Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 52 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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CC12.9adopted
On February 11, 2022, an application to amend the Official Plan, the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, and City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 was submitted to permit two 14-storey (53.8 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed use buildings at 6167 Yonge Street, 10 Newton Drive and 9 Madawaska Avenue. The applicant also submitted an application for Site Plan Approval on February 11, 2022. The proposal would provide 549 residential units and 998 square metres of at-grade retail. The overall proposed gross floor area is 38,810 square metres, which would result in a density of 5.98 times the lot area. Driveways would be provided on the east side of the proposed buildings extending north-south through the lands, with vehicular access provided from Newton Drive and Madawaska Avenue. A total of 273 parking spaces are proposed within two levels of underground parking, along with a total of 550 bicycle spaces. The City Solicitor requires further direction for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence December 4, 2023 for 5 days. Given this timing, this item is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1 City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated October 27, 2023 ("Settlement Offer"), set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the conditions set out below: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 430.8 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; c. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; d. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; e. the Owner has submitted an acceptable Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and associated plans, for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; f. in the event the Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and/or Hydrogeological Report identify any required upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, the Owner has entered into a financially secured agreement(s) with the City requiring the Owner to design, financially secure, construct and make operational, any upgrade or required improvements, prior to the issuance of final site plan approval for any development on the lands, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; g. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured if required; and h. the Owner has withdrawn 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-22-004346. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in 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 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM12.9adopted
Toronto is Canada's largest city and has one of the most diverse populations of any city in the world. The proportion of senior residents is increasing, underscoring significant and long-term implications for addressing the priorities of senior Torontonians. In 2016, people over the age of 65 outnumbered children ages 0 to 14 in Toronto for the first time. Recent City reporting forecasts that by 2031, nearly 1 in 5 residents or an estimated 642,000 people will be over the age of 65 years in Toronto. Seniors are key and valued members of our communities, and the City of Toronto must act urgently to build upon its previous and ongoing efforts to create a city that accommodates the priorities of Toronto's growing community of diverse seniors. It is widely known that the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted seniors and exacerbated their existing priorities and challenges, including social isolation and loneliness, access to services, food and housing insecurity, and financial challenges related to rising inflation. To respond to the impact of the pandemic and the ongoing demographic shift, the City of Toronto has an opportunity to set new goals to better support seniors living in Toronto. Seniors in Toronto are increasingly expressing their desire to age in place in their communities, and often voice a need for community and social supports to do so. The first and second Toronto Seniors Strategy advanced key City initiatives that supported these priorities, as well as the quality of life, social participation, access to services, and well-being of seniors in Toronto. Future iterations of the Toronto Seniors Strategy should respond to the new and emerging challenges faced by seniors in Toronto.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care to report to City Council in the second quarter of 2024 with a plan to develop a third Toronto Seniors Strategy, including resources required.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care to report to City Council in the second quarter of 2024 with a plan to develop a third Toronto Seniors Strategy, including resources required.
CC12.10adopted
This report recommends that City Council refuse applications under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter and demolish heritage attributes of the property at 200 University Avenue. Located on the southwest corner of Richmond Street West and University Avenue, the property at 200 University Avenue contains the Sun Life Building constructed in 1958-1961 and designed by John C. Parkin of John B. Parkin Associates, Canada's largest architectural firm at the time. The subject property is among the earliest examples of a modernist high rise building in Toronto to be entirely clad in metal and glass, with its glass and metal curtain wall set back from exposed perimeter support columns. It is prominently positioned at the point at which University Avenue becomes a grand ceremonial boulevard and is historically linked to the post-war phase of development along University Avenue. The property at 200 University Avenue was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in 1991 and designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act through by-law 744-2023 on July 19, 2023. Applications under Sections 33 and 34 of the Act have been submitted to alter the property and demolish heritage attributes to allow for a mixed-use development that includes a 35-storey addition above the existing 14-storey heritage building plus a 2-storey mechanical penthouse. A two-storey addition for retail uses is also proposed on the east side of the heritage building, fronting along University Avenue. Staff are recommending refusal of the applications as they have not demonstrated that the cultural heritage value and attributes of the heritage property will be conserved consistent with the heritage planning policy framework, nor that the heritage impacts of the proposal would be appropriately mitigated.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of an alteration permit for the heritage property at 200 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage attributes of the heritage property at 200 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of an alteration permit under Section 33 or a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 200 University Avenue, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of an alteration permit for the heritage property at 200 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage attributes of the heritage property at 200 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of an alteration permit under Section 33 or a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 200 University Avenue, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
MM12.10adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1154B St. Clair Avenue West operating under the name Wing City by St. Louis (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 November 25, 2023
City Council on November 8 and 9, 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 Wing City by St. Louis, 1154B St. Clair Avenue 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 Wing City by St. Louis, 1154B St. Clair Avenue West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of Wing City by St. Louis, 1154B St. Clair Avenue West, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Wing City by St. Louis, 1154B St. Clair Avenue West, (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Wing City by St. Louis, 1154B St. Clair Avenue West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of Wing City by St. Louis, 1154B St. Clair Avenue West, 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.
CC12.11adopted
This report recommends that City Council affirm its decision of July 19, 2023 (Item CC8.28) stating its intention to designate the properties at 33 and 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the "Act"). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of the property owner within the required statutory timeframe. The subject properties are adjacent to each other on the south side of Maitland Street between Yonge Street and Church Street in the Church - Wellesley Village. 33 Maitland Street, known as The Biltmore Apartments, is a three-storey, apartment building designed with a brick exterior and Arts and Crafts influences, completed in 1928. City Council included the properties on the Heritage Register on February 7, 2023. The objector is of the opinion that 33 Maitland Street is not an appropriate candidate for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The property immediately to the east at 37 Maitland Street is a rare example in Toronto of a Georgian-style villa with Italianate influences dating from 1858. Characteristic of the Georgian style, the property displays a formal but understated symmetrical, red brick façade as well as a low hipped roof with tall symmetrical chimneys at each end. The property was included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Inventory (now the Heritage Register) in 1974. The objector is of the opinion that that the rear and side extensions and additions are not prominent design features with significant cultural heritage value. For both 33 and 37 Maitland Street, the objection asserts that the reasons for designation are overly broad and suggests that it is inappropriate to refer to a character area that is informed by other properties beyond the property that is proposed for designation. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of the owner and remain of the opinion that despite these objections, the properties 33 and 37 Maitland Street meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As such, staff are of the opinion that both properties 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 has until November 21, 2023, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, or 120 days from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 33 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council's decision in Item CC8.28 on July 19 and 20, 2023. 2. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council's decision in Item CC8.28 on July 19 and 20, 2023. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in City Council designating the properties at 33 and 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 33 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item CC8.28 on July 19, 2023. 2. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item CC8.28 on July 19, 2023. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in City Council designating the properties at 33 and 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM12.11adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1611 Dundas Street West operating under the name 1611 Studios. (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 November 15, 2023.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 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 1611 Studios, 1611 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 1611 Studios, 1611 Dundas Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of 1611 Studios, 1611 Dundas Street West, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 1611 Studios, 1611 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 1611 Studios, 1611 Dundas Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of 1611 Studios, 1611 Dundas Street West, 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.
CC12.12adopted
350 Bloor Street East - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage property at 350 Bloor Street East under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the development of the subject property. The building at 350 Bloor Street East was built into the upper portion of the Rosedale Valley Ravine's south embankment in 1968-1970 to the designs of renowned Modernist architect, John C. Parkin. It features an identical expression on its principal (south), west and north elevations with a flat roof and precast concrete cladding that creates wedge-shaped columns and deep inset window openings above a recessed, transparent base. The property is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the precast concrete cladding panels are identified as heritage attributes of the building in the designation by-law 799-2023. City Planning staff are currently reviewing development applications to permit a 63-storey mixed-use building, containing 806 dwelling units and 600 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at this property. This proposal includes reinstating the existing pre-cast concrete cladding as part of a six-storey podium for the new building. To determine the feasibility of this proposal, the developer proposes to temporarily remove three panels from the north façade, which faces the Rosedale Valley. The application that is the subject of this report is for approval under the Ontario Heritage Act for the temporary removal of these panels to allow for testing the feasibility of re-using the cladding within the base design of the current development applications. The areas where the panels are removed would be temporarily infilled with timber framing and plywood, and the original panels would be reinstalled by the end of August 2024. Heritage Planning staff support the proposal but are asking that conditions be attached to the approval under the Ontario Heritage Act that will allow City Council to require the reinstatement of the panels within a reasonable time frame and to an appropriate conservation standard. Approvals for the related development application will be reported to the Toronto Preservation Board and Council on at a future date.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 350 Bloor Street East, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for temporary removal of three precast concrete panels along the north facade of the existing building, with such testing in accordance with a Heritage Memorandum by ERA Architects Inc. dated October 13, 2023 and a Letter from the Facet Group Inc. dated September 25, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following conditions: a. that the owners shall reinstate concrete panels with either the existing panels or new concrete panels that match the colour, texture, size and finished appearance of the existing original panels to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning by August 31, 2024 or by such time as agreed in writing by the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. that the heritage permit for the panel removal is withheld until owner has: 1. provided a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included related to the reinstallation of the precast concrete panels; c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.b.1. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the removal and reinstatement of the precast concrete panels have been completed in accordance with the Heritage Memorandum by ERA Architects Inc. dated October 13, 2023 and a Letter from the Facet Group Inc. dated September 25, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 350 Bloor Street East, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for temporary removal of three precast concrete panels along the north facade of the existing building, with such testing in accordance with a Heritage Memorandum by ERA Architects Inc. dated October 13, 2023 and a Letter from the Facet Group Inc. dated September 25, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following conditions: a. that the owners shall reinstate concrete panels with either the existing panels or new concrete panels that match the colour, texture, size and finished appearance of the existing original panels to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning by August 31, 2024 or by such time as agreed in writing by the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. that the heritage permit for the panel removal is withheld until owner has: 1. provided a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included related to the reinstallation of the precast concrete panels. c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.1, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the removal and reinstatement of the precast concrete panels have been completed in accordance with the Heritage Memorandum by ERA Architects Inc. dated October 13, 2023 and a Letter from the Facet Group Inc. dated September 25, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
MM12.12adopted
The New York City Mayoral Declaration on Addressing Hate, Extremism and Polarisation was signed at Strong Cities Network Fourth Global Summit on September 23, 2023. Over 100 mayors from around the world endorsed this commitment to fight hate. The list of mayors supporting the declaration include Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. Mayors from Kitchener, Montreal and Victoria were among the signatories. The declaration enumerates a series of practical steps that mayors commit to take at home to address threats while promoting human rights. Consistent with the Strong Cities mission, the declaration includes a commitment to continue to share with and learn from each other in addressing these challenges. With Toronto perhaps the most diverse city in the world it has a grave responsibility to promote social cohesion and fight hate in all its forms. Signatories to the declaration recognize "that unlocking the potential of city-led action in addressing hate, extremism and polarisation can make an immediate and sustainable diference to the peace and security of local communities and contribute to global efforts to strengthen social cohesion, promote stability and prevent conflict."
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse the New York City Mayoral Declaration on Addressing Hate, Extremism and Polarisation, and support its enduring principles, goals and objectives, as follows: New Yok City Mayoral Declaration 21 September 2023 We, the mayors and other city leaders gathered in New York City for the Fourth Strong Cities Network Global Summit: Condemning the rising levels of hate, extremism and polarisation in all of their forms and manifestations and the increasing anti-establishment sentiment and gender-based, intercommunal and other forms of violence impacting our communities and expressing concern that misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories are contributing to these worrisome trends. Recognising that mayors and other local leaders are on the front lines of these challenges and have a unique, but too often overlooked, role to play in addressing them, working in close collaboration with the communities they serve and civil society to strengthen social cohesion, build resilience and create cities of belonging. Standing in solidarity with all cities and sub-national authorities that are committed to inclusive and diverse communities and rejecting efforts to exploit divisions, promote mis/disinformation and conspiracy theories, or otherwise using fear and hate to destabilise communities, their safety and well-being. Appreciating that due to their proximity to and understanding of local communities, mayors and other local leaders are well-placed to identify the priorities of their residents and develop innovative approaches to identify and address feelings of exclusion, injustice and marginalisation before they manifest in violence and to mitigate the social and economic consequences if they do. Underscoring the importance of the Strong Cities Network's mission to provide a global platform for mayors and cities - from capitals to rural towns, municipalities, counties and states - through which we can share, and exchange practical, impactful approaches addressing rising hate, extremism and polarisation that threatens social cohesion worldwide. Commending the Strong Cities Network's efforts to elevate the voices of mayors and other subnational leaders at the national, regional and international levels to ensure that local perspectives and ground realities are reflected in and informing global approaches and frameworks to address these challenges. Supporting the guiding principles underpinning the Strong Cities' mission, including inter alia to support, respect and protect the rights of all people, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation or any other social, cultural or ethnic group; to proactively address in their city any manifestation of discrimination or hate towards any individual or group; and to proactively support learning between mayors and the governments they lead to build strong, cohesive and resilient cities. Welcoming the Strong Cities Network's inclusive approach that facilitates connections between its diverse members, with their varied priorities, while taking into account the need to provide support that is tailored to their local contexts. Acknowledging the impact of Strong Cities' engagement with cities, from supporting the development of multi-stakeholder frameworks that leverage cities' traditional service-delivery capacities, to working with local and central government stakeholders to strengthen national-local cooperation, to unlocking the potential and power of city-led action in prevention and response. Commending the Strong Cities Network's development of practical tools and resources for subnational authorities, including in collaboration with the Global Counterterrorism Forum on national-local cooperation, and tailored guides for mayors and cities on prevention and response that will serve as living resources to further inspire and support the work and efforts of sub-national leaders and their administrations to drive forward city-led action. Welcoming the Strong Cities Network's continued efforts to build and strengthen cooperation with other city networks and multilateral partners such and to identify and leverage opportunities for learning and sharing for its members. Recognising that unlocking the potential of city-led action in addressing hate, extremism and polarisation can make an immediate and sustainable difference to the peace and security of local communities and contribute to global efforts to strengthen social cohesion, promote stability and prevent conflict. Declare our commitment to, and call on all mayors and other local leaders across the world, to join us in: 1. Speaking out regularly and consistently against all forms of discrimination, disinformation, intolerance, hate, violence and extremism, and sending a clear and consistent public message of being an inclusive and welcoming city, recognising that public safety and well-being begin with inclusion at the local level, and that inclusivity and civility are the foundation for effective prevention and response. 2. Strengthening local democratic institutions, including by facilitating the active participation of all residents, including women, young people, isolated or marginalised communities, and new arrivals, to foster social cohesion, inclusive governance and resilience. 3. Investing in and building authentic, trusted relationships with and between civil society and the communities we serve as part of a long-term community cohesion and resilience framework, so that these established connections can be drawn on as part of a whole-of-city response when/if hate or extremism emerges or polarisation rises, or in support of ongoing efforts to address discriminatory historical or structural legacies or injustices. 4. Promoting transparency and pursuing open dialogue between city authorities, civil society and communities, to understand peoples' lived realities and aspirations, including by creating safe spaces for difficult conversations (including about racism, injustice, and hatred) among cross-sections of the local population. 5. Investing in and supporting data- and evidence-based policies and analysis thereof, which allows our cities to better understand threats to social cohesion in our communities and builds capacity to collaborate around multi-stakeholder frameworks that are effective in addressing local grievances and remain responsive to a continuously changing and increasingly interconnected and dynamic threat environment. 6. Promoting strong relationships and increased cooperation between local and national governments to ensure that the voices of cities and their communities are reflected in national frameworks are translated into local action and reflect the knowledge and experience captured by their partners. Recognising that cities, in protecting the rights of all people, will implement these commitments in a manner consistent with the cultural norms and traditions of their citizens. Express our further commitment to share with the Strong Cities Network on an annual basis the actions we have taken to implement this declaration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the Mayoral Declaration on Addressing Hate, Extremism and Polarisation, attached as Attachment 1 to this Motion, and support its enduring principles, goals and objectives.
CC12.13amended
This report responds to direction from the October 11-13, 2023 City Council meeting on Item CC11.18 Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Five Deferred Employment Area Conversion Requests - Final Report. City Council deferred consideration of Conversion Request 104 for 2450 Finch Avenue West, and directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the November 8-10, 2023 meeting of City Council with a final recommendation for this conversion request. 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 recommendation on this conversion request was 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. This site was 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. City Planning is finalizing its recommendations on this deferred conversion request as discussions with the applicant are still advancing. In order to provide accurate and updated information, a supplementary report with additional details and recommendations will be provided.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 692 substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 7, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to seek approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Official Plan Amendment 692 under Section 26 of the Planning Act. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment 692 as may be required. 4. City Council declare by resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that Official Plan Amendment 692 conforms with Provincial Plans or does not conflict with them; has regard to the matters of Provincial Interest in Section 2 of the Planning Act; and is consistent with policy statements issued under Subsection 3(1) of the Planning Act. 5. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to review Official Plan Amendment 692 under the current in effect Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM12.13adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to seek City Council's authority to appoint Nick Samonas as Deputy Chief Building Official effective as soon as possible. This Motion is urgent as the appointment of the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official is required as soon as possible to meet City needs.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Nick Samonas as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the district of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building. 2. City Council revoke the appointment of Bill Stamatopoulos as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto effective immediately. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction of any necessary bills.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Nick Samonas as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the district of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 2. City Council revoke the appointment of Bill Stamatopoulos as Deputy Chief Building Official for the City of Toronto effective immediately. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to this Motion, including the introduction of any necessary bills.
CC12.14amended
Response to MM11.39 - Protecting the Process for Tree Removal at Ontario Place
The purpose of this report is to outline the requirements applicable to the removal of trees within Ontario Place, in particular as they relate to Heritage Impact Assessments and Environmental Assessments for Ontario Place, in advance of City Council making a decision in respect of development applications filed by Infrastructure Ontario for the Ontario Place redevelopment. Infrastructure Ontario, a crown agency of the Province of Ontario, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure, has submitted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the redevelopment of the predominantly Provincially-owned lands at Ontario Place at 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West. The Official Plan Amendment is for the entirety of Ontario Place. The Zoning By-law Amendment is for the whole site but proposes specific permissions for the Therme tourism, entertainment and waterpark facilities on the mainland and West Island, as well as the mainland parking structure serving multiple tenants and uses, including LiveNation, science programming at the Cinesphere and Pods and visitors to the public realm across the Island. These applications were initially submitted on November 25, 2022; revised applications were submitted on September 18, 2023. The applications envision a large scale redevelopment of the public lands and attractions at Ontario Place. The site is a Provincially-significant heritage and tourism attraction used by visitors from across Ontario, Canada and internationally. Ontario Place closed as a fully operating attraction in 2012, and the existing buildings, bridges, servicing infrastructure and shoreline are understood to require reinvestment to ensure the future viability of the site. Ontario Place today also serves as a waterfront public amenity and a cultural heritage landscape of international significance. The tree removals currently being contemplated (including tree removal on lands that are owned by the City of Toronto) are related to the Provincial-led servicing works, which excludes the West Island. The current scope of tree removal includes the removal of trees from the East Island, including within the Live Nation leased area, and the mainland. Infrastructure Ontario has communicated that these servicing upgrades need to be done regardless of future use as the existing services are beyond their design life. This work is being undertaken in accordance with the completed Category B Public Works Class Environmental Assessment for Ontario Place Site Servicing. The development applications filed by Infrastructure Ontario indicate that the proposed redevelopment will also require the future removal of trees throughout the Ontario Place site, including tree removal on the West Island and lands that are owned by the City of Toronto. On October 6, 2023, staff of the Ministry of Infrastructure informed City staff in writing that, per Provincial authorities, the Province will not be formally seeking municipal permits for the removal of trees located on Provincially-owned lands. However, the Province confirmed that it will follow the municipal process with regard to due diligence, tree protection and replacement standards. Infrastructure Ontario subsequently confirmed that the Province will seek tree removal permits for bylaw protected trees located on City-owned lands in connection with its site servicing works for the proposed development provided in the License, Permission to Enter and Construct Agreement executed between the City of Toronto and Infrastructure Ontario in April of 2023.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Solicitor to report to City Council on the possibility of intervening in the Province's Impact Assessment Act applications in Federal Court, and authorise the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to take any necessary steps to preserve the City's rights in these proceedings. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take any necessary steps in the City Solicitor's discretion and as appropriate to protect the City's interests if made aware of a third-party legal action regarding tree removal at Ontario Place. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 6, 2023) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM12.14adopted
World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February, after United Nations General Assembly designation in 2010. The General Assembly pointed out that "mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace and established World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith." All around the world, organizations and individuals host events during the first week of February to help neighbours of different faiths get to know each other and build a foundation for more peaceful and friendly communities. Recognizing the imperative need for dialogue among different faiths and religions to enhance mutual understanding, harmony and cooperation among people, the General Assembly encourages all member States to spread the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world's churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other places of worship during that week, on a voluntary basis and according to their own religious traditions or convictions. According to the Parliament of World Religions, "all around the world, organizations and individuals host events during the first week of February to help neighbors of different faiths get to know each other and build a foundation for more peaceful and friendly communities. World Interfaith Harmony Week encourages grassroots events that link people together in a global wave of understanding, respect, and action."
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, the City Clerk and the Chief People Officer to develop a Councillor toolkit for event planning and engagement related to the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week 2024, taking place from February 1 to 7, 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, the City Clerk and the Chief People Officer to develop a Councillor toolkit for event planning and engagement related to the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week 2024, taking place from February 1 to 7, 2024.
CC12.15adopted
Implementation of the Alcohol in Parks Pilot Program Extension
At its meeting on October 11, 2023 ( 2023.MM11.22 ), City Council approved an extension of the Alcohol in Parks pilot program until March 31, 2024 in the current 27 pilot parks and with the current safety restrictions. In response to City Council direction and based on consultations with City Councillors who are part of the current pilot program, there are no changes to the pilot parks included in the program for the duration of the Alcohol in Parks pilot program extension. Further, in response to City Council direction to review additional safety restrictions for winter, this report recommends that the consumption of alcohol be prohibited within two metres around artificial and natural ice rinks.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council prohibit alcohol consumption within two metres around artificial and natural ice rinks, as outlined in the report (November 1, 2023) from the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 2023) from the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to prohibit alcohol consumption within two metres around artificial and natural ice rinks, for the Alcohol in Parks pilot extension, subject to such stylistic or minor substantive changes as are deemed necessary or appropriate by the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit alcohol consumption within two metres around artificial and natural ice rinks, as outlined in this report. 2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, as detailed in Attachment 1 to prohibit alcohol consumption within two metres around artificial and natural ice rinks, for the Alcohol in Parks pilot extension, subject to such stylistic or minor substantive changes as are deemed necessary or appropriate by the City Solicitor.
MM12.15adopted
The UNAIDS Fast Track City network , an initiative to accelerate urban responses to HIV/AIDS, has proven to be highly effective at improving the lives of people living with or at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. Toronto has a significant role to play in the global effort to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, and joining this network would be a meaningful step in that direction. The UNAIDS Fast Track City network is a global partnership that brings together cities, municipalities, and communities from around the world to work collectively in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It focuses on achieving the 95-95-95 targets by 2030, which means ensuring that 95 percent of people living with HIV are aware of their status, 95 percent of those diagnosed are on antiretroviral treatment, and 95 percent of those on treatment have a suppressed viral load. Globally, there are over 600 municipalities that have joined the UNAIDS Fast Track City network, including New York City, Chicago, Houston, London, and Paris. The key objectives of the Fast Track Cities initiative are: - ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030; - addressing the causes of risk, vulnerability, and HIV transmission; - forging strategic partnerships; and - addressing significant disparities in access to services, social justice, and economic opportunities[1]. The Fast Track City initiative would bring additional resources to the city, including guidance on how to maximize return on the current HIV-related budget, technical assistance in developing measurement and monitoring tools and indicators, best practices from other cities, and assistance with fundraising from private sector supporters. There is no cost to the City of Toronto to formally declaring itself a member of the UNAIDS Fast Track City network. Toronto has seen a sustained increasing trend in reported HIV infections since 2016 with the exception being during the COVID-19 pandemic, where decreased sexually transmitted infection testing was observed. Toronto Public Health's 2023 Population Health Profile revealed a nearly 40 percent decline in routine STI testing from 2019 to 2021, potentially contributing to ongoing undetected HIV transmission. Toronto Public Health has been part of a community initiative called Toronto-to -Zero that has put forward an evidence-informed approach to ending the HIV epidemic, based on five key areas: prevention, identification, access to care, social determinants of Health lens, and ending HIV stigma. This work is done in collaboration with over 20 local organizations dedicated to addressing the AIDS epidemic. In addition, the UNAIDS Fast Track City network aligns with existing strategies, including Ontario's HIV/AIDS Strategy to 2026: Focusing our Efforts - Changing the Course of the HIV Prevention, Engagement and Care Cascade, which has been supported by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Toronto Public Health has supported the preparation of this Motion. This Motion is urgent because World AIDS Day is on December 1 and City Council does not meet again until December 13, 2023. [1] UNAIDS. (2022). Joint UNAIDS-IAPAC Fast-Track Cities Project: Frequently Asked Questions. https://www.unaids.org/sites/default/files/media_asset/FTC_FAQ_en.pdf
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council proclaim the City of Toronto as a UNAIDS Fast Track City and join the UNAIDS Fast Track City Network. 2. City Council request that Mayor Chow sign the Paris Declaration and the Sevilla Declaration on behalf of City Council, as referenced in Attachment 1 and 2 to Motion MM12.15.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council proclaim the City of Toronto as a UNAIDS Fast Track City and join the UNAIDS Fast Track City Network. 2. City Council request that Mayor Chow sign the Paris Declaration and the Sevilla Declaration on behalf of City Council, as referenced in Attachment 1 and 2.
MM12.16adopted
Recent safety incidents in our community have highlighted some gaps in communications about lockdowns or hold and secures are handled at local school based and community based childcare centres. Multiple childcare centres have reached out to say that they didn't know about the incident or were unable to determine when it was over and were finding it difficult to get the information they needed for their duty of care. A recent meeting that I co-hosted with the Toronto District School Board Trustee Sara Ehrhardt, Toronto Children's Services, local Childcare Operators and Toronto Police reviewed questions and concerns from childcare operators that there is not yet an easy to achieve manner that lets all childcare centres - about safety incidents in the community. Good suggestions were made at the meeting and bringing together the relevant stakeholders to review current procedures and the development of improvements would allow the on the ground experience of local childcare operators to potentially inform a new city wide standard. Reason for Urgency: Childcare Operators are anxious about the lockdown and hold and secure procedures, and the meeting between them and Toronto Public Service happened after the Notice of Motion Deadline had passed so to allow this work to commence without losing momentum it needs to be approved at this meeting.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in collaboration with the General Manager, Children's Services, to convene a local working group in Toronto Danforth composed of local licenced childcare providers, Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care, Toronto Police Service 55 Division and representatives of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Boards to: a. explore consistent methods that would allow Toronto Police Service to directly notify licensed childcare centres which are not located in schools of public safety threats in their vicinity and when that threat is no longer a danger; that would ensure childcare operators in schools have a procedure for notification outside of school hours, during the summer, or on professional development days; and b. determine the best way to evaluate and implement these protocols on a trial basis in Ward 14 in cooperation with 55 Division of Toronto Police Service and evaluate the potential for implementing these new protocols across the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in collaboration with the General Manager, Children's Services to convene a local working group in Toronto Danforth composed of local licenced childcare providers, Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care, Toronto Police Service 55 Division and representatives of the Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Boards to: a. explore consistent methods that would allow Toronto Police Service to directly notify licensed childcare centres which are not located in schools of public safety threats in their vicinity and when that threat is no longer a danger; that would ensure childcare operators in schools have a procedure for notification outside of school hours, during the summer, or on professional development days; and b. determine the best way to evaluate and implement these protocols on a trial basis in Ward 14 in cooperation with 55 Division of Toronto Police Service and evaluate the potential for implementing these new protocols across the City.
MM12.17adopted
On October 4, 2023, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused an application brought by the owner of 169 Parkmount Road for a variance to the provisions of the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to construct a two-story garden suite with integral garage in the rear yard (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. On October 23, 2023, the owner appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated October 3, 2023, Community Planning Staff did not oppose the Application. A copy of the Planning report is attached. The Application presents outstanding concerns relating, but not limited to location, size, consideration as a garden suite, safety, and functionality. This motion authorizes the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body and oppose the appeal. The scheduling of this hearing is imminent and as such this Motion is urgent. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. Reason for Urgency: The Toronto Local Appeal Body Appeal came after the Notice of Motion Deadline and a hearing may be scheduled at any time.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0658/23TEY respecting 169 Parkmount Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt negotiating a resolution regarding Application A0658/23TEY respecting 169 Parkmount Road, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in their discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0658/23TEY respecting 169 Parkmount Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt negotiating a resolution regarding Application A0658/23TEY respecting 169 Parkmount Road, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in their discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
MM12.18adopted
Due to the closure of the St. Clair Avenue West streetcar right of way, the Toronto Transit Commission is observing congestion along St. Clair Avenue West, slowing down the 512 St. Clair bus replacement service and general traffic. Toronto Transit Commission is recommending removing parking spaces and adding no stopping restrictions in strategic locations and times along St. Clair Avenue West, between Old Weston Road and Westmount Avenue, to alleviate these traffic concerns. Toronto Transit Commission has expressed that some of these locations have the potential to become dangerous for buses when there is snow accumulation without these measures being introduced. The proposed parking removal and no stopping during peak periods would take place effective immediately, and last until regular streetcar service is resumed. Transportation Services has consulted with Toronto Parking Authority, who assessed that the financial impact of lost revenue and operating expenses will be approximately $40,000.00 (pre-HST). This Motion is urgent as it enacts measures which are required to improve transit service reliability during temporary construction works, prevent damage to City and Toronto Transit Commission property, and ensure vehicle maneuverability before snow starts to fall.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays ,on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 15 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue. 2. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 15 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 15 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 4. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 15 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 5. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. 6. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue. 7. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 8. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 9. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres east of Earlscourt Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Via Italia. 10. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres east of Earlscourt Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Via Italia. 11. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 15 metres east of Via Italia and a point 15 metres west of Dufferin Street. 12. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from on the south side of St Clair Avenue West between a point 15 metres east of Via Italia and a point 15 metres west of Dufferin Street, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. 13. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres east of Earlscourt Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Dufferin Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 14. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres east of Earlscourt Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Dufferin Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 15. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays, on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 64 metres east of Prescott Avenue and a point 65 metres west of Cloverdale Road. 16. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays, on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 64 metres east of Prescott Avenue and a point 65 metres west of Cloverdale Road. 17. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 64 metres east of Prescott Avenue and a point 65 metres west of Cloverdale Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 18. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 64 metres east of Prescott Avenue and a point 65 metres west of Cloverdale Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 19. City Council direct that St. Clair Avenue West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed on St. Clair Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays ,on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 15 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue. 2. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 15 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 15 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 4. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 15 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 5. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. 6. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue. 7. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 8. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and Westmount Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 9. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres east of Earlscourt Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Via Italia. 10. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres east of Earlscourt Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Via Italia. 11. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 15 metres east of Via Italia and a point 15 metres west of Dufferin Street. 12. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from on the south side of St Clair Avenue West between a point 15 metres east of Via Italia and a point 15 metres west of Dufferin Street, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. 13. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres east of Earlscourt Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Dufferin Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 14. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres east of Earlscourt Avenue and a point 15 metres west of Dufferin Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 15. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays, on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 64 metres east of Prescott Avenue and a point 65 metres west of Cloverdale Road. 16. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays, on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 64 metres east of Prescott Avenue and a point 65 metres west of Cloverdale Road. 17. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 64 metres east of Prescott Avenue and a point 65 metres west of Cloverdale Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 18. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 64 metres east of Prescott Avenue and a point 65 metres west of Cloverdale Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 19. City Council direct that St. Clair Avenue West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed on St. Clair Avenue West.
MM12.19adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the consent to sever application at 44 Exbury Road (Application B0013/23NY) (the "Application") and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City Staff, in order to oppose the Application. The Application seeks a consent to sever the property at 44 Exbury Road into two undersized residential lots to construct a new semi-detached dwelling on each of the two newly-created lots. In a report from the Director of Community Planning, North York District dated October 2, 2023, Community Planning Staff raised concerns with respect to the Application and recommended that the Application be refused. A copy of the Planning Report is attached. Planning Staff opined that the requested consent to sever fails to satisfy the consent criteria under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act. In particular, Community Planning Staff opined that the Application fails to respect and reinforce the character of the neighbourhood. On October 12, 2023, the Committee of Adjustment issued a decision approving the Application, subject to conditions (the "Decision"). A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached. In order to preserve the City's right of appeal, the City Solicitor appealed the Committee of Adjustment's Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on November 6, 2023. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has already appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to preserve the City's statutory right and requires instructions to appeal and attend the hearing for this matter.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 44 Exbury Road (Application B0013/23NY) and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the consent requested in Application B0013/23NY regarding 44 Exbury Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application B0013/23NY respecting 44 Exbury Road and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 44 Exbury Road (Application B0013/23NY) and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the consent requested in Application B0013/23NY regarding 44 Exbury Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application B0013/23NY respecting 44 Exbury Road and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM12.20adopted
On September 28, 2023, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused an application brought by the owner of 34 Rumsey Road for variances to the provisions of the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to remodel an existing two-storey dwelling through interior alterations and additions (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision to refuse the Application is attached. On October 12, 2023, the owner appealed the Committee's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated June 15, 2023 Community Planning Staff requested that a number of revisions be made to the Application including a reduction in platform height, the elimination of driveway variances, and a decreased floor space index. A copy of the report is attached. A revised proposal, dated August 10, 2023, was submitted (the "Revised Application") which reduced the platform height, eliminated roof eave variances, eliminated some driveway variances, and decreased floor space index. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated September 7, 2023, Community Planning Staff maintained their recommendations for the Revised Application. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Community Planning Staff opined that the Revised Application maintains the intent of the Zoning By-law and the Official Plan, is minor in nature, and is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land. This Motion authorizes the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to uphold Staff Report recommendations as reflected in the revised application. A hearing date has been scheduled for February 8, 2024, as such, this motion is urgent. A copy of the Notice of Hearing is attached. The file number is 23 213723 S45 15 Toronto Local Appeal Body.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the revisions recommended by Community Planning for Application A0689/22NY as submitted on August 10, 2023, respecting 34 Rumsey Road with any modifications acceptable to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, North York District and the Ward Councillor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose Application A0689/22NY respecting 34 Rumsey Road in the event the applicant brings forward a proposal substantially different from the revised plans dated August 10, 2023, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as may be necessary.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the revisions recommended by Community Planning for Application A0689/22NY as submitted on August 10, 2023, respecting 34 Rumsey Road with any modifications acceptable to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, North York District and the Ward Councillor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose Application A0689/22NY respecting 34 Rumsey Road in the event the applicant brings forward a proposal substantially different from the revised plans dated August 10, 2023 and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as may be necessary.
MM12.21adopted
At it's meeting of May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, Toronto City Council adopted Item TE4.6 approving a Rental Housing Demolition Application to demolish 12 rental dwelling units located at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, which included conditions that must be met prior to issuance of the rental housing demolition permit and residential demolition permit. These pre-conditions included a requirement that permits for excavation and shoring (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site had issued. Due to work associated with the required retention of the heritage façade of 164 Bathurst Street, the applicant would like to demolish the 3 rental dwelling units located at 164 Bathurst Street before the issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the approved development. The tenants of 164 Bathurst Street have moved out and received tenant assistance and compensation, and the rental units are currently vacant. This Motion is urgent as it will enable the earlier demolition of 164 Bathurst Street so the owner can proceed with required heritage façade retention, subject to conditions. City Planning staff support the proposed amendments to the conditions. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item TE4.6 (May 10, 11 and 12, 2023 City Council meeting)
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE4.6 by deleting Parts 5 and 7: Parts to be deleted: 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of all or any of the twelve (12) existing rental dwelling units at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after all of the following have occurred: a. the satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Part 4 above; b. the site-specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act for 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 5 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. the owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects a mixed-use building on the site no later than three (3) years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; and d. should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in Part 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. and replacing them with the following new Parts 5 and 7: 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 after all the following has occurred: a. for the demolition of 9 of the 12 rental dwelling units at 152 Bathurst Street, 156 Bathurst Street, 623 Richmond Street West, and 627 Richmond Street West: i. all conditions in Part 4 have been fully satisfied and secured; ii. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; iii. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; iv. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and v. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; b. for the demolition of 3 of 12 rental dwelling units at 164 Bathurst Street: i. all conditions in Part 4 have been fully satisfied and secured; ii. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; iii. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 or as otherwise authorized by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and iv. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act for 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 5 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under Section 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. the Owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the Owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the Owner erects a mixed-use building on the site no later than three (3) years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the Owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in condition 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE4.6 by deleting Parts 5 and 7: Parts to be deleted: 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of all or any of the twelve (12) existing rental dwelling units at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after all of the following have occurred: a. the satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Part 4 above; b. the site-specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act for 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 5 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. the owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects a mixed-use building on the site no later than three (3) years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; and d. should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in Part 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. and replacing them with the following new recommendations: 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 after all the following has occurred: a. for the demolition of 9 of the 12 rental dwelling units at 152 Bathurst Street, 156 Bathurst Street, 623 Richmond Street West, and 627 Richmond Street West: i. all conditions in Part 4 have been fully satisfied and secured; ii. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; iii. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; iv. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and v. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; b. for the demolition of 3 of 12 rental dwelling units at 164 Bathurst Street: i. all conditions in Part 4 have been fully satisfied and secured; ii. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; iii. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 or as otherwise authorized by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and iv. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act for 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 5 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under Section 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. the Owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the Owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the Owner erects a mixed-use building on the site no later than three (3) years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the Owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in condition 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued.
MM12.22adopted
Pursuant to Item CC39.7 - 10-32 Raglan Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Further Directions, City Council has approved a redevelopment on the subject lands with a 28-storey building with 399 residential units. The Rental Housing Demolition Application proposes to demolish thirteen (13) residential units, of which four (4) were rental dwelling units and ten (10) were owner-occupied when the application was submitted. None of the units to be demolished are occupied and most have been vacant since 2021. The vacant residential units are currently being vandalized, being utilized for illicit purposes and are subject break-ins and fires. Despite the owner taking all appropriate steps to protect the properties, the vacant residential units represent a risk to life and property, for the surrounding community and day care facility, in their current state and should be demolished without delay. On January 27, 2023 the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division issued Notice of Decision for Rental Housing Demolition Application 20 189626 STE 12 RH to the City to demolish four (4) rental dwelling units at 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 Raglan Avenue under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and imposed five (5) approval conditions that must be met before the associated demolition permit may issue. Condition 4 requires the "issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site". While Toronto Building has advised that full permits have been submitted and are nearly ready to be issued, condition 4 is preventing the demolition of the vacant residential units which are currently posing a hazard to life and property. The intent of this Motion is to allow the immediate demolition of the vacant residential units described above. The effect of this Motion will be that the Chief Building Official will be able to issue, without delay, a demolition permit for the vacant residential units. This Motion is urgent as the vacant residential units are a risk to life and property.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the January 27, 2023 Notice of Decision for Rental Housing Demolition Application 20 189626 STE 12 RH to the City to demolish four (4) rental dwelling units at 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 Raglan Avenue under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code by deleting condition 4: Condition to be deleted 4. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and 2. City Council direct that the associated Section 111 agreement be amended to allow the immediate demolition of the vacant residential units at 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 Raglan Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the January 27, 2023 Notice of Decision for Rental Housing Demolition Application 20 189626 STE 12 RH to the City to demolish four (4) rental dwelling units at 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 Raglan Avenue under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code by deleting condition 4: Condition to be deleted 4. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and 2. City Council direct that the associated Section 111 agreement be amended to allow the immediate demolition of the vacant residential units at 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 Raglan Avenue.
MM12.23adopted
At its meeting of July 19 and 20, 2023, City Council adopted Item TE6.17 to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and allow a residential demolition application to permit a 132.8-metre (38-storeys, including the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at the northwest corner of Vaughan Road and Northcliffe Boulevard. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law as approved by City Council have been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal but an abutting landowner. As part of its initial process for the development, the applicant is required to do geotechnical and environmental investigations to the land. Early tests have revealed a need for further and deeper borehole testing which will be facilitated if certain existing structures on the land are demolished. Accordingly, the applicant has requested to be allowed to demolish certain vacant buildings along Northcliffe sooner, so as to permit such further testing. The Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit for the units that are currently vacant will be allowed prior to issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the approved development on the site. This Motion is urgent as it will enable the earlier demolition of certain empty units upon the resolution of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the site so the owner can proceed with required geotechnical testing prior. City Planning staff support the proposed amendments to the condition REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item TE6.17 (July 19 and 20, 2023 City Council meeting).
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE6.17 by deleting Part 5: Part to be deleted: 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of 14 rental dwelling units at 775-783 Vaughan Road and 680-690 Northcliffe Boulevard after all the following has occurred: a. all conditions in Part 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. and replacing it with the following new Part: 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as follows a. for the demolition of 10 of the 16 rental dwelling units on the site, those at 672 Northcliffe Boulevard (1 unit), 676 Northcliffe Boulevard (2 units), 678 Northcliffe Boulevard (2 units), 777 Vaughan Road (1 unit), 779 Vaughan Road (2 units), 781 Vaughan Road (2 units) after all the following has occurred: i. all conditions in Part 4 have been fully satisfied and secured; ii. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; iii. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; iv. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; v. the Owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and b. for the demolition of 6 of 16 rental dwelling units on the site, those at 680 Northcliffe Boulevard (1 unit), 674 Northcliffe Boulevard (1 unit), 775 Vaughan Road (1 unit + 1 commercial unit), 781 Vaughan Road (2 units), 783 Vaughan Road (1 unit) after all the following has occurred: i. all conditions in Part 4 have been fully satisfied and secured; ii. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; iii. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 or as otherwise authorized by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and iv. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE6.17 by deleting Recommendation 5: Recommendation to be deleted: 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of 14 rental dwelling units at 775-783 Vaughan Road and 680-690 Northcliffe Boulevard after all the following has occurred: a. all conditions in Part 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. and replacing it with the following new recommendation: 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as follows a. for the demolition of 10 of the 16 rental dwelling units on the site, those at 672 Northcliffe Boulevard (1 unit), 676 Northcliffe Boulevard (2 units), 678 Northcliffe Boulevard (2 units), 777 Vaughan Road (1 unit), 779 Vaughan Road (2 units), 781 Vaughan Road (2 units) after all the following has occurred: i. all conditions in Part 4 have been fully satisfied and secured; ii. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; iii. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; iv. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; v. the Owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant; and b. for the demolition of 6 of 16 rental dwelling units on the site, those at 680 Northcliffe Boulevard (1 unit), 674 Northcliffe Boulevard (1 unit), 775 Vaughan Road (1 unit + 1 commercial unit), 781 Vaughan Road (2 units), 783 Vaughan Road (1 unit) after all the following has occurred: i. all conditions in Part 4 have been fully satisfied and secured; ii. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; iii. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 or as otherwise authorized by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and iv. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.
MM12.24adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence for the premises at 601 King Street West, operating under the name Earls Kitchen + Bar ("Premises"). The application is for an indoor area and outdoor patio 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. The Premises are 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 Premises be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This Matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is November 9, 2023.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 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 Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King 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 Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West. 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 to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King 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 Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West. 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 Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM12.25adopted
Due to the closure of the St. Clair Avenue West streetcar right of way, the Toronto Transit Commission is observing congestion along St. Clair Avenue West, slowing down the 512 St. Clair bus replacement service and general traffic. Toronto Transit Commission is recommending removing parking spaces and adding no stopping restrictions in strategic locations and times along St. Clair Avenue West between Bathurst Street and Vaughan Road, to alleviate these traffic concerns. The proposed parking removal and no stopping, during peak periods, would take place effective immediately and last, until regular streetcar service is resumed. Transportation Services has consulted with Toronto Parking Authority, who assessed that the financial impact of lost revenue and operating expenses will be approximately $4,300.00 (pre-Harmonized Sales Tax). This Motion is urgent as the appropriate signage needs to be installed as soon as possible to facilitate the efficient operations of Toronto Transit Commission replacement bus service along St. Clair Avenue West.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 55 metres east of Vaughan Road, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. 2. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 55 metres east of Vaughan Road. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 55 metres east of Vaughan Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 4. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 55 metres east of Vaughan Road, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 5. City Council direct that St. Clair Avenue West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed on St. Clair Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 55 metres east of Vaughan Road, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. 2. City Council prohibit stopping to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West between a point 30.5 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 55 metres east of Vaughan Road. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 55 metres east of Vaughan Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 4. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 30.5 metres west of Bathurst Street and a point 55 metres east of Vaughan Road, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 5. City Council direct that St. Clair Avenue West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed on St. Clair Avenue West.
MM12.26amended
This motion requests City Council authority to release $300,000 in Section 37 funding from the development at 5415-5481 Dundas Street West to support park improvements at Mabelle Park, and to transfer $160,000 to MABELLEarts from the approved 2023 Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture for the purpose of commissioning permanent public art installations in Mabelle Park. Mabelle Park is at the heart of a community of seven high-rise residential towers in central Etobicoke. Over four thousand highly diverse people call this under-a-square-kilometre block home, with a strong Muslim population from Somalia, South Asia and the Middle East. The transformation of the park is being spearheaded by MABELLEarts, a leading non-profit arts organization that has supported local residents through community-engaged arts programs. The new Mabelle Park will provide residents with a vibrant space to gather together to experience a creative culture. It will feature a clubhouse and performance stage, an upgraded and safer outdoor kitchen, a community garden, new accessible paths, three permanent public art works, more trees and upgraded lighting, benches and seating. MABELLEarts has successfully secured funding from many government and philanthropic partners to complete the project, including the Government of Canada, the Ontario Trillum Foundation, TD Canada Trust, the Toronto Foundation, and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority. This additional investment will build on an earlier contribution of Section 37 funding from the City of Toronto and provide the necessary funding to complete the project. This Motion is considered urgent as construction will be delayed if funding is not approved at the November meeting of City Council.
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $300,000 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, for transfer to MABELLEarts for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to Mabelle Park (Cost Centre NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the development at 5415-5481 Dundas Street West and 15 and 25 Shorncliffe Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701020). 2. City Council amend the 2023 Approved Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture by creating a new project for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to MABELLEarts to commission three permanent public art installations in Mabelle Park, fully funded by transferring $160,000 gross, $0 debt in project costs from an approved project for a public art commission at Dundas and Islington ( WBS element: CAC093-06 - Public Art Development Dundas-Islington), with $24,900 obtained from Section 37 funds (Source Account XR3026-3700434) and with $135,100 from the Public Arts Reserve Fund (Cost Centre XQ4002). 3. City Council direct that the $300,000 for capital improvements and $160,000 for permanent public art installations in Mabelle Park be forwarded to MABELLEarts, subject to MABELLEarts signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $300,000 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, for transfer to MABELLEarts for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to Mabelle Park (Cost Centre NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the development at 5415-5481 Dundas Street West and 15 and 25 Shorncliffe Road. 2. City Council amend the 2023 Approved Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture by creating a new project for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to MABELLEarts to commission three permanent public art installations in Mabelle Park, fully funded by transferring $160,000 gross, $0 debt in project costs from an approved project for a public art commission at Dundas and Islington ( WBS element: CAC093-06 - Public Art Development Dundas-Islington), with $24,900 obtained from Section 37 funds (Source Account XR3026-3700434) and with $135,100 from the Public Arts Reserve Fund (Cost Centre XQ4002). 3. City Council direct that the $300,000 for capital improvements and $160,000 for permanent public art installations in Mabelle Park be forwarded to MABELLEarts, subject to MABELLEarts signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.