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.
RM11.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
October 11, 2023: City Council adopted the October 11, 2023 Order Paper, as amended, and all other Items not held on consent. October 12, 2023: City Council adopted the October 12, 2023 Order Paper.
CC11.8adopted
On September 30, 2020, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 445 which created Site and Area Specific Policy 566 known as the West Queen West Planning Study. Official Plan Amendment 445 was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On July 19, 2023, City Council adopted a report from the City Solicitor supporting modifications to certain parts of Official Plan Amendment 445, which resulted in resolution of some appeals and narrowing of issues before the Ontario Land Tribunal. In the same report City Council also instructed the City Solicitor to continue negotiations with the appellants in attempt to bring a resolution to the entire matter. 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 Council's next scheduled meeting.
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 25, 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 (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 on behalf of the appellants Queen and Brock Holdings Inc., Hullmark Developments Ltd., 835 Queen West Inc., Benjamin Woolfitt, B& C Ltd., IG Woolf Textiles, and 2090416 Ontario Inc. et. al., of Official Plan Amendment 445 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and with the modifications substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B (September 25, 2023) to the report 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 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 445 substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B (September 25, 2023) to the report from the City Solicitor and to ensure that such modifications are appropriately reflected within the Official Plan Amendment 445 policies and maps in a manner satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 445, contained in Confidential Appendix B (September 25, 2023) to the report 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. 4. 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 and B to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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, 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.
MM11.8adopted
The E-Station at 15 Price Street will be installed at Toronto Parking Authority Green P parking lot. The electric station will be 15 e-docks, meaning that it will be able to charge 15 e-bikes at once. Toronto Parking Authority's Bike Share Toronto program is growing exponentially (up by 30 percent) per year, with ridership projected to hit over 5.5 million rides this year (an increase of 1 million over 2022). Bike Share Toronto continues with its 4-year growth plan that will see the program expand to all 25 wards and electrify 20 percent of its network. Currently Bike Share Toronto has a fleet of 1825 e-bikes, with just over 400 e-docks installed. Our target for 2023 is to expand our charging capacity to 700 e-bike charging docks. This will ensure that more e-bikes are available to the public to use. E-Bikes are incredibly popular with our customers and the public, averaging between 6-8 times more rides per day than a regular bike. Currently the system is averaging 16,000-18,000 e-bike trips per week, with projected ridership of 40,000-45,0000 by next spring if Toronto Parking Authority is able to install the necessary charging capacity. The specific station at 15 Price Street will allow the Toronto Parking Authority to install an additional 15 e-bike charging docks. This particular station will also provide the community with a much-needed e-bike station. This area is currently underserved from bike share, whereby the demand for our services far outpaces the supply of bikes/stations. In addition, due to the topography of the area, the e-bike station located here is predicted to be heavily used for those who travel up-down Yonge Street and the surrounding areas. Section 37 funds are being requested to fund the construction required to upgrade the power to 200A, install a new electrical box, excavate and trench the electrical conduit to bring power and install the station. The project will also replace 12 lights on poles with LED lighting. As indicated above, this particular station will greatly serve the community, as it will provide residents with an easily accessible e-bike station located on Green P property, near transit and major retails and residential areas. Construction will take about 3 weeks to complete. Toronto Parking Authority aims to have this station functioning by November 30th, 2023.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority by $85,000.00 for installation of a Toronto Bike Share E-Station in Toronto Parking Authority Carpark 195 at 15 Price Street, including vegetation, seating, signage, and pavement markings (WBS: CPK462-01), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from the following developments: a. Section 37 community benefits secured for a future bike-share station from the development at 10 and 14 Prince Arthur Avenue, in the amount of $46,340.13 (Source Account: 220096); and b. Section 37 community benefits secured for bicycle facilities from the development at 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street, in the amount of $38,659.87 (Source Account: XR3026-3700679).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority by $85,000.00 for installation of a Toronto Bike Share E-Station in Toronto Parking Authority Carpark 195 at 15 Price Street, including vegetation, seating, signage, and pavement markings (WBS: CPK462-01), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from the following developments: a. Section 37 community benefits secured for a future bike-share station from the development at 10 and 14 Prince Arthur Avenue, in the amount of $46,340.13 (Source Account: 220096); and b. Section 37 community benefits secured for bicycle facilities from the development at 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street, in the amount of $38,659.87 (Source Account: XR3026-3700679).
CC11.9adopted
Further direction from City Council is required on Official Plan Amendment 309, which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Official Plan Amendment 309 is in force for all of the lands included in the Official Plan Amendment 309 study area except for 18 and 20 Champlain Boulevard. A seven day hearing on this appeal of Official Plan Amendment 309 has been scheduled at the Ontario Land Tribunal commencing November 20, 2023. On September 20, 2023, a With Prejudice settlement offer, was submitted to the City by Fogler Rubinoff LLP, the solicitor on behalf of Champlain Torah Education Centre, the owner of 18 Champlain Boulevard (the Subject Property). The owner of 20 Champlain Boulevard has advised that they are no longer pursuing their appeal. The City will ask the owner to officially withdraw, failing which the City will seek a formal dismissal of that appeal from the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor previously sought direction from City Council on a Without Prejudice settlement offer at the July 28 and 29, 2020 meeting of Council through a Request for Direction Report (July 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor. City Council refused the settlement offer and directed staff to continue discussions with the remaining appellants. The City Solicitor requires further direction from City Council in advance of the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for seven days commencing November 20, 2023. Given this timing, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred beyond the completion of the City Council meeting on October 11, 12, and 13, 2023.
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 26, 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 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 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 September 20, 2023, as set out in Public Appendix A to the report (September 26, 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 City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 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 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.
MM11.9adopted
On June 24, 2021 Toronto East York Community Council received a Final Report (Item TE26.4 ) regarding an application to amend the Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for a 29-storey mixed use development (the "Application") on lands located at 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue (the "Lands"). Through a detailed review of the proposal, staff identified that cash-in-lieu of land would be required. The Owner of the Lands has indicated a desire to pursue off-site parkland dedication instead of cash-in-lieu. Staff are working with the Owner and the Ward Councillor to identify potential sites that would meet Parks, Forestry and Recreation requirements. This Motion will authorize and direct the City staff to seek an off-site park dedication and accept an off-site parkland dedication or, in the alternative, cash-in-lieu, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.TE26.4 by adding the following Parts: 1. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to seek an off-site parkland dedication, in respect of the Application, and should an acceptable off-site parcel be identified, and City Council approve the conveyance prior to one year after the first above grade building permit in respect of the Application in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 2. In the event that satisfactory off-site parkland cannot be secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, then City Council accept cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act; timing of the conveyance or cash-in-lieu shall be in accordance with Chapter 415-28 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.TE26.4 by adding the following Parts: 1. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to seek an off-site parkland dedication, in respect of the Application, and should an acceptable off-site parcel be identified, and City Council approve the conveyance prior to one year after the first above grade building permit in respect of the Application in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 2. In the event that satisfactory off-site parkland cannot be secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, then City Council accept cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act; timing of the conveyance or cash-in-lieu shall be in accordance with Chapter 415-28 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
CC11.10adopted
1141 Roselawn Avenue - Request for Directions
On December 23, 2021, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted proposing an 11-storey residential building with 9,689 square metres of residential gross floor area, 133 units, 94 vehicle parking spaces, and 163 bicycle parking spaces. On July 7, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal, citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the prescribed timelines of the Planning Act. At its meeting of March 29, 30, and 31, 2023, City Council directed the City Solicitor to oppose the applications at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on December 6, 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 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 27, 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 (September 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 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 (September 27, 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 September 25, 2023 set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 27, 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 appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and draft Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, which includes confirmation of water, sanitary, and stormwater capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and entered into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and 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 Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has provided space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter 681.10; e. the Owner has submitted a revised Traffic Impact Study, including a Transportation Demand Management Plan, and a Vehicle Maneuvering Diagram, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; f. the Owner has submitted a Wind Study addressing the rooftop outdoor amenity space to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with any mitigation measures, if required, to be satisfied through the Site Plan approval process; and g. the Owner has submitted a revised Electromagnetic Field Study and Electromagnetic Field Management Plan in accordance with the letter from Toronto Public Health dated January 30, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Chief Medical Officer, with any mitigation measures, if required, to be satisfied through the Site Plan approval process. 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 (September 27, 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 (September 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 (September 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, 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.
MM11.10adopted
In addition to being North America's fastest growing city, Toronto is also one of its oldest. Continuous upgrades and repairs to our City's aging infrastructure are essential to accommodate rapid growth, contend with the physical deterioration that results from natural processes, and ensure the continued productivity, comfort, and safety of City residents. Regular and widespread road, water and other construction is necessary for the City's healthy growth. Unfortunately, Torontonians are experiencing growing frustration with the consequences of unsatisfactory project management by third party contractors in the field. This has resulted in unjustified lane closures, abandoned construction sites, inadequate notice for water and power shutoffs, the blocking of private driveways, litter on private property and sometimes inadequate cleaning up of completed construction sites. Live traffic lanes have been closed off as private parking lots for construction workers even though nearby side streets and other parking options are often available. These situations negatively impact the movement of fire, police and Emergency Medical Services vehicles responding to 911 calls and other crisis, negatively affects local businesses (big and small) in the transport of goods to the marketplace and the impedes civilian commuter traffic including school buses and Toronto Transit Commission vehicles. My office has received complaints from numerous constituents expressing concerns over seemingly abandoned work sites, sometimes displaying scattered tools, machines, and construction materials for weeks on end and extensive unjustified lane closures and blocked driveways. Businesses along Chesswood Drive have faced unspeakable and unjustified barriers to conducting commerce during road construction work in 2023. This is the third such attempt by City Council in less than three years to address this matter, which is causing enormous harm in our local neighbourhoods and in the local economy. A Motion directing staff for enhanced enforcement measures to stop unjustified lane closures and was adopted by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in January 2020 and Member Motion MM47.27 asking the same was adopted by City Council in July 2022. This Motion is more prescriptive and is looking for an enhanced and enforceable draft Code of Conduct to be adhered to by companies under contract to the City of Toronto, backed by enforcement measures.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to develop an enforceable enhanced Code of Conduct to be adhered to and signed by all companies doing construction, repair or maintenance work under contract to the City of Toronto and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with draft recommendations by the first quarter of 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to develop an enforceable enhanced Code of Conduct to be adhered to and signed by all companies doing construction, repair or maintenance work under contract to the City of Toronto and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with draft recommendations by the first quarter of 2024.
CC11.11deferred
On July 19, 2022, the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 25 Old York Mills Road (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 12-storey (38.05 metres, plus 4.5 metres for the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 6, 2023. Two Case Management Conferences have taken place, and a hearing was scheduled to commence on November 15, 2023. The Toronto Region Conservation Authority and two residents associations, the Townhomes of Hogg's Hollow Community Association and the York Mills Valley Association, were granted party status, and two individuals obtained participant status. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for November 15, 2023.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, deferred Item CC11.11 to the November 8, 9, and 10, 2023 meeting of City Council to provide more time for discussions between the residents and the appellant.
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 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor if the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM11.11adopted
The City of Toronto is committed to improving the quality of life in high-density residential developments and meeting the growing need for new public spaces to serve these communities. Currently, the City is advancing work on the TOcore Downtown Parks and Public Realm Plan and identifying opportunities to secure large parks in and adjacent to the downtown. As this vital network of parks and public spaces continues to grow, the Gardiner/Lake Shore corridor represents a barrier at grade in many areas, limiting the ability to connect priority spaces and access to the waterfront. For this reason, the expansion of the Bentway (under and adjacent to the Gardiner Expressway) between Dufferin Street and Spadina Avenue has been named by City Council as a priority (see EX34.4 : Priority Downtown Parks and Public Realm Opportunities), alongside other important downtown park projects. Together this network of spaces will serve tens of thousands of residents across the Waterfront, CityPlace and Niagara neighbourhoods. The Bentway Conservancy's multifunctional Phase 1 space first opened to the public in 2018 and is an expression of Toronto's unique creative energy. The Bentway embraces the potential of the Expressway as "hybrid infrastructure" and optimizes its value as a public asset. While thousands of cars use the highway above, the Gardiner's concrete structure serves as a unique framework for creating a connective series of public spaces and rights of way for city residents. Over the last five years the Bentway Phase 1 site has become a beloved public amenity for residents and visitors alike, as well as a destination for intriguing and innovative arts, culture, and recreation events. Phase 1 of the Bentway lies on the grounds of Fort York National Historic Site and helps draw in tens of thousands of visitors each year. Increasingly, the organization is expanding its programming into the local neighbourhood, including a paid 10-year lease on a City-owned space within the Canoe Landing Campus just east of Bentway Phase 1, and a multi-year pilot project under the Gardiner at Dan Leckie Way that explores new ways to leverage storm water runoff from the highway to support urban ecology. As such, the Bentway is well positioned to lead the development and implementation of new under-Gardiner spaces south of Canoe Landing Park. Working closely with City staff, including Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Transportation Services, as well as other community stakeholders, the Bentway will advance the design of an approximate 120,000 sq.ft. public space that straddles three significant traffic medians along Lake Shore Boulevard, between Dan Leckie Way and Spadina Avenue. This site offers unique opportunities to align with the planned Gardiner Expressway rehabilitation e and engage the community in both near-term and long-term public realm improvements. A major element of this new space is intended to be a large, high-quality off-leash area for dogs to run and socialize within a fence, as well as additional public amenities, performative landscapes and a continuous multi-use path (see MM42.23 : Expanding Canoe Landing Park Under the Gardiner Expressway). As a gateway, the site can greatly improve the experience of accessing the waterfront and link Canoe Landing Park to an emerging network of public spaces, including the Bentway Phase 1 to the west and Bathurst Quay to the south. City staff, including Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Transportation Services, will work with the Bentway Conservancy and other stakeholders to develop a plan to improve this space, including operational considerations for the various proposed amenities. This next phase of development proposes to commence design studies (ahead of the planned Gardiner deck rehabilitation work in the area), with results used to inform future planning, capital project development, and an expanded partnership between the City of Toronto and the Bentway Conservancy. This Motion requests authority from City Council to amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan to create a new project, classified as Growth Related, with a project cost of $798,970 and cash flow commitments over 2024-2025, for the purpose of transferring funds to the Bentway Conservancy to design and undertake public engagement for the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway. Of this amount, approximately $400,000 will be directed towards initial design and public engagement processes, with the balance used to inform the next phase of the projects' detailed design. The cost for implementation, when determined, will be requested through future budget submissions. The project is fully funded by Section 37 community benefit collected from 23 Spadina Avenue that has been received and is eligible for these purposes. In order for the Bentway Conservancy to proceed with the work and for the City to transfer funds to the Bentway Conservancy, authority is required for the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services to execute on behalf of the City, an agreement with the Bentway Conservancy on terms and conditions acceptable to the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, or the General Manager of Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Lands South of Canoe Landing Park in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $798,970 and future year commitments of $200,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024 and $598,970 gross and $0 debt in 2025, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from 23 Spadina Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701142) for the purpose of transferring funds to the Bentway Conservancy to design and undertake public engagement for the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway. 2. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement with the Bentway Conservancy to fund design work and public engagement in relation to the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway, to a maximum of $798,970 (inclusive of applicable taxes and charges) on terms and conditions acceptable to the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize a transfer of Section 37 funds in the amount of $798,970 to the Bentway Conservancy to fund the design and public engagement related to the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway, with funding from the Lands South of Canoe Landing Park sub-project in the Park Development project, in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan, subject to the Bentway Conservancy entering into an agreement with the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Lands South of Canoe Landing Park in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $798,970 and future year commitments of $200,000 gross and $0 debt in 2024 and $598,970 gross and $0 debt in 2025, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from 23 Spadina Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701142) for the purpose of transferring funds to the Bentway Conservancy to design and undertake public engagement for the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway. 2. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement with the Bentway Conservancy to fund design work and public engagement in relation to the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway, to a maximum of $798,970 (inclusive of applicable taxes and charges) on terms and conditions acceptable to the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize a transfer of Section 37 funds in the amount of $798,970 to the Bentway Conservancy to fund the design and public engagement related to the space south of Canoe Landing Park under the Gardiner Expressway, with funding from the Lands South of Canoe Landing Park sub-project in the Park Development project, in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan, subject to the Bentway Conservancy entering into an agreement with the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation or the General Manager, Transportation Services.
CC11.12adopted
On May 30, 2019 an application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law was made. The applicant withdrew the Official Plan amendment application on June 1, 2021. On July 14, 2021, City Council considered and approved a revised Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4, 6 Lansing Square (the "Site") to permit the construction of an 18 storey commercial office building, six residential buildings with retail at-grade and with heights of 40 storeys (Tower A), 30 storeys (Tower B), 25 storeys (Tower C) 35 storeys (Tower D), 6 storeys (Building F), and 4 storeys (Building G). The application also contains a new public park, 160 new affordable rental dwelling units and a new street network. The By-law was enacted and passed by City Council on July 22, 2022, as By-law 1006-2022. The applicant appealed By-law 1006-2022 (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on August 22, 2022, in order to address certain technical matters and drafting issues. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for November 29 to December 1, 2023.
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 27, 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 27, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 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 (September 27, 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 September 26, 2023 set out in Public Appendix A to the report (September 27, 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 City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 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 (September 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.
MM11.12adopted
This Motion seeks to contribute $500,000 of Section 37 funds towards the ongoing transformation of a formerly derelict, City-owned building at 3 Eireann Quay into a waterfront cultural and interpretive center, providing public commemorative and event space to acknowledge the contribution of Irish famine immigrants and their families, and to honour the history of multiculturalism and migration in the City of Toronto. The building's renovation and future operation is being led by the registered arts and cultural charity Canada Ireland Foundation, who are the City's sole tenant in the building. Building renovation plans were previously approved in Canada Ireland Foundation's November 18, 2022 lease agreement (as amended July 21, 2023) with the City of Toronto for the 3 Eireann Quay property. The Canada Ireland Foundation began needed renovations to the building in early 2022. The Section 37 agreement from the development of 350 Queens Quay West stipulates that secured funds shall be directed to community services, facilities and public realm improvements related to implementation of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan. City staff have confirmed that the transformation of the City-owned building located at the 3 Eireann Quay property into a cultural and interpretive center is a policy objective identified in the City Council-approved Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan, and is therefore an eligible facility improvement project under terms of the associated Section 37 agreement. A Letter of Undertaking between the City of Toronto and Canada Ireland Foundation will govern the use of these funds, and ensure that all capital works are completed in accordance with previously approved building renovation plans as itemized in the Canada Ireland Foundation's November 18, 2022 lease agreement (as amended July 21, 2023).
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $500,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 350 Queens Quay West (Source Account: XR3026-3701118), for the purpose of providing capital funding to Canada Ireland Foundation, a registered arts and cultural charity, in order to assist the ongoing renovation of a City-owned building at 3 Eireann Quay into a waterfront cultural and interpretive center. 2. City Council direct that the $500,000 be forwarded to Canada Ireland Foundation to assist the ongoing renovation of 3 Eireann Quay, upon the signing of an Undertaking by Canada Ireland Foundation to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $500,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 350 Queens Quay West (Source Account: XR3026-3701118), for the purpose of providing capital funding to Canada Ireland Foundation, a registered arts and cultural charity, in order to assist the ongoing renovation of a City-owned building at 3 Eireann Quay into a waterfront cultural and interpretive center. 2. City Council direct that the $500,000 be forwarded to Canada Ireland Foundation to assist the ongoing renovation of 3 Eireann Quay, upon the signing of an Undertaking by Canada Ireland Foundation to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC11.13adopted
289-299 and 305 Balliol Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 5, 2021, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications (the Applications) were submitted to the City for the properties at 289-299 Balliol Street proposing a 28-storey residential building that contains 260 residential units. On July 18, 2022, the applicant submitted revised Applications to the City to incorporate the adjacent 8-storey retirement residence at 305 Balliol Street into the proposal (the Site). On March 3, 2023, the applicant appealed the Applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal, citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the Applications within the prescribed timelines of the Planning Act. On September 25, 2023, the City Solicitor received a With Prejudice settlement offer, consisting of the correspondence attached to this report as Public Appendix A and the architectural plans and drawings attached to this report as Public Appendix B (the Settlement Offer), which propose to modify the Applications. The Settlement Offer is open until the end of the City Council meeting commencing on October 11, 2023, at which point it will be withdrawn. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference on November 21, 2023. Given the deadline for the Settlement Offer, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
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 26, 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 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice settlement offer to settle dated September 25, 2023 set out in Public Appendices A and B to the report (September 26, 2023) from the City Solicitor (the architectural plans and drawings) (together 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 on the rezoning appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. 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; b. 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; c. the Owner shall enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with any required wind mitigation measures to be secured through the Site Plan approval process; e. the owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for any sitting tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at the time of application, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and shall be implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval; and f. the owner has provided an undertaking to the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Part 2.e. above. 3. City Council be advised that the City Solicitor will ask 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 satisfied all pre-approval conditions included in the Notice of Approval Conditions, including the execution and registration of a Site Plan Agreement that will secure, amongst other matters, the implementation of any wind measures required, at the Owner's sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 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.
MM11.13adopted
This Motion requests Council authority to amend the Section 37 Agreement for 276-294 Main Street and 144 Stephenson Avenue to enable the conveyance of parkland and payment of cash in lieu as required prior to occupancy of the building. Upon finalizing the survey for the conveyance of the parkland, it was determined that the actual amount of parkland to be conveyed will be 357.2 square metres (rather than 365 square metres as originally endorsed by City Council). As a result, the remaining 7.8 square metres will be provided to the City of Toronto as cash in lieu.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2019.TE3.9 by deleting Part d of the instructions to staff Part to be deleted: d. the dedication of no less than 365 square metres of parkland on site, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, be conveyed and constructed to base-park condition at no cost to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the land to be conveyed as parkland shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and replacing it with the following new Part: d. the dedication of no less than 357 square metres of parkland located at 144 Stephenson Avenue and payment of any remaining parkland dedication by cash in lieu, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act. Parkland to be conveyed and constructed to base-park condition at no cost to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the land to be conveyed as parkland shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2019.TE3.9 by deleting Part d of the confidential instructions to staff Part to be deleted: d. the dedication of no less than 365 square metres of parkland on site, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, be conveyed and constructed to base-park condition at no cost to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the land to be conveyed as parkland shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and replacing it with the following new Part: d. the dedication of no less than 357 square metres of parkland located at 144 Stephenson Avenue and payment of any remaining parkland dedication by cash in lieu, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act. Parkland to be conveyed and constructed to base-park condition at no cost to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the land to be conveyed as parkland shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation;
CC11.14amended
33-43 Centre Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On October 25, 2017, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the lands municipally known as 33-43 Centre Avenue (the "Site") to permit the construction of 16 single detached dwellings. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Zoning Application"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal in March 2018. In December 2020, the applicant revised its Zoning By-law Amendment application and made a related Official Plan Amendment application (the "OPA Application") to permit the construction of 86 units in townhouse and low-rise apartment blocks, which was also appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On May 25, 2023, the applicant made further revisions to both applications to permit the construction of 146 units on the Site, which were submitted to the City on a with prejudice basis. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for October 25, 2023.
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 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Lily Cheng. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff attached to Motion 1 by Councillor Lily Cheng. 4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 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 (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Lily Cheng, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated August 16, 2023, set out in Public Appendix A to the report (September 29, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the proposed zoning by-law and Official Plan Amendment are in form and content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters contained in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated July 6, 2023, as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Owner has submitted a satisfactory Transportation Impact Study, including a Transportation Demand Management Strategy, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the Owner has submitted to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a revised Functional Servicing Report to determine whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, and make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Constructions Services and enter into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and e. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment until the Owner withdraws its appeal of the Yonge Street North Secondary Plan (OPA 615) (By-law 1016-2022) to the Ontario Land Tribunal within Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-22-002998. 4. City Council request staff to hold a community information session for the application located at 33, 37, 39, 41 and 43 Centre Avenue together with the Applicant and the Ward Councillor prior to the scheduled Case Management Conference at the Ontario Land Tribunal on October 25, 2023. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 1 to Motion by Councillor Lily Cheng is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 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 (September 29, 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.
MM11.14adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (Application Number A0555/23TEY), including variances to the minimum required side yard setback, sidewall main height and floor space index. The applicant seeks to construct a 4-unit townhouse block with attached garages. On August 16, 2023, the Toronto and East York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the requested minor variances, subject to three conditions (Decision in Attachment 1). In its report dated August 9, 2023, City Planning Staff noted concerns as the proposed townhouse block does not have direct access to an existing street. The report states further concerns related to overall building height and sidewall main wall height. As a result, City Planning Staff 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 October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to both appeal and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's Decision regarding the proposed development at 2639R Dundas Street West (Application A0555/23TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to both appeal and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's Decision regarding the proposed development at 2639R Dundas Street West (Application A0555/23TEY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
CC11.15adopted
On October 19, 2022, the City received Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment applications to permit the development of two blocks of four-storey stacked townhouses containing 53 residential units and a ground floor commercial unit located at 3351-3359 Ellesmere Road. A Site Plan application was subsequently submitted on December 23, 2022 (collectively the "Application"). On April 10, 2023, the Applicant appealed the Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council not making a decision within the prescribed timeline frame set out in the Planning Act. An Ontario Land Tribunal case management conference is scheduled for November, 23 2023. This matter is urgent as the City Solicitor requires further directions to meet procedural timelines and this item cannot be deferred.
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 28, 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 (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 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 (September 28, 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 (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer"), 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 3351-3359 Ellesmere Road. 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; and b. the Owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity, if required, 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. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planner to secure through Site Plan Control, the Owner's obligation to: a. appropriately address comments from Urban Forestry respecting the tree preservation and soil volume requirements for the Site. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 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 (September 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 (September 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 and Confidential Appendix 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.
MM11.15withdrawn
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 $7,000.00. Pursuant to the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy, travel expenses over $7,000.00 must be approved by City Council. The expenses will be paid out of my Constituency Services and Office Budget.
Item MM11.15 was withdrawn at City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council 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.
CC11.16adopted
529-543 Marlee Avenue and 805-819 Glencairn Avenue - Request for Directions
On November 29, 2021, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted proposing a 28-storey (89.5 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 306 residential dwelling units and retail uses at grade. The proposal also included an on-site parkland dedication. A Site Plan Control application was submitted on December 1, 2021. On May 27, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal, citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the prescribed timelines of the Planning Act. At its meeting of February 6 and 7, 2023, City Council directed the City Solicitor to oppose the applications at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on February 5, 2024. 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 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 28, 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 (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 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 (September 28, 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 September 8, 2023 set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the appeal until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan amendment and draft Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. if there are any affected rental housing units and/or dwelling rooms with existing tenants, that 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 in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12; c. if 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; d. the owner has submitted a revised 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 control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template; f. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan 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; g. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 5, 2022 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Engineering and Construction Services as contained in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 5, 2022 to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. City Council require the owner to provide, at its own expense, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, a publicly accessible pedestrian access easement over the forecourt adjacent to Marlee Avenue with an approximate area of 358.87 square metres, as generally shown on the Level 1 and 2 Floor Plans by Kirkor Architects dated July 20, 2023 found in Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 28, 2023) from the City Solicitor, prior to Site Plan Approval; the specific size, location, configuration and design of the forecourt shall be determined through the Site Plan approval process and shall be secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District; the Owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the forecourt, all at the Owner's own expense. 4. City Council require the owner to continue to have further discussions with City Housing staff regarding the potential for an affordable housing program on the site, whether as an in-kind contribution in accordance with the City's Community Benefits Charge By-law, or otherwise secured to the satisfaction of the City. 5. City Council require the owner to work with City Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to identify a suitable off-site parkland dedication to be conveyed to the City to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 6. If the owner acquires an off-site parkland dedication satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the parkland dedication is to be conveyed according to the following conditions, with any remaining balance pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act to be provided as a cash-in-lieu payment to the City: a. the off-site parkland dedication shall be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, subject to the conveyance being free and clear, above and below-grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; b. should the off-site dedication be unable to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the owner shall post Financial Security in the form of a Letter of Credit in the value of the cash-in-lieu, to be released upon conveyance of the off-site dedication, which is required prior to condominium registration for the development or (2) years after the issuance of the first above grade building permit, whichever is earlier; and c. for the purposes of determining whether any remaining cash-in-lieu is payable: i. the total value of the off-site parkland dedication would include the purchase, real estate commissions of five percent (5 percent), land transfer tax, and typical closing adjustments incurred, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and ii. the total value of the off-site parkland dedication based on the items outlined above are subject to indexing based on the Construction Price Index between the date the parkland is conveyed to the City and the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit for the development. 7. Should the parkland dedication requirement not be able to be satisfied through a suitable off-site parkland dedication, the owner is required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through cash-in-lieu, with payment to be made prior to the issuance of the first above-ground building permit for the land to be developed. 8. City Council require the owner to work with staff during the Site Plan Approval process on the appropriate location of the exhaust shaft and transformer. 9. 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 (September 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 (September 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 (September 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.
MM11.16amended
Toronto has an urgent shortage of rental housing. New purpose-built market rental apartments are badly needed, especially larger family units, for example, three bedroom units. Affordable purpose-built rental apartments are typically located in ageing buildings constructed decades ago, when the federal government provided meaningful support for the construction of rental housing. Toronto is experiencing an epidemic of applications to demolish these buildings, usually with the intention of replacing them with condo towers. The provincial government continues to preclude the City from requiring inclusion of affordable housing in new residential developments (inclusionary zoning) with no justification for their continued delay. For this reason, the City generally cannot currently use inclusionary zoning policies to require developers to build affordable rental units in new buildings as a matter of course. There is one exception. Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act allows the City to set conditions when approving the demolition of buildings, or groups of buildings, that contain six or more residential units with at least one rental unit. The City does set such conditions, applying requirements in Policies 3.2.1.6 and 3.2.1.12 of the Official Plan and Section 15 of Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code. The City's practice has been to require that most rental units, when demolished, be replaced by an equal number of new units "at similar rents" for a fixed period. Tenants who occupied units at the time the redevelopment application was filed are offered the right to return to a replacement unit at generally the same rent they previously paid. Any units not occupied by a returning tenant may be rented up to the maximum rent category for the specific unit (i.e. "affordable" or "mid-range"). These requirements lapse after the fixed period. The mandatory replacement rental units are typically located within a new condominium building, secured as separate purpose-built rental units and managed by a rental property manager. Any additional rental units in the same project could be cost-effectively managed by the same rental property manager. The slowing market for condo sales, coupled with the recent federal government announcement that they will not charge GST on materials to construct rental apartments, have improved the economics of building purpose-built market rental housing. Developments that accept government incentives for rental housing, such as the GST exemption, should be required to maintain rental tenure for the life of the building. It is worth investigating whether the City can require developers who seek a rental demolition permit to keep the replacement units rental units for the life of the building, and to provide additional rental units. When a property owner seeks rental demolition approval, Section 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan authorizes the City to require "at least" the same number of rental units in the new building, and the Municipal Code allows the City to set conditions which include, but are not limited to, "conditions with respect to the impact on the supply of rental housing". More broadly, the provincial government should authorize the City to require, and to preserve, rental tenure in large residential buildings, especially where the owner has accepted government incentives to build rental housing.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council recognize the urgency of having large new residential developments include purpose-built rental housing. 2. City Council reiterate the importance of the right to return for all renters impacted by demolition and redevelopment of rental buildings. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to report to the Planning and Housing Committee by the end of the first quarter of 2024 with recommendations on whether and how, when considering rental demolition applications for large rental buildings, to double rental space in replacement buildings by requiring new purpose-built market-rental units within the development, in addition to rental replacement units, as a condition of any permit, including appropriate thresholds for the imposition of such a condition. 4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the Planning and Housing Committee by the end of the first quarter of 2024, on the feasibility of including secondary market rental data in the rent-gap calculations, as part of the City of Toronto's Tenant Relocation and Assistance Package. 5. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Planning Act and/or the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to authorize the City of Toronto to require that any development benefiting from government incentives for the development of purpose-built rental units maintain their rental tenure for the life of the building and remind the Province of the City's request for inclusionary zoning in order to increase the supply of affordable rental housing.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council recognize the urgency of having large new residential developments include purpose-built rental housing. 2. City Council reiterate the importance of the right to return for all renters impacted by demolition and redevelopment of rental buildings. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to report to the Planning and Housing Committee by the end of the first quarter of 2024 with recommendations on whether and how, when considering rental demolition applications for large rental buildings, to double rental space in replacement buildings by requiring new purpose-built market-rental units within the development, in addition to rental replacement units, as a condition of any permit, including appropriate thresholds for the imposition of such a condition. 4. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Planning Act and/or the City of Toronto Act to authorize the City of Toronto to require that any development benefiting from government incentives for the development of purpose-built rental units maintain their rental tenure for the life of the building and remind the Province of the City's request for inclusionary zoning in order to increase the supply of affordable rental housing.
CC11.17adopted
This report recommends that City Council amend its decision of June 14, 2023 (PH4.2), stating its intention to designate the property at 1117 Queen Street West (the subject property) under Part IV, s. 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (The Act). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of the property owner, Queen Street Post Inc., within the statutory timeline. Staff are recommending an amendment described in this report in response to this objection in order to clarify the Statement of Significance adopted by Council. The subject property is located on the south side of Queen Street West, between Lisgar Street and Abell Street in the West Queen West neighbourhood, and contains Postal Station 'C', a two-storey building completed in 1903. The Beaux-Arts building was designed by the architecture branch of the federal Department of Public Works, with S.G. Curry acting as the local associate architect. The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Inventory of Heritage Properties (now the Heritage Register) on June 20, 1973, and is a landmark property in the West Queen West area. City Council has until October 18, 2023, which is 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of Queen Street Post Inc. and remain of the opinion that this property holds cultural heritage value or interest. The property meets seven out of nine criteria relating to design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values in Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, s. 29 of the Act. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, s. 29 of the Act, staff are of the opinion that this property should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact a by-law designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act substantially in accordance with the Revised Statement of Significance: 1117 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report September 28, 2023 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council enact a by-law designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act substantially in accordance with the Revised Statement of Significance: 1117 Queen Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report September 28, 2023 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in City Council designating the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM11.17adopted
Authority is being sought to release $57,751.47 in Section 37 funds to City Planning, for a University Avenue Heritage Study. The funds were secured by the development at 180-188 University Avenue (Shangri-la Hotel) and allocated specifically for a University Avenue Heritage Study. This report was adopted by City Council on May 23, 24 and 25, 2006: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/2006/agendas/committees/te/te060509/it007.pdf. The outcome is to gain an understanding of the cultural heritage value of University Avenue. The Heritage Study will examine the existing landscape elements in the 12 medians on University Avenue from College Street to Adelaide Street, designed by a well-known landscape firm in 1963. Parks, Forestry and Recreation completed a State-of-Good Repair report in 2020 for the landscape and paving elements in the medians. The heritage study will assist staff in determining next steps in State-of-Good Repair for the medians and in assessing the Osgoode Station restoration plans of the median north of Queen Street West. It will also assist staff in reviewing at an early stage, the impacts to a University Avenue Park prior to potentially receiving approval for Environmental Assessment studies. Background Information On July 19, 2022, City Council adopted Item EX34.4 - Priority Downtown Parks and Public Realm Opportunities. In this report, City Council endorsed staff recommendations for advancing work on major new parks in the core of the City. One of those four projects is University Avenue Park - a conceptual redesign of University Avenue to assemble a continuous, public, green space connection. On June 5, 2019, a new Downtown Plan came into force and effect through Official Plan Amendment 406, as approved by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The policies of Official Plan Amendment 406 are linked to the Council-adopted Downtown Parks and Public Realm Plan, which outlines a vision for University Avenue reconfigured to include a 3.6 hectare (8.9 acre) linear park along its eastern edge, linking Queen's Park with the Civic Precinct. The Avenue would be a well-treed setting for civic events, the everyday recreation of residents and workers, and would include a dedicated cycling facility. On May 2018, City Council adopted Item PG29.5 - Downtown Park and Public Realm Plan and directed staff to consider the potential to prioritize the redesign of University Avenue through the implementation strategy for the Downtown Plan.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for City Planning by $57,751.47 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 180-188 University Avenue and 192, 194 Adelaide Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700031), to undertake a heritage study for University Avenue (Cost Centre: UR0007).
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Operating Budget for City Planning by $57,751.47 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 180-188 University Avenue and 192, 194 Adelaide Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700031), to undertake a heritage study for University Avenue (Cost Centre: UR0007).
CC11.18adopted
This report responds to direction from the July 19-20, 2023 City Council meeting on item PH5.3 Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Seventy Employment Area Conversion Requests and Chapter 7 Site and Area Specific Policy Review - Final Report. City Council directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the October 11-13, 2023 meeting of City Council on the following conversion requests: Conversion Request 019 - 3710 Chesswood Drive; Conversion Request 049 - 330 Queens Plate Drive; Conversion Request 080 - 2200-2250 Islington Avenue; Conversion Request 103 - 340-364 Evans Avenue and 12-16 Arnold Street; and Conversion Request 104 - 2450 Finch Avenue West. Council authorized the commencement of the Municipal Comprehensive Review and Growth Plan Conformity Exercise known as "Our Plan Toronto", on August 4, 2020. As part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review, the City Planning Division received approximately 150 requests to convert lands designated Core Employment Areas or General Employment Areas in the Official Plan for non-employment uses, including some of which were City-initiated. As part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review, City Council has considered over 145 conversion requests in three final reports, which resulted in staff recommending the conversion of over 60 conversion requests. The implementing Official Plan Amendments (OPA 591, OPA 644 and OPA 653) were considered under Section 26 of the Planning Act, where the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority. All three Council adopted Official Plan Amendments are with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final decisions. Staff's final recommendations on these five conversion requests were originally included in PH5.3 Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Seventy Employment Area Conversion Requests and Chapter 7 Site and Area Specific Policy Review - Final Report, which was the third in a series of Final Reports that provided staff recommendations on Employment Area conversion requests as part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Official Plan. These five sites were considered at a Special Public Meeting under Section 26 of the Planning Act regarding the City's phased Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews at the July 5, 2023 Planning and Housing Committee. This report reiterates the staff recommendations for four of the five deferred conversion requests and recommends that Council continue to defer consideration of the lands described as 2450 Finch Avenue West to enable staff to continue ongoing discussions and consideration of additional materials.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare that the Municipal Comprehensive Review is concluded, except as it pertains to the following parcels of land: a. 388 Carlaw Avenue and 10 Dickens Street; b. Conversion Request 114 for 301 Rockcliffe Boulevard; and c. Conversion Request 070 for 825 Don Mills Road; 2. If City Council did not adopt Official Plan Amendment 683 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in Item PH6.3 (conversion request for East Harbour lands), then City Council declare the following parcels of land be added to the list in Part 1 of City Council's decision: a. Conversion Request 041 for 21 Don Roadway, 30 Booth Avenue, and 375 and 385 Eastern Avenue (East Harbour lands). 3. City Council further defer consideration of Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West and request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning direct staff to report directly to the November 8, 9 and 10, 2023 meeting of City Council with a final recommendation. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider how 2444 Finch Avenue West and 4 Milvan Drive may be incorporated into an Official Plan Amendment respecting Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council declare that the Municipal Comprehensive Review is concluded, except as it pertains to the following parcels of land: a. 388 Carlaw Avenue and 10 Dickens Street; b. Conversion Request 114 for 301 Rockcliffe Boulevard; and c. Conversion Request 070 for 825 Don Mills Road. 2. If City Council does not adopt Official Plan Amendment 683 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (September 14, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in Item PH6.3 (conversion request for East Harbour lands), then City Council declare the following parcels of land be added to the list in Part 1 above: a. Conversion Request 041 for 21 Don Roadway, 30 Booth Avenue, and 375 and 385 Eastern Avenue (East Harbour lands); 3. City Council further defer consideration of Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West and request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division direct staff to report directly to the November 8 to 10, 2023 meeting of City Council with a final recommendation. 4. City Council request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division consider how 2444 Finch Avenue West and 4 Milvan Drive may be incorporated into an Official Plan Amendment respecting Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2024.
MM11.18adopted
The historic Village of Yorkville Park is a signature park and an important gathering space for visitors, patrons of local business and for local residents. The park, which was built in 1994, remains a community hub and site for year-round arts and culture programming and activations. It is heavily used by a rapidly growing population. However, the park's existing lighting and supporting electrical infrastructure are aging and no longer adequate. The Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area and the Greater Yorkville Residents Association have requested lighting upgrades to improve safety. This is a complex project because of the park design and underlying TTC infrastructure. With the support of Councillor Saxe, Parks, Forestry and Recreation will advance lighting improvements at the Village of Yorkville Park. Parks, Forestry and Recreation will engage with the Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area and the Greater Yorkville Residents Association throughout the process and ensure there is opportunity to provide input as the project advances. This motion requests authority from City Council to amend the 2023-2032 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation, for lighting improvements to the Village of Yorkville Park, with a project cost of $560,000 and cash flow commitments of $460,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025. The project is classified as a Service Improvement and is fully funded from Section 37 and Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu funds that have been received and are eligible for these purposes.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as the Village of Yorkville Park Lighting Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost $560,000 gross and $0 debt, and cash flow commitments of $460,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025, fully funded by $555,501 in Section 37 and $4,499 in Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu funds obtained from the developments in the chart below for lighting improvements to the Village of Yorkville Park. Development Location Funding Source Account 2024 2025 Total 836-850 Yonge Street and 1-9A Yorkville Avenue Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu XR2213-4200726 $4,499.00 $4,499.00 94 Cumberland Street Section 37 XR3026-3700534 $219,106.41 $219,106.41 94 Cumberland Street Section 37 XR3026-3700708 $196,093.59 $196,093.59 1-11 Bloor Street West, 768-784 Yonge Street, and 760-762 Yonge Street Section 37 XR3026-3701061 $40,301.00 $100,000.00 $140,301.00 Total $460,000.00 $100,000.00 $560,000.00
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2023 Capital Budget and 2024-2032 Capital Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as the Village of Yorkville Park Lighting Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost $560,000 gross and $0 debt, and cash flow commitments of $460,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025, fully funded by $555,501 in Section 37 and $4,499 in Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu funds obtained from the developments in the chart below for lighting improvements to the Village of Yorkville Park. Development Location Funding Source Account 2024 2025 Total 836-850 Yonge Street and 1-9A Yorkville Avenue Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu XR2213-4200726 $4,499.00 $4,499.00 94 Cumberland Street Section 37 XR3026-3700534 $219,106.41 $219,106.41 94 Cumberland Street Section 37 XR3026-3700708 $196,093.59 $196,093.59 1-11 Bloor Street West, 768-784 Yonge Street, and 760-762 Yonge Street Section 37 XR3026-3701061 $40,301.00 $100,000.00 $140,301.00 Total $460,000.00 $100,000.00 $560,000.00
MM11.19amended
Could you imagine the impact if just one downtown core subway station had not been built decades ago-Wellesley, College or Dundas Station? Unless we urge the Province of Ontario to act now, North York's future will not include a Cummer Station to serve the 10,400 residents soon to join the approximately 5000 Toronto residents, for a total of over 15,000 residents, all within a walkable 10-minute 800-metre distance from Yonge Street and Cummer Avenue. The Yonge North Subway Extension will benefit the environment, the economy, the North York community and communities to our north. However, provincial funding for the provincial project Yonge North Subway Extension is not sufficient to support all six proposed stations from Cummer Avenue to Richmond Hill. As a result, Metrolinx descoped two of the proposed stations: Cummer and Royal Orchard; "City and TTC staff raised concerns…that the significant development potential and recent activity in the [Cummer] station area, which far outpaces that of other stations, was not sufficiently considered." According to City Transportation Staff, "Cummer station would be similarly spaced between Steeles and Finch Stations as the existing North York Centre Station is between Finch and Sheppard Stations. A subway station has been anticipated in this location for many years such that the development industry and, in fact, the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the Ontario Municipal Board and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) have operated under the assumption of the station being delivered as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. The recently adopted Yonge North Secondary Plan also provides for a higher-order transit station at this location." The significant amount of new development in the pipeline for the Cummer Station area is predicated on the expectation of this subway station. On the east side of Yonge Street, 9 towers are under appeal or under construction: 4 at the former Newtonbrook Plaza (1674 units under construction) and 5 in the block to the north of Cummer Avenue (1542 units appealed). On the west side of Yonge Street, City Planning expects to settle appeals on developments at 5800 Yonge Street (4 towers, 1496 units), 6080 Yonge Street (262 units, 20 storeys), and the redevelopment of Inez Court (2 towers, 551 units), among others. The result of these developments will be 5525 new residential units as well as a significant amount of non-residential uses. City Planning anticipates that further development will follow the adoption of the Yonge North Secondary Plan and confirmation that a Yonge North Subway Extension Cummer Station will be delivered. The Province of Ontario fully funded Steeles Station and agreed to allocate the proceeds from transit-oriented community charges for developments surrounding the proposed Cummer Station to the City of Toronto. However, due to extensive existing development approvals, there won't be sufficient funds flowing from these charges to fund an entire new subway station. Development surrounding Steeles Station is however at a much earlier stage and there are expected to be significantly more proceeds from transit-oriented communities available in coming years to fund Steeles Station. The Province of Ontario has many remaining opportunities to recover costs through transit-oriented communities along Yonge Street from the proposed Cummer Station towards Yonge/Steeles. The window is quickly closing for the Province of Ontario to build Cummer Station for generations to come. With low parking ratios, new developments are being built to strongly encourage residents to choose other forms of transportation. The 15,000+ residents surrounding Cummer station will be forced to walk further or find alternative parking arrangements. This is not how we build a future oriented community. The residents most affected by this have yet to move into these approved developments. Since the extension of Line 1 to Finch and the addition of North York Centre, Willowdale has transformed from a sleepy suburb to a vibrant city centre. The Ontario Government must make a decision: to either stifle nearly 50 years of progress or foster 50 more years of growth in Willowdale.
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to fully fund the design and construction of Cummer Station as part of its Yonge North Subway Extension project to support 15,000 present and future Toronto residents, including through use of possible offsets such as: a. proceeds of Transit-Oriented Community opportunities from developments surrounding the proposed Yonge North Subway Extension Cummer and Steeles Stations; and/or b. potential federal infrastructure funding. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to direct Metrolinx to protect for Cummer Station as part of their procurement documents for the Yonge North Subway Extension. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission to prepare the business case for Cummer Station, as presented to City Council, in the Report (June 26, 2023) from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion on City of Toronto Recommendations for Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction within the Toronto and East York District, and report to the December 13, 14, and 15, 2023, meeting of City Council. 4. City Council request the Mayor to present the business case for Cummer Station, requested in Part 3 above, to the Premier of Ontario and request full funding for Cummer Station.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to fully fund the design and construction of Cummer Station as part of its Yonge North Subway Extension project to support 15,000 present and future Toronto residents, including through use of possible offsets such as: a. proceeds of Transit-Oriented Community opportunities from developments surrounding the proposed Yonge North Subway Extension Cummer and Steeles Stations; and/or b. potential federal infrastructure funding. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to direct Metrolinx to protect for Cummer Station as part of their procurement documents for the Yonge North Subway Extension. 3. City Council request the Mayor, the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to include full provincial funding for Cummer Station in the New Deal discussions with the Province of Ontario.
MM11.20withdrawn
A Civic Centre is a network of spaces or buildings that provide essential services to a city or town. North York Civic Centre is an important gathering space situated in the heart of Willowdale, linking residents to amenities and government services. Up until recent changes, the North York Civic Centre provided a vital, accessible pathway for those living nearby to library programming, transit, grocers and retailers. Many seniors rely on this sheltered access as a safe passageway to these facilities as walking outdoors in cold and slippery conditions can be hazardous. Many Willowdale constituents have contacted me or met with me in my office to describe the importance of the North York Civic Centre being open during evenings and weekends, especially senior residents of Willowdale. In addition, with the reduced operating hours, many local organizations, along with the Councillor's office, have had to secure spaces elsewhere to conduct public meetings and consultations when the North York Civic Centre has historically been the perfect location for such public activities.
Item MM11.20 was withdrawn at City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to consider extending the operating hours for North York Civic Centre to include evenings and weekends in the 2024 budget submission, to facilitate public meetings and a safe, accessible, and sheltered passageway, especially for senior residents, during evenings and weekends. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to consult with local councillors in other Wards to determine the necessity of extending operating hours at other Toronto civic centres for evenings and weekends.