Toronto City Council
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CC14.9adopted
Appeals of City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 - Request for Direction
The Conservatory Group appealed the regulations in the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 dealing with mechanical penthouses. Staff have revised the mechanical penthouse regulations, following a series of without prejudice discussions with the appellant and the City Solicitor requires direction regarding these revisions.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor; and b. Revised Confidential Appendix A to the report (January 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council adopt the revisions to the Zoning By-law regulations as found in Revised Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make stylistic changes, as necessary, and City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in support of the revisions. Revised Confidential Appendix A to the report (January 23, 2020) 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 (January 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the City Solicitor's confidential recommendation is adopted by Council, then City Council authorize the public release of: a. the recommendation contained in Confidential Attachment 1 (with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege), and b. Confidential Appendix "A".
MM14.9adopted
The Housing Now site at 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard will become a key addition on remediating the struggling affordable housing market in Ward 6 and Toronto. The site is planned to replace the existing commuter parking lot, highly used by residents of Ward 6 and neighbouring Wards. Approximately 855 commuters use the site on a daily basis and consequentially, many users have expressed their concerns with the future disappearance of the parking lot. While collected parking data has shown that most of the lot users come from Vaughan and Richmond Hill, the closure of this lot will impact local users as they - unlike users from beyond municipal boundaries - have fewer alternative commuter parking options. The recommendations in this Motion are designed to direct current users to existing parking lots with excess capacity further north along the subway line, secure temporary parking capacity within Ward 6 when the lot enters construction and improve transit service to the neighbourhoods immediately to the east and north of the Housing Now site.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with CreateTO and the Toronto Transit Commission, to deliver a communication campaign in coordination with the local Councillor, to alert current users of the Toronto Transit Commission parking lot at 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard of the proposed change in use for that site, including: a. alternative parking options such as the commuter parking lots at Yorkdale Mall, Sheppard West, Finch West, Pioneer Village, Highway 407 and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Subway stations; and b. where commuters can access accurate and up-to-date parking lot capacity figures to help changing their parking routines. 2. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority Board and the Toronto Transit Commission Board to engage in discussions with Canada Lands Corporation, to temporarily transform the north section of the Downsview Park Merchants Market parking lot, and in close proximity to Downsview Park Subway Station, into a weekday pay-and-display commuter parking lot before and during construction phases at the 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard site, as outlined in Attachment 1 to this Motion. 3. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report by the end of the third quarter of 2020 on the feasibility of improving community bus service and reinstating the cancelled Ward 6 Community Bus to service neighbourhoods that will be adversely affected by the removal of commuter parking stalls at the 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard, as outlined in Attachment 2 to this Motion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with CreateTO and the Toronto Transit Commission, to deliver a communication campaign in coordination with the local Councillor, to alert current users of the Toronto Transit Commission parking lot at 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard of the proposed change in use for that site, including: a. alternative parking options such as the commuter parking lots at Yorkdale Mall, Sheppard West, Finch West, Pioneer Village, Highway 407 and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Subway stations; and b. where commuters can access accurate and up-to-date parking lot capacity figures to help changing their parking routines. 2. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority Board and the Toronto Transit Commission Board to engage in discussions with Canada Lands Corporation, to temporarily transform the north section of the Downsview Park Merchants Market parking lot, and in close proximity to Downsview Park Subway Station, into a weekday pay-and-display commuter parking lot before and during construction phases at the 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard site, as outlined in Attachment 1 to this Motion. 3. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report by the end of the third quarter of 2020 on the feasibility of improving community bus service and reinstating the cancelled Ward 6 Community Bus to service neighbourhoods that will be adversely affected by the removal of commuter parking stalls at the 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard, as outlined in Attachment 2 to this Motion.
CC14.10adopted
The report from the Chief Planner dated August 12, 2019 (Item PH8.8) identified five developments where Section 37 cash payments to the City totalling $701,387 were due, and no records of receipt had been found. Staff have continued to seek outstanding payments from responsive developers. Discussions have resulted in the payment of an additional outstanding $3,387.44 by one developer and an offer to make a payment of $100,000 on behalf of a developer whose company has been dissolved. The purpose of this report is twofold. This report responds to the request to report to City Council with respect to any additional outstanding funds received. It also seeks City Council's instructions respecting the proposed $100,000 payment noted above and discussed in Confidential Attachment 1.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 23, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 23, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 23, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 from the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM14.10adopted
The City of Toronto flag has been a key part of the City's identity for 45 years. However, it is seldom used in communications, marketing materials, and civic initiatives and public events. This Motion requests staff to develop a plan that addresses this shortcoming and create a strategy that gives our flag the prominence it deserves.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to report to City Council in the second quarter of 2020, with a comprehensive strategy and select ideas for incorporating the Toronto flag in City of Toronto events, communications and marketing initiatives.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to report to City Council in the second quarter of 2020, with a comprehensive strategy and select ideas for incorporating the Toronto flag in City of Toronto events, communications and marketing initiatives.
MM14.11adopted
Given the existing levels of traffic congestion on Dufferin Street caused by some of the highest levels of gridlock of any Major City arterial roads, and with the unprecedented level of residential development applications being proposed from Eglinton Avenue to Highway 401 on Dufferin Street, it is essential to accelerate the plans of transforming our City into a low carbon zero emissions community.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report on the feasibility of accelerating the plans of transition to include Electric Charging Station Infrastructure in all new major residential development applications and building designs in order to reduce the use of traditional diesel or gasoline powered vehicles, which would help improve air quality on the Dufferin Corridor between Eglinton Avenue West to Highway 401.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report on the feasibility of accelerating the plans of transition to include Electric Charging Station Infrastructure in all new major residential development applications and building designs in order to reduce the use of traditional diesel or gasoline powered vehicles, which would help improve air quality on the Dufferin Corridor between Eglinton Avenue West to Highway 401.
MM14.12adopted
Dufferin Street is one of Toronto's busiest and congested major arterial roads. The Dufferin Bus ranks eight on the Toronto Transit Commission bus ridership in the City carrying approximately 43,000 customers per weekday. It is a key workplace and shopping-destination street with a number of big employers, which includes Dufferin Mall, Yorkdale Mall, COSTCO located just off Dufferin Street and it is a major gateway to Highway 401, East and West. Given the non-stop traffic gridlock, plus the unprecedented number of new high density residential and commercial development applications that are being brought forward for approval, it is crucial that further options be explored.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report on the options and feasibility of converting or replacing the diesel buses on the Dufferin 29 route to Zero Emissions Electric Buses in order to reduce carbon emissions and help improve air quality in the Dufferin Corridor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report on the options and feasibility of converting or replacing the diesel buses on the Dufferin 29 route to Zero Emissions Electric Buses in order to reduce carbon emissions and help improve air quality in the Dufferin Corridor.
MM14.13adopted
This Motion seeks City Council's approval to provide an exemption from Committee of Adjustment application fees to Adam House which operates a shelter at 430 Gladstone Avenue. Following completing a Preliminary Project Review Adam House is requesting two variances from the Committee of Adjustment to address the following: 1. in Rooming House Area B1, a rooming house is a permitted use provided the maximum number of rooms used for living accommodation is 6; the number of rooms used for living accommodation in the proposed rooming house is 10; and 2. in Rooming House Area B1, a rooming house is a permitted use provided the building in which it is located has a minimum interior floor area of 7.0 square metres per occupant in each room with two or more occupants; none of the bedrooms at Adam House currently meet that criteria. The Committee of Adjustment application fees are estimated at $9,383.72. Adam House was established in 2002 and provides refugee claimants with clean and safe living accommodations. Adam House also provides assistance and advice to clients with respect to immigration procedures, referrals to legal services, medical assistance, and community resources. Approval of the exemption will help the non-profit organization bring the property to compliance with Zoning By-law 569-2013 and continue to provide crucial housing services to refugee claimants in Toronto.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the property located at 430 Gladstone Avenue, operated by Adam House, from Committee of Adjustment application fees required to bring the property to compliance with Zoning By-law 569-2013.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the property located at 430 Gladstone Avenue, operated by Adam House, from Committee of Adjustment application fees required to bring the property to compliance with Zoning By-law 569-2013.
MM14.14adopted
On December 3, 2019, with the adoption of Item TE11.73, Toronto and East York Community Council approved a reduction in the speed limit on Old Weston Road, between Davenport Road and Lavender Road, from 50 km/h to 40 km/h. The speed limit on the remaining stretch of Old Weston Road, between Lavender Road and Rogers Road, should also be reduced to 40 km/h. As this section of Old Weston Road forms the boundary between Ward 5, York South-Weston and Ward 9, Davenport, which fall under different Community Councils (Etobicoke York and Toronto and East York respectively), this matter is being brought to City Council for approval.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Old Weston Road between Lavender Road and Rogers Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Old Weston Road between Lavender Road and Rogers Road.
MM14.15adopted
Toronto is an artistic City. From film, to live music, to the visual arts, to theatre, our City is a hub for artistic creation and expression. Live theatre is an essential part of this cultural makeup, promoting deeply held societal values like freedom of expression, tolerance, and communal experience. From large downtown theatres to small and independent cultural incubators, our theatres are multi-disciplinary spaces, promoting the work of actors, dancers, musicians, visual artists, and other performances, and making Toronto a cultural destination. In addition, our theatres are an essential part of our economy, particularly our nighttime economy, intersecting as they do with hotels, restaurants, bars, and other performance venues. Due to changes affecting our City, especially the rising price of land and rent, our artists and theatres are facing new challenges that require a comprehensive strategy on the part of our municipal government. On the part of artists, low wages and high rents, as well as high levels of student debt for the new generation, have made it difficult to develop a sustainable artistic practice. Exciting start up theatres, storefront spaces, incubators, and rehearsal rooms have closed not just in the downtown, but across the City due to high commercial rents and a lack of supports for emerging artists and spaces. At the same time, our existing institutions are facing a unique set of challenges. Over the last past number of years, we have lost many independent theatres across our City due to increased cost pressures. For many theatres in the Downtown West, stagnating operating grants on the provincial level limit the amount that theatres can spend on attracting top talent for administration, marketing, and fundraising. High commercial rents are making auxiliary spaces - offices, carpentry shops, rehearsal rooms - increasingly out of reach. And the heritage buildings they inhabit require increasing maintenance and modernization for heating, water, lights, and accessibility standards. As these venerable institutions are helmed by a new generation of artists, we have an opportunity to create a culture that is more inclusive, more diverse, and reflects the City that we have become - but only if we support them in this transition. Live theatre is an essential part of our City, our economy, and our culture. As we do with many other cultural industries, like film and live-music, it is essential that the City work to support new theatrical spaces, and preserve our existing theatres.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to identify and explore short and long-term actions to support the sustainability and continued viability of independent theatrical spaces in the Downtown West, in consultation with the independent live theatre sector, including but not limited to: the Canadian Actors Equity Association; the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees; the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres; the Toronto Arts Council; the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts; and other interested parties.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to identify and explore short and long-term actions to support the sustainability and continued viability of independent theatrical spaces in the Downtown West, in consultation with the independent live theatre sector, including but not limited to: the Canadian Actors Equity Association; the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees; the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres; the Toronto Arts Council; the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts; and other interested parties.
MM14.16adopted
The Applicant submitted an application that proposed to amend the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a three-storey semi-detached dwelling on the lands municipally known as 1218 Royal York Road. The subject site is currently occupied by a two-storey detached dwelling with an attached garage, which is proposed to be demolished. The subject site is located in a RD zone and a semi-detached dwelling is not a permitted residential building type in a RD zone. Site specific amendments are also required to provide applicable performance standards such as: building height, density, building length, building depth, exterior main wall heights, platform area and setbacks for the proposed development. At the City Council meeting on October 2 and 3, 2019, City Council refused the Zoning By-law Amendment application: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2019.EY8.1 . The Applicant has filed an appeal of City Council's decision to refuse the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A case management conference has been scheduled. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in order to oppose the proposed rezoning application. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor the authority to retain an outside consultant and the authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the Applicant has filed an appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and the required case management conference is scheduled on February 3, 2020.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal respecting 1218 Royal York Road, to oppose the Applicant's appeal of City Council's decision to refuse Zoning By-law Amendment application 18 271115WET 02 OZ (Local Planning Appeal Tribunal File PL190559), and to retain outside consultants as necessary. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the Applicant's appeal of City Council's decision to refuse Zoning By-law Amendment application 18 271115WET 02 OZ (Local Planning Appeal Tribunal File PL190559) respecting 1218 Royal York Road, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal respecting 1218 Royal York Road, to oppose the Applicant's appeal of City Council's decision to refuse Zoning By-law Amendment application 18 271115WET 02 OZ (Local Planning Appeal Tribunal File PL190559), and to retain outside consultants as necessary. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the Applicant's appeal of City Council's decision to refuse Zoning By-law Amendment application 18 271115WET 02 OZ (Local Planning Appeal Tribunal File PL190559) respecting 1218 Royal York Road, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
MM14.17adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority with appropriate City Staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the North York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment's decision refusing the consent-to-sever a lot and variances sought in applications (Applications B0025/19NY, A0479/19NY and A0480/19NY) concerning 320 Hollywood Avenue. The Application seeks to sever a lot with approximately 18.24 metres of frontage into two (2) separate lots in order to construct two (2) new dwellings. The Application also seeks numerous variances to the City's Zoning By-law 569-2013 and North York By-law 7625 with respect to: reducing side yard set-backs; increasing the main wall height; reducing the lot frontage; reducing the lot area; increasing the lot coverage; reducing the front yard landscaping, among others. Planning Staff submitted a report to the Committee recommending that the Committee refuse the Application. On December 12, 2019, the Committee refused the Application. However, the applicant appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, and outside consultants, as necessary, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the consent-to-sever a lot and minor variances requested in Applications B0025/19NY, A0479/19NY and A0480/19NY regarding 320 Hollywood Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the appeal of Applications B0025/19NY, A0479/19NY and A0480/19NY, 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 with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, and outside consultants, as necessary, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the consent-to-sever a lot and minor variances requested in Applications B0025/19NY, A0479/19NY & A0480/19NY regarding 320 Hollywood Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the appeal of Applications B0025/19NY, A0479/19NY and A0480/19NY, 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 with the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM14.18adopted
City Council adopted MM13.27, entitled "Response to Proclamation of Development Charges Act changes effective January 1, 2020" at its meeting held on December 17 and 18, 2019. In doing so, Council authorized interim actions to help manage the transition to the new Act and help preserve revenue neutrality of the changes, particularly during the City's development charges rate phase-in period. Following passage of MM13.27, there have been requests to clarify how the interest rates are calculated for the "frozen" development charges rates and for how long these interest rates would apply. This Motion seeks to more clearly explain to the affected parties the interim interest rate policies. In addition, the Province of Ontario released regulations on December 19, 2019 that provides definitions for rental, institutional and non-profit housing that are subject to the mandatory deferral to occupancy and five to 20 year installment payment. Staff would undertake to report back with further changes to the interest rate or related development charges policies once there is an opportunity to more fully assess the impact and options. This Motion is urgent to ensure that applicants understand the new policy. REQUIRES RE-OPENNG: Member Motion Item MM13.27, entitled "Response to Proclamation of Development Charges Act changes effective January 1, 2020", as adopted by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019, only as it relates to Part 2.a.i and ii. of City Council's decision.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend MM13.27 by deleting and replacing Part 2. a.i. and ii. with the following: a. in order to support revenue neutrality during the City's development charges rate phase-in period, as permitted under Section 26.2 (3) of the Development Charges Act, City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to apply interest charges to the "frozen" development charges payable for Site Plan and Rezoning Applications received on or after January 1, 2020 and before November 1, 2020, for building permits issued before November 1, 2021: i. at a rate of 1.5 percent for each complete 30 day period from the date an applicable Site Plan Application or Rezoning Bylaw Amendment is received, until the date of building permit issuance; and ii. limited so that the total amount of interest payable when combined with the development charges payable does not exceed the development charges in effect under the City's bylaw at the date of building permit issuance. 2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back with any recommended modifications to the interest rates or development charges policies once there is an opportunity to more fully assess the impacts of Bill 108 Development Charges Act changes and options, including the interest rates applicable to rental, institutional and non-profit housing that are subject to the mandatory development charge deferral and five and 20 year installment payments, now that regulations setting out the definitions have been released.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend MM13.27 by deleting and replacing Part 2. a.i. and ii. with the following: a. in order to support revenue neutrality during the City's development charges rate phase-in period, as permitted under Section 26.2 (3) of the Development Charges Act, City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to apply interest charges to the "frozen" development charges payable for Site Plan and Rezoning Applications received on or after January 1, 2020 and before November 1, 2020, for building permits issued before November 1, 2021: i. at a rate of 1.5 percent for each complete 30 day period from the date an applicable Site Plan Application or Rezoning Bylaw Amendment is received, until the date of building permit issuance; and ii. limited so that the total amount of interest payable when combined with the development charges payable does not exceed the development charges in effect under the City's bylaw at the date of building permit issuance. 2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back with any recommended modifications to the interest rates or development charges policies once there is an opportunity to more fully assess the impacts of Bill 108 Development Charges Act changes and options, including the interest rates applicable to rental, institutional and non-profit housing that are subject to the mandatory development charge deferral and five and 20 year installment payments, now that regulations setting out the definitions have been released.
MM14.19adopted
With the loss of flight PS752, many families from Toronto and across Canada have been devastated. The world continues to mourn the 176 people, including 57 Canadians, who were lost in an instant in this senseless tragedy. In typical fashion, Torontonians have stepped up to help those in need. Through the Canada Strong campaign, started by philanthropist Mohamad Fakih, residents of Toronto have joined with residents across Canada with the goal of raising $1.5 million for the families impacted by this disaster. The Government of Canada has now announced it will match donations, up to $1.5 million, to the Canada Strong campaign. The funds raised must be equitably distributed to grieving families with proper management and accounting guaranteed. To achieve this, Dentons Canada LLP has offered pro bono oversight and will disseminate money directly to families. This Motion directs staff to accept the donations and develop an agreement with Dentons Canada LLP for effective oversight and distributions.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Controller to receive funds of approximately $1.5M donated to the #CanadaStrong Fund (Toronto Foundation) for distribution to the families of those killed on Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752. 2. City Council authorize the Controller to negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements or other documents to support the receipt and distribution of the funds, in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including an agreement with Dentons Canada LLP, who will be acting without charge, to ensure appropriate oversight mechanisms are established and to take other actions required for the proper distribution of the funds.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Controller to receive funds of approximately $1.5M donated to the #CanadaStrong Fund (Toronto Foundation) for distribution to the families of those killed on Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752. 2. City Council authorize the Controller to negotiate and enter into all necessary agreements or other documents to support the receipt and distribution of the funds, in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including an agreement with Dentons Canada LLP, who will be acting without charge, to ensure appropriate oversight mechanisms are established and to take other actions required for the proper distribution of the funds.
MM14.20adopted
Setless Architecture (the "Applicant"), on behalf of the owner Lucas Rocky Dibratto, applied to the Etobicoke-York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances respecting the site at 5 Wadsworth Boulevard (the "Original Application"). The Original Application sought permissions to construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage. On November 25, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment issued a Public Hearing Notice for the Original Application with the wrong hearing date and so on December 5, 2019 the Original Application was deferred. The Applicant subsequently submitted a revised application eliminating the variance for number of storeys and reducing the variances for floor space index, side yard setback and dwelling height, referenced as Committee of Adjustment File A0555/19EYK (the "Revised Application"). On December 23, 2019, Community Planning for the Etobicoke York District ("Community Planning") wrote a report to the Committee of Adjustment (Attachment 2) recommending that the Revised Application be refused, noting concerns with the proposed floor space index and dwelling height. In addition to the concerns raised by Community Planning, objection to the Revised Application was voiced by several area residents. On January 16, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Revised Application. The Decision is attached to this Motion. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, and will authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the application. This Motion is urgent as the last day to appeal the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body is February 5, 2020.
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York Panel to oppose the proposed development for 5 Wadsworth Boulevard (A0555/19EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the proposed development and 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 after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York Panel to oppose the proposed development for 5 Wadsworth Boulevard (A0555/19EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the proposed development and 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 after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.