Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 45 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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.
MM11.13amended
On October 3, 2019, South Cabbagetown residents became aware that a women's resource centre was to be relocated from another part of Ward 13 to a location in their neighbourhood. While the resource centre has not historically been a cause for concern with regards to community health and safety, plans for its relocation came as a surprise to residents currently grappling with complex issues around mental health, addictions, homelessness, and vulnerability in the immediate area and along the Sherbourne corridor. The local Councillor first spoke about the relocation plan with staff on July 18, 2019. At that time a lease deal was still pending for the new location. The local Councillor and her staff were informed that the decision was final, under delegated authority and that the process would take until late 2020. At that meeting concerns were raised about the plan, citing area health, safety, and service coordination challenges that were all identified as part of the Enhanced 12-month Action Plan for the Downtown East (Item 2018.CD29.5) endorsed during the June 26-29, 2018 meeting of City Council. They also noted that the plan came as a surprise, as staff had indicated in the Supplementary report from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on Locating Municipal Shelters in the Downtown East Area (Item 2019.PH3.2a) in March, 2019, that a "collaborative forum" would be created under the Downtown East Action Plan to facilitate consultation on issues like locating new services. The same supplementary report indicated that "a systematic community-based research project [would] be undertaken to understand how marginalized populations live out their daily lives in the area" and that this would "be used to inform programmatic responses and identify where there are opportunities to shift services for greater impact." Finally, the Councillor and her staff asked that the community be engaged as fully as possible, early on, to allow for their feedback to inform the plans as much as possible to address concerns proactively. Unfortunately, on October 3, 2019, the community became aware of the plans for the relocation of the Adelaide Resource Centre for Women by way of a Delegated Approval Form detailing the terms of the lease, rather than through direct engagement and consultation. This was not the appropriate way for a community to find out about plans for their neighbourhood. This series of events has highlighted two areas that need attention - how communities are engaged with regards to services moving into, and within, the Downtown East and how the specific challenges of the area are being considered in the context of City-wide service planning. Both need to be reviewed in order to be improved upon. Residents of the Downtown East need to have a clear understanding of work and planning underway that involves their neighbourhoods and the City needs to ensure that new services and resources are deployed in a sustainable and effective way.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to report to the January 14, 2020 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee to: a. provide an update on all projects taking place in the Downtown East area involving the expansion, renovation, reduction, or relocation of any City-funded services and facilities, including, but not limited to: shelters, respites, and drop-ins; and b. identify whether the Downtown East Action Plan coordinator is being provided with the appropriate controls and authorities necessary to inform decision-making, with regards to facility and program planning in the Downtown East, and what additional controls or enhanced authorities are necessary to ensure the local context and area needs are prioritized. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to report to the January 14, 2020 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with recommendations to improve upon public engagement and consultation around locating new shelters, respites, and drop-in programs in the Downtown East, such that: a. area resident groups and major stakeholders are informed of plans proactively, irrespective of delegated authority; and b. the maximum amount of time is provided between initial consultation and implementation for local context, health and safety considerations to be appropriately addressed, balancing the time needed for staff to complete preliminary and necessary prerequisite work. 3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to expedite the community engagement on the establishment of a drop-in at 233 Carlton Street to ensure that local residents are informed of the decision making process and that the relocation does not contribute to an increase in vulnerability of service users.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to report to the January 14, 2020 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee to: a. provide an update on all projects taking place in the Downtown East area involving the expansion, renovation, reduction, or relocation of any City-funded services and facilities, including, but not limited to: shelters, respites, and drop-ins; and b. identify whether the Downtown East Action Plan coordinator is being provided with the appropriate controls and authorities necessary to inform decision-making, with regards to facility and program planning in the Downtown East, and what additional controls or enhanced authorities are necessary to ensure the local context and area needs are prioritized. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to report to the January 14, 2020 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with recommendations to improve upon public engagement and consultation around locating new shelters, respites, and drop-in programs in the Downtown East, such that: a. area resident groups and major stakeholders are informed of plans proactively, irrespective of delegated authority; and b the maximum amount of time is provided between initial consultation and implementation for local context, health and safety considerations to be appropriately addressed, balancing the time needed for staff to complete preliminary and necessary prerequisite work. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to pause any relocation processes underway for shelters, respites, and drop-ins in the Downtown East so that a community consultation plan can be established immediately with local residents to inform the decision-making process and ensure that any relocation does not contribute to an increase in vulnerability for service users.
MM11.14amended
On October 10, 2019, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff cancelled the permit for the regular use of meeting space at the Pam McConnell Aquatics Centre to a group running church services. Registered as "Christ's Forgiveness Ministries", the City's Aquatics Centre was listed on the group's website as the official location of their church. The cancelling of their permit took place after the group held a rally in downtown Toronto on September 28, 2019. The group's coordinator was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace in the Church-Wellesley Village earlier this year. In response, Christ's Forgiveness Ministries planned to march, en masse, up the street and through The Village on September 28, 2019. While advertised as having no relationship to the LGBTQ2S neighbourhood on Church Street, many community members recognized this provocation as an act of intimidation targeting the best known neighbourhood in Canada for LGBTQ2S rights and inclusion. Subsequent organizing resulted in the closure of streets in the St. Lawrence Market area, counter-protests, and a significant mobilization of resources by the Toronto Police Service to prevent altercations and maintain the peace. Concerned residents realized this group was advertising that it was running their church services out of a City-owned facility and complained to City staff. After reviewing and investigating the complaint, City staff canceled the group's permit. Though it required a complaint and investigation after the space had been used for some time by this group, staff were able to determine that the group was in contravention of City policies and acted. In other cases, action has been lacking. City libraries, for example, have provided space for groups and events that are blatantly engaged in, and promote, intolerant and discriminatory activities. On July 12, 2017, leading neo-Nazi figures in Canada held a memorial event at the Richview Public Library in Etobicoke. Though Jewish organizations, human rights advocates, and residents complained about the event, it was allowed to proceed. The policies in place were insufficient to restrict the rental, even to individuals and groups involved in Holocaust denial and other racist, discriminatory actions. In response, Mayor Tory asked the Toronto Public Library board and staff to review its rental policies. Again, this very month, the City of Toronto is once again being criticized for the use of its libraries. On October 29, 2019, a third-party group is planning to hold a "gender identity talk and Q&A" with a controversial speaker at the Toronto Public Library's Palmerston branch. The featured speaker has publicly stated that trans rights are a danger to cis-gendered women, which appears to violate the Library's community and event space policy. Permitting an individual or group to promote harmful transphopic views in publically funded facilities, such as public libraries, is egregious and unacceptable considering the disproportionate violence and prejudice faced by Toronto's trans community. Trans individuals face significant prejudice and are regularly the target of violence and harassment in Canada. A 2011 report by Egale Canada found that 37 percent of trans students reported physical harassment or assault because of their gender expression. A 2017 report by Statistics Canada found that among hate crimes targeting transgender or asexual people 74 percent involved violence. A 2013 Trans Pulse survey of 433 trans people in Ontario found that 98 percent reported at least one experience of transphobia. These are disturbing numbers that must be considered when developing inclusive policies to protect the human rights of all Toronto residents. In sharp contrast to the ongoing rental and use of its libraries and facilities by groups like these, the City of Toronto has a long-standing commitment to preventing discrimination and the promotion of equity. In April, 2003, City Council passed a Vision Statement on Access, Equity and Diversity that includes the following principles: The City recognizes the barriers of discrimination and disadvantage faced by human rights protected groups. To address this, the City will create an environment of equality in the government and in the community for all people regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, disability, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, same sex partnership, age, marital status, family status, immigrant status, receipt of public assistance, political affiliation, religious affiliation, level of literacy, language and/or socio-economic status. The City of Toronto will implement positive changes in its workforce and communities to achieve access and equality of outcomes for all residents and to create a harmonious environment free from discrimination, harassment and hate. Given the ongoing use of City facilities and library spaces by groups promoting division, racism, and prejudice and their ability to gain notoriety through the ensuing conflict and media coverage, it is incumbent upon the City of Toronto to review its policies to deliver upon its Vision Statement on Access, Equity and Diversity. Equity-seeking groups should not feel unsafe or unwelcome in these spaces and the City should be proactive in upholding its commitments to access, equity, and diversity.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to consult LGBTQ2S+ stakeholders and review the City's policies governing the use of community spaces in City facilities by third parties in order to ensure that those policies uphold the City of Toronto's Commitment to the Vision Statement on Access, Equity and Diversity and proactively ensure that groups contravening the City's Human Rights and Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy are identified sooner and that permits are denied or revoked, where appropriate, and to report directly to City Council in the first quarter of 2020 with the results of the consultations and policy review. 2. City Council request the City Manager to consult with the Toronto Public Library Board on whether the Library's policies governing the use of community spaces in Toronto Public Library align with the City of Toronto's commitment to the Vision Statement on Access, Equity and Diversity and its Human Rights and Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy. 3. City Council reaffirm its commitment to the City's Human Rights and Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy and the protection of its residents from discrimination, harassment and intolerance, including transphobia and transphobic activity.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, the City Solicitor, the Chief People Officer and appropriate staff to report to the January 23, 2020 meeting of the Executive Committee with recommendations to strengthen the policies governing the use of community spaces in Toronto Public Library and other City facilities by third parties in order to proactively ensure that groups contravening the City of Toronto's commitment to the Vision Statement on Access, Equity and Diversity and its Human Rights and Anti-Harassment/Discrimination policy are identified sooner and that permits are denied or revoked in a timely manner. 2. City Council request the City Manager, the City Solicitor, the Chief People Officer and appropriate staff to consult with Toronto Public Library staff and report to the January 23, 2020 meeting of the Executive Committee with actions the Toronto Public Library can take in order to: a. strengthen its policies governing the use of Toronto Public Library community spaces to better reflect the City of Toronto's commitment to the Vision Statement on Access, Equity and Diversity and its Human Rights and Anti-Harassment/Discrimination policy; and b. ensure that activities enabling discrimination and intolerance, including transphobia and transphobic activity, are given all due consideration as a human rights violation under the Human Rights Code.
MM11.15adopted
At its July meeting, City Council adopted the Vision Zero 2.0 plan. Through that discussion, Members of Council gave their unanimous support to continue making every effort to reduce the number of road deaths in Toronto to zero. Road safety is one of the most pressing needs in our City. My community is challenged by a particularly dangerous roadway which has seen four serious accidents over the last 10 months. This Motion asks for Council's support to direct staff to bring forward road safety options for the meeting point of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Woodbine Avenue within the next quarter. The four accidents at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Woodbine Avenue have been caused by vehicles travelling too fast eastbound along Lake Shore Boulevard East, and being caught by the sharp turn northbound to Woodbine Avenue. The accidents have resulted in serious injuries to motorists but also serious damage to private property. They also created a very real risk of serious pedestrian injury or death. The attached images show some of the damage that has been caused this year. Sidewalks on both sides of Woodbine Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East are quite narrow, and are heavily used by residents and visitors accessing Woodbine Beach. Residents from across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area frequently visit this intersection to access Woodbine Beach for events such as the Canada Day fireworks, the Beaches Jazz Festival and to enjoy the beach as an amenity. The narrow right of way also means that residents on this stretch of roadway are exposed to increased danger of meeting with an accident and or facing property damage, including to vehicles parked within the on-street permit parking areas on Woodbine. Our streets need to be safe for everyone. Multiple accidents happening within months of each other on the same portion of roadway is completely unacceptable. Issues here have been reported for years before 2019 and little has been done. We need a full suite of measures to address safety in this problem area. Enforcement is one component - the Toronto Police Service have offered their support with this. However, we need to adapt our road design to address the unfortunate realities of unsafe driver behavior and make streets safer by design. This Motion is intended to accelerate tangible action to deliver short, medium, and long term measures that will increase safety at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Woodbine Avenue. With this issue being raised in previous terms of Council, residents should not be kept waiting any longer. The time to act is now.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report in the first quarter of 2020 to the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommended options for measures to improve road safety at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Woodbine Avenue such as: a. automated speed enforcement equipment; b. installation of speed humps or rumble strips; c. additional signage identifying the curve in the road; d. narrowing traffic lanes to reduce speed; e. reducing speed limits; f. roadway reconfiguration; g. barriers or other measures to protect pedestrians and homes in the event of an accident; and h. any other options to calm traffic and reduce accidents. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct any necessary community consultation to prepare the report requested in Part 1 above. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include an implementation timeline and any necessary budget required to install the measures identified in the report requested in Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report in the first quarter of 2020 to the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommended options for measures to improve road safety at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Woodbine Avenue such as: a. automated speed enforcement equipment; b. installation of speed humps or rumble strips; c. additional signage identifying the curve in the road; d. narrowing traffic lanes to reduce speed; e. reducing speed limits; f. roadway reconfiguration; g. barriers or other measures to protect pedestrians and homes in the event of an accident; and h. any other options to calm traffic and reduce accidents. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct any necessary community consultation to prepare the report requested in Part 1 above. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include an implementation timeline and any necessary budget required to install the measures identified in the report requested in Part 1 above.
MM11.16adopted
Jane Falstaff is a Toronto Community Housing community located in the Jane Street and Falstaff Avenue area within the boundaries of the Rustic Neighbourhood Improvement Area with 34 percent of the population composed of children and youth and a median household income 32 percent lower than the rest of the City. Jane Falstaff is made up of three older high-rise apartment buildings at 20, 30 and 40 Falstaff Avenue with 660 rent-geared-to-income units. In 2019 alone, the Jane Falstaff community experienced five shooting incidents, the most recent on August 1, 2019 when 16 year old Hanad Abdullahi Ali was fatally shot in the stairwell of his building. Residents are worried about their safety and the safety of their children, and youth continue to experience trauma as a result of exposure to community violence. On October 2, 2019, through the adoption of MM10.2- Addressing the Root Causes of Violence - TO Wards, City Council approved an increase to the 2019 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration to implement year one of the TO Wards Peace program which leverages the lived experience of affected communities to develop and implement effective community engagement approaches, innovative communication tools, social media strategies and targeted investment geared at violence prevention and interruption. In July 2018, the Board of Health recognized exposure to community violence as a social determinant of health. Violence prevention initiatives need to focus on the root causes of violence and youth already involved in community violence must be engaged in identifying the programs and services they need to help them succeed. I have been actively engaging youth of the Jane Falstaff community and they are asking that the City invest in their future and provide alternatives to violence. The issues in the Jane Falstaff community have perpetuated for far too long. As a City we can and must do better for our young people.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to allocate funding from the TO Wards Peace program to support youth in the Jane Falstaff community who have lived experience of gun violence with capacity building supports related to employment and leadership development. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with youth from the Jane Falstaff community to develop a local plan for the provision of recreation programs and services to respond to local need, and report through the Economic and Community Development Committee on the resources required for the implementation of the plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to allocate funding from the TO Wards Peace program to support youth in the Jane Falstaff community who have lived experience of gun violence with capacity building supports related to employment and leadership development. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with youth from the Jane Falstaff community to develop a local plan for the provision of recreation programs and services to respond to local need, and report through the Economic and Community Development Committee on the resources required for the implementation of the plan.
MM11.17adopted
The lands originally known as 167 Armour Boulevard in Ward 6, have become a landmark of the Armour Heights Community. Commonly referred as the "white picket fenced house", the aforementioned property was home to the Appleby family since 1972. A welcoming, friendly and community oriented family, the Applebys were widely known across the Armour Heights neighbourhood. In 2016, after the passing of Jerry Sheldon Appleby, a charismatic and hardworking Torontonian, his wife Gwen Appleby made the tough decision to sell the property where she and Jerry built a family together. Shortly after it was sold, the lot was proposed for severance. The Armour Heights residents quickly came together to propose a better use, other than densification, for the iconic triangular shaped parcel. Through numerous discussions between the engaged residents, the new property owner and City Staff, 167 Armour Boulevard was unanimously identified as a significant piece of land that could be secured for public enjoyment. Spearheaded by Councillor James Pasternak, a deal was closed in late 2018, where the City of Toronto would build a new parkette at the corner of Westgate Boulevard and Armour Boulevard. The new public space will eventually unlock the pedestrian-busy corner to residents, visitors and students at the neighbouring school. Demolition of the previously existing house has recently been completed and park design focus discussions, between the Councillor's office, Parks staff and residents, will begin shortly. As a result, the new parkette will need a name to the satisfaction of the Armour Heights Community.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult the nearby community and report to the North York Community Council on name options for a new parkette to be built at the corner of Armour Boulevard and Westgate Boulevard.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult the nearby community and report to the North York Community Council on name options for a new parkette to be built at the corner of Armour Boulevard and Westgate Boulevard.
MM11.18adopted
The report proposes technical amendments to Site-Specific Zoning By-laws 902-2019 and 903-2019. These amendments are required to ensure the orderly processing of the Site Plan application and the issuance of building permits for a development that has been approved by City Council.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact the By-laws in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (October 22, 2019) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, amending Zoning By-laws 902-2019 and 903-2019, being site-specific amendments to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and the Etobicoke Zoning Code, for the lands located at 1629, 1631 and 1633 The Queensway. 2. City Council determine that the changes contained within the amending Zoning By-laws are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, that no further notice is required in respect of the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-laws. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft amending Zoning By-laws as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (October 22, 2019) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council enact the attached By-laws in Attachments 1 and 2 amending Zoning By-laws 902-2019 and 903-2019, being site-specific amendments to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and the Etobicoke Zoning Code, for the lands located at 1629, 1631 and 1633 The Queensway. 2. City Council determine that the changes contained within the amending Zoning By-laws are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, that no further notice is required in respect of the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-laws. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft amending Zoning By-laws as may be required.
MM11.19adopted
On September 18, 2019, the Scarborough Panel of the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused a minor variance application for two variances: north side yard setback and front yard parking, in respect of the property municipally known as 38 Munson Crescent (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. The Applicant is proposing to enclose a portion of the existing carport for living space and to construct an open porch at the rear of the house. On October 7, 2019, the Applicant appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In a report (September 6, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning Scarborough District, Community staff recommended refusal of one of the two proposed variances (variance two: front yard parking). A copy of the Planning report is attached. Community Planning staff opined that the Applicant's request for front yard parking does not respect and reinforce the physical character of the neighbourhood as the predominant built form in the neighbourhood includes parking within a garage or carport. Therefore, Communing Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed front yard parking variance does not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the deadline for submitting the Notice of Intention to be a Party is November 12, 2019.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City staff, to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose Application A0214/19SC respecting 38 Munson Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A0214/19SC respecting 38 Munson Crescent and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City staff, to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose Application A0214/19SC respecting 38 Munson Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A0214/19SC respecting 38 Munson Crescent and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.
MM11.20adopted
On June 16, 2019 Quebec's provincial government passed, Bill 21, An Act respecting the laicity of the State. Bill 21 is a legislated ban on public servants in Quebec who wish to publicly display religious symbols. Bill 21 will ban police offers, teachers, bureaucrats from wearing religious symbols such as Hijabs, Sikh turbans, and Jewish Kippah. Bill 21 is a strategic attempt to stifle and limit the civic participation of individuals who choose to wear religious symbols under the guise of secularism. This Bill disproportionately impacts Muslims, Sikhs, and Jews who all participate in different forms of religious symbols. On June 17, 2019, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, National Council of Canadian Muslims, and Ischrak Nourel Hak filed a constitutional challenge of law. This misguided Bill is a significant step toward the growing polarization and marginalization of religious minorities. As the largest municipality in Canada and one of the most diverse cities in the world, the City of Toronto should join a growing group of Canadian municipalities that have publicly condemned Quebec's Bill 21. This Motion is urgent as Bill 21 is currently before the courts. There is an upcoming hearing in November to determine if Quebec's religious symbols law should be suspended.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council oppose Quebec's Bill 21, An Act respecting the laicity of the State and reaffirm the City's commitment to upholding religious freedoms as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 2. City Council endorse the initiative proposed by Calgary City Council and supported by the Regional Municipality of Peel that asks the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination, of which the City of Toronto is a member, to create a nationwide campaign that highlights the harmful widespread impacts of Bill 21 on social cohesion and inclusion in Canada. 3. City Council encourage the Federal Government to unequivocally condemn and challenge Quebec's Bill 21.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council oppose Quebec's Bill 21, An Act respecting the laicity of the State and reaffirm the City's commitment to upholding religious freedoms as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 2. City Council endorse the initiative proposed by Calgary City Council and supported by the Regional Municipality of Peel that asks the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination, of which the City of Toronto is a member, to create a nationwide campaign that highlights the harmful widespread impacts of Bill 21 on social cohesion and inclusion in Canada. 3. City Council encourage the Federal government to unequivocally condemn and challenge Quebec's Bill 21.
MM11.21adopted
City Council accepted the recommendations set out in the 470-530 Wilson Avenue - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Request for Further Direction regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Report on July 23, 2018. As part of that settlement, the Owner will be dedicating a 973 square metre on-site parkland dedication at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Faywood Boulevard, to satisfy their parkland dedication requirements. The Owner has indicated a willingness to complete the buildout of the park, including completing above base park improvements. In order to do so, the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's component of the development charges, paid upon issuance of building permit, would be required to be directed to the above base park improvements. There is currently no Council Authority to direct the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges to the above base park improvements. This authority is recommended by way of this Motion. Parks, Forestry and Recreation is agreeable to have the property owner design and build out the park, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The new park will be designed in consultation with the local community and the Ward Councillor. This matter is deemed urgent as the Section 37 Agreement must be executed prior to the issuance of the final Order by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; 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.
MM11.22adopted
At its meeting on March 26, 2018, City Council accepted the recommendations set out in the Further Request for Direction report (March 16, 2018) from the City Solicitor, opposing the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal at the former Ontario Municipal Board for the property at 250 Lawrence Avenue West. Even though the City opposed the development, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (former Ontario Municipal Board) approved the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal. As part of this development, the Owner will be dedicating a 397.80 square metre on-site park on the north-east corner of their site, municipally known as 219 Glengarry Avenue, to satisfy their parkland dedication requirements. The development charge credit will be secured in the Section 37 Agreement. The Owner has requested City Council's approval to design and build the above base park improvements for the new park. In order to do so, the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's component of the development charges, paid upon issuance of building permit, would be required to be directed to the above base park improvements. Parks, Forestry and Recreation is agreeable to have the Owner design and build out the park, in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The new park will be designed in consultation with the local community and the Ward Councillor. This Matter is deemed urgent as the Section 37 Agreement must be executed prior to the issuance of the final Order by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the development at 250 Lawrence Avenue West 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the development at 250 Lawrence Avenue West 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.
MM11.23adopted
The Applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever the subject property into two undersized residential lots, for relief from the provisions of the applicable Zoning By-law to maintain the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling with two dwelling units and construct a new rear detached garage on the retained lot and to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling and maintain the existing rear detached garage on the conveyed lot. Variances were sought with respect to lot frontage, side yard setback, floor space index and soft landscaping. City Planning submitted a report (November 22, 2018) to the Committee of Adjustment recommending refusal of the applications based on their failure to conform to the Official Plan, as required for a consent by Sections 53(12) and 51(24) of the Planning Act, and their failure to maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan, as required for a minor variance by Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Community Planning staff were of the opinion that the Applicant's request to sever the subject property to create a new residential lot was not in keeping with the Official Plan designation of Core Employment Areas, which does not permit residential uses. The lands are also subject to SASP 190, which recognizes existing residential uses in the Employment Area and permits those residential uses that existed on November 26, 2002. New residential dwellings are not permitted in the Employment Area. The subject lands are also within the Lower Don Special Policy Area and are therefore subject to the Protocol Regarding the Lower Don Special Policy Area, which requires joint Ministerial approval for any new or intensified development beyond the existing permissions. At the initial Committee of Adjustment hearing on November 28, 2018, the applications were deferred to provide the applicant with an opportunity to resolve the issues with City Planning staff and to discuss the proposal in more detail with area residents. No revisions were made to the applications. City Planning advised the Committee of Adjustment on September 17, 2019 that the recommendations in its original report dated November 22, 2018 continue to apply. At the rescheduled hearing on September 26, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment refused the applications. The Notice of Decisions are attached. The applicant appealed the decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the proposed consent and minor variances requested in the applications. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants, as necessary. This matter is time-sensitive and urgent, as the decision of the Committee of Adjustment has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing in opposition of the proposal.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 67 Morse Street to oppose the consent to sever and minor variances requested through Applications B0045/18TEY, A0421/18TEY and A0422/18TEY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Michael Ford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 67 Morse Street to oppose the consent to sever and minor variances requested through Applications B0045/18TEY, A0421/18TEY and A0422/18TEY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM11.24adopted
On August 15, 2019, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused an application brought by the owner of 149 Highland Crescent for consent to sever the lot into two lots and construct two single detached dwellings, and for associated minor variances including those pertaining to lot frontage and height. A copy of the Committee's decisions in respect of the requested consent and requested minor variances for each lot are attached. On September 4, 2019, the owner appealed the Committee's refusal of the Applications to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants, as necessary. In the report (August 6, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, Community Planning staff recommended that, should the Committee approve the application, it be made subject to a number of conditions. A copy of the Community Planning report is attached. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the Committee's decision has been appealed and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing scheduled for January 14, 2020.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the consent and minor variances requested through Applications B0017/19NY, A0305/19NY, and A0306/19NY respecting 149 Highland Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Applications B0017/19NY, A0305/19NY, and A0306/19NY respecting 149 Highland Crescent and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the consent and minor variances requested through Applications B0017/19NY, A0305/19NY, and A0306/19NY respecting 149 Highland Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Applications B0017/19NY, A0305/19NY, and A0306/19NY respecting 149 Highland Crescent and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
MM11.25adopted
On August 29, 2019, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") approved, on condition, the application for minor variances for the property municipally known as 158 McRae Drive. The original Zoning Notice included variances for building height, length, setbacks, parking and a utility equipment encroachment. At its meeting held on October 2 and 3, 2019, City Council adopted Item MM10.24. Part 1 of the decision authorizes the City Solicitor to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The purpose of this Motion is to replace Part 1 to clarify the intent behind Item MM10.24. This matter is time-sensitive and urgent as the Committee's decision has been appealed and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing scheduled for January 13, 2020. Requires Re-Opening: This Motion requires a reopening of Item MM10.24 (October 2 and 3, 2019) only as it relates to Part 1 of City Council's decision.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council delete Part 1 of its decision on Item MM10.24, adopted by City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019, and adopt instead the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the application for minor variances for 158 McRae Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council delete Part 1 of its decision on Item MM10.24, adopted by City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019, and adopt instead the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the application for minor variances for 158 McRae Drive.
MM11.26adopted
City Council at its November 7, 8 and 9, 2017 meeting adopted Item 2017.PW24.7, and in so doing also approved a 'Residential On-street Electric Vehicle Charge Station' pilot enabling Toronto Hydro to utilize electrical and street light poles to install charging stations. Under this previous approval, Council authorization for the City to enter into an agreement with Toronto Hydro was not requested and was an oversight. As such, a technical amendment is being sought to obtain that authorization by way of this Motion. This Motion comes at a time when Transportation Services and Toronto Hydro are making final preparations for the implementation of the residential charging stations and require an executed agreement before rolling out the charging stations. Transportation Services is about to finalize the agreements with Toronto Hydro, but require additional authorization from City Council. If the authorization is not given, Transportation Services will not be able to proceed with the on-street electric vehicle charging pilot this year.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into and execute an agreement with Toronto Hydro for the installation, operation, and implementation of residential on-street Electric Vehicle Charging stations on select residential streets as previously approved by City Council and as generally set out in Item 2017.PW24.7, headed "Preparing Toronto for Electric Vehicles", and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including any provision that the City provide an indemnification.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into and execute an agreement with Toronto Hydro for the installation, operation, and implementation of residential on-street Electric Vehicle Charging stations on select residential streets as previously approved by City Council and as generally set out in Item 2017.PW24.7, headed "Preparing Toronto for Electric Vehicles", and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including any provision that the City provide an indemnification.
MM11.27adopted
It is understood that increasing the supply of housing units to meet a wide area of need is a priority for Toronto and an important way to help address housing affordability issues. One area within the City's control is the treatment of building permit applications involving houses with supplemental units that were not originally established through the building permit process. These are sometimes referred to as 'illegal' units. When permit applications are received to renovate these houses, significant development charges and parkland dedication fees can be incurred. These costs can be a barrier to bringing 'illegal' units into conformity with City by-laws, and to the creation of additional units. Examples are coming to the attention of Council with increasing frequency. Current City policies regarding charges for additional units are meant to allow incremental increases in units without incurring substantial fees that are otherwise associated with growth related development in new buildings. However, these policies are not sensitive to the situation where tenancies may have been long established, but in 'illegal' units. This Motion would direct staff to review the situation and make appropriate recommendations to address this challenge. The Province introduced changes to the application of development charges and parkland fees through the More Homes, More Choices Act. These changes are expected to come into effect in the coming months as Provincial regulations are developed and enacted and may influence the City's policy options regarding the treatment of illegal units. It is expected that the staff review would take these pending changes into account.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, to conduct a review of the City's development related fees and taxes particularly as they pertain to renovations for grade related housing, and to report back to Executive Committee with recommendations on how to address the impact of City imposed financial barriers on increasing the number of units by second quarter of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, to conduct a review of the City's development related fees and taxes particularly as they pertain to renovations for grade related housing, and to report back to Executive Committee with recommendations on how to address the impact of City imposed financial barriers on increasing the number of units by second quarter of 2020.
MM11.28adopted
So far this year there have been 33 fatalities (which includes 18 seniors) in the City of Toronto. At its July 2019 meeting, City Council adopted Vision Zero 2.0. Members of Council unanimously supported making every effort to reduce to zero road fatalities in the City of Toronto. There are new technologies available to assist pedestrians to safely cross at busy intersections. By conducting Pilot Projects at various high traffic intersections throughout the City, staff can better determine by the data collected whether these technologies are appropriate applications for use on our busy streets.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a Pilot Project using pedestrian detection technologies and to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee where additional authorities are required in order to undertake the Pilot, as necessary.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a Pilot Project using pedestrian detection technologies and to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee where additional authorities are required in order to undertake the Pilot, as necessary.
MM11.29adopted
On January 2, 2019, Richmond Residential Limited Partnership (the "Owner") applied to the Toronto and East York Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever the lands at 245-283 Queen Street East, 348-354 Richmond Street East and 106-110 Ontario Street into two lots (the "Application"). The Application is filed as Committee Application B0002/19TEY. On February 19, 2019, the Manager, Development Engineering, Toronto and East York District, submitted a memorandum to the Committee recommending that the Application was premature and requested that the Committee not schedule a hearing date. On June 27, 2019, the Owner appealed the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body for the failure of the Committee to make a decision on the Application within 90 days, pursuant to Section 53(14) of the Planning Act. The Appeal was forwarded to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, as an Official Plan Amendment appeal and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal related to the Application had previously been made to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and has not yet been finally disposed of . The decision of City Council relating to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Appeal can be found here: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2018.CC44.36 The Manager, Development Engineering, Toronto and East York District has since issued an updated memorandum respecting the Application. Development Engineering no longer has any objection to the Application, so long as the conditions outlined in the October 29, 2019 Memorandum are satisfied by the Owner. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the hearing of the Appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2019, and the City Solicitor requires instructions.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to request that the conditions contained in the October 29, 2019 Memorandum from the Manager, Development Engineering, Toronto and East York District regarding 245 to 285 Queen Street East, 348-412 Richmond Street East, 78 to 106 Ontario Street and 8-12 Brigden Place, be imposed and that the conditions are appended to the Tribunal's Order. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the appeal, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to request that the conditions contained in the October 29, 2019 Memorandum from the Manager, Development Engineering, Toronto and East York District regarding 245 to 285 Queen Street East, 348-412 Richmond Street East, 78 to 106 Ontario Street and 8-12 Brigden Place, be imposed and that the conditions are appended to the Tribunal's Order. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the appeal, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM11.30adopted
At its meeting held on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, City Council adopted without amendment Item IE6.12 entitled "Cycling Network Plan: 2019 Cycling Infrastructure Installation" and, in so doing, enacted a number of amendments to bicycle lane and traffic and parking regulations on Vaughan Road. However, there have been concerns raised by the community about sightline concerns due to angled driveways at a portion of the street where the bike lanes are supposed to be installed in. Furthermore, there were concerns over loss of parking space and the inconsistency of the design with previously installed bike lanes, further south on Vaughan Road. After extensive consultation with the community, Transportation Services, and the Public Consultations Unit, we have come to an agreement that would eliminate the sightline concerns and minimize parking impacts, while ensuring we provide the extension of safe biking facilities to our constituents. This matter is urgent as the contract has already been awarded and the contractors have been given the designs previously approved by Council. The contractors need all the new designs and permits necessary to undertake the work, which is scheduled for Fall 2019 through Spring 2020. Transportation Services staff have been consulted regarding the above and have no concerns with the requested amendments below. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Infrastructure and Environment Committee Item IE6.12 entitled "Cycling Network Plan: 2019 Cycling Infrastructure Installation" as adopted by City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 only as it pertains to bicycle lanes on Vaughan Road and related traffic and parking regulations.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item IE6.12 by: a. deleting the entry for Vaughan Road under "Designated Bicycle Lanes, To Be Enacted", in Attachment 2 to the report (June 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and adopting the following instead: Highway Between Lanes Times or Days Vaughan Road Oakwood Avenue and Bude Street Easterly Northbound Anytime Vaughan Road Bude Street and Northcliffe Boulevard Northbound lane adjacent to the curb lane used for parking Anytime b. amending Attachment 4 to the report (June 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services by deleting and replacing the entries related to Vaughan Road under "Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations" as set out in Attachment 1 to this Motion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item IE6.12 by: a. deleting the entry for Vaughan Road under "Designated Bicycle Lanes, To Be Enacted", in Attachment 2 to the report (June 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and adopting the following instead: Highway Between Lanes Times or Days Vaughan Road Oakwood Avenue and Bude Street Easterly Northbound Anytime Vaughan Road Bude Street and Northcliffe Boulevard Northbound lane adjacent to the curb lane used for parking Anytime b. amending Attachment 4 to the report (June 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services by deleting and replacing the entries related to Vaughan Road under "Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations" as set out in Attachment 1 to this Motion.
MM11.31adopted
This Motion asks City Council to authorize a five business-day deferral agreement as provided for under the City's Development Charges By-law, for development charges at 650 Kingston Road (Application No. 19 123234 SHO 00 PP) related to the issuance of a building permit on October 30 or 31, 2019. The agreement will stipulate that interest be applicable over the deferral period, and as security, the permit may be revoked if the deferred fees and charges are not paid within the deferral period. The deferral is to assist the applicant with delays in receiving Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation funding through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative, a program created under the National Housing Strategy to support the delivery of rental housing where there is high need. 650 Kingston Road is a 68-unit Open Door funded affordable housing development, providing 19 affordable rental units, 32 mid-range rental units and 11 market rental units. 11 of the units are rental replacement units. The development is a single, modest 7-storey building which received zoning approvals two years ago at the November 7, 8, 9, 2019 City Council meeting (see TE27.11). The building permits for this development are ready for issuance. Due to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation rules and the Rental Construction Financing Initiative's reliance on financial markets the initial loan advance can only be made at intermittent times. The earliest first advance available to the applicant is November 1, 2019. The delay in receiving Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation funding presents a significant financial risk to the project and a deferral creates an opportunity to enable the City to most effectively layer on funding supports for affordable housing with other levels of government. The applicant has attempted to request Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to advance funds in advance (on October 31) so that all charges and fees could be paid without a deferral. However, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has not been able to accommodate this request. Due to the other financial conditions imposed under the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation program, the applicant has been unable to obtain funds on a temporary basis from other sources. This matter is deemed urgent because a deferral is required to ensure sufficient funding is secured from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to advance this affordable housing project.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to enter into a development charge deferral agreement as set out in Chapter 415-8C, for building permit application 19 123234 SHO 00 PP at 650 Kingston Road, to defer payment of the applicable development charge calculated as of the date of building permit issuance, to a date on or before November 6, 2019, with interest payable on the deferred amount at an appropriate short term rate to be determined by the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, for a building permit issued on October 30 or 31, 2019, subject to full payment of all other applicable fees and charges at permit issuance, and the payment of the deferred development charge by the end of the deferral period, after which time the permit may be revoked if full payment of the deferred development charges is not received.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to enter into a development charge deferral agreement as set out in Chapter 415-8C, for building permit application 19 123234 SHO 00 PP at 650 Kingston Road, to defer payment of the applicable development charge calculated as of the date of building permit issuance, to a date on or before November 6, 2019, with interest payable on the deferred amount at an appropriate short term rate to be determined by the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, for a building permit issued on October 30 or 31, 2019, subject to full payment of all other applicable fees and charges at permit issuance, and the payment of the deferred development charge by the end of the deferral period, after which time the permit may be revoked if full payment of the deferred development charges is not received.
MM11.32adopted
Among changes under the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) that came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Sub-sections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act as now amended prevent submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately-initiated zoning by-law amendment within two years of by-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". With regards to the proposed development at 248 and 260 High Park Avenue, City Council at its meeting on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 approved Zoning By-law amendments to former City of Toronto By-law 438-86 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, to permit the redevelopment of the properties at 248 and 260 High Park Avenue with a 4-storey (19.8 m total, including a 5.2 m mechanical penthouse) residential apartment building, including the adaptive re-use of a vacant place of worship. A portion of the existing place of worship and a single-detached dwelling (248 High Park Avenue) would be demolished. Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1397-2017 and 1398-2017 were also adopted by City Council at its July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 meeting. On February 26, 2019, City Council authorized the submission of a Minor Variance application, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.14) of the Planning Act, for relief from the By-law requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1397-2017 and 1398-2017 (Item MM3.22) related to minor modifications made to the design of the site and corrections to a few oversights regarding the landscape width beside the driveway, the setback of the southwest stairwell to the below grade parking and vehicle access design. Since this time, the owner has been continuing to work with staff on the Site Plan Control application. Through the ongoing review of the application, additional variances to permit the proposed redevelopment of the site have been identified by Toronto Building staff in relation to the proposed vestibule and the separation distance between the building wings, as well as in relation to gross floor area. A variance is required for gross floor area as elements of the building, including areas of the stairwell corridors and the 'open to below' spaces, were excluded from the gross floor area calculation previously identified through the Zoning By-law Amendment application. Accordingly, the proposed change in density is technical due to a change in interpretation regarding the areas of an apartment building that are included in the gross floor area calculations. The variances requested will continue to not affect the overall built form or general layout of the site. Under the Planning Act as amended, the owner will not be able to file for a Minor Variance application for zoning relief on these matters until December 8, 2019, thus delaying the site development further and causing the owner undue project delay and financial hardship. As the proposed variances do not modify the remaining development standards established through the rezoning of this property and would result in an improvement of the functioning of the proposed development, City Council's authorization for submission of a Minor Variance application at this time is warranted.
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a Minor Variance application in regard to 248 and 260 High Park Avenue for relief from the By-law requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1397-2017 and 1398-2017.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a Minor Variance application in regard to 248 and 260 High Park Avenue for relief from the By-law requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1397-2017 and 1398-2017.