper Use of Influence)? 5. Did Mr. Tory use his status as Mayor to improperly benefit Ms. A in the Mayor's Office and, therefore, violate Article VIII (Improper Use of Influence)? 6. Did Mr. Tory improperly include Ms. A in his official trips and, therefore, violate Article VI (Use of City Property, Services and Other Resources)? Based on the evidence set out in the report: 1. The Integrity Commissioner found that Mr. Tory contravened: a. Article XV (Failure to adhere to Council Policies and Procedures) of the Code of Conduct as he failed to observe the terms of the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff; and b. Article VIII (Improper Use of Influence) as voting at Council on "EX31.3 - Update on Toronto's Bid to Participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026" and "EX34.8 - Hosting FIFA World Cup" violated this Article. 2. The Integrity Commissioner did not find that Mr. Tory contravened: a. Article XIV (Discreditable Conduct) as he did not violate the City's Human Rights and Anti-harassment/discrimination Policy. b. Article VIII (Improper Use of Influence) as he did not use his status as Mayor to improperly: i. influence the senior executives of the Scarborough Health Network Foundation and/or Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to have Ms. A work for them after she left the Mayor's Office; or, ii. benefit Ms. A in the Mayor's Office. c. Article VI (Use of City Property, Services and Other Resources) as he did not improperly include Ms. A in his official trips.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the findings that Mr. Tory violated Articles VIII and XV of the Code of Conduct.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the findings that Mr. Tory violated Articles VIII and XV of the Code of Conduct. In recommending this, the Integrity Commissioner notes: Mr. Tory is no longer a member of City Council, self-reported this matter and accepts the Integrity Commissioner's findings about his conduct. In these circumstances, the Integrity Commissioner does not recommend a penalty or remedial action as it would serve no purpose.
IA11.3referred
Cannabis Stores and Revenue Sharing
Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry (under Municipal Code S27-7.11) to obtain information and details of funds promised and received by the City of Toronto from the Province of Ontario as a result of decisions affecting the retail sale of cannabis made by Toronto City Council on December 13, 2018. Under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018, municipalities are permitted to pass a resolution to opt-out of having cannabis retail stores operate within their boundaries; this resolution must be made before January 22, 2019. If a municipality does not pass a resolution to opt-out, licensed retail stores will be able to operate within its boundaries and the decision cannot be reversed after the January 22, 2019 deadline. If a municipality passes a resolution to opt-out, it may lift the prohibition at a later date. On or about December 6, 2018, in a 20 to 4 vote, City Council opted in to permit the retail sale of cannabis in Toronto. At that time, Council was advised that with this vote, funds would flow to the city for various implementation issues and addiction interventions. They include: $40 million over two years to municipalities across Ontario for the implementation costs of cannabis legalization. The Province will provide a first payment of $15 million to all municipalities in January 2019, on a per household basis. The Province stated that the City of Toronto will receive $3,008,705. A second payment of $15 million was to be distributed after January 22, 2019. Municipalities that choose to opt-out of cannabis retail stores can expect to receive $5,000. The remaining funds were to be distributed on a per household basis to municipalities that have not opted-out of cannabis retail stores. The Province said it was setting aside $10 million of the municipal funding to address costs arising from unforeseen circumstances. At the time of Council's decision the details of how these funds will be allocated have not yet been announced. In a separate communication, the province said if Ontario's portion of the federal excise tax on recreational marijuana exceeds $100, the province would give half of the surplus to municipalities that have not opted out of hosting stores. Under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 and its various regulations, what is the total amount of funds received to date and are any funds outstanding? Has Ontario's portion of the federal excise tax on recreational marijuana exceeded $100 million and if yes, has Toronto received any funds from this tax sharing? What have the funds been allocated to (spent on) and whether any such allocations included funds for addiction treatment or addressing mental health issues?
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, referred Administrative Inquiry IA11.3 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, regarding Cannabis Stores and Revenue Sharing and Answer IA11.3a from the City Manager to the Board of Health for consideration.
MM11.3adopted
Last April the Planning and Housing Committee supported my Motion that requested City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing and the local Councillor, to review and report on all options to realize the redevelopment of 1117 Danforth as affordable supportive housing, including opportunities as part of the ongoing redevelopment of 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue. The landscape has changed considerably since April: we have a new Mayor, a new Development and Growth Services Division has been established, and a new Deputy City Manager has been appointed to lead this new service area. In September, City Council adopted Mayor Chow's Motion EX7.2 - Urgently Building More Affordable Homes which included: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to work with all of the agencies, boards, corporations and divisions at the City of Toronto to assess preliminary cost estimates, to create a plan, and an implementation framework and timeline to achieve 25,000 new rent-controlled homes by: a. increasing the affordable housing target by a minimum of 7,500 affordable homes, of which a minimum 2,500 are new rent-geared-to-income homes; and b. adding a new target for 17,500 rent-controlled homes. 2. To support Part 1 above, City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to report back in the fourth quarter of 2023 on: c. identification of housing-ready sites that are immediately available and suitable, including land owned by the City, co-ops, non-profit housing providers, governmental organizations and other partners. Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing is a housing-ready site on the Danforth with an opportunity to be realized through the re-development of the properties next door. This partnership model which has been successful at the Riverdale Co-op redevelopment by next door neighbour Streetcar on Queen East could be replicated on the Danforth and indeed across the city. To support delivery of the above recommendations, particularly to achieve net new Rent-Geared-to-Income, affordable rental and other rent-controlled homes I am requesting City Council support my Motion.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to work with the Housing Secretariat and City Planning to develop a pathway to realize the redevelopment of 1117 Danforth as affordable supportive housing, including opportunities as part of the ongoing redevelopment of 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to undertake a review of this partnership and development as a model that could be replicated on a City-wide basis. 3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to provide $500,000 in funding, inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) for the purpose of conducting pre-development activities related to the future redevelopment of 1117 Danforth Avenue in Ward 14, fully funded from the Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701089) subject to the transfer of the designated funds from Account XR3026-3701089 to Account XR1058. 4. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Housing Secretariat by $500,000 gross, $0 net for affordable housing at 1117 Danforth Avenue funded from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to support pre-development activities referred to in Recommendation 1 above. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into on behalf of the City, an agreement and any other documents deemed necessary, with Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing and to fund the pre-development work necessary to inform the decisions to be made with respect to the redevelopment of 1117 Danforth Avenue, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 6. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to report to the Executive Committee on October 31, 2023, as part of the report back on Item EX7.2, to include an initial plan to develop net new affordable rental, rent-geared-to-income and rent-controlled market homes, in addition to replacing all existing Rent-Geared-to-Income homes, as part of the future redevelopment of 1117 Danforth Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to work with the Housing Secretariat and City Planning to develop a pathway to realize the redevelopment of 1117 Danforth as affordable supportive housing, including opportunities as part of the ongoing redevelopment of 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to undertake a review of this partnership and development as a model that could be replicated on a City-wide basis. 3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to provide $500,000 in funding, inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) for the purpose of conducting pre-development activities related to the future redevelopment of 1117 Danforth Avenue in Ward 14, fully funded from the Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from 462 Eastern Avenue and 176 Logan Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701089) subject to the transfer of the designated funds from Account XR3026-3701089 to Account XR1058. 4. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Housing Secretariat by $500,000 gross, $0 net for affordable housing at 1117 Danforth Avenue funded from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to support pre-development activities referred to in Recommendation 1 above. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into on behalf of the City, an agreement and any other documents deemed necessary, with Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing and to fund the pre-development work necessary to inform the decisions to be made with respect to the redevelopment of 1117 Danforth Avenue, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 6. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to report to the Executive Committee on October 31, 2023, as part of the report back on Item EX7.2, to include an initial plan to develop net new affordable rental, rent-geared-to-income and rent-controlled market homes, in addition to replacing all existing Rent-Geared-to-Income homes, as part of the future redevelopment of 1117 Danforth Avenue.
RM11.3adopted
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 8 on October 3, 2023 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 6 on September 11, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 6 on September 21, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 6 on October 2, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 6 on September 20, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 6 on September 28, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 3 on September 29, 2023 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 7 on September 18, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 7 on September 7, 2023 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 7 on September 8, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 7 on September 19, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested submitted by the Mayor and City Officials.
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC11.4amended
Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment
At its meeting on September 14, 15 and 18, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment considered Item NA2.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (August 30, 2023) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment will conduct interviews and recommend 35 candidates to City Council for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office starting on October 19, 2023, and ending November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel: Laura Alderson Bill Dalton Dominic Gulli Stan Kumorek Natalija Popovic Rick Ross Sophia Ruddock Donald Taylor North York Panel: Jordan Allison Jesse Auspitz Giuseppe Bartolo Marianne Cassin Shahin Fazeli Victor Keubou Carol M. Martin Mehdi Marzyari Neil Rodgers Larry Swartz Scarborough Panel: Nancy Ferguson Asif Khan Anne McCauley Muhammad Saeed David Stinson Toronto and East York Panel: Zaheer Bhyat Yim Chan Aaron Cheng Larry Clay Lois Figg Philip Ghosh Paul Gogan Gary McKay Peter Reed Dylan Reid Nelly Volpert J. Douglas B. Wilkins 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 7 to the report (August 30, 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 Committee of Adjustment. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment. Confidential Attachments 1 to 7 to the report (August 30, 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 Committee of Adjustment. Confidential Attachments 1 to the report (October 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment. The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel: Laura Alderson Bill Dalton Dominic Gulli Stan Kumorek Natalija Popovic Rick Ross Sophia Ruddock Donald Taylor North York Panel: Jordan Allison Jesse Auspitz Giuseppe Bartolo Marianne Cassin Shahin Fazeli Carol M. Martin Mehdi Marzyari Neil Rodgers Larry Swartz Harold Tan Scarborough Panel: Nancy Ferguson Asif Khan Anne McCauley Muhammad Saeed David Stinson Toronto and East York Panel: Zaheer Bhyat Yim Chan Aaron Cheng Larry Clay Lois Figg Philip Ghosh Paul Gogan Gary McKay Peter Reed Dylan Reid Nelly Volpert J. Douglas B. Wilkins 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 7 to the report (August 30, 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 Committee of Adjustment.
MM11.4adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 89 Roncesvalles Avenue operating under the name Simply Social (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area and outdoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This Matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is August 9, 2023.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 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 Simply Social 89 Roncesvalles Avenue 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 Simply Social 89 Roncesvalles Avenue. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter 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 Simply Social 89 Roncesvalles Avenue (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. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter 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.
RM11.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC11.5adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Property Standards Committee
At its meeting on September 28, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee considered Item NP2.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (September 27, 2023) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee will conduct interviews and recommend seven candidates to City Council for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
City Council on October 11 and12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending October 12, 2027 and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel: Marie Abraham Nicole Treksler North York Panel: Nadini Sankar-Peralta Scarborough Panel: Rina Afendi Ryan Hardy Toronto and East York Panel: Stoney Baker Steven Lewis 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (September 27, 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 Property Standards Committee. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (September 27, 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 Property Standards Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee: The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending October 12, 2027 and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel: Marie Abraham Nicole Treksler North York Panel: Nadini Sankar-Peralta Scarborough Panel: Rina Afendi Ryan Hardy Toronto and East York Panel: Stoney Baker Steven Lewis 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (September 27, 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 Property Standards Committee.
MM11.5adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1439 Queen Street West operating under the name Yummy Momo (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area and outdoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This Matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is September 21, 2023.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 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 Yummy Momo 1439 Queen 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 Yummy Momo 1439 Queen Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter 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 Yummy Momo 1439 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. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter 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.
RM11.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, received the following petitions for information: 1. Petition regarding "Centennial Park Mini-Indy in the new $100 Million Master Plan for Centennial Park", submitted by Councillor Amber Morley, Ward 3 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, containing the names of approximately 21,000 persons. 2. Petition regarding "Future Development of the Danforth", submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 - Toronto-Danforth, containing the names of approximately 886 persons.
CC11.6adopted
This report summarizes the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released on July 13, 2023. This court application concerns the decision of the City of Toronto to commit up to $100,000 to fund the legal challenge brought by the National Council of Canadian Muslims, the World Sikh Organization, and the Canadian Civil Liberties Organization to Bill 21 - the Quebec legislation that prohibits public service employees from wearing visible religious symbols in the workplace. The confidential portion of this report (Attachment 1) provides confidential information and recommendations regarding this decision.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 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 (October 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 5, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. The City not appeal the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Labrecque v. City of Toronto. 2. The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 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 about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and 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 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential, as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM11.6adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1508 Queen Street West operating under the name Jimbu Himalayan Cuisine Inc. (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 27, 2023.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 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 Jimbu Himalayan Cuisine Inc. 1508 Queen 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 Jimbu Himalayan Cuisine Inc. 1508 Queen Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter 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 Jimbu Himalayan Cuisine Inc. 1508 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. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter 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.
RM11.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023. October 11, 2023 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Olivia Chow to address City Council to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Public Health in Toronto. Mayor Chow recognized the efforts of the dedicated staff at Toronto Public Health, bearing responsibility for the health and well-being of Toronto residents. Mayor Chow acknowledged and thanked the public health staff for their incredible efforts in delivering vital health programs and services for almost a century and a half making Toronto a healthier and safer city. Mayor Chow remarked that, since appointing the first Medical Officer of Health, Dr. William Canniff, in 1883, Toronto Public Health has become the largest public health unit in Canada, supporting the health and well-being of more than 3 million residents. Mayor Chow also acknowledged the ongoing and dedicated commitment of Toronto Public Health staff and community partners for demonstrating leadership in response to the unprecedented public health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Chow declared October 11, 2023, Toronto Public Health Day in the City of Toronto and announced that the Toronto Sign will be lit blue, pink, and purple in honour of the Toronto Public Health milestone. Mayor Chow presented Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health, with a commemorative scroll. Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health, addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Chow, community partners and colleagues at Toronto Public Health, who make a meaningful impact in the life of Torontonians each and every day. Dr. de Villa remarked that Toronto Public Health has undergone significant transformation in response to the evolving needs of the City and the changing landscape of public health, and has expanded its role beyond infectious disease control to address other issues such as chronic disease prevention, mental health, substance use and addressing the social determinants of health. Dr. de Villa thanked everyone and wished them a joyous and healthy Toronto Public Health Day. Councillor James Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, addressed City Council and made remarks about the recent terror attacks against Israel. Councillor Pasternak thanked Mayor Chow and other Councillors for attending the vigil held in Mel Lastman Square where over 15,000 people gathered to hear words of hope and support that meant so much to the Jewish community. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Wendy Walberg, City Solicitor to introduce articling students from Legal Services who were present in the Chamber. They are Love Babajide, Catherine Oatway, John Reason, Nikki Sandhu, Joshua Vetere, and Taryn Wilkie. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Olivia Chow to address City Council to recognize Cristina De Caprio for completing her term of office as the City of Toronto's Lobbyist Registrar. Mayor Chow acknowledged the outstanding career of Cristina De Caprio and how she had worked during the past seven years to ensure public transparency in City's decision-making. Mayor Chow remarked that Ms. De Caprio's goal was to move the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar's Office forward and strengthen the stakeholder engagement. Mayor Chow acknowledged that the Office was recognized for excellence and often consulted to share expertise with all levels of government in Canada and across North America. Mayor Chow spoke about how Ms. De Caprio carried out her responsibility with dignity, integrity, strength and a true commitment to public service, and recognized her professionalism, commitment to good governance and for being kind, approachable and helpful. Mayor Chow wished Ms. De Caprio the very best for the future and presented her with a commemorative scroll. Cristina De Caprio addressed City Council and remarked that upon the beginning of her term the Lobbyist Registrar's Office was well functioning and leading the country with expansive provisions for regulating lobbying and transparency across Canada. Ms. De Caprio stated that her office dedicated its focus to education and outreach with the goal of engaging all the city stakeholders in the Lobbyist Registrar Office, and had significant impact on strengthening stakeholders' engagement by creating many online resources and tools, developing the web platform, and implementing the Breach Prevention Strategy to provide more transparency. Ms. De Caprio thanked Members of Council, the City Clerk's Office, the City Manager and the Senior Leadership Team, the City Solicitor, members of the Toronto Public Service, and the Lobbyist Registrar's Office staff for support and excellent work. Councillor Anthony Perruzza, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students from Seneca at York Campus, enrolled in the "Toronto: Diversity Our Strength" class, who were present in the Council Chamber with their professor, Mark Brownlie. October 12, 2023 Councillor Mike Colle, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council the Toronto Waterfront was taking place this Sunday. Councillor Colle acknowledged that over 50 million dollars in donations collected and distributed to Toronto charities by the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and the event's significant impact on the City of Toronto. Councillor Colle presented Mayor Olivia Chow with an official T-shirt and remarked that both the Mayor and he would be running in the race. Councillor Colle invited Alan Brookes, Race Director, to address City Council.
CC11.7adopted
The owner appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 21, 2022.Previous to that appeal, the applicant was made a party to the appeal of the Official Plan Amendment application appeal for the lands municipally known 409-415 Yonge Street, 9 and 17 McGill Street (the "OPA Appeal") on June 28, 2022. During its meeting of March 29, 30, and 31, 2023, City Council accepted a settlement offer in respect of the Official Plan Amendment Appeal subject to various conditions pursuant to the adoption of Item CC5.22. One such condition was the owner withdraw the appeal of its own zoning by-law amendment application. City Council also directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, subject to the withdrawal of the zoning by-law amendment application, to bring forward a draft zoning by-law amendment to implement the development proposal described in the settlement offer. A further condition of City Council's acceptance of the settlement offer was the owner of 399-405 Yonge Street was to file and seek approval of an application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to request the alteration of the heritage property municipally known as 401 Yonge Street on terms and timing such that the alteration application would proceed to the same meeting of City Council at which City Council would consider the draft zoning by-law amendment. The focus of this report is the owner's application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act requesting City Council's consent to alterations to 401 Yonge Street. A separate report from Community Planning staff will be prepared and brought forward to City Council in respect of a draft zoning by-law amendment for the purpose of a statutory meeting under section 34 of the Planning Act during its meeting of October 11, 12, and 13, 2023. This report and Community Planning's report will be considered together by City Council at that time.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 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 (September 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 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 (September 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council consent to the alterations to the designated heritage property at 401 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 75-storey mixed-use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 12, 2023 prepared by Teeple Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment for 401 Yonge Street dated April 21, 2023, prepared by GBCA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning all subject to and in accordance with a Commemoration Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. that the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and b. prior to the City Solicitor's submission of the necessary Bills for enactment on the applicant's zoning by-law amendment application, the owner shall provide a detailed Commemoration Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant to include a façade retention strategy and commemoration strategy for the property at 401 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 21, 2023 prepared by GBCA Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to submit a Bill to repeal City of Toronto By-law 452-2023 following the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning's receipt of written confirmation from the owner's qualified heritage architect that the proposal as described in architectural plans for the site prepared by Teeple Architects, dated March 12, 2023 and attached as Confidential Appendix B to Item 2023.CC5.22, has been constructed in substantial accordance with those plans. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 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 the report (September 1, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council, with the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM11.7adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 2112 Dundas Street West operating under the name Clay with me Pottery Studio (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area and outdoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This Matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is September 14, 2023.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 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 Clay with me Pottery Studio 2112 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 Clay with me Pottery Studio 2112 Dundas Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter 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 Clay with me Pottery Studio 2112 Dundas 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. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter 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.