Toronto City Council
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BL11.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for October 29 and 30, 2019 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2019.CC11
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, enacted By-laws 1485-2019 to 1545-2019.
CC11.1adopted
Appointment of a Toronto Integrity Commissioner
I am pleased to transmit the report from the Selection Panel recommending appointment of an Integrity Commissioner as identified in the confidential attachment. Toronto's Integrity Commissioner, Valerie Jepson, was appointed by City Council at its meeting on June 10, 2014 for a non-renewable five-year term. The Integrity Commissioner's term ends on November 29, 2019 or until the recruitment process for a new Integrity Commissioner is completed, whichever comes first. I appointed a selection panel that included Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong (Chair), Councillor Fletcher, Councillor Holyday and Councillor Lai. The Integrity Commissioner Selection Panel undertook a comprehensive recruitment process to recommend a preferred candidate to City Council. The Selection Panel was assisted by an independent external search firm. I want to thank the Selection Panel for their participation in the recruitment process and for their efforts to ensure a successful outcome for this very important position.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Jonathan Batty as Integrity Commissioner effective November 30, 2019, for a 5-year non-renewable term ending on November 30, 2024, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Integrity Commissioner by Chapter 3 Accountability Officers, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill to give effect to City Council's decision. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the Curriculum Vitae Summary in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 23, 2019) from the Chair, Integrity Commissioner Selection Panel. The following Curriculum Vitae Summary for Jonathan Batty is now public: Employment History 2017 - present License Appeal Tribunal and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Associate Chair 2007 - 2017 Elections Ontario Director and General Counsel 2002 - 2007 Government of Ontario Counsel 1999 - 2002 Government of Canada Counsel Education Certificate in Adjudication, 2012 Osgoode Hall Law School / SOAR Admission to the Bar, 1995 Law Society of Upper Canada Bachelor of Laws, 1993 Osgoode Hall Law School Master of Public Administration, 1990 Queen's University Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 1988 Queen's University Professional Experience Associate Chair License Appeal Tribunal and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, 2017 to present - Chief adjudicator for the Ontario tribunal hearing appeals from administrative decisions arising from over thirty provincial statutes - Chief adjudicator (acting) for the Ontario tribunal deciding whether the rights of individuals protected by the Human Rights Code have been infringed - Hears and issues decisions in significant administrative appeals and reconsiderations - Oversees more than 90 adjudicators and provides guidance on adjudicative matters, conflicts of interest, and code of conduct compliance - Represents the tribunal in meetings with public and governmental stakeholders Director and General Counsel Elections Ontario, 2007 to 2017 - Primary legal advisor to the Chief Electoral Officer of Ontario and member of Elections - Ontario's strategic leadership team, tasked with overseeing investigations and regulatory compliance - Motivated and led a team of 16 compliance and administrative staff and managed external legal counsel, forensic investigators, and consultants - Led strategic initiatives to update compliance and privacy policies - Provided legal advice in respect of compliance, conduct, conflict of interest, and privacy requirements - Managed stakeholder relationships and served as media spokesperson - Drafted agreements, protocols, directives and produced communications materials for outreach to public and stakeholders - Responsible for budgeting, resource allocation, and oversight of transfer payments to stakeholders - Responsible for liaising with Cabinet Office, the Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario Courts, and other agencies Counsel Government of Ontario, 2002 to 2007 - Primary legal advisor reporting directly to the Assistant Deputy Minister in the Democratic Renewal Secretariat of the Government of Ontario from 2004 to 2007 with responsibility for amending Ontario's election laws - Developed legislation, regulations, and orders in council - Prepared cabinet submissions, ministerial briefing materials, and house notes and liaised with Cabinet Office through the approval process - Litigator in the Constitutional Law Branch, Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario from 2002 to 2004 Counsel Government of Canada, 1999 to 2002 - Litigator in the Ontario Regional Office of the Department of Justice Counsel Law Society of Upper Canada, 1998 to 1999 - Counsel in the Discipline Department Counsel Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped (ARCH) Legal Aid Clinic, 1995 to 1998 - Junior litigator in cases focused on disability rights issues Articling Student Government of Ontario, 1993 to 1994 - Articled in the Policy Development Division and Constitutional Law Branch of the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario Economist Government of Ontario, 1990 - Analyst in the Fiscal Planning Branch of the Ministry of Treasury and Economics Provincial Coordinator Persons United for Self Help (PUSH) Ontario, 1988 to 1989 - Performed the duties of a full-time executive director, reporting to a volunteer board, overseeing policy research, lobbying, and administration for the advocacy organization of persons with disabilities in Ontario Education Certificate in Adjudication, 2012 - Osgoode Hall Law School/SOAR Admission to the Bar, 1995 - Law Society of Upper Canada Bachelor of Laws, 1993 - Osgoode Hall Law School Master of Public Administration, 1990 - Queen's University Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 1988 - Queen's University Professional Memberships Canadian Bar Association (Ontario) COGEL -- Council on Governmental Ethics Laws Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (SOAR) Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals Volunteer Leadership Activities Secretary and Board of Management Member Church of the Redeemer Toronto (Anglican), 2012 to 2019 Serves as corporate secretary to the church corporation and serves as board representative on the church's refugee settlement committee Equity Advisory Group Member Law Society of Upper Canada, 2005 to 2007 Advised on issues affecting equality communities, policy development, and issues relating to equality within the legal profession Executive Member Constitutional and Civil Liberties Section, CBA (Ontario) 1996 to 1998 Representative at National Canadian Bar Association Section meetings and Section Chair 1997/1998 Instructor/Lecturer Law Society of Upper Canada, 1995 to 2001 Lecturer and seminar leader in Professional Responsibility and Public Law Chairperson Osgoode Hall Law School Mooting Society, 1992 to 1993 Elected head of the society and mooting team member 1992 and 1993 Moderator National Law Students Constitutional Law Conference, 1992 Responsible for chairing plenary sessions and workshops Chairperson National Access Awareness Week in Ontario, 1989 Responsible for chairing a committee of representatives from three levels of government, interest groups, and the private sector chairing the second annual province-wide public education campaign on disability awareness
Staff recommendation as filed
The Selection Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint as Integrity Commissioner the candidate identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, effective November 30, 2019, for a 5-year non-renewable term ending on November 30, 2024,with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Integrity Commissioner by Chapter 3 Accountability Offices, 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 recommendations in this report. 3. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1, once adopted by City Council.
MM11.1adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to request City of Toronto Council's support in requesting that the Toronto Police Services Board, through the newly announced neighbourhood officers' program, establish a Community Police Office in Lawrence Heights, as this new neighbourhood officers' program has been created to better serve and enhance community policing. Since 32 Division, which serves the Lawrence Heights Community, is located 8.4 kilometres away, there is a need for a permanent Police Office in the Lawrence Heights community, given the ongoing challenges the community of Lawrence Heights and surrounding community is having with gun violence and other criminal activity. This is an urgent Motion given the continuous gun violence plaguing the Lawrence Heights and surrounding Community.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board, as part of the newly announced neighbourhood officers' program, to establish a Community Police Office in Lawrence Heights.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board, as part of the newly announced neighbourhood officers' program, to establish a Community Police Office in Lawrence Heights.
RM11.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence - Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
CALL TO ORDER: 9:38 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence. 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. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Thomas G. MacMillan
CC11.2adopted
At its meeting on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, City Council directed the City Solicitor to write the Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing (the "Registrar") to determine if the conditions attached to the liquor licence for Maya Corp. at Rebel Night Club and Cabana Pool Bar at 11 Polson Street (together the "Premises"), are being enforced by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and to determine if any disciplinary action has been brought forward to Maya Corp. for violations of section 46 of Regulation 719, or for a breach of the conditions attached to the liquor licence. City Council directed the City Solicitor to report to its October 2 and 3, 2019 meeting with the Registrar's response. Since a response was not provided prior to the October 2 and 3 meeting, City Council adopted the Recommendation of a report (September 23, 2019) from the City Solicitor directing that the City Solicitor report on the Registrar's response to the October 29 and 30, 2019 meeting of City Council. As of the date of this report the Registrar still has not provided a response.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor make an additional request to the Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing to respond to the City Solicitor's letter dated August 6, 2019, and to report on the response from the Registrar to the first meeting of Council once a response is provided.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor make an additional request to the Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing to respond to the City Solicitor's letter dated August 6, 2019, and to report on the response from the Registrar to the first meeting of Council once a response is provided.
MM11.2adopted
This Motion seeks Council's authorization to release $179,135.87 in Section 37 monies to Family Service Toronto for capital improvements for their ground floor social enterprise located at 355 Church Street. Family Service Toronto is a registered not-for-profit charity whose objective is to assist families and individuals through counselling, community development, advocacy and public education programs. As a not-for profit organization providing community services and serving local residents, Family Service Toronto is eligible for Section 37 funds provided they are for capital improvements. Having settled into its office space at 355 Church Street, Family Service Toronto is now focused on completing the fitout of the ground floor social enterprise which may house a Café for use by staff, clients, visitors and the general public as well as serve as an event space to be rented evenings and weekends. Family Service Toronto plans, by the start of 2020, to have the space open and animated so there is regular activity consistent with its role as a leading provider of community social services. Capital improvements funded by the Section 37 funds include the installation of a garage-type roll-up door to the sidewalk which allows the space to be open and inviting. Other improvements include capital improvements to the Cafe, accessible washroom and lobby doors, exterior illuminated signage, as well as infrastructure improvements for Wifi and music streaming. Section 37 funds have been both secured and received by the City from the development at 355 Church Street specifically for Family Service Toronto to fund capital improvements for their ground floor social enterprise, to be located on the lot. Of these funds, there currently remains sufficient funds for this Motion, which has not been spent or is committed. City Planning staff advise that the proposed purposes of the funds, as set out in the recommendations of this Motion, are in accordance with Council approved guidelines and protocols. Prior to receiving the funds, Family Service Toronto will be required to sign an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by a one-time basis by $179,135.87 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 355 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700685) for transfer to Family Service Toronto for capital improvements for their ground floor social enterprise located at 355 Church Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $179,135.87 be forwarded to Family Service Toronto, subject to the organization signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by a one-time basis by $179,135.87 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 355 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700685) for transfer to Family Service Toronto for capital improvements for their ground floor social enterprise located at 355 Church Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $179,135.87 be forwarded to Family Service Toronto, subject to the organization signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM11.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on October 2 and 3, 2019.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on October 2 and 3, 2019.
CC11.3adopted
1197 The Queensway - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
The applicant has appealed the proposed Zoning By-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the time prescribed by the Planning Act (the "Appeal"). The appealed application proposes to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code (Site Specific By-law No. 514-2003) to permit a 13 storey (44 m in height including the indoor amenity space on the roof and the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 159 dwelling units at 1197 The Queensway and 8 Zorra Street. The development would have a total gross floor area of 13,110 square metres, including 347 square metres of retail space at grade, representing a Floor Space Index of 7.93 times the area of the lot. A total of 118 parking spaces within a 3 level underground parking garage are proposed. The appealed application proposes an off-site parkland dedication as part of the 30-44 Zorra Street development. On January 30, 2019, City Council directed the City Solicitor, along with appropriate staff, to oppose the applications, in their current form, and oppose the Appeal. City Council also directed that staff continue to work with the applicant and seek revisions to the applications and report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussions.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "with prejudice" settlement offer as described in Public Attachment 1 and Public Attachment 2 (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor and subject to Parts 2 to 6 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 Settlement Offer. 3. City Council accept, and as agreed to by the Owner, should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the proposed Zoning by-law Amendments, an off-site parkland dedication that is a minimum of 161.9 square metres be conveyed and dedicated to the City, at no cost to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments and in acceptable environmental condition, through the lands located at 30 and 44 Zorra Street in accordance with Chapter 415, Article III of the Municipal Code, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in addition to the following below: a. if the Owner elects to provide for Above Base Park Improvements, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; and b. the matters related to the off-site dedication be secured in the appropriate agreements, including the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. 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 as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Storm Water Management Report and Hydro-geological Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. the implementation of the Engineering Reports that are accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services either does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has provided space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers Chapter 681; e. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services; and f. the Owner has entered into an agreement with the City, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and registered on title to the Site, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, that secure the following: i. the off-site parkland dedication with a minimum size of 161.9 square metres as identified in Part 3 above, and related matters, as agreed to by the Owner and the City; ii. the Owner shall be required to satisfy a set of standard pre-conditions related to parkland conveyance, including, but not limited to, matters such as compliance with the Municipal Code, Environmental Assessments, Building Code fire separation distance and base park improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and iii. should any upgrades and/or improvements be required, the Owner has secured the requirements for the necessary upgrades and/or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, including any required financial securities, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 5. City Council require that the Owner agrees that the following matters will be secured as a matter of legal convenience in the Section 37 Agreement, all to be addressed through Site Plan Approval: a. the Owner shall satisfy the requirements of the Toronto District School Board regarding warning clauses and signage with respect to school accommodation issues; b. the Owner shall submit a wind tunnel test, if deemed necessary, to determine the efficacy of the recommended wind mitigation measures from the Wind Study, evaluated to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the Owner has provided for at no cost to the City, if required, any signal improvements and/or changes as necessary, from the accepted Transportation Impact Study; d. a detailed Landscape/Planting Plan and Planting Details are submitted and Tree Preservation matters are resolved to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and e. as a pre-approval condition to any site plan approval for the site, the Owner agreed to enter into a financially secured agreement that secures the design and construction, as well as the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (October 21, 2019) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM11.3adopted
Moroccan Flag Raising - by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, seconded by Councillor Cynthia Lai
Morocco freed itself from the French colonial rule on March 2, 1956, while independence was granted from Spain a month later on April 7, 1956. Although Morocco gained its independence on March 2, the North African country commemorates the anniversary of independence on November 18 instead, at the request of late King Hassan II who ascended to the throne after the death of his father in 1961.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. In recognition of this day, which also symbolizes Moroccans' commitment and contribution to independence, City Council allow the Moroccan flag to be raised at Mel Lastman Square on November 17, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jim Karygiannis, seconded by Councillor Cynthia Lai, recommends that: 1. In recognition of this day, which also symbolizes Moroccans' commitment and contribution to independence, City Council allow the Moroccan flag to be raised at Mel Lastman Square on November 17, 2019.
RM11.3adopted
Deferred Items: Planning and Housing Committee Item PH8.8 North York Community Council Item NY8.3 North York Community Council Item NY8.4 Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 9 on October 23, 2019 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 10 on October 15, 2019 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 8 on October 16, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 8 on October 7, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 8 on October 17, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 9 on October 15, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 9 on October 10, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 9 on October 10, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 9 on October 10, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested submitted by the Mayor and City Officials
Committee Reports, New Business and Business Previously Requested were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC11.4adopted
30 and 44 Zorra Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Further Request for Direction
Marlin Spring Investments Ltd. (the "Applicant") is the owner of lands municipally known as 30 and 44 Zorra Street (the "Subject Site"). On October 28, 2015, the former owners of the Subject Site, 11277292 Ontario Limited (the "Former Owners"), submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City proposing to amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit the development of a 36-storey residential building containing 379 units on the Subject Site (the "Application"). On May 26, 2017, the Former Owner appealed the Application to the Ontario Municipal Board (the "OMB"), now known at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"), due to City Council's failure to make a decision. In September 2017, the Applicant entered into a conditional agreement to purchase the Subject Lands from the Former Owner and assumed the Application and the appeal. On July 23, 2018, City Council adopted recommendation from the City Solicitor to accept a settlement offer dated March 2, 2018 (the "Settlement Offer") and authorized the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the LPAT hearing in support of the revised proposal of a 35-storey residential building containing 423 units, as detailed in the Settlement Offer. City Council also accepted an on-site parkland dedication, approved a development charge credit, and authorized the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. As was instructed by City Council on July 23, 2018, the Section 37 agreement will secure a cash contribution of $1,370,000.00, on-site parkland dedication with base improvements, the development charge credit, an acknowledgement by the City that any parkland dedication overage may be used for parkland dedication credit for development applications related to specified sites, and the future conveyance for public road purpose of approximately 733.4 square metres of land to the City for the future extension of Caven Street. The future extension of Caven Street will be designed to the City's DIPS standards. At such time as the City requires the future Caven Street to be assumed as a public road, the road will either form part of a future through public road connection to the west or, if the western connection is not achieved, it will alternatively be required to terminate at a properly-designed DIPS turning basin prior to becoming a public road. On November 9, 2018, the City Solicitor and City Staff attended the settlement hearing before the LPAT. On December 6, 2018, the LPAT issued a written decision approving the Application. The LPAT is withholding its order pending notification from the City Solicitor that the requisite conditions have been satisfied. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) 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 respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for 30, 44 Zorra Street in support of the minor revisions made to the proposed development as set out in Architectural Drawings, A100 to A501, prepared by Graziani + Corazza Architects and dated August 1, 2019. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to include the revised residential unit count and vehicular parking spaces in the draft Zoning By-law in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor, to be submitted to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 2, 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 at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM11.4adopted
The area that encompasses St. Norbert Catholic School (60 Maniza Road) has an increasing number of children and young families. As a result, the schoolyard is dramatically undersized and new properties have been acquired by the Toronto Catholic District School Board to expand the grounds. The Toronto Catholic District School Board will be reconstructing the school grounds in 2020 to incorporate the new properties into the larger space and has identified an opportunity to incorporate new play facilities on the site. The children of the community will benefit from safe new play facilities which will provide healthy and fun options to keep the kids active, and would be available for use by community members outside of school hours. This type of partnership is a win-win, as it benefits the school children during the day, enhancing their overall scholastic experience, and benefits the entire community outside of school hours as well. The City of Toronto secured funds under Section 37 of the Planning Act with the owners of the development at 545 and 555 Wilson Avenue in the value $400,000 (together with indexing) to improving the existing recreational capital facilities in Ward 10 (Now Ward 6), with the specific expenditure to be determined through discussions between the Ward Councillor, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, City Planning staff and other City Divisions as required. This Motion seeks City Council authority to release $75,625 of Section 37 funds to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for the purpose of funding school ground improvements at St. Norbert Catholic School located at 60 Maniza Road. City Council approved Implementation Guidelines for Section 37 state that: "Cash contributions toward the capital improvement of school board playgrounds are eligible S.37 community benefits where the playground serves as a local park, where the public will continue to have reasonable access for the foreseeable future, and where there is no local City-owned parkland performing a similar function in the same community that could otherwise benefit from the cash contribution." The Toronto Catholic District School Board will sign an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements prior to the funds being released from the City.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $75,625.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development 545 and 555 Wilson Avenue, (Source Account: XR3026-3700537), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Norbert Catholic School located at 60 Maniza Road. 2. City Council direct that the $75,625.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $75,625.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development 545 and 555 Wilson Avenue, (Source Account: XR3026-3700537), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Norbert Catholic School located at 60 Maniza Road. 2. City Council direct that the $75,625.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM11.4received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, received the following petition for information: 1. Petition requesting the City to study the possibility of installing speed humps at/on 83 Mondeo Drive, directly in front of the security gatehouse between Birchmount Road and Kennedy Road on Ellesmere Road in Scarborough, submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21, Scarborough Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 130 persons.
CC11.5adopted
On October 7, 2013, the City received an application to amend the Zoning By-law for 1750, 1790, 1800, 1830, 1850 and 1900 The Queensway and 290, 300, 310 and 320 North Queen Street (the "Development Site") to facilitate its redevelopment, such redevelopment consisting of three twenty-seven storey residential buildings containing a total of 904 units and 13,942 square metres of commercial floor space, the retention of two existing commercial buildings and the demolition of various buildings totalling 9,454 square metres of existing commercial space. The application was deemed complete on November 18, 2016, after the applicant submitted an application for an Official Plan Amendment on October 25, 2016. The Official Plan Amendment requested relief from Policy 3.2.1.9 of the Official Plan, which requires that large residential developments, seeking an increase in height and/or density, provide an opportunity to achieve a mix of housing in terms of types and affordability by, among other means, providing as a first priority community benefit, 20 per cent of the additional residential units as affordable housing. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (the "Appeals") to the Ontario Municipal Board, now continued as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") on November 1, 2017. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for a matter that has been appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. This report has been prepared in consultation with City Planning staff and other relevant divisions.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A" and Confidential Appendix "B" to this Report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM11.5adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1422 Queen Street West to operate under the name of The Momo House (the "Premises"). 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 establishment is located in close proximity to residential dwellings. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance 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 deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application is November 7, 2019.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, 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 The Momo House, 1422 Queen Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, 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 The Momo House, 1422 Queen Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
RM11.5received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019. October 29, 2019 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting called upon Mayor Tory to come forward to recognize the Toronto athletes who medaled at the 2019 PanAm and ParaPanAm Games in Peru. Mayor Tory spoke of the accomplishments of the athletes and called on each athlete to be recognized individually for achieving a medal in their chosen sport. Councillor Grimes, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council of the accessibility challenges that children with physical disabilities face trick-or-treating on Halloween. Councillor Grimes further advised Members that "accessible trick or treating" signs have been created for homeowners to place on their lawns to identify that children with physical disabilities are able to take part. Councillor Matlow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, acknowledged during the City Council debate on the "Update on Council Requested Road Safety Initiatives and Recommended Speed Limit Reduction", that this was an Item that Councillor Robinson would have strong views on and would have much to contribute to the debate. Councillor Matlow noted how much Councillor Robinson was missed and, on behalf of Council, sent her best wishes. October 30, 2019 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Chris Murray, City Manager, to come forward to recognize Joe Farag, Executive Director, Corporate Finance upon his retirement. Mr. Murray spoke to Joe Farag's numerous accomplishments over his 29 years of service, and thanked him for a job well done. Chris Murray asked Mayor Tory to come forward. Mayor Tory spoke of Mr. Farag's involvement in a number of projects and initiatives, such as the first Green Debenture Program, one of the first in Canadian municipalities. Mayor Tory presented Joe Farag with a retirement scroll and on behalf of Council, wished him well on his retirement. Joe Farag addressed City Council and recognized and thanked his staff present in the Chamber. Mr. Farag also acknowledged the support of City Staff during his career and thanked Members of Council for their well wishes. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to come forward to recognize the Toronto Wolfpack Rugby Team on winning the Betfred Championship. Mayor Tory advised Council that Councillor Robinson was instrumental in convincing him to attend the Wolfpack team games. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, spoke of how proud the City was of the Wolfpack team and coach, and congratulated them on their win. Bob Hunter, Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer, thanked David Argyle, owner of the Wolfpack, the Members of City Council, City staff and the fans for their support. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 students from Rosethorn Junior School and their group leader who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Bailao, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Regina Piedade Matos, City Councillor from Nazaré, Portugal who was present in the Chamber. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed former Councillor, Lucy Troisi, who was present in the Chamber.
CC11.6adopted
City Council designated the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District and adopted the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan (the "King-Spadina HCD") under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act at its meeting of October 2, 2017. The King-Spadina HCD was subsequently appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"). The LPAT has scheduled a 20 day hearing on the merits of the King-Spadina HCD commencing on April 6, 2020. This Report requests direction from City Council for the LPAT hearing.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the revisions to the King Spadina Heritage Conservation District and King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan as set out in and substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed revisions to the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District and King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan in Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, and ensure that such stylistic and technical changes are reflected within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District and King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan's policies, schedules, appendices and maps. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to finalize an appendix to the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District and King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan to recognize and transition approved development applications up to the date of the hearing scheduled for April 6, 2020 for transition purposes as outlined in the adopted policy set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor as Appendix F. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to continue negotiations with other appellants to the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District and King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan in an effort to resolve all outstanding issues under appeal and to take all necessary steps to bring resolution to the matter, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix "A" to the Report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (October 22, 2019) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM11.6adopted
A growing number of small business retailers are facing ever increasing property taxes due to extraordinary increases in assessment valuation by the Provincial Government's Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. With the growing number of speculative pressures caused by the building of high-rise condominiums and rental high-rise on our main streets in the Yonge Street corridor and other main streets in the City core, it is important to call for the recommendations as noted above.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the Executive Committee, as part of the ongoing review of additional property tax and legislative change, on options to support businesses on options to mitigate the adverse impact of "highest and best use" valuation when using direct sales comparison approach by Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to determine Current Value Assessment for commercial properties. 2. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to request a meeting with Provincial Ministry of Finance officials to seek tax relief from the impact of "highest and best use" valuation of small business properties.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the Executive Committee, as part of the ongoing review of additional property tax and legislative change, on options to support businesses on options to mitigate the adverse impact of "highest and best use" valuation when using direct sales comparison approach by Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to determine Current Value Assessment for commercial properties. 2. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to request a meeting with Provincial Ministry of Finance officials to seek tax relief from the impact of "highest and best use" valuation of small business properties.
RM11.6amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
October 29, 2019: City Council adopted the October 29, 2019, Order Paper, as amended, and all other Items not held on consent. October 30, 2019: City Council adopted the October 30, 2019, Order Paper.
MM11.7adopted
Upper Avenue, one of the vibrant neighbourhoods in Ward 8, serves as a major thoroughfare connecting the 401 Highway to the downtown core. As such, the neighbourhood, consisting of the commercial stretch of Avenue Road and its adjacent residential side streets, experiences a high volume of traffic on a daily basis as the 401 Highway ramps act as a direct gateway for motorists. The purpose of this Motion is to review potential actions that can be taken to relieve the neighbourhood of vehicle speeding and traffic congestion and address traffic and pedestrian safety concerns.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake a study of the Upper Avenue Road area bounded by the 401 Highway to the north, Brooke Avenue to the south, Clyde Avenue on the west to Elm Road on the east, to help calm and control traffic in the area resulting from significant traffic volume caused by the 401 access ramps at Avenue Road, which result in constant overflow of Highway 401 traffic onto local residential streets; such study should look at measures that would help slow down traffic and enhance pedestrian safety in the area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake a study of the Upper Avenue Road area bounded by the 401 Highway to the north, Brooke Avenue to the south, Clyde Avenue on the west to Elm Road on the east, to help calm and control traffic in the area resulting from significant traffic volume caused by the 401 access ramps at Avenue Road, which result in constant overflow of Highway 401 traffic onto local residential streets; such study should look at measures that would help slow down traffic and enhance pedestrian safety in the area.
MM11.8adopted
At its meeting of July 12, 2016, City Council adopted Item TE17.13 approving the Zoning Amendment application for the property at 68 and 70 Charles Street East and 628, 634, 636 and 638 Church Street. Concurrent with the zoning approval was Item 2016.TE17.28, the consideration of alterations pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act to the designated heritage buildings located on the development site. The Council decision required that a number of conditions be satisfied prior to the issuance of any heritage alteration permit. The applicant has requested that the pre-approval conditions be amended to allow them to begin construction prior to the issuance of final Site Plan approval and to allow them to obtain a building permit prior to the submission of full building permit drawings for the entire project. The reason for the requested change in the conditions is to allow the applicant to meet construction deadlines and to commence work on these buildings that are currently vacant. The applicant's Site Plan application has been submitted and is under review by City staff. The City's interests are being secured through other means, including a Heritage Easement Agreement, which has been executed by the applicant and has been registered. The applicant is also be required to provide a Letter of Credit to the City to secure the full amount of the heritage conservation work prior to the issuance of a permit.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2016.TE17.28 by: a. deleting the following Part 1.e.ii. in its entirety: 1.e.ii. have obtained final Site Plan approval for such property, issued by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. amending Part 1.e.iii. by deleting the word "full" so that Part 1.e.iii. now reads as follows: 1.e. iii. provide full building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.c.ii above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2016.TE17.28 by: a. deleting the following Part 1.e.ii in its entirety: 1.e.ii. have obtained final Site Plan approval for such property, issued by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. amending Part 1.e.iii by deleting the word "full" so that Part 1.e.iii now reads as follows: 1.e. iii. provide full building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.c.ii above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
MM11.9adopted
A recently released report; 'Double or Nothing,' raises concerns with the data collection methodologies used to underpin and guide the neighbourhood improvement area designation process (Stapleton et al., 2019). The report identifies that none of Toronto's current 31 neighbourhood improvement areas are in North Scarborough. However, when average incomes after tax and shelter are calculated, seven neighbourhoods north of the 401 in Scarborough have higher levels of poverty than those in designated neighbourhood improvement areas. For example, Malvern has the ninth lowest income in the City using this methodology, yet is not an neighbourhood improvement area. From 2005-2013, Malvern was included as one of the 13 Priority Areas (also called Priority Neighbourhoods and Priority Improvement Neighbourhoods). The entire area north of the 401, from Markham Road in the west and to Morningside in the east up to Finch was given this important status. But in 2014, Malvern lost priority status. The rational for removing Malvern was that it scored one point higher on the 2014 ranking system of neighbourhoods, and thus did not qualify (43.89, needed to be below 42.89). It was a disappointing mistake and an example of our City government failing neighbourhoods most in need. Malvern benefited from priority status - residents felt they mattered and it stimulated community engagement. One of the positive outcomes of this energy was the creation of the SPOT Centre in the Malvern Public Library (Success Power Opportunity Teamwork). A year after priority status was lost, that same centre laid off its staff. Overall, since priority status was lost, workforce participation has declined. Likewise, the north Scarborough neighbourhood of L'Amoreaux lost its Neighbourhood Improvement Area status in 2014. Malvern and L'Amoreaux represent significant portions of an area that has been dubbed the 'East Steeles Nexus'. This area of Scarborough north of the 401 and east of Victoria Park has suffered from mediocre investments in subsidized and public housing, poor public transit planning, and some of the lowest incomes in Toronto. Through this Motion, we hope to improve the methodology used to designate neighbourhood improvement areas and further evaluate the need for communities in North Scarborough to receive neighbourhood improvement area status. Reference: Stapleton, J., Maaranen, R. and Yanonne, Y. (2019). Double or nothing. Why northern Scarborough has no Neighbourhood Improvement Areas and what we can do about it. Open Policy Ontario. ISBN: 978-0-9918191-2-6 (PDF). Available at: https://openpolicyontario.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/10/Double-or-Nothing_web-FINAL-R2.pdf
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to evaluate the methodology to designate Neighbourhood Improvement Areas to ensure it is fair to all areas of the City, including North Scarborough. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to determine the suitability of North Scarborough neighbourhoods, including Malvern, Milliken, and L'Amoreaux, as Neighbourhood Improvement Areas during the next City-wide review, and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the fourth quarter of 2020 as part of this process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Cynthia Lai, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to evaluate the methodology to designate Neighbourhood Improvement Areas to ensure it is fair to all areas of the City, including North Scarborough. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to determine the suitability of North Scarborough neighbourhoods, including Malvern, Milliken, and L'Amoreaux, as Neighbourhood Improvement Areas during the next City-wide review, and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the fourth quarter of 2020 as part of this process.
MM11.10adopted
On June 18, 2019, City Council stated its intention to designate the property. Following research and evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it was determined that the property at 206 Russell Hill Road merited designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual value. A complete Application to Demolish a Heritage Structure under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act was received and a Notice of Receipt was served on the applicant on September 3, 2019. In accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act s.34(4), City Council is required to give the owner notice of its decision regarding this application within 90 days (by December 1, 2019). The Toronto Preservation Board considered this matter at its meeting of October 21, 2019, and recommended that City Council refuse the application to demolish the property at 206 Russell Hill Road which is subject to an Intention to Designate. In order to ensure that the owner has received notice of the Council's decision within the required 90 day period it is necessary for a Council decision to be made at its meeting on October 29, 2019. This Motion is urgent as the property is at risk of being demolished unless City Council makes a decision immediately.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage property at 206 Russell Hill Road, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 206 Russell Hill Road, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (October 23, 2019) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage property at 206 Russell Hill Road, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 206 Russell Hill Road, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in opposition to the appeal.
MM11.11adopted
On May 13, 2019 Premier Doug Ford spoke in the Legislature about the Ontario government's commitment to improving resilience to flooding. John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, echoed the Premier's statement adding that "[their] number one priority is the safety of the public and the protection of communities and private property." Residents throughout the City have been waiting for years for upgrades to municipal infrastructure that will help reduce the risk of flooding to both public and private property. Basement Flooding Investigation Environmental Assessments have been carried out throughout the City to develop plans to reduce the risk of flooding. In some cases these Environmental Assessments, some of which are still underway, have taken years to complete. In 2008, Transit Projects Regulation - O. Reg. 231/08 was introduced in an effort to speed up the delivery of transit projects in Ontario. With the implementation of this regulation, transit projects are now exempt from the requirements to conduct individual or class Environmental Assessments and are instead subject to the much shorter Transit Project Assessment Process which takes six months to complete. Communities throughout the City and across Ontario would benefit from a similar process so that measures to reduce the risk of flooding can proceed to design and eventually construction as soon as possible.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to develop an accelerated environmental assessment process for public projects aimed to reduce the risk of flooding on public or private property.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to develop an accelerated environmental assessment process for public projects aimed to reduce the risk of flooding on public or private property.
MM11.12adopted
Each year 20 percent of Canadians experience mental health and addiction issues. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, by age 40, at least 50 percent will have experienced a mental illness. Seventy-five percent of mental health disorders first appear before the age of 25. Residents, including youth and University of Toronto students have been vocal in identifying the urgent need for increased mental health supports to address a growing mental health crisis. At colleges and universities, the number of students with identified mental health disorders has more than doubled over the past five years. Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people aged 18-35. In Canada, more than 6.7 million people are living with a mental health problem or illness today, compared to 1.4 million with heart disease and 2.2 million living with diabetes. The inadequate funding of mental health services has both direct and indirect costs to Canada's economy that exceed $50 billion per year. Toronto represents approximately 10 percent of the country's population and urgently needs to address the mental health and addictions crises in its streets. Under-served populations living with mental health and addiction needs are in crisis and compounding Toronto's affordable housing and shelter emergencies. We need immediate investment in mental health and addiction services, with coordinated strategies at all levels of government, that provide the structures and supports people need to address their health and social issues and create pathways to recovery and stabilization that ultimately improve the health and well-being of our communities. Mental illness accounts for over 100,000 emergency room visits each year and 12,000 hospitalizations. Emergency room visits for intentional self harm are increasing and Toronto has experienced a 290 percent increase in emergency room visits for opioid poisoning/overdoses and a 181 percent increase in opioid related deaths since 2013. Led by the Canadian Mental Health Association, on World Mental Health Day 2019, advocates, service providers and community members called upon federal parties to commit to national mental health funding parity and make an annual investment of $300 million per year in Toronto to immediately address Toronto's mental health and addictions crises. They also repeated a call to the federal government for an increase in social spending by two percent and that Toronto be able to use these funds for supportive housing. The $300 million annual funding investment would allow for scaled up evidence-based and community-oriented mental health services. This includes consumption and treatment sites, stepped care, managed opioid programs, increased access to psychotherapy and Housing First services for homeless people experiencing mental health and addiction problems, as well as more help for the 24,000 Toronto Community Housing tenants who lack access to mental health and addiction treatment services. Based on Toronto's population, a two percent increase in social spending would be equivalent to $600 million per year and these funds could help the City to meet its target of developing 18,000 new supportive housing units over 10 years.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Federal Government to adopt a Mental Health Parity Act to meet the Mental Health Commission of Canada's target of one dollar spent on mental health services for every dollar spent on physical health, as detailed in the report Advancing the Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Framework for Action (2017-2022). 2. City Council request the Federal Government to provide $300 million annually to address Toronto's mental health and addictions crises, and scale up evidence-based, community-oriented mental health services. 3. City Council request the Federal Government to provide an additional $600 million annually to the City of Toronto to help build 18,000 new supportive housing units over 10 years.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Federal Government to adopt a Mental Health Parity Act to meet the Mental Health Commission of Canada's target of one dollar spent on mental health services for every dollar spent on physical health, as detailed in the report Advancing the Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Framework for Action (2017-2022). 2. City Council request the Federal Government to provide $300 million annually to address Toronto's mental health and addictions crises, and scale up evidence-based, community-oriented mental health services. 3. City Council request the Federal Government to provide an additional $600 million annually to the City of Toronto to help build 18,000 new supportive housing units over 10 years.