Toronto City Council
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BL7.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, passed By-laws 541-2023 to 603-2023.
CC7.1deferred
Pursuant to Section 170(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Ombudsman has concluded the report about its Investigation into Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Tenant Human Rights Complaints Process. We hereby table with City Council for its June 14, 2023 session the Investigation Report, dated June 9, 2023.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, deferred Item CC7.1 to the July 19, 20, and 21, 2023 meeting of City Council to allow for a review of the report by Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
IA7.1referred
Military Trail Road Reconstruction
Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 to seek information regarding road construction delays on Military Trail, in my Ward, which may be an example of systematic issues for road repairs. I am writing to seek information and clarification in particular with regards to oversight by Transportation Services staff, and to express my concerns on behalf of my community regarding the prolonged closure and inconvenience caused by ongoing delays. Military Trail was closed to traffic in both directions between Ellesmere Road, and Highcastle Road on September 1, 2021, for necessary road reconstruction. The initial completion date was set for Spring/Summer 2022, which was never met. The road has remained closed, causing significant disruption to both vehicular and pedestrian travel in the area. The most recent construction update notice to residents, dated December 19, 2022, indicated the road would not reopen in the Summer of 2023, as rescheduled due to deficiencies. However, it has come to my attention the work required to address these deficiencies has yet to take place Considering these circumstances, I respectfully request the following information: 1. Provide a detailed explanation as to why the originally planned completion date in 2022 was not met. 2. Outline the reasons why the construction completion for Summer 2023 is now threatened. 3. Provide an explanation of the deficiencies which have been identified, necessitating the continued closure of the road and brand-new installed pedestrian sidewalks for public use. 4. Inform when these deficiencies were first noticed, and what measures have been taken to address them. 5. Outline, the oversight measures which were in place during the project and explain how the work was allowed to proceed despite remediated known deficiencies. 6. Clearly advise on the future course of action for the road/sidewalk reconstruction to ensure it can be opened for public use as soon as possible. 7. Provide details regarding any efforts being made to expedite the remaining work required to complete the road and open it for public use. 8. A commitment regarding the expected timeline for safely opening the road to the public by the summer of 2023. The community, along with myself, has experienced considerable inconvenience due to the extended closure of Military Trail, for almost two years. Residents have had to rely on alternative routes through local roads, which has caused congestion and additional travel time. I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to receiving a detailed response which addresses the concerns I have raised. The community deserves transparency and a clear plan for the timely completion of this important infrastructure project in Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, referred Administrative Inquiry IA7.1 from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood, regarding the Military Trail Road Reconstruction and Answer IA7.1a from the City Manager to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for consideration.
MM7.1amended
In 1984, the owner of 276 Lauder Avenue (the "Property"), believing that they had the full ownership of a municipally-owned parcel of land to the rear of the Property (the "Municipal Lands"), proceeded to build a double car garage on the Municipal Lands with the knowledge and approval of the then Borough of York. Borough Officials did not notify the owner that the Municipal Lands were acquired by The Corporation of the Borough of York through a municipal tax sale in 1974. The garage has been in place for the last 38 years and was not identified as having been erected on City-owned lands until the owner listed 276 Lauder Avenue for sale on the open market and learned that the Municipal Lands were not a part of the Property. In accordance with the City's Real Estate Disposal By-law 814-2007, the Municipal Lands were declared surplus on October 5, 2022 by DAF 2022-221 with the intended manner of disposal, to invite an offer to purchase from the owner of the Property. Terms of the agreement have been finalized. The major terms and conditions of the transaction are considered to be fair, reasonable, and reflective of market value. The sale of the Municipal Lands to the owner of 276 Lauder Avenue was subsequently authorized on April 26, 2023 by DAF 2023-119. While the Director, Transaction Services has approved the sale of the Municipal Lands through delegated authority, I am requesting City Council direct the proceeds of the sale to the South District Parkland Acquisition reserve fund. This area of Toronto is experiencing unprecedented growth and parkland acquisition must be a priority that is supported as the provision of parks is critical to the liveability of these communities.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Financial Planning Division to earmark the net proceeds of the sale of 276 Lauder Avenue, to be used for future parkland acquisition in Ward 9 within the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (Account XR1205).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council, waive the Policy Governing Land Transactions Among City Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Departments and Proceeds from Sale of Surplus City-Owned Real Property as amended by Item 2021.EX27.4 that requires that the net proceeds be directed to the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR1205), and allocate the net proceeds of the sale of 276 Lauder Avenue to the South District Parkland Acquisition reserve fund (Account XR2208).
RM7.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:36 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. June 14, 2023 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Sue Corke Marc Salmanovitch David Tsao Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows: I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home. Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. This meeting is being held as a hybrid meeting. Members of Council, staff and the public are participating in today's meeting remotely and in person, and the meeting is being streamed live on YouTube. I'd like to welcome the public who are with us here today, and who are watching the meeting online. June 15, 2023 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Robert Kemp
CC7.2adopted
Appointment of Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth
The purpose of this report is to recommend to City Council the appointment of a Deputy City Manager.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Jag Sharma to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective on August 14, 2023, subject to written acceptance by the candidate, of the terms and conditions of a contract of employment offered by the City. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with Jag Sharma. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of Jag Sharma in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 7, 2023) from the City Manager upon City Council's approval of the appointment. The following curriculum vitae summary for Jag Sharma is now public: JAG SHARMA Curriculum Vitae Summary EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2021 - Present Toronto Community Housing Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer 2019 - 2021 Town of Newmarket Chief Administrative Officer 2011 - 2019 City of Oshawa City Manager (2015 - 2019) Commissioner, Community Services Department (2011 - 2015) 2011 Fujitsu Consulting-Canada National Lean Practice Lead EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Master of Business Administration, Queen's University Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, General Motors, Engineering and Management Institute Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Certified White Belt/Green Belt Trainer) Executive Program in Municipal Leadership, Schulich School of Business
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the candidate identified in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective on August 14, 2023, subject to written acceptance by the candidate, of the terms and conditions of a contract of employment offered by the City. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with the candidate. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Deputy City Manager contained in Confidential Attachment 1 upon City Council's approval of the appointment.
MM7.2adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 3104 Dundas Street West operating under the name Jayne's Gourmet (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area and outdoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is June 14, 2023.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Jayne's Gourmet 3104 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Jayne's Gourmet 3104 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM7.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from Meeting 6 held on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023.
CC7.3adopted
Appointment of Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services
The purpose of this report is to recommend to City Council the appointment of a Deputy City Manager.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Will Johnston to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective on June 16, 2023, subject to written acceptance by the candidate, of the terms and conditions of a contract of employment offered by the City. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with Will Johnston. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of Will Johnston in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 7, 2023) from the City Manager upon City Council's approval of the appointment. The following curriculum vitae summary for Will Johnston is now public: WILL JOHNSTON Curriculum Vitae Summary EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2013 - Present City of Toronto Interim Deputy City Manager (2022 - Present) Executive Director and Chief Building Official (2018 - 2022) Director and Deputy Chief Building Official (2013 - 2018) 1997 - 2013 City of Vancouver Director and Chief Building Official/Chief Licence Inspector (2007 - 2013) Assistant Director and Deputy Chief Building Official (2005 - 2007) Code Development Engineer (1997 - 2005) 2000 - 2005 British Columbia Institute of Technology Engineering Technology Instructor (part-time) EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, California State University Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Professional Engineers of Ontario
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the candidate identified in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective on June 16, 2023, subject to written acceptance by the candidate, of the terms and conditions of a contract of employment offered by the City. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with the candidate. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Deputy City Manager contained in Confidential Attachment 1 upon City Council's approval of the appointment.
MM7.3adopted
On April 27, 2023, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused three applications brought by the owner of 29 De Marco Boulevard for, collectively, a consent to sever the property into two undersized residential lots and for minor variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for each of the two proposed dwellings, one on each proposed lot (the "Applications"). Copies of the Committee's decisions on the Applications are attached as Attachments 1A, 1B and 1C. On May 17, 2023, the owner, through its agent, appealed the Committee's decisions to refuse the Applications to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District dated April 19, 2023, Community Planning Staff recommended refusal of the Applications. More specifically, Community Planning Staff opined that the Applications would result in the creation of lots and dwellings that are out of character with the established neighbourhood, and that the proposed severance and variances are not in keeping with the intent of the Official Plan, nor in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-law, and that the variances are not minor in nature. A copy of the Planning report is attached as Attachment 2. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body and oppose the appeal. A hearing date has yet to be scheduled.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Applications for 29 De Marco Boulevard, as well as any other variances and/or relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Applications for 29 De Marco Boulevard, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Applications for 29 De Marco Boulevard, as well as any other variances and/or relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Applications for 29 De Marco Boulevard, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
RM7.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 5 on June 6, 2023 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 4 on May 29, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 6 on May 30, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Gary Crawford, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 4 on May 31, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Shelley Carroll, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 4 on May 30, 2023 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 4 on June 5, 2023 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 4 on June 1, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Brad Bradford, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 5 on May 15, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 5 on May 16, 2023 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 5 on May 18, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 5 on May 24, 2023 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by City Officials.
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC7.4adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board
At its meeting on May 17, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC4.3, Selection of Candidates for Interview for the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Corporations must select candidates to interview for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board. Following the interviews, the Nominating Panel - Corporations will recommend candidates to City Council for appointment.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 22, 2025, continuing to serve until successors are appointed: Fareed Amin, as Chair Linda Jackson Brenda Parris Warren Law 2. City Council waive Section 2.6 of the Public Appointments Policy concerning restrictions on multiple appointments and appoint Lawrence D'Souza to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 22, 2025, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 3, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors. Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 3, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations. The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 22, 2025, continuing to serve until successors are appointed: Fareed Amin, as Chair Linda Jackson Brenda Parris Warren Law 2. City Council waive Section 2.6 of the Public Appointments Policy concerning restrictions on multiple appointments and appoint Lawrence D'Souza to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 22, 2025, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 3, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
MM7.4adopted
In 2021, Transportation Services moved forward with the design of the public realm improvements identified in the Section 37 Agreement secured from the development at 1-25 Defries Street including a new sidewalk on the west side of Bayview Avenue between Old Brewery Lane and Labatt Avenue, a raised pedestrian crossing at Old Brewery Lane and new marked crosswalks to provide safe pedestrian access to the proposed new sidewalk. Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services have completed the detail design for the public realm improvements. Through the design process, it was identified that the City needs to acquire 99.17 m² of private property at 576 Bayview Avenue due an existing Hydro Tower within the right-of-way. Corporate Real Estate Management has initiated this property purchase negotiation and the private property owner is amenable to the purchase currently. Costs for the public realm improvements including the property acquisition (estimated cost, including contingency, $350,000) would be funded using the Section 37 contributions as provided for in the Agreement. The tender call for these works is planned to be issued in early fall of 2023 for construction in late fall 2023 or in early 2024. Prior to the tender call it is required that the necessary land acquisition, including necessary environmental site assessment work required, is finalized. This Motion seeks to release the Section 37 funds necessary to complete this project, which were previously pledged in the agreement and approved by City Council in Item 2018.TE34.39 .
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Transportation Services on a one-time basis by $350,000 gross debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development of 1-25 Defries Street (Source Account: XR3026- 3701146), categorized as Service Improvement and Enhancement, for improvements including, but not limited to, implementing a new sidewalk on the west side of the Bayview Avenue between 1-25 Defries Street and Queen Street East (Cost Centre: CTP423-05). 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation to install signage on the construction fencing for this project informing residents of construction project information and estimated timelines and recognizing that the project was funded using Section 37 community benefits.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Capital Budget for Transportation Services on a one-time basis by $350,000 gross debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development of 1-25 Defries Street (Source Account: XR3026- 3701146), categorized as Service Improvement and Enhancement, for improvements including, but not limited to, implementing a new sidewalk on the west side of the Bayview Avenue between 1-25 Defries Street and Queen Street East (Cost Centre: CTP423-05). 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation to install signage on the construction fencing for this project informing residents of construction project information and estimated timelines and recognizing that the project was funded using Section 37 community benefits.
RM7.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC7.5adopted
Appointment of Tenant Directors to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors
At its meeting on June 2, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC5.3 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Corporations will recommend two public members as tenant directors to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Maureen Clohessy James Meeks 2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations. The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Maureen Clohessy James Meeks 2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
MM7.5adopted
Since its establishment in 2001, Yonge-Dundas Square has established itself as a prominent destination in our downtown core. Over time, significant improvements have been made to the surrounding vicinity, resulting in a substantial increase in pedestrian activity, with millions of visitors passing through each year. Public spaces and squares in Toronto play a pivotal role in our city, bringing communities together for various occasions of joy, celebration, solidarity, sorrow, and reflection. These events and gatherings take place across the city, encompassing locations like Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, and Albert Campbell Square. Yonge-Dundas Square, as the vibrant heart of our downtown, is no exception to this phenomenon. Given that Yonge-Dundas Square has maintained its current form for over two decades and in light of our city's ongoing recovery efforts from the impacts of COVID-19, it is essential for our public spaces to adapt to the evolving needs of our communities, stimulate economic development, and facilitate Toronto's future growth. Consequently, conducting a thorough review of the governance and operations of Yonge-Dundas Square is a critical step towards ensuring optimal utilization of public resources and the provision of amenities that align with the dynamic demands of our visitors, residents, and stakeholders in the bustling downtown core.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to conduct a review of the governance and operations model for Yonge-Dundas Square, including but not limited to considerations, such as publicly operating the Square in the same manner as Nathan Phillips Square, and to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2024 with recommendations. 2. City Council request the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management to not enter into new external funding agreements that may affect or alter the governance or operations of Yonge-Dundas Square until the City Manager's governance review has concluded.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to conduct a review of the governance and operations model for Yonge-Dundas Square, including but not limited to considerations such as publicly operating the Square in the same manner as Nathan Phillips Square, and to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2024 with recommendations. 2. City Council request the Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management to not enter into new external funding agreements that may affect or alter the governance or operations of Yonge-Dundas Square until the City Manager's governance review has concluded.
RM7.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
CC7.6amended
Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors
At its meeting on May 17, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC4.1, Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Corporations will conduct interviews and recommend seven public members to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors. One of the seven public members or one of the three tenant directors will be recommended for appointment as Chair.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed: John Campbell Joe Cressy Debbie Douglas Adele Imrie, as Chair Nick Macrae Naram Mansour Brian F C Smith 2. City Council appoint the following three candidates to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, as tenant directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, continuing to serve until successors are appointed: Marcel Francis Charlebois Ubah Farah Lakeisha Ziva Ferreira 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors. 4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations. The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed: John Campbell Joe Cressy, as Chair Debbie Douglas Adele Imrie Nick Macrae Naram Mansour Brian F C Smith 2. City Council appoint the following three candidates to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, as tenant directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, continuing to serve until successors are appointed: Marcel Francis Charlebois Ubah Farah Lakeisha Ziva Ferreira 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors. 4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
MM7.6adopted
As presently approved, the conveyance of the required 10-metre setback of land for the purpose of a naturalized ravine buffer, pursuant to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's recommendation for acquisition under Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Living City Policies 7.3.2 and 7.5.2 and Official Plan Policy 2.3.2.3, is to occur prior to the Ontario Land Tribunal issuing its final Order implementing the Council-adopted settlement. Presently, the conveyance timing of the ravine buffer is not viable nor practical. This is because the development lands will still contain an existing building, containing tenanted units, once the Ontario Land Tribunal's issuance of its final Order. It is expected that the Owner will be ready to receive issuance of its Notice of Approval Conditions shortly from City Planning regarding its site-plan application, once the Ontario Land Tribunal issues its final Order regarding the rezoning application. Delaying the conveyance of the ravine buffer lands will allow minimal disruption and inconvenience to tenants of the dwelling units on the lands, while allowing the Owner to proceed with obtaining site-plan approval from the City. Therefore, the most practical timing for conveyance of the ravine buffer lands is prior to the City issuing an Above Grade Building Permit for the development. This revised timing will issue that the Owner conveys the ravine buffer lands to the City prior to obtaining any Above Grade Building Permit. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: City Council Item 2023.CC5.23 (March 29, 2023) only as it pertains to Part 3.i of the confidential instructions to staff made public on April 20, 2023.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.CC5.23 by: a. Deleting Instruction to Staff Part 3.i.: i. the Owner convey a 10-metre buffer adjoining the ravine top of bank, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. adopting the following new Instruction to Staff: City Council direct that, prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall convey a 10-metre ravine buffer adjoining the ravine top of bank to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.CC5.23 by: a. Deleting Instruction to Staff Part 3.i.: i. the Owner convey a 10-metre buffer adjoining the ravine top of bank, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. adopting the following new Instruction to Staff: City Council direct that, prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall convey a 10-metre ravine buffer adjoining the ravine top of bank to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor.
RM7.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
June 14, 2023 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized two members of the City Clerk's Office, Carol Kaustinen and Ellen Devlin, for their retirement from the City of Toronto. Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that Carol Kaustinen and Ellen Devlin have both had distinguished careers with the City and the City Clerk's Office, providing support to Members of Council, staff and the public, in their roles as Administrators. Speaker Nunziata remarked that many Chairs and senior officials have benefitted from their advice, calmness, and dedication to ensuring open and transparent decision making. Speaker Nunziata, on behalf of City Council, thanked Ms. Kaustinen and Ms. Devlin for their service to the City and its residents, and wished each a wonderful retirement. Councillor James Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated the City for successfully hosting the 2023 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show held from May 25-28, 2023. Councillor Pasternak acknowledged the many hours of work and planning that went into the event, citing the dedication of City Staff as the reason for its success. Councillor Pasternak remarked that the conference brought over 2,000 delegates from cities and towns across Canada, gathered under the theme of "Local Action, National Results". Councillor Pasternak recognized Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie for her energetic and enthusiastic participation in the conference, the City Manager's Office and Protocol that led the planning and hosting, and Josie Scioli, Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, for her support, and City staff in their work for the conference. Councillor Jamaal Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged and thanked the members of the Toronto Police Service, 42 Division, and the members of the Emergency Task Force, and Toronto Transit Commission staff, for their swift and seamless efforts in apprehending the suspect who allegedly threatened the mayoral candidates. Councillor Myers recounted that he was participating in a ride-along with the 42 Division, and witnessed firsthand the professionalism of the officers and Toronto Transit Commission staff exhibited in protecting the transit riders, his constituents, and the mayoral candidates. Councillor Myers then thanked Councillor Vincent Crisanti for encouraging him to attend the ride-along for it provided him with valuable insight on the day-to-day activities, challenges, and opportunities of the Toronto Police Services. Councillor Myers reminded everyone about the importance of everyone being presumed innocent until proven guilty, and that he hopes that the suspect gets the mental health support that he might need. Councillor Josh Matlow, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized Corporate Security who kept the Members of City Council up to date on the events following the threat on the mayoral candidates. Councillor Josh Matlow, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated the residents of Forest Hill Village for their celebration of the 100th anniversary of Forest Hill. Councillor Matlow remarked that Forest Hill was once known as "Spadina Heights", Ojibwe for "Place on the Hill". Councillor Matlow acknowledged the Forest Hill Business Improvement Area, the Upper Hill Business Improvement Area, and the Eglinton Way Business Improvement Area for the celebrations they are holding for the community. Councillor Josh Matlow, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Ethiopian Association for the Greater Toronto Area members who were present in the Council Chamber, and acknowledged their involvement in supporting Ethiopian refugees along with other refugees from Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania. Councillor Anthony Perruzza, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Professor Andrew Pask and his students in Municipal Government Relations class from Seneca at York Campus, who were present in the Council Chamber. Deputy Mayor McKelvie, during the afternoon session of the meeting, congratulated Councillor Brad Bradford on the birth of his daughter, Bronwyn Bradford. Councillor Brad Bradford, during the afternoon session of the meeting, thanked Deputy Mayor McKelvie and Members of Council, promising to pass the message along to his partner Kathryn Bradford, and his first daughter, Briar. June 15, 2023 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie to recognize Heather Taylor, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on her retirement from the City of Toronto. Deputy Mayor McKelvie acknowledged the outstanding career of Ms. Taylor during her time with the City and underscored the many career highlights she had accrued. Deputy Mayor McKelvie recognized the many budget reforms that Ms. Taylor had ushered in, which moved the City towards an outcomes-based budget. Deputy Mayor McKelvie outlined Ms. Taylor's passion for the environment and her role as the Co-Champion for the City's Women for Climate TO Mentorship program. Deputy Mayor McKelvie described Ms. Taylor's work towards ensuring the City's environmental goals, and making Toronto the first Canadian government to incorporate climate related disclosures in their audited financial reports, to issue Environments, Social and Governance performance reports, and to build in a sustainability framework within the City's debt and borrowing program. Deputy Mayor McKelvie, on behalf of the City and City Council, thanked Ms. Taylor for her resilience, leadership, and unfailing kindness. Deputy Mayor McKelvie, presented Ms. Taylor a Proclamation scroll. Heather Taylor, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, addressed City Council and thanked Deputy Mayor McKelvie, the Senior Leadership Team, the Corporate Leadership Team, and the Finance Team for their remarkable work. Ms. Taylor promised to remain in touch with the City, and wished everyone the best and continued success. Deputy Mayor McKelvie, during the afternoon session of the meeting, thanked the Office of the Mayor staff who remained steadfast in their duties to the City after the resignation of former Mayor John Tory. Deputy Mayor McKelvie recognized Don Peat, Courtney Glen, Louis Tsilivis, Matt Buckman, Tasnia Kahn, David Turnbull, Edward Bimbaum and all other staff for their time with the City. Councillor Fletcher and Councillor Colle, during the afternoon session of the meeting, recognized Deputy Mayor McKelvie for her work as Deputy Mayor, thanked her and her staff for their excellent work, and presented the Deputy Mayor with a card and a cake. Councillor Fletcher, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Grades 4 and 5 students of the Holy Cross Catholic School and their teacher Joanne Pace, who were present in the Council Chamber.
CC7.7adopted
Appointment of Public Member to the Toronto Hydro Board
At its meeting on June 2, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC5.2, Appointment of Public Member to the Toronto Hydro Board, and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (May 18, 2022) from the City Clerk. The Nominating Panel - Corporations will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Nicole Martin to the Toronto Hydro Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 16, 2025, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Hydro Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 16, 2025, and until a successor is appointed: Nicole Martin 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board. The City Clerk further recommends that: 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 3 and 4 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.
MM7.7amended
In 2020, a company based in Montreal that organizes and creates event spaces, developed a pilot project called Cabine de Castelnau. The intent of this project was to utilize outdoor public areas in Montreal and turn them into teleworking spaces that are equipped with WiFi and electricity. With the goal of implementing 20 of these spaces in 2021, the project was successful and attracted nearly 30,000 users that year and the number of spaces doubled in 2022 with 40 spaces strategically positioned across the City. This project was made possible through collaboration between the Province of Quebec, the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough, Desjardis Group and FIZZ Canada - a mobile and internet company that provides WiFi for the spaces. Greendesking, another name for working outdoors, combats social isolation, stimulates creativity, reduces stress and promotes positive mental wellbeing by bringing people together in a shared fully-equipped outdoor environment. Toronto is a city the loves the outdoors. Whether it be through CaféTO, Open Streets TO or the use of our public parks, it is clear that Torontonians will leverage the option of bringing their office outdoors.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with other appropriate City Divisions, to consider the installation of free-to-use outdoor work spaces that are equipped with Wi-Fi and solar lighting, as well as funding models, as part of the overall public Wi-Fi strategy under the ConnectTO program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on a framework to pilot the installation of free-to-use outdoor work spaces that are equipped with WiFi and solar lighting, funded in part by corporate partnerships by the fourth quarter of 2023.
RM7.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
June 14, 2023: City Council adopted the June 14, 2023 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. June 15, 2023: City Council adopted the June 15, 2023 Order Paper.
CC7.8amended
Appointment of Public Members to the CreateTO Board
At its meeting on June 2, 2023, the Nominating Panel - Corporations considered Item NC5.1, and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Corporations must select candidates to interview for appointment to the CreateTO Board. Following the interviews, the Nominating Panel - Corporations will recommend two candidates for appointment to City Council.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the CreateTO Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2027, and until successors are appointed: Ron Carinci, as Chair Marcie Zajdeman 2. City Council re-appoint the following candidates, upon their appointment to the CreateTO Board, to the Boards of Directors of Build Toronto and the Port Lands Company, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Ron Carinci Marcie Zajdeman 3. City Council re-appoint the following members of the CreateTO Board to the Boards of Directors of Build Toronto and the Port Lands Company, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending October 2, 2024, and until successors are appointed: Marni Dicker Dennis Fotinos Sandra Levy 4. City Council re-appoint the following member of the CreateTO Board to the Boards of Directors of Build Toronto and the Port Lands Company, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 10, 2025, and until a successor is appointed: Allison Mendes 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board. Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations The Nominating Panel - Corporations recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the CreateTO Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 16, 2027, and until successors are appointed: Ron Carinci, as Chair Marcie Zajdeman 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (May 18, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board.
MM7.8amended
The City has a heating By-law in place to ensure that all landlords provide adequate heating to a minimum air temperature of 21°C from September 15 to June 1. The City also has a property standards By-law that requires that all air-conditioning systems be operated so as to maintain an indoor temperature of not more than 26°C from June 2 to September 14. City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, recognizing that temperatures are rising due to climate change and that extreme heat waves have grave health consequences for residents in our City. Many tenants living in apartment buildings experience very high temperatures in their units, and only 6 percent of apartment buildings in Toronto are reported to have air conditioning. From September 15 to October 15 and May 1 to June 1, landlords are able to turn the heat down or off if the temperature indoors is above 21°C. However, this is at the discretion of the landlord. Tenants Associations in Don Valley North have reported that while their landlord had the discretion to turn off the heat prior to June 1, they did not. Tenants reported temperatures as high as 30°C in their units. In 2018, the City of Mississauga introduced an Adequate Temperature By-law that defined "adequate and suitable cooling" to be a temperature in a "unit that does not exceed 26°C". In 2023, the City of Hamilton voted unanimously at its Public Health Committee to support the development of an Adequate Temperature By-law. While Toronto has a heating By-law in place, we do not have a By-law to support our tenants when they experience extreme heat waves. With rising year-round temperatures in Toronto, these conditions will only worsen if we do nothing. City Council has moved a number of Motions in recognition of this problem. Despite our heating and property standards By-laws, tenants across the City continue to report the same concerns with the extreme heat conditions in their units. Introducing an adequate temperature By-law would ensure that tenants are guaranteed access to safe and comfortable accommodation and would protect their health in our hottest months.
City Council on June 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with other appropriate City Divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the first quarter of 2024 on the feasibility of the following options and others as may be applicable for the City to effectively require all landlords who control the temperature in leased residential premises to ensure that: a. the air temperature in each unit is heated to a specified temperature whenever the outside temperature falls below a specified temperature; b. if the premises are equipped with air cooling equipment that cool each unit, the air temperature in each unit does not exceed a specified temperature; and c. if the premises are not equipped with air cooling equipment that cool each unit: i. the landlord makes reasonable efforts to turn off its heating equipment when the air temperature in any unit exceeds a specified temperature; ii. the building contains a cooling centre, accessible to all tenants as a respite, where the air temperature does not exceed a specified temperature; iii. each tenant has a right to exchange gas-fired cooking equipment provided by the landlord for a cool-cooking induction stove; iv. information on these rights is posted in the common areas, and v. tenants with special health needs are provided with supplementary heating or cooling that they can control. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and other appropriate City Divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the first quarter of 2024 on what minimum and maximum temperatures should be specified for leased residential premises, and for cooling centres, that protect tenants' health and are consistent with TransformTO. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Customer Experience and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other appropriate City Divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the first quarter of 2024 on how to improve data collection and analysis capacity as it relates to extreme temperatures in rental housing; including: a. a process to monitor, record and analyse tenant complaints to the Customer Experience Division about extreme temperatures in rental housing; b. a process to monitor the effectiveness of removing gas stoves and adding cooling centres in protecting the health of tenants in buildings not equipped with air conditioning; and c. recording the number of complaints submitted from residents regarding the temperature of their unit from June 2023 onwards. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and other appropriate City Divisions, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the second quarter of 2024 on options to: a. encourage retrofits of existing residential buildings that reduce summer heat gain, provide passive and/or active cooling and improve tenant comfort in extreme weather, in ways consistent with TransformTO; and b. encourage or require new residential buildings to comply with passive house standards, to ensure tenant comfort despite increasingly severe weather in ways consistent with TransformTO. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with all relevant City Divisions, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee on all documentation and outcomes resulting from the unanimously adopted City Council Item 2018.LS25.1 .
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other appropriate Divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the fourth quarter of 2023 on the following: a. require that all landlords provide adequate and suitable heat, meaning the air temperature in a unit is at least 21°C; and b. require that all landlords provide adequate and suitable cooling, meaning that the air temperature in a unit does not exceed 26°C. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Customer Experience Division and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with other appropriate divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the fourth quarter of 2023 on: a. exploring opportunities to improve data collection and analysis capacity as it relates to extreme temperatures in rental housing; and b. developing a process to monitor complaints submitted by residents about extreme temperatures by collecting information from the Customer Experience Division; and c. recording the number of complaints submitted from residents regarding the temperature of their unit from June 2023 onwards. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and other appropriate Divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee on the following outstanding from Item 2018.LS25.1 by the third quarter of 2023: a. require that all existing apartment buildings provide air conditioned units or an air conditioned cool room in the building; b. require that all new apartment buildings have air conditioning and add measures that enable passive cooling; and c. require that all apartment buildings undergo retrofits, such as new windows, heavy-duty screens, cladding and other passive and active cooling systems, and updated heating systems to mitigate the negative health impacts of heat on tenants.