Toronto City Council
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CC1.19adopted
Mt. Pleasant Roehampton Developments Limited (the "Applicant") is the owner of the properties municipally known as 413-431 Roehampton Avenue (the "Subject Property"). The Applicant applied for official plan and zoning by-law amendments in order to facilitate a proposed redevelopment of the Subject Property. The application proposes a 4-storey (including rooftop walkouts) apartment building containing 26 stacked back-to-back townhouse style units along Roehampton Avenue and a block of nine 2-storey townhouse units to the rear of the apartment building (the "Application"). Two semi-detached dwelling units will be retained to the east and west of the new apartment building. The Application proposes 45 parking spaces in a below grade garage. The Application requires the demolition of six semi-detached dwelling units, of which one is a rental dwelling unit, to facilitate the development. An application for Rental Housing Demolition under Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code has been filed to permit the demolition of the rental dwelling unit. The Applicant appealed the Application to the Ontario Municipal Board (the "OMB") (now known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) (the "LPAT") due to City Council's failure to make a decision. The appeal is known as Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Case No. PL170596. A five day hearing of this appeal was scheduled to be heard by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal from November 26 to 30, 2018. The hearing was adjourned on consent of the parties to permit the City to bring this report and seek further direction from City Council regarding the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing. As a result, this matter is urgent and the City Solicitor is bring this report for the purpose of requesting further instructions for the rescheduled Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor remains confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated October 23, 2018 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor and as shown on the Revised Plans dated October 22, 2018, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 2 to 7 below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the revised proposed development set out in the Settlement Offer dated October 23, 2018 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor and as shown on the Revised Plans dated October 22, 2018, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 3 to 7 below. 3. City Council accept an on-site parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act as described in the Settlement Offer dated October 23, 2018 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor and as shown on the Revised Plans dated October 22, 2018, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor, with the location and configuration of the on-site parkland to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the on-site parkland to be transferred to the City shall be free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments and is to be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. 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 above base park improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the above base park improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 6. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendment until such time as: a. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; b. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the owner has submitted an updated Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the owner has provided such documentation as is required to confirm water, sanitary, and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, under delegated authority has approved the rental housing demolition application File 16 249601 STE 22 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to demolish one existing rental dwelling unit at 413-435 Roehampton Avenue. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies or corporations and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Attachment 2 and Confidential Attachment 3 to this report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
CC1.20adopted
On April 27, 2017, an application was submitted to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands at 75 Broadway Avenue to permit the construction of a 40-storey residential building (126.65 metres to the top of the mechanical penthouse) attached to an existing 10-storey residential building at 75 Broadway Avenue. A portion of the existing building containing 20 rental dwelling units would be demolished. The new 40-storey tower would contain 402 apartment units (including 20 rental replacement units). A total of 184 rental dwelling units would remain in the existing 10-storey building. An application for Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code) has been filed to permit the demolition of the 20 existing rental dwelling units. The Zoning By-law amendment application was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (now the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) on November 28, 2017 for Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed timelines in the Planning Act. A 3-day hearing has been scheduled starting on January 23, 2019, accordingly this matter is urgent. The City Solicitor seeks direction on this matter no later than the completion of the City Council meeting which starts on December 13, 2018.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 29, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Attachment 2 and Confidential Appendix 1 to the report (November 29, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 29, 2018) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 29, 2018) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated July 12, 2018 and City Council direct the City Solicitor and staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the revised proposed development. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure a minimum of $2,350,000.00 of services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. 3. The following are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development if approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal: a. securing the rental tenure for the 20 rental replacement units for at least 20 years, rents for the affordable and midrange rental replacement units for at least 10 years, and an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan for all eligible tenants within the existing rental building that is proposed to be demolished as part of the development application, and any other related rental matters, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council direct that the parkland dedication requirement be satisfied by an off-site dedication within the Midtown in Focus area; the payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication may be considered at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation at the time of the application for the first above-grade building permit if no off-site parkland dedication has been acquired. 5. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law amendment until such time that: a. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Zoning By-law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City, including securing the rental replacement units, rents, and tenant relocation and assistance plans and any other related rental matters for the 20 rental dwelling units to be demolished at 75 Broadway Avenue, and are in conformity with Section 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan; b. the City has received an executed Section 37 Agreement securing the benefits outlined in Part 2 above and the matters outlined in Part 3 above; c. City Council has approved the rental housing demolition application 17 150328 STE 22 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to demolish 20 of the existing rental dwelling units at 75 Broadway Avenue; d. the owner submits, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Constructions Services, a revised Functional Servicing Report; and e. the owner provides confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether a holding provision is required in the Zoning By-law amendment. 6. City Council defer making a decision at this time on Application 17 150328 STE 22 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to demolish the 20 existing rental dwelling units at 75 Broadway Avenue and instruct staff to report on the Section 111 Application to Toronto and East York Community Council at such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for such lands at 75 Broadway Avenue. Confidential Attachment 2 and Confidential Appendix 1 to the report (November 29, 2018) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 29, 2018) remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the City Solicitor's confidential recommendations are adopted by Council, then City Council authorize the public release of: a. The recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 (with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege); and b. All of Confidential Attachment 2, including Confidential Appendix 1.
CC1.21adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek further instructions for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing on the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application at 170 Spadina Avenue, and 3, 5 and 7 Cameron Street (the "Subject Site"). The appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the Subject Site was previously heard by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in February and August of 2016. In a decision dated February 7, 2017, the Ontario Municipal Board dismissed the appeal but gave the applicant an opportunity to revise their proposal based on certain development principles that were found to be appropriate by the Ontario Municipal Board. This matter is scheduled to resume at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on January 10, 2019. The City Solicitor requires further direction.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning Staff and appropriate City staff to attend the January 10, 2019 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in support of the revised plans, as described in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor, subject to technical and stylistic revisions as may be required. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time that: a. the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Zoning By-law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City, including securing the replacement rental unit, rents, and any other related rental matters for the 10 rental dwelling units to be demolished at 170 Spadina Avenue and 3, 5 and 7 Cameron Street, and are in conformity with Section 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan; b. a Section 37 Agreement providing for community benefits has been executed and registered on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and c. City Council has approved the rental housing demolition Application 16 118053 STE 22 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to demolish the 10 existing rental dwelling units at 170 Spadina Avenue and 3, 5 and 7 Cameron Street. 3. City Council defer making a decision at this time on Application 16 118053 STE 22 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to demolish the 10 existing rental dwelling units at 170 Spadina Avenue and 3, 5 and 7 Cameron Street and instruct staff to report on the Section 111 Application to Toronto and East York Community Council at such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been made regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 170 Spadina Avenue and 3, 5 and 7 Cameron Street. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 3, 2018) 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 (December 3, 2018) remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2.
CC1.22adopted
The applications are for the development lands located at 3526 Lake Shore Boulevard West with a mixed use development comprised of 380 stacked condominium townhouses, 35 freehold standard townhouses (for a total of 415 residential units), and approximately 879 square metres of retail uses. The applicant appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (Applications 15 170337 WET 06 OZ and 15 170350 06 SB) and referred its Site Plan Control application (Application 16 269688 WET 06 SA) to the former Ontario Municipal Board on May 25, 2017 citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the timeframes required by the Planning Act. The first prehearing conference was held before the former Ontario Municipal Board on January 3, 2018. At that time counsel for the City, the appellant, and FCA Canada Inc., a neighbouring landowner with existing industrial uses on its site, advised that there was a settlement of the appeals in principle subject to the parties implementing the principles of that settlement. A second prehearing conference took place before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on June 4, 2018 for the purpose of providing a status update regarding the implementation of the settlement in principle. At that time, issues relating to the implementation of the settlement remained between the parties. During the second prehearing conference, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal set hearing dates of January 8-11, 2019 at which time the parties would lead evidence and make arguments in the event there were any outstanding disagreements regarding the implementation of the settlement in principle. Further direction from City Council is required in advance of the January 8-11, 2019 hearing. This report has been prepared in consultation with City Planning.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. The confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer, dated November 28, 2018 and November 30, 2018, in Confidential Appendix A to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 2. In the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the Zoning By-law Amendment application and Draft Plan of Subdivision application appeals, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to: a. in respect of the Zoning By-law Amendment application, withhold its final order approving the application pending receipt of written notice from the City Solicitor, the Owner of the subject lands has entered into and registered against title to the subject lands a Section 37 Agreement to secure the facilities, services and matters described in Confidential Appendix B to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. in respect of the Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, withhold its final order approving the application pending receipt of written notice from the City Solicitor that conditions of draft Plan of Subdivision approval have been agreed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal delegate the clearance of conditions of approval for the Draft Plan of Subdivision and the final approval of the Plan of Subdivision to the City pursuant to subsection 51(56.1) of the Planning Act. 4. City Council classify the subject lands as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning). Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2018) remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential recommendation(s) contained in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, that City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendation(s) contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Appendix "A" of Confidential Attachment 1, and Appendix "B" to the Confidential Attachment 1, but that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential.
CC1.23adopted
The purpose of this report is to obtain instructions regarding a resolution of certain matters set out in Council Decision AU8.4 and the accompanying Confidential Attachment.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 6, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 6, 2018) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client and other privileges. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 6, 2018) remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies or corporations, and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council approve the confidential recommendations set out in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council direct that the confidential recommendations and information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and other privileges.
CC1.24amended
217 Adelaide Street West - Zoning Amendment Appeal - Request for Direction
Direction is needed from City Council on an urgent basis for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence April 23, 2019, for the zoning by-law amendment appeal regarding the most recent application for zoning by-law amendment for 217 Adelaide Street West. The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning will be providing a supplementary Planning Report for Council's consideration for this matter.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and City staff, as appropriate, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing, and to oppose the current Zoning By-law Amendment application for the lands at 217 Adelaide Street West. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, should the appeal be allowed in whole or in part by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Order until: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the City Solicitor; b. the owner submits updated drawings, a completed Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form, a Hydrological Review Summary Form, an updated Servicing Plan FSP, and an updated Functional Servicing Report that address the outstanding comments from Development Engineering, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner makes satisfactory arrangements, including entering into a financially secured agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to this infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report and Site Services and Stormwater Management Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. community benefits and other matters in support of the development as are determined appropriate are secured in the implementing Zoning By-law amendments and in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take such necessary steps as required to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council provide the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff with direction in respect of the upcoming Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence April 23, 2019 regarding 217 Adelaide Street West.
CC1.25adopted
Dale Inc. & Dale II Inc. (the "Applicant") is the owner of the properties municipally known as 5, 7, and 9 Dale Avenue (the "Subject Property"). The Subject Property is located within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (the "SRHCD"). The Applicant applied for official plan and zoning by-law amendments in order to facilitate a proposed redevelopment of the Subject Property. The application proposes the demolition of the three existing single detached house on the Subject Property. These houses are identified as Category "C" rated buildings of contextual significance under the SRHCD. As a result, the Applicant has also applied for permission to demolish the three existing buildings. The applications propose a redevelopment of the site with a 4 storey residential building containing a total of 26 dwelling units (the "Applications"). The proposal contains a 57 parking spaces, 27 bicycle parking spaces, and a density of 1.8 times the area of the lot. The Applicant appealed the Applications to the Ontario Municipal Board (the "OMB") (now known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) (the "LPAT") due to City Council's failure to make a decision. The appeal is known as LPAT Case No. PL171267. A nine day hearing of this appeal is scheduled to be heard by the LPAT on March 11 to 15 and 19 to 22, 2019. Two prehearings for this matter were previously held before the LPAT on May 30, 2018 and September 6, 2018. A third prehearing for this matter is schedule on December 18, 2018. At its meeting on July 23, 2018, City Council considered Item TE34.44 and TE34.45 and instructed the City Solicitor and City Planning to undertake consultation with the parties and participants to the LPAT appeal and to report back to the December 13, 2018 meeting of City Council on this matter. Pursuant to those instructions, the City Solicitor, in consultation with City Planning and Heritage Preservation Services, is bring this report to City Council to provide an update regarding the consultation that has occurred and for the purpose of requesting instructions for the upcoming LPAT prehearing and hearing. Accordingly, this matter is urgent. City Planning and Heritage Preservation Services have been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 12, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 12, 2018) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (December 12, 2018) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 12, 2018) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Revised Proposal described in the report (December 12, 2018) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 2 to 6 below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to continue to work with the Owner on the final form of the By-laws to be presented as part of a settlement at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law amendment and Official Plan amendment applications until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the Owner has submitted revised plans, drawings, and perspectives, and a revised Heritage Impact Statement reflecting the Revised Proposal described in the report (December 12, 2018) from the City Solicitor to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has provide revised plans, drawings, and studies to reflect the outstanding requirements outlined in the Engineering and Construction Services memos of October 17, 2017 and March 15, 2018, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Owner has entered into any agreements with the City as may be required securing, at the sole cost of the owner, the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing report, as accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and e. the Owner has provided revised plans, drawings, and studies to reflect the outstanding requirements outlined in the Urban Forestry memos of September 27, 2016, October 23, 2017, and February 14, 2018, all to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review. 4. In the event that a settlement based on the Revised Proposal and subject to Parts 1 to 3 above is reached between the City and the Owner, City Council approve the issuance of a permit to demolish the structures at 5, 7, and 9 Dale Avenue, all Category "C" rated properties within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following: a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 5, 7, and 9 Dale Avenue as shown in the Revised Proposal and as further described in the report (December 12, 2018) from the City Solicitor, along with the revised Heritage Impact Statement to be submitted by the owner as referenced in Part 3.a., above, and that the replacement structure, landscaping, and conservation of the existing heritage landscape at 7 Dale Avenue be constructed substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan, to the Satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; b. the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands including 5, 7, and 9 Dale Avenue giving rise to the proposed Section 42 demolitions and alteration is supported by City Council and has come into full force and effect; c. prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the properties at 5, 7, and 9 Dale Avenue, including a demolition permit but excluding permits for interior work, repairs, and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services: i. photo documentation of all structures and landscapes at 5 and 9 Dale Avenue; ii. full documentation of the existing property (all structures and landscape) at 7 Dale Avenue, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available; iii. a Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, for the retention and restoration of the original Dunnington-Grubb and Stenneson landscape at 7 Dale Avenue, as proposed in the Revised Proposal, and in keeping with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, with such plan to include an estimate of costs associated with the work and an Interpretation Plan for the property at 7 Dale Avenue; iv. a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan; and v. final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a Landscape Plan consistent with the Revised Proposal as described in the report (December 12, 2018) from the City Solicitor, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit the Owner shall provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan; and e. the owner agreeing to work with Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor on a long-term strategy for the continued maintenance and conservation of the significant Dunnington-Grubb and Stenneson landscape at 7 Dale Avenue, including, but not limited to, consideration of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and a heritage easement agreement, or any other such protective measure as appropriate, once the conservation work has been completed and the lands have been evaluated for their cultural heritage value. 5. City Council request the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation to review all remaining Category "C" rated properties within the North and South Rosedale Heritage Conservation Districts to ensure that the current ratings are appropriate, and propose a process for revising the existing ratings, in consultation with the City Solicitor, if necessary. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (December 12, 2018) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Appendix "A", to Confidential Attachment 1, is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
CC1.26adopted
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with the results of collective bargaining with the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters, Local 3888 for a renewal collective agreement for the term beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2023.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council ratify and approve Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 10, 2018) from the City Manager - Memorandum of Agreement and Schedules A, B and C dated December 5, 2018, between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters, Local 3888 (the "Memorandum of Agreement") to effect a new collective agreement. 2. City Council authorize staff to make the necessary amendments to rates of pay, benefits and other issues identified as agreed changes in the Memorandum of Agreement. 3. City Council authorize staff to make the necessary adjustments to the 2019 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budget for Toronto Fire Services to reflect provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement. 4. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachments 1 and 3 to the report (December 10, 2018) from the City Manager. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 10, 2018) from the City Manager remain confidential. Confidential Attachments 1 and 3 to the report (December 10, 2018) from the City Manager are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 10, 2018) remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council ratify and approve the Confidential Attachment 1, Memorandum of Agreement & Schedules A, B and C dated December 5, 2018, between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters, Local 3888 (the "Memorandum of Agreement") to effect a new collective agreement. 2. City Council authorize staff to make the necessary amendments to rates of pay, benefits and other issues identified as agreed changes in the Memorandum of Agreement. 3. City Council authorize staff to make the necessary adjustments to the 2019 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budget Toronto Fire Services to reflect provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1, only if the Memorandum of Agreement is ratified and approved by Council, at the conclusion of the Meeting. 5. City Council authorize that Confidential Attachment 2 remain confidential. 6. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 3, only if the Memorandum of Agreement is ratified and approved by Council, at the conclusion of the Meeting.
CC1.27adopted
Appointment of a Deputy City Manager
City Council, at its March 26, 2018 meeting, approved the interim appointment of a Deputy City Manager pending the completion of a recruitment process to appoint a permanent Deputy City Manager. This report recommends the appointment of the individual named in the Confidential Attachment, to the position of Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure & Development Services.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Tracey Cook to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective January 30, 2019, subject to an agreement of employment terms prior to this date, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Deputy City Manager by Chapter 169, City Officials, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision. 3. City Council authorize the public release of Tracey Cook's biography. The following biography for Tracey Cook is now public: Curriculum Vitae Summary Employment History 2012 - present City of Toronto Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards 2009 - 2012 Securitas Security Services Vice President, Greater Toronto Area 2002 - 2009 Coca - Cola Bottling Company Director, Canadian Field Security Operations 1984 - 2002 Toronto Police Service Detective Education EMBA, Queen's University, Kingston ON (Convocation 2019) Certificate in Public Sector Leadership Queen's University, Kingston ON 2016 Certificate in Business Management Ryerson University, Toronto ON 1998
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. The candidate identified in Attachment 1 be appointed to the position of Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective January 30,2019, subject to an agreement of employment terms prior to this date, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Deputy City Manager by Chapter 169, City Officials, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary by-laws to give effect to the recommendation in this report. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the candidate named in the Confidential Attachment, once Council has adopted the recommendations in this report.
CC1.28adopted
This report responds to an application for which staff has not been able to bring forward a final planning report requesting directions from Council. This matter is urgent due to a potential legal deadline. If a decision is not made at the December Council meeting, then before the next City Council meeting the matter may be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to a lack of a decision by City Council in the statutory time frame. The City Solicitor requires direction to respond to any appeal made prior to the next City Council meeting.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct City Staff to continue to work with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues detailed in Schedule A to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor and report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in due course. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to oppose any appeal of the application for 95-131 and 155 Balliol Street, if one is made based on City Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe set out in the Planning Act, taking a position consistent with the planning analysis set out in Schedule A to the report (December 3, 2018) from the City Solicitor and any further direction from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council direct City Staff to continue to work with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues detailed in Schedule "A" attached to this report and report to the appropriate committee in due course. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to oppose any appeal of the application, if one is made based on City Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe set out in the Planning Act, taking a position consistent with the planning analysis set out in Schedule "A" and any further direction from the Chief Planner.
CC1.29adopted
This report responds to an application for which staff has not been able to bring forward a final planning report requesting directions from Council. This matter is urgent due to a potential legal deadline. If a decision is not made at the December Council meeting, then before the next City Council meeting the matter may be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to a lack of a decision by City Council in the statutory time frame. The City Solicitor requires direction to respond to any appeal made prior to the next City Council meeting.
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct City staff to continue to work with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues detailed in Schedule A to the report (November 27, 2018) from the City Solicitor and to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in due course. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to oppose any appeal of the application for 250 to 260 Front Street East and 383 King Street East, if one is made based on City Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe set out in the Planning Act, taking a position consistent with the planning analysis set out in Schedule A to the report (November 27, 2018) from the City Solicitor and any further direction from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council direct City Staff to continue to work with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues detailed in Schedule "A" attached to this report and report to the appropriate committee in due course. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to oppose any appeal of the application, if one is made based on City Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe set out in the Planning Act, taking a position consistent with the planning analysis set out in Schedule "A" and any further direction from the Chief Planner.