Toronto City Council
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MM22.9amended
Proposed Changes by the Government of Ontario to Supervised Consumption and Consumption and Treatment Services Sites in Toronto On August 20, 2024, the Ontario government announced changes to supervised consumption and harm reduction services in Ontario. These changes will result in the closure of five supervised consumption sites and consumption and treatment services in Toronto by March 31, 2025, including the supervised consumption sites at The Works, which is operated by Toronto Public Health and currently located at 277 Victoria Street. While the province also announced a $378 million investment for 19 new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs across Ontario, these hubs will not be permitted to offer safer supply, supervised consumption or needle exchange programs. These changes can be expected to have a detrimental impact on the health and well-being of all Torontonians, including: - Increased deaths from overdose - Last year alone, Toronto Public Health's supervised consumption services supported over 19,000 client visits and responded to approximately 500 overdoses. - Fewer pathways to treatment - While increased investment in treatment are welcome, the closure of supervised consumption sites will eliminate a key "front door" for people who use drugs to access treatment services. - Decreased community safety and well-being - supervised consumption site services, including needle-exchange are vital to ensuring the safety and well-being of the broader public, as well as people who use drugs. The recently announced changes can be expected to increase public use of drugs. - Increased strain on first responders and hospital emergency departments - supervised consumption sites provide a controlled setting where highly trained staff provide emergency first aid in the event of an overdose. The closure of these essential medical services will increase the pressures on hospital emergency departments and already over-burdened first responders, including paramedics and law enforcement. In light of these concerns, it is critical that the Government of Ontario continue to fund and support supervised consumption sites/consumption and treatment services as a key pillar in the response to the drug toxicity crisis, alongside prevention, treatment, and community safety and well-being.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council urge the Government of Ontario to protect community health, well-being and safety by continuing to fund all currently operating Supervised Consumption Services and Consumption and Treatment Services Sites beyond March 31, 2025. 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to consider the inclusion of Supervised Consumption Services in their new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment program proposals that demonstrate outcomes for life-saving medical services, primary care, and increased pathways to treatment services and that include mandatory neighbourhood and operational safety plans.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council urge the Government of Ontario to protect community health, well-being and safety by continuing to fund all currently operating Supervised Consumption Services and Consumption and Treatment Services Sites beyond March 31, 2025. 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to permit the co-location of Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs and Supervised Consumption Services and Consumption and Treatment Services sites to provide for live-saving medical services, primary care, and increased pathways to treatment services.
CC22.10adopted
8-10 Hyde Park Circle - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On May 23, 2023, the City received an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 8-10 Hyde Park Circle to permit the construction of a 4-storey residential building containing 55 residential dwelling units with a gross floor area of 10,202 square metres. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on February 21, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for February 24-28, 2024. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) 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 (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated September 23, 2024, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 24, 2024) 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 (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) 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.
MM22.10adopted
Neshama Hospice is a non-profit hospice being constructed on property known municipally as 3 Cadillac Avenue. A building permit is expected to issue shortly. The facility will contain twelve (12) rooms where patients can live out their final days with loved ones within a community of compassion. It will provide the highest quality patient and family-centred, end-of-life care in a peaceful, comfortable environment where people are surrounded by compassion, community, and friendship. Neshama Hospice is a member of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario and the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. Toronto is in desperate need of more options for end-of-life care, including through non-profit hospices. Development Charges By-law 1137-2022 specifically recognizes that non-profit hospices are not the type of development that warrants imposition of development charges (i.e., growth that should pay for growth). Through adoption of Item 2022.EX34.1, City Council exempted non-profit hospices from development charges, provided the facility is owned by a not-for-profit corporation and operated on a not-for-profit basis to provide accommodation and end of life or palliative care for terminally ill persons. Neshama Hospice meets this definition. While Neshama Hospice is exempt from development charges and other City fees as a non-profit hospice, the application of Section 42 of the Planning Act through Article III of the Article 415 of the City of Toronto of Municipal Code has resulted in a potential cash-in-lieu of parkland payment of $308,617.31. A non-profit hospice should not be burdened with such a payment, especially when the proposal includes generous and peaceful greenspace for use by the hospice's patients and their families. This motion would ensure that Neshama Hospice will not be subjected to parkland levy or dedication and enable this well-needed facility to proceed to construction.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Article III, Schedule B, to include the lands known in the year 2024 as 3 Cadillac Avenue, provided the lands are developed as a non-profit hospice (Neshama Hospice).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Article III, Schedule B, to include the lands known in the year 2024 as 3 Cadillac Avenue, provided the lands are developed as a non-profit hospice (Neshama Hospice).
CC22.11adopted
26-34 Nipigon Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On July 27, 2023, the City had a pre-application consultation with the applicant in respect of the site located at 26-34 Nipigon Avenue. On September 6, 2023, the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the Site to permit the construction of a 50-storey mixed use building containing 569 residential units and a residential gross floor area of 38,099.89 square metres, for an overall density of 17.0 times the area of the lot. On January 31, 2024, City staff submitted a Refusal Report to North York Community Council in respect of the Applications. The Refusal Report was considered at the City Council meeting of March 20 and 21, 2024, wherein City Council adopted staff's recommendations without amendment. On April 22, the applicant appealed City Council's refusal of the Applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal. However, pursuant to City Council's instructions to staff to use mediation, conciliation, or other dispute resolution techniques to attempt to resolve the Applications, the City Clerk did not forward the Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal until July 8, 2024. On July 24, 2024, Metrolinx served the registered owners of the Site with Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land in respect of the entirety of the Site for the planned Yonge North Subway Extension project. On September 10, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal held a first case management conference in respect of the Appeal. Metrolinx sought and was granted party status to the appeal. The Ontario Land Tribunal scheduled a second case management conference for October 23, 2024. On September 23, 2024, the City received a with prejudice settlement offer from the applicant's lawyers, Goodmans LLP, which is attached as Public Attachment 1. The revised plans associated with the Settlement Offer are attached as Public Attachment 2. The Settlement Offer will remain open until the end of the City Council meeting scheduled to commence on October 9, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions in advance of the second case management conference. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated September 23, 2024, set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of the Yonge Street North Secondary Plan (OPA 615) (By-law 1016-2022) in Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-22-004346; c. the owner has submitted revised sun/shadow and wind studies reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review; d. the owner has demonstrated that the revised proposal associated with the Settlement Offer meets Tier 1 of Version 4 of the Toronto Green Standard; e. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry and Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; f. the owner has submitted a Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and associated plans to the City for review and acceptance, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; g. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study to the City for review and acceptance, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; h. should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and/or the accepted Transportation Impact Study, then either: 1. a Holding Provision should be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, as the case may be, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; or 2. prior to the issuance of a final order, the owner has entered into an agreement or agreements or has otherwise secured for the design, construction, and the provision of financial securities for any required upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; i. the Chief Planner has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application (24 103481 NNY 18 RH) under Chapter 667 Residential Rental Property Demolition and Conversion Control of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the existing rental units on the sites, and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, the local ward Councillor, the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to continue to work with the applicant related to the provision of in-kind affordable housing units as a community benefit package pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act and to look at other opportunities to maximize affordable housing on site, using the Rental Housing Supply Program incentives and any other sources of City funding, and report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the applicant. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 24, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM22.11adopted
On August 1, 2024, the City of Toronto issued a news release announcing an intergovernmental partnership to fund the extension of the West Toronto Railpath multi-use trail. Under the funding agreement, the Government of Canada would provide $23 million, while the City would contribute the remaining $125.7 million. According to the release, the project would double the length of the 2.1 kilometre trail for a total project cost of $148.7 million - or nearly $75,000 per metre. Understandably, the significant price tag captured the attention of Torontonians, the media, and many members of Council. The cost of the extension has raised questions about the City's responsibilities, priorities, and evaluation of the use of valuable taxpayer dollars - and those questions merit answers. At $150 million, the two kilometre trail would cost double what it's costing to speed up the Gardiner Expressway rebuild by a year. With the same funding, two brand new community centres could be delivered for our communities. In fact, the cost has increased six-fold since 2016, when the extension project was budgeted at $23 million. The City has not made publicly available a detailed breakdown of the $150 million cost estimate, and questions about the due diligence process have gone unanswered. As a demonstration of transparency, this motion requests the City of Toronto's Auditor General to include a value for money assessment of the West Toronto Railpath Extension in the 2025 Work Plan.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Auditor General to consider including an audit of the $150 million West Toronto Railpath Extension in the Auditor General's 2025 Work Plan, including addressing the following matters: a. a breakdown of the due diligence process undertaken by the City of Toronto to find cost savings and efficiencies and ensure value for money; b. how this project was identified and prioritized for capital funding and requests for intergovernmental funding support; c. factors that led to the cost estimate increasing by at least $74 million over the previous projection; d. details of the impact of Metrolinx administrative costs on the increased estimate; and e. an assessment of the City's process for evaluating the budget increase and recommendations for improvement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Auditor General to consider including an audit of the $150 million West Toronto Railpath Extension in the Auditor General's 2025 Work Plan, including addressing the following matters: a. a breakdown of the due diligence process undertaken by the City of Toronto to find cost savings and efficiencies and ensure value for money; b. how this project was identified and prioritized for capital funding and requests for intergovernmental funding support; c. factors that led to the cost estimate increasing by at least $74 million over the previous projection; d. details of the impact of Metrolinx administrative costs on the increased estimate; and e. an assessment of the City's process for evaluating the budget increase and recommendations for improvement.
CC22.12amended
On September 14, 2022, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted with respect to 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street to permit a new mixed-use building. The applications proposed to demolish 33 Maitland Street and retain a portion of 37 Maitland Street. On March 31, 2023, the applications were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal based on City Council's failure to make a decision within legislated timelines. On July 19 and 20, 2023, City Council stated its intention to designate the properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and enacted a designation by-law at its meeting of November 8 and 9, 2023, City Council. The applicant applied for permits to alter and demolish heritage attributes on the Site, which was considered by the Toronto Preservation Board on September 20, 2024. The focus of this report is to seek Council direction on the owner's revised application for a Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment to facilitate the development of a tower on the Site. The City Solicitor requires further direction with respect to upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Chris Moise. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Chris Moise. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 2024) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Chris Moise, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated August 7, 2024 set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer"). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer and a revised proposal for the lands municipally known as 33 and 37 Maitland Street (the "Site") that is substantially in accordance with the revised plans attached as Schedule A to Public Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 2024) from the City Solicitor, subject to the Parts below. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater, and traffic capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; c. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, including streetscape and curb extension provisions and resolved matters related to access, road widenings, lane widenings and conveyances acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; the Transportation Impact Study or addendum will further include a parking study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the Owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with any required wind mitigation measures to be secured through the Site Plan approval process; e. the Owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with any required wind mitigation measures to be secured through the Site Plan approval process; f. the Owner has provided confirmation that no new construction will be undertaken within 3 metres of existing Toronto Transit Commission infrastructure; g. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 27, 2024, and revised August 27, 2024, for the properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; h. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle, dated July 26, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 26, 2024, and revised August 27, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; i. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 223798 NNY 16 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the thirty-six (36) existing rental dwelling units on the Site, and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision including: 1. replacement of the existing rental housing units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents; and 2. an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. j. the Owner has entered into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act to secure the provision of an in-kind contribution, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle, dated July 26, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 26, 2024, and revised August 27, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out in Part 5 below; and b. the demolition of the heritage attributes of the existing buildings on the heritage properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street, in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 44-storey tower on the subject lands substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle, dated July 26, 2024, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 26, 2024, and revised August 27, 2024, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to, and in accordance with, the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to conditions as set out in Part 5 below. 5. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of attributes on the heritage properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations and proposed removal of the heritage attribute(s) has come into full force and effect; b. prior to issuance of any Ontario Land Tribunal final order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the heritage properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street, the owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 27, 2024, and revised August 27, 2024, for the properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to issuance of any Ontario Land Tribunal final order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street, the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle, dated July 26, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 26, 2024, and revised August 27, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part for the properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 2. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. submit a Landscape Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. e. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. City Council request the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to consider the following when reviewing the Conservation Plan: a. heritage roofing materials (such as terra cotta or Spanish tile as per original architectural drawings) based on archival data are utilized for the restoration of both buildings; b. the historical window and door design be utilized on both buildings, reflective of their period of construction; and c. feasibility of placing the emergency stairwell exit at the base of the building at 33 Maitland Street on the side of the building to limit the number of new or enlarged openings on the heritage facade building. 7. City Council direct the appropriate City staff to report back to City Council, prior to consideration of the Rental Housing Demolition Application, with respect to valuation and acceptance of facilities, services or matters as an on-site in-kind contribution, being affordable housing, pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; 8. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into agreements pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act to address the provision of the in-kind contributions identified in Part 7 above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreements to be registered on title to the Site, which shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street. 10. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 2024) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM22.12adopted
In 2023, Toronto Animal Services received 13,900 calls for wildlife cadaver removals. While the target was to respond to 90 percent of requests within 48 hours, that standard was met for just 62 percent of calls. Despite being the third most submitted 3-1-1 service request, wildlife cadaver removal has the lowest Municipal Licensing and Standards service standard performance, with targets being met only 62 percent of the time - 10 percent below the average service standard of 72 percent . In response to long wait times, the target service standard for wildlife cadaver removal more than doubled from 48 hours to 5 business days in March 2024. According to the presentation by Municipal Licencing and Standards to the Service Excellence Committee on September 6 2024, the standard was lowered to set more realistic expectations for cadaver removal requests. Anecdotally, constituents attest that the current wait for the service is even longer than 5 business days. According to the September 2024 presentation, Municipal Licencing and Standards is experiencing a year-over-year increase in the number of animal-related service requests, which has affected Toronto Animal Services' service standard performance. Our constituents deserve better. Residents should not be expected to witness a cadaver decompose for more than a week, resort to hiring a private company, or - worst of all - attempt to handle the situation themselves. It's more than unpleasant and a nuisance. This is a public health and safety issue. When the City is not meeting service standards, the answer is to fix the service, not move the goalposts. It's time to reevaluate our priorities to ensure we meet the most basic service obligations to residents. This motion asks staff to propose a plan to reinstate the previous service standard of 48 hours for wildlife cadaver removal service requests, as part of the 2025 Budget process.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report as part of the 2025 Budget process on recommendations that update the service standard for wildlife cadaver removal, including the feasibility of returning to the previous standard of 48 hours. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to create a strategy for Toronto Animal Services to tackle the seasonal spike in animal cadaver removal service requests, including by considering this trend in preparation of the 2025 Operational Budget for Toronto Animal Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report as part of the 2025 Budget process on recommendations that update the service standard for wildlife cadaver removal, including the feasibility of returning to the previous standard of 48 hours. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to create a strategy for Toronto Animal Services to tackle the seasonal spike in animal cadaver removal service requests, including by considering this trend in preparation of the 2025 Operational Budget for Toronto Animal Services.
CC22.13adopted
On September 14, 2022, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted with respect to 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street to permit a new mixed-use building. The applications proposed to demolish 33 Maitland Street and retain a portion of 37 Maitland Street. On March 31, 2023, the applications were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal based on City Council's failure to make a decision within legislated timelines. The focus of this report is the owner's application under Section 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act which requests City Council's consent to alterations and demolition of a heritage attribute to the above noted properties. Council requires the advice of the Toronto Preservation Board in respect of matters which may impact a designated heritage property. The City Solicitor requires further direction with respect to upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings and this matter can not be deferred.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 2024) 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 (September 5, 2024) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 5, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 5, 2024) 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, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM22.13adopted
Council previously approved the release of Section 45 funds in the amount of $140,000 for the design and installation of streetscape improvements in Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Areas. This Motion seeks approval to release an additional amount of $51,555 in Section 45 funds for the design and installation of streetscape improvements in Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Areas. Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Areas has been working in partnership with the City, through the Business Improvement Areas Office on the redesign of the sidewalk in front of 803 to 815 St Clair Avenue West to make it accessible. The design proposal will include an accessible ramp, stairs, planters and integrated seating in front of the storefronts. Funds have been secured through a Committee of Adjustment decision for the development at 109 Vaughan Road for streetscape improvements in the area. The funds secured have been received by the City and sufficient monies remain uncommitted for this project.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by $51,555.00 gross and $0 debt, with a cash flow commitment of $51,555.00 in 2025, fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 109 Vaughan Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500202), for completing streetscape improvements on St. Clair Avenue West, at Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area (WBS Element: CED104-13 - PAR Hillcrest Village).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by $51,555.00 gross and $0 debt, with a cash flow commitment of $51,555.00 in 2025, fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 109 Vaughan Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500202), for completing streetscape improvements on St. Clair Avenue West, at Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area (WBS Element: CED104-13 - PAR Hillcrest Village).
CC22.14adopted
The City initially received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a mixed use development at 254-266 King Street East, 427-435 Adelaide Street East and 157 Princess Street in 2016. The proposed development consisted of two 32-storey residential towers connected by two multi-storey bridges, a base building with retail space on the ground floor and second floor and a new public parkette. The matter was appealed to the to Ontario Land Tribunal in 2017 and the City settled the appeal in 2018. In the intervening time, the property has changed ownership and the development proposal has undergone some changes, requiring further Council instructions.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2024) 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 (September 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated September 24, 2024, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer") and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to advise the Ontario Land Tribunal that the City supports the Settlement Offer as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor, provided the following conditions are met: a. prior to issuance of any final order of the Ontario Land Tribunal approving the revised development, the owner shall: 1. submit a draft Zoning By-law in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and 2. enter into an amending Section 37 Agreement with the City (the "Section 37 Amending Agreement"), to amend the Section 37 agreement currently registered on title to the Site as Instrument AT5791663 (the "Existing Section 37"), to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure the following: a. an additional cash contribution of $1 million dollars ($1,000,000.00) in addition to the existing commitment of $5.4 million dollars ($5,400,000.00) secured in the Existing Section 37, for a total of $6.4 millions dollars ($6,400,000.00) to be paid prior to issuance of any above-grade building permit, all of which shall be allocated for capital improvements to new or existing affordable housing in the subject ward, with specific allocation be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; b. the additional cash contribution of $1 million dollars shall be increased by upwards indexing in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported by Statistics Canada or its successor, calculated from the date the Section 37 Amendment Agreement is executed to the date payment is made. The balance of the cash contribution shall be indexed in accordance with the terms of the Existing Section 37 Agreement; c. prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit for the Site, the Owner shall have the option to elect to make its full Section 37 contribution in the form of 16 affordable housing units as follows: 1. Affordability level: affordable units to meet the lower of the City's definition of affordable housing or the provincial affordable housing definition as published in the Provincial Affordable Housing Bulletin; 2. Affordability period: units to remain affordable for a period of 99 years; 3. Unit mix and sizes: the unit mix and minimum average unit size to be in line with the unit mix for the market units as follows: a. two studio units with a Minimum Average Unit Size of 39.5 square meters; b. seven one-bedroom units with a Minimum Average Unit Size of 51.1 square meters; c. five two-bedroom units with a Minimum Average Unit size of 79 square meters; and d. two three-bedroom units with a Minimum Average Unit size of 95.2 square meters; and 4. Tenure: affordable units will be rental in tenure. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2024) 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 (September 25, 2024) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2024) 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.
MM22.14adopted
There is a humanitarian crisis unfolding on streets in our cities, large and small, urban and rural, across Ontario. The time for words is over, we need immediate action at all levels of government, starting with the Province. The homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis continues to grow with 3,432 drug related deaths in Ontario in 2023 as well as with an estimated 234,000 Ontarians experiencing homelessness and over 1,400 homeless encampments across Ontario communities in 2023. While the province has provided additional funding for mental health, addictions and homelessness programs, it does not adequately address the growing crisis and the financial and social impact on municipalities and regions across the province. Municipalities and regions are stepping up and working with community partners to put in place community-specific solutions to address this crisis, but municipalities and regions lack the expertise, capacity, or resources to address these increasingly complex health care and housing issues alone. This is primarily a health issue that falls under provincial jurisdiction and municipalities and regions should not be using the property tax base to fund these programs. There is no provincial lead focused on this crisis leading to unanswered questions that span over a dozen ministries, and a lack of support to manage the increasing needs of those who are unhoused. The 'Solve the Crisis' Campaign can be found here: https://solvethecrisis.ca/
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare its support for Ontario's Big City Mayors 'Solve the Crisis' Campaign . 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to: a. commit to immediate action to solve the Humanitarian Crisis that Ontario is facing as the numbers of unhoused individuals and those suffering with mental health and addictions grows exponentially; b. make homelessness a health priority; and c. appoint a responsible Minister and Ministry with the appropriate funding and powers as a single point of contact to address the full spectrum of housing needs as well as mental health, addictions and wrap around supports. 3. City Council request the Government of Ontario to strike a task force that: a. includes broad sector representatives including municipalities, regions, healthcare, first responders, community services, the business community and the tourism industry; b. reviews current programs developed by municipalities, regions and community partners that have proven successful in our communities, to ensure that solutions can be implemented quickly and effectively to tackle this crisis; and c. develops a Made in Ontario Action Plan. 4. City Council request the Government of Ontario to provide adequate and sustainable funding to ensure that municipalities have the tools and resources to support individuals suffering with mental health and addictions, including unhoused people and those from vulnerable populations that may be disproportionately impacted. 5. City Council request the Government of Ontario to invest in 24/7 community hubs and crisis centres. 6. City Council encourage the residents of the City of Toronto to join Council in appealing to the provincial government for support by visiting SolveTheCrisis.ca and showing their support by sending a letter to relevant ministers and their local provincial representative. 7. City Council forward this item for information to: a. The Premier of Ontario; b. The Ontario Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; c. The Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; d. The Ontario Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; e. The Ontario Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; f. Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament; and g. Ontario's Big City Mayors.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council declare its support for Ontario's Big City Mayors 'Solve the Crisis' Campaign . 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to: a. commit to immediate action to solve the Humanitarian Crisis that Ontario is facing as the numbers of unhoused individuals and those suffering with mental health and addictions grows exponentially; b. make homelessness a health priority; and c. appoint a responsible Minister and Ministry with the appropriate funding and powers as a single point of contact to address the full spectrum of housing needs as well as mental health, addictions and wrap around supports. 3. City Council request the Government of Ontario strike a task force that: a. includes broad sector representatives including municipalities, regions, healthcare, first responders, community services, the business community and the tourism industry; b. reviews current programs developed by municipalities, regions and community partners that have proven successful in our communities, to ensure that solutions can be implemented quickly and effectively to tackle this crisis; and c. develops a Made in Ontario Action Plan. 4. City Council request the Government of Ontario to provide adequate and sustainable funding to ensure that municipalities have the tools and resources to support individuals suffering with mental health and addictions, including unhoused people and those from vulnerable populations that may be disproportionately impacted. 5. City Council request the Government of Ontario to invest in 24/7 community hubs and crisis centres. 6. City Council encourage the residents of the City of Toronto to join Council in appealing to the provincial government for support by visiting SolveTheCrisis.ca and showing their support by sending a letter to relevant ministers and their local provincial representative. 7. City Council forward this item for information to: a. The Premier of Ontario; b. The Ontario Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; c. The Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; d. The Ontario Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; e. The Ontario Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; f. Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament; and g. Ontario's Big City Mayors.
CC22.15adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the McNeel House at 125 Sylvan Avenue in connection with a renovation of the subject property. The McNeel House is a one-storey, mid-century modern home constructed in 1963 for Dr. Burdett Harrison McNeel and his wife Helen B. McNeel and designed by modernist architect James Albert Murray (1919-2008). The proposed alteration involves the demolition of the existing carport, its replacement with a new two-storey garage and the construction of a partial second storey addition above the house that connects to the second storey of the garage through an enclosed link. The proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage property and are consistent with the existing heritage policy framework. The impacts of the application are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 125 Sylvan Avenue, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the replacement of the carport with a two-storey garage and the construction of a partial second storey addition above the house on the lands known municipally in 2024 as 125 Sylvan Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated July 24, 2024 prepared by E-Architecture Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following conditions: a. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 125 Sylvan Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. obtain all planning permissions as may be necessary including, but not limited to, obtaining a minor variance.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 125 Sylvan Avenue, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the replacement of the carport with a two-storey garage and the construction of a partial second storey addition above the house on the lands known municipally in 2024 as 125 Sylvan Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated July 24, 2024 prepared by E-Architecture Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following conditions: a. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 125 Sylvan Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. obtain all planning permissions as may be necessary including, but not limited to, obtaining a minor variance.
MM22.15adopted
There is an opportunity to re-imagine how disaggregated workforce data is collected, analyzed and appropriately applied across the employee journey to help the City better identify and address potential barriers faced by Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving groups, and to enable more equitable outcomes for employees. As we evolve human resource processes and practices to better meet organizational needs, a stronger supporting data infrastructure, technologies and reporting toolset is required to enable evidence informed strategic planning and decision-making. This motion will support the City in exploring how it can leverage existing programs, expand platforms (e.g., Count Yourself In Survey) and introduce system enhancements to increase access, enable consistent collection, and support high-quality reliable analysis and reporting to capture all workforce data which can offer a more meaningful understanding and insights into the employee journey, particularly in relation to Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving applicants and employees.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief People Officer, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer, the City Solicitor and the City Clerk, to report as part of the Data for Equity Strategy in the second quarter of 2025 on how the City can best collect and appropriately use disaggregated workforce data to better understand the experiences of Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving staff and enable the delivery of more equitable and transparent human resource services throughout the employee journey.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief People Officer, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer, the City Solicitor and the City Clerk, to report as part of the Data for Equity Strategy in the second quarter of 2025 on how the City can best collect and appropriately use disaggregated workforce data to better understand the experiences of Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving staff and enable the delivery of more equitable and transparent human resource services throughout the employee journey.
MM22.16adopted
This Motion seeks to contribute one-time capital funding amounted to $20,000.00 of Section 45 funds, to assist STEPS Public Art with the implementation of a mural on the side of 840 St. Clair Avenue West. STEPS Public Art is a charitable cultural organization that engages artists and communities to transform public spaces into vibrant places through public art, cultural planning, and artist capacity building supports. Together with their partners they help artists, community organizations, municipalities, and Business Improvement Areas push creative boundaries. STEPS is collaborating with local stakeholders to determine the project theme and has curated a shortlist of Toronto-based artists with cultural or geographical ties to the community. The project is both locally inspired and community-driven.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $20,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 829-835 St. Clair Avenue West (Source Account: XR3028-4500166) for the purpose of forwarding one-time funds to STEPS Public Art for a mural on the side of the building at 840 St. Clair Avenue West (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $20,000.00 be forwarded to STEPS Public Art, subject to the organization signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $20,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 829-835 St. Clair Avenue West (Source Account: XR3028-4500166) for the purpose of forwarding one-time funds to STEPS Public Art for a mural on the side of the building at 840 St. Clair Avenue West (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $20,000.00 be forwarded to STEPS Public Art, subject to the organization signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM22.17adopted
City Council at its meetings on February 26, 2020, accepted the recommendations set out in PH13.1 - Housing Now - 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard - Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision - Final Report. As part of the development, the proponents will be dedicating an onsite park with a minimum area of 3,049 square metres, identified as Block 6 on the Plan of Subdivision, to satisfy the parkland dedication requirements of the four development blocks within the Plan of Subdivision. The proponents have requested City Council's approval to design and build the above base park improvements for the new park. In order to do so, the Parks and Recreation's component of the development charges, required upon issuance of building permit, would be directed to the above base park improvements through a Letter of Credit. Parks, Forestry and Recreation is agreeable to have the proponent design and build out the park, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The new park will be designed in consultation with the local community and the Ward Councillor. Parks, Forestry and Recreation is also agreeable to having tieback encumbrances within the future park. This matter is urgent as the lease associated with this Housing Now site will be executed by the proponents and the City in early November, and the lease will secure the Development Charge credit.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. 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, such development charge credit to 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. 2. City Council direct that, for the statutory parkland conveyance to the City, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. 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, such development charge credit to 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. 2. City Council direct that, for the statutory parkland conveyance to the City, 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.
MM22.18amended
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the registration process for seniors in City of Toronto recreation programs. I believe that the current system is not equitable and presents significant challenges for seniors across the city. One of the primary issues is that seniors must compete with families at 7:00 a.m. to secure programming spots. This early registration time is particularly difficult for seniors who may not have access to computers or cell phones. Additionally, many seniors may not be able to rise at such an early hour, especially if they need to arrange transportation. Another concern is that seniors in the program area are not always able to obtain places in programs close to home, serving their community. A system prioritizing local residents first would address this concern, saving seniors travel time and enhancing their program experience. This is especially important for seniors in under-serviced communities. I propose that a separate registration time and possibly date be allocated for seniors, such as between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. This would allow seniors to register without the added stress and inconvenience of competing with families. Additionally, exploring options for onsite registration could further improve accessibility for seniors. I believe it is essential to respect and accommodate the needs of seniors in our communities across the city. By implementing a separate registration time and considering onsite registration, we can ensure that seniors have a fair opportunity to access the programs and services they deserve, especially those located close to their homes.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to address local registration barriers in lower income neighbourhoods by developing a data-driven, community supports-based approach to implement Early Local Registration at twelve of the City's "free" community recreation facilities in consultation with the local councillor, ensuring geographical representation across all Community Council Areas, for implementation as soon as possible or by the June 2025 recreation registration following the launch of ACTIVENet, with a full roll-out to all 37 Free Centres no later than September 2025 and to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2026 on program outcomes and resources to sustain the early local registration model. 2. City Council request the Mayor to include the required resources under Parks, Forestry and Recreation through the 2025 Budget Process for consideration, to support the implementation of Early Local Registration at the City's "free" community recreation facilities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to develop and implement measures that improve the registration process for recreational programs for seniors in the city, and report to the December 17, 18 and 19, 2024 meeting of City Council with an implementation plan for the 2025 registration period, such plan to include the following: Dedicated Registration Times for Seniors a. establish separate registration times for seniors, such as between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., to alleviate the burden of competing with families for program spots; Onsite Registration Options b. explore the feasibility of implementing onsite registration for seniors at designated recreation centers, providing a convenient alternative for those without access to computers or cell phones; Priority for Local Residents c. implement a system that prioritizes local residents in the registration process for recreational programs, ensuring that seniors have better access to programs within their communities; and Accessibility Review d. conduct a regular review of the registration process and accessibility measures to identify and address any emerging challenges faced by seniors.
MM22.19adopted
1641 Queen Street East (the "Property") is located within Ward 19, adjacent to the project at 1631 Queen Street East. As per the Housing Now Initiative Annual Progress Update report (Item PH28.2, 2021) it is anticipated that this site will prioritize Indigenous-led organizations in the development and operation process. Currently, the Property is occupied by a one-storey commercial building operating as a Harvey's/Swiss Chalet restaurant. The Property has an area of approximately 8,288 square feet and a frontage of 105 feet along Queen Street East. CreateTO and Housing Secretariat have completed preliminary due diligence on the opportunity for the strategic acquisition of the Property and have advised that the acquisition and redevelopment of this property would support the initiative at 1631 Queen Street East and create a more cohesive streetscape from an urban design perspective. Corporate Real Estate Management has held preliminary discussions with the owner of the Property and is prepared to continue negotiations for the fee simple acquisition of the Property. Pending the outcome of negotiations with the Property's owner(s), staff will enter into an agreement of purchase and sale, pursuant to existing authorities. Through the acquisition and redevelopment of the Property, the City will create a cohesive urban block along Queen Street East that provides essential and complementary land uses. If negotiations for this acquisition proceed, CreateTO will work with Corporate Real Estate Management, Housing Secretariat, City Planning and other applicable City divisions and agencies to develop a comprehensive development strategy for this Property.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2024-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management by the amount identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM22.19, funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012), to support the fee simple acquisition of 1641 Queen Street East for the purposes of enhancing the adjacent City-owned property at 1631 Queen Street East to create new affordable housing units. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM22.19 remain confidential at this time, as it pertains to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City. 3. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM22.19 following the closing of any purchase transaction, as confirmed by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2024-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management by the amount identified in Confidential Attachment 1, funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1012), to support the fee simple acquisition of 1641 Queen Street East for the purposes of enhancing the adjacent City-owned property at 1631 Queen Street East to create new affordable housing units. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to this motion remain confidential at this time, as it pertains to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City. 3. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to this motion following the closing of any purchase transaction, as confirmed by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
MM22.20adopted
The recent news that the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit won't open in 2024 is yet another disappointing setback for the many Torontonians that live and work along the line that is at least a billion dollars over budget and has been delayed for years. Residents and businesses along 19 kilometres of Eglinton Avenue have been enduring over 12 years of hardship due to the endless construction. They have suffered incredible disruption and unmanageable traffic and safety issues as well as greatly reduced customer traffic, loss of revenue and in many cases business closure. Despite repeated calls by City Council demanding greater transparency and accountability, Metrolinx continues to refuse to explain the repeated delays, cost overruns and won't even set a forecasted completion date. It is unacceptable that residents whose real estate and business decisions based on the line opening in 2020 are still left waiting for the bus. Further to recommendations made in item 2023.MM2.1 , this Motion calls upon City Council to once again ask for a public inquiry into this project and request Metrolinx and the provincial Minister of Transportation to appear before the Executive Committee to publicly report on the status of the project.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to launch a public inquiry into the causes of the ongoing delays, the fractious relationship between Metrolinx and their Public-Private Partnerships-contracted consortium, Crosslinx, and increased costs in the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit. 2. City Council request the Mayor and the City Manager to invite the Provincial Minister of Transportation and the Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx to the November or December 2024 meeting of the Executive Committee to make a presentation and answer questions regarding the current status of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, including: a. the reasons for the continued delays; b. when the project is expected to be complete; c. what is the expected additional cost to the project; and d. the additional supports will they provide to affected residents and businesses.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to launch a public inquiry into the causes of the ongoing delays, the fractious relationship between Metrolinx and their Public-Private Partnerships-contracted consortium, Crosslinx, and increased costs in the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit. 2. City Council request the Mayor and the City Manager to invite the Provincial Minister of Transportation and the Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx to the November or December 2024 meeting of the Executive Committee to make a presentation and answer questions regarding the current status of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, including: a. the reasons for the continued delays; b. when the project is expected to be complete; c. what is the expected additional cost to the project; and d. the additional supports will they provide to affected residents and businesses.
MM22.21amended
The City of Toronto has experienced an increase in violent crimes, with many incidents involving individuals released on bail under conditions that may not adequately prevent further offences. Ensuring the safety of Toronto's residents is a key responsibility of City Council, and collaboration within the justice sector among all orders of government is crucial to maintain the integrity of the justice system. Recent concerns have been raised regarding the risks posed to public safety by repeat offenders and those involved in violent and gun-related crimes. The Criminal Code of Canada guarantees the right to reasonable bail unless just cause for detention is demonstrated, requiring the court to balance the presumption of innocence with the need to protect public safety. Toronto's police services, along with many other stakeholders across the province, have identified significant challenges in the current bail system, particularly in cases where individuals accused of violent offences are released without adequate oversight or conditions to mitigate public risk. The Federal and Provincial governments have the authority to implement bail policy changes, including stricter provisions for repeat and violent offenders, increased resources for bail monitoring, and enhanced support for police and justice systems to enforce bail conditions. Toronto City Council recognizes that while justice reform is an ongoing necessity, it must strike a balance between protecting individual rights and ensuring public safety - all while doing a better job with limited resources
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to come together to ensure that all bail reform changes made as part of Bill C-48 are being effectively implemented, resourced, and are meeting the goals and outcomes intended in the legislation. 2. City Council request the Government of Canada to work with the Province of Ontario and the Toronto Police Service to optimize the existing bail system using data-driven recommendations made by the Province and local police to best assist with law enforcement and public safety objectives. 3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to allocate additional funding and resources to support the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto as critical partners in our justice system, specifically to: a. improve monitoring of individuals released on bail to reduce the risk of re-offending; and b. develop and fund programs addressing the root causes of recidivism, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and rehabilitation programs. 4. City Council request the City Manager to collaborate with the Toronto Police Service and other relevant local stakeholder organizations to collect data on the impact of current bail policies on public safety and report to City Council with recommendations for reforms to both the Federal and Provincial governments. 5. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada to ensure that bail decisions take into account potential risks to public safety and that imposed conditions are enforceable and sufficient to protect the community. 6. City Council forward this item to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Attorney General of Ontario, and the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for their consideration and necessary action. 7. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2025 on how municipal governments and agencies can support more positive bail outcomes and enhance community safety by reducing recidivism and addressing its root causes.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to come together to ensure that all bail reform changes made as part of Bill C-48 are being effectively implemented, resourced, and are meeting the goals and outcomes intended in the legislation. 2. City Council request the Government of Canada to work with the Province of Ontario and the Toronto Police Service to optimize the existing bail system using data-driven recommendations made by the Province and local police to best assist with law enforcement and public safety objectives. 3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to allocate additional funding and resources to support the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto as critical partners in our justice system, specifically to: a. improve monitoring of individuals released on bail to reduce the risk of re-offending; and b. develop and fund programs addressing the root causes of recidivism, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and rehabilitation programs. 4. City Council request the City Manager to collaborate with the Toronto Police Service and other relevant local stakeholder organizations to collect data on the impact of current bail policies on public safety and report to City Council with recommendations for reforms to both the Federal and Provincial governments. 5. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada to ensure that bail decisions take into account potential risks to public safety and that imposed conditions are enforceable and sufficient to protect the community. 6. City Council forward this item to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Attorney General of Ontario, and the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for their consideration and necessary action.
MM22.22adopted
The growth of pickleball in our City has seen rapid expansion and Parks, Forestry and Recreation have been working hard to create public spaces to keep up with the demand. Many of the pickleball courts that have been created are on outdoor Artificial Ice Rinks with painted lines, modified tennis courts or other areas that can be quickly repurposed to create more courts. The pickleball community is very active in organizing leagues and players and has expressed a need for more dedicated indoor spaces available year-round and locations that can host tournaments to meet the needs of this expanding sport. While currently Parks, Forestry and Recreation is undertaking upgrading many surfaces for pickleball in every ward of the city, there is one such dedicated location being built in Centennial Park which is very welcome. It would be great to have a dedicated facility in each quadrant of the City.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to identify potential suitable areas for standalone, indoor pickleball facilities and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of second quarter of 2025 with a longlist of potential sites that could accommodate such facilities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to identify potential suitable areas for standalone, indoor pickleball facilities and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of second quarter of 2025 with a longlist of potential sites that could accommodate such facilities.
MM22.23adopted
The City of Toronto has received Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications on lands municipally known as 17-41 Henning Avenue and 50-90 Eglinton Avenue West. The Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. As part of discussions with City staff, the applicant has requested clarification on Council's interest for an on-site parkland dedication. This motion provides further direction from Council to City staff related to the parkland dedication associated with the development at 17-41 Henning Avenue and 50-90 Eglinton Avenue West. This motion also provides further direction from Council to the City Solicitor to report to the November meeting of Council on the outcome of discussions on the provision of parkland in the context of the appeals of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 17-41 Henning Avenue and 50-90 Eglinton Avenue West. This matter is urgent as it relates to appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate with the applicant/owner regarding the provision of an on-site parkland dedication, with a minimum size of 585 square metres, in the context of the development at 17-41 Henning Avenue and 50-90 Eglinton Avenue West and the Without Prejudice Block Plan on file with the City Solicitor under Section 42 of the Planning Act. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with City staff, to report to the November 13, 14 and 15, 2024 meeting of City Council on the outcome of discussions with the applicant/owner regarding the provision of parkland outlined in Recommendation 1 above, in the context of appeals of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 17-41 Henning Avenue and 50-90 Eglinton Avenue West and the Without Prejudice Block Plan on file with the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate with the applicant/owner regarding the provision of an on-site parkland dedication, with a minimum size of 585 square metres, in the context of the development at 17-41 Henning Avenue and 50-90 Eglinton Avenue West and the Without Prejudice Block Plan on file with the City Solicitor under Section 42 of the Planning Act. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with City staff, to report to the November 13, 14 and 15, 2024 meeting of City Council on the outcome of discussions with the applicant/owner regarding the provision of parkland outlined in Recommendation 1 above, in the context of appeals of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 17-41 Henning Avenue and 50-90 Eglinton Avenue West and the Without Prejudice Block Plan on file with the City Solicitor.
MM22.24adopted
In June 2024, the applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") requesting variances from site-specific By-law 1248-2022 for the property located at 3180-3202 Yonge Street (Application A0312/24NY) (the "Minor Variance Application"). Among other things, the Application seeks to permit four additional storeys, a taller mechanical penthouse, an increased maximum gross floor area, and a reduction in the amount of soft landscaping required to be provided. For context, the Ontario Land Tribunal approved a settlement between the applicant and the City in October 2022, which resulted in site-specific By-law 1248-2022. This by-law limited the permitted height on the subject lands to 11 storeys (36.9 metres; 41.9 metres with the mechanical penthouse). Among other things, the Minor Variance Application seeks to permit four additional storeys (49.13 metres without the mechanical penthouse; 58.13 metres with the mechanical penthouse); a mechanical penthouse that is nine metres in height (compared to the five metres that the mechanical penthouse was limited to in the site-specific by-law); and a maximum gross floor area of 15,922 square metres (compared to the maximum 12,000 square metres that was permitted in the site-specific by-law). In sum, the applicant is requesting a maximum height that is 16 metres beyond what the Ontario Land Tribunal approved in October 2022 on the basis of the applicant's settlement with the City. In a report from the Director of Community Planning, North York District dated July 18, 2024, Community Planning Staff recommended refusal of the Minor Variance Application on the basis that it does not meet any of the four tests for a minor variance under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. The staff report is attached as Attachment 1. On August 29, 2024, the North York District of the Committee refused the Minor Variance Application. The Committee's Decision is attached as Attachment 2. The applicant has appealed the refusal of the Minor Variance Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Appeal). In addition, the applicant has appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision within the prescribed timeframe in respect of the applicant's associated site plan control application (Application 21 162972 NNY 08 SA). Pursuant to Section 115 of the City of Toronto Act, these appeals can be heard together before the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant's appeal letter is attached as Attachment 3. This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal, along with appropriate City staff, to oppose the Appeal. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District. The scheduling of this hearing is imminent and as such this Motion is urgent.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Ontario Land Tribunal and to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, with appropriate City staff, to support the North York District Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the variances requested in Application A0312/24NY respecting 3180-3202 Yonge Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision respecting 3180-3202 Yonge Street and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Ontario Land Tribunal and to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, with appropriate City staff, to support the North York District Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the variances requested in Application A0312/24NY respecting 3180-3202 Yonge Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision respecting 3180-3202 Yonge Street and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM22.25adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment to obtain consent to sever the property municipally addressed as 86 Harlandale Avenue into two residential lots (Application B0019/24NY) and to request variances from the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 with respect to minimum front lot lines (Application A0236/24NY and A0237/24NY) to construct a new dwelling on each of the newly created lots (the "Applications"). In August 1, 2024, the North York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused the Applications (Decisions in Attachments 1, 2 and 3). The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "Appeal"). In a report from the Director of Community Planning, North York District dated July 24, 2024, Community Planning Staff recommended refusal of the application for consent and the associated minor variances (Staff Report in Attachment 4). Planning Staff opined that the application for consent to sever fails to satisfy the consent criteria under Section 51(24) of the Planning Act and that the requested minor variance applications do not meet the four tests for a minor variance under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion. This motion is urgent as the Toronto Local Appeal Body has issued a notice of hearing for this matter; the deadline for the City to seek party status for this matter is October 17, 2024, the deadline for expert witness statements is November 18, 2024, and the hearing is scheduled to proceed on January 9, 2025.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, with appropriate City staff, in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse Consent to Sever application and the associated Minor Variance applications requested in Application B0019/24NY, A0236/24NY and A0237/24NY respecting 86 Harlandale Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application B0019/24NY, A0236/24NY and A0237/24NY respecting 86 Harlandale Avenue and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, with appropriate City staff, in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse Consent to Sever application and the associated Minor Variance applications requested in Application B0019/24NY, A0236/24NY and A0237/24NY respecting 86 Harlandale Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application B0019/24NY, A0236/24NY and A0237/24NY respecting 86 Harlandale Avenue and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM22.26adopted
On August 29, 2024, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused an application brought by the owner of 186 Thirtieth Street for variances to City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to construct a new warehouse (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision is attached as Attachment 1. On September 18, 2024, the owner appealed the Committee's refusal of the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Application presents outstanding concerns including, but not limited to, excessive massing and insufficient setbacks. The Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing is expected to be scheduled imminently - as such this motion is urgent. This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing along with appropriate City staff to oppose the appeal. This motion also authorizes the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, 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 A0218/24EYK respecting 186 Thirtieth Street. 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 A0218/24EYK respecting 186 Thirtieth Street, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Etobicoke York District Community Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, 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 A0218/24EYK respecting 186 Thirtieth Street. 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 A0218/24EYK respecting 186 Thirtieth Street, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Etobicoke York District Community Planning.
MM22.27adopted
In July 2024, the applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") requesting variances from site-specific By-law 199-2022 for the property located at 1306 The Queensway (Application Number A0266/24EYK) (the "Minor Variance Application"). The Minor Variance Application seeks to vary the permissions for height, gross floor area, and loading. For context, By-law 199-2022 was enacted by City Council in March 2022. This by-law permits a mixed-use development consisting of 1,018 square metres of retail space at grade and 840 residential dwelling units. The development contemplated a 10-storey mid-rise building, and two towers of 24- and 25-storeys, connected by an 8-storey base building, with total gross floor area of 67,458 square metres (Floor Space Index of 5.72 times the area of the lands). The proposed development complied with angular plane requirements, and was designed to achieve an appropriate fit and transition with the surrounding context. The Minor Variance Application seeks an overall increase of 12-storeys and a gross floor area increase of 7,333 square metres, which penetrates angular plane requirements and casts additional shadows on the Neighbourhoods. In a report from the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District dated August 19, 2024, Community Planning Staff recommended refusal of the Minor Variance Application on the basis that it does not meet any of the four tests for a minor variance under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. The Staff Report is attached as Attachment 1. On August 29, 2024, the Etobicoke York District of the Committee approved the Minor Variance Application. The Committee's Decision is attached as Attachment 2. In order to preserve the City's appeal rights, the City Solicitor filed an appeal of the Committee's Decision on September 18, 2024 with the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City staff, to oppose the Appeal. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. This Motion is urgent given that the appeal has already been filed and the Toronto Local Appeal Body will schedule next steps in the hearing process imminently.
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Minor Variance Application and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, to oppose the variances requested in Application No. A0266/24EYK respecting 1306 The Queensway. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision respecting 1306 The Queensway and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Minor Variance Application and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, to oppose the variances requested in Application No. A0266/24EYK respecting 1306 The Queensway. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision respecting 1306 The Queensway and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.