Toronto City Council
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MM22.29adopted
The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued orders amending Zoning By-law 438-86 and Zoning By-law 569-2013 on February 18, 2020, as further revised by a technical revision on February 26, 2020, to permit the development of a 82-storey mixed-use building on the development site located at 1-11 Bloor Street West, 768-784 Yonge Street and 760-762 Yonge Street following City Council's adoption of a settlement offer made by the owner on July 12, 2016 (Item TE17.10). Prior to the issuance of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Order, a Section 37 Agreement was entered into between the owner and the City and was registered against title. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Order and the Agreement require the owner to convey to the City the fee simple interest in lands municipally known as 14 Dundonald Street for the purpose of an off-site park prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development site in order to partially satisfy the owner's parkland dedication obligations for the development. Prior to registering the conveyance, the owner must complete a third-party peer review of environmental site assessment reports for 14 Dundonald Street to the satisfaction of the City. The owner is also required by legislation to file a Record of Site Condition for this property prior to the registration of the conveyance. The owner is in a position to proceed with above-grade construction of the development on the development site but has not yet satisfied the third-party peer review and Record of Site Condition requirements for 14 Dundonald Street. This Motion proposes to direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to revise the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Order and to undertake the necessary amendments to the Agreement so that an above-grade building permit can be issued to the owner of the development site prior to the conveyance of 14 Dundonald Street to the City. This Motion proposes to secure the future conveyance of 14 Dundonald Street, along with enhanced base park improvements to those lands, following the completion of the third-party peer review process and the filing of a Record of Site Condition but in any event no later than the earlier of subsequent potential development approvals for the development, occupancy of the development, and the date proposed by the Motion. The future conveyance of the off-site park is proposed to be secured by way of an amendment to and restatement of the registered Section 37 Agreement to be registered against title to the development site and the off-site park, the registration of a Section 118 Restriction in favour of the City against title to the off-site park pursuant to the Land Titles Act, and the provision of letters of credit by the owner to the City to financially secure the value of 14 Dundonald Street as future public parkland.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council require the owner of the lands municipally known as 14 Dundonald Street to register in priority a Section 118 Restriction pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to said parcel of land prohibiting the transfer or charge of 14 Dundonald Street without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the City entering into an amendment to the registered Section 37 Agreement for 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street on the terms described in Part 2 below. 2. City Council require the owner of the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street and the owner of the lands 14 Dundonald Street to enter into and register, in priority, against title to the respective lands an amended and restated Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in accordance with the following terms: a. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street, the owner of said lands shall provide the City with irrevocable standby Letters of Credit; i. in the amount of the monetary value of 14 Dundonald Street, as determined in accordance with the registered Section 37 Agreement, to guarantee the conveyance of the fee simple interest 14 Dundonald Street to the City; and ii. in the amount of 120 percent of the cost of improvements to 14 Dundonald Street as set out in Part 2.b. below, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and b. immediately following the owner of the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street filing a Record of Site Condition in accordance with all applicable Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks requirements in respect of the lands known as 14 Dundonald Street and satisfying the City's third party peer review of all environmental requirements for 14 Dundonald Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, but in any event no later than the earlier of: i. the registration of a condominium for all or a part of the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street; ii. the first occupancy of all or a part of the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street; and iii. October 29, 2020, unless otherwise permitted in writing by and at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to be a later date, the owner of the 14 Dundonald Street shall convey the fee simple interest in 14 Dundonald Street to the City in base park condition, as defined by the registered Section 37 Agreement, with further improvements to include the following: evergreen plantings (trees and/or shrubs) along the boundary of the off-site park and the lands municipally known as 16 Dundonald Street; 3 hose bibs; and unit pavers matching the same pattern for James Canning Park at a 2.1 metre width and a 10.973 metres metre length in replacement of a standard sidewalk on Dundondald Street which requires replacement, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and take such steps as may be required in sole discretion and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in order to implement Part 2 above. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor, after the owner of 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street and the owner of 14 Dundonald Street enter into the amended and restated Section 37 Agreement with the City, to support a request of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal by the owner of 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street to: a. amend Schedule A, Section 37 Provisions of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal 's order issued on February 18, 2020 as further revised by its order issued on February 26, 2020 in accordance with this Motion; and b. order that the proposed changes to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal 's order in accordance with the City Council's decision on this Item are minor and technical in nature, and, pursuant to subsection 34(7) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendments. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to delete the Section 118 Restriction from title to the lands known as 14 Dundonald Street following the registration of the conveyance of said lands from the owner to the City. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to delete the Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument AT5373895 on February 26, 2020 from title to the lands known as 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street following the issuance of the further revised Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Order in accordance with Part 4 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council require the owner of the lands municipally known as 14 Dundonald Street to register in priority a Section 118 Restriction pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to said parcel of land prohibiting the transfer or charge of 14 Dundonald Street without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the City entering into an amendment to the registered Section 37 Agreement for 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street on the terms described in Recommendation 2 below. 2. City Council require the owner of the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street and the owner of the lands 14 Dundonald Street to enter into and register, in priority, against title to the respective lands an amended and restated Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in accordance with the following terms: a. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street, the owner of said lands shall provide the City with irrevocable standby Letters of Credit; i. in the amount of the monetary value of 14 Dundonald Street, as determined in accordance with the registered Section 37 Agreement, to guarantee the conveyance of the fee simple interest 14 Dundonald Street to the City; and ii. in the amount of 120 percent of the cost of improvements to 14 Dundonald Street as set out in Recommendation 2.b. below, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; b. immediately following the owner of the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street filing a Record of Site Condition in accordance with all applicable Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks requirements in respect of the lands known as 14 Dundonald Street and satisfying the City's third party peer review of all environmental requirements for 14 Dundonald Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, but in any event no later than the earlier of: i. the registration of a condominium for all or a part of the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street; ii. the first occupancy of all or a part of the lands at 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street; and iii. October 29, 2020, unless otherwise permitted in writing by and at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to be a later date, the owner of the 14 Dundonald Street shall convey the fee simple interest in 14 Dundonald Street to the City in base park condition, as defined by the registered Section 37 Agreement, with further improvements to include the following: evergreen plantings (trees and/or shrubs) along the boundary of the off-site park and the lands municipally known as 16 Dundonald Street; 3 hose bibs; and unit pavers matching the same pattern for James Canning Park at a 2.1 metre width and a 10.973 metres metre length in replacement of a standard sidewalk on Dundondald Street which requires replacement, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and take such steps as may be required in sole discretion and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in order to implement Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor, after the owner of 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street and the owner of 14 Dundonald Street enter into the amended and restated Section 37 Agreement with the City, to support a request of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal by the owner of 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street to: a. amend Schedule A, Section 37 Provisions of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal 's order issued on February 18, 2020 as further revised by its order issued on February 26, 2020 in accordance with this Motion; and b. order that the proposed changes to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal 's order in accordance with the recommendations of this Motion are minor and technical in nature, and, pursuant to subsection 34(7) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendments. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to delete the Section 118 Restriction from title to the lands known as 14 Dundonald Street following the registration of the conveyance of said lands from the owner to the City. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to delete the Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument AT5373895 on February 26, 2020 from title to the lands known as 1 and 11 Bloor Street West and 768, 774-776, 778 and 780-784 Yonge Street following the issuance of the further revised Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Order in accordance with Recommendation 4 above.
MM22.30adopted
In December 2017, City Council unanimously adopted the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism, which contained 80 actions and 22 recommendations for City staff to implement to address anti-Black racism in Toronto. One of the priorities of the Action Plan is driving systemic change at the City of Toronto by working to shift the City's culture to better understand and actively address anti-Black racism in City practices, policies, hiring and retention strategies and service delivery. Action 11.2 of the Action Plan calls on the City to build City staff competency, training, and understanding on how to utilize an anti-Black racism analysis. This work is critical to removing systemic barriers, and leveraging the experiences, knowledge, capacities and talents of diverse Black Torontonians. To date, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit in the Social Development, Finance and Administration Division, in collaboration with the People and Equity Division have developed an anti-Black racism corporate learning program, delivered in full-day, half-day, and one and a-half hour in-class training sessions. Training sessions underway are being delivered by highly-trained, skilled and professional Black facilitators. An online training module has been developed to expedite access for all City staff and to maintain the program momentum during the COVID-19 recovery. There is a renewed call to action to have institutions like the City of Toronto address systemic anti-Black racism in all its policies, planning and practices. Understanding Black communities' unique experiences, needs and perspectives is critical to ensuring that we both provide appropriate programs and services and strengthen effective relationships between the City and Toronto's Black communities. The purpose of these sessions is twofold. The first is to enhance our collective abilities to identify and remove systemic barriers experienced by Black Torontonians. The second is to strengthen our abilities and activities as Members of City Council and their staff to make municipal services, spaces and policies fully inclusive and accessible to all Black Torontonians. The Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism utilizes an equity approach of targeted universalism in order to address anti-Black racism. A targeted universalism approach ensures that when a government addresses the needs of those most marginalized in its society, everyone benefits. This includes other communities experiencing racism and other forms of marginalization, thereby, creating a true Toronto for All.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Chief People Officer, People and Equity, in consultation with the City Clerk, to organize Confronting Anti-Black Racism Training for Members of Council and their staff.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Chief People Officer, People and Equity, in consultation with the City Clerk, to organize Confronting Anti-Black Racism Training for Members of Council and their staff.
MM22.31adopted
Community Environment Days are held every year to help reduce the amount of reusable, recyclable or household hazardous waste going into landfill. These Environment Days are an integral part of the City's waste reduction strategy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these Environment Days have been cancelled. As more people are working from home, and more accumulation of household waste taking place, it is vital we continue to keep consistent with the City's goals in supporting environmental initiatives. This Motion requests the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to create a mini Environmental Day.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to create a safe, hybrid, mini Environment Day option for Fall 2020 using Solid Waste Management Services transfer stations; such mini Environment Days could include residents remaining in their cars and staff and volunteers assisting with the dropping off of various items, including textiles and the offering (pick up) of packaged compost; with this being the only option for an Environment Day Councillor's will be invited to partner in the events.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to create a safe, hybrid, mini Environment Day option for Fall 2020 using Solid Waste Management Services transfer stations; such mini Environment Days could include residents remaining in their cars and staff and volunteers assisting with the dropping off of various items, including textiles and the offering (pick up) of packaged compost; with this being the only option for an Environment Day Councillor's will be invited to partner in the events.
MM22.32adopted
KaBOOM!, a U.S.-based charity active in Canada, has proposed a donation of new playground equipment for North Kipling Park in Ward 1. This Motion will provide staff with the necessary authority to accept an in-kind donation valued up to a $100,000.00 USD from KaBOOM!, Inc. and to enter into an agreement with KaBOOM! Inc. in accordance with City policy. The KaBOOM! mission is to provide a playground within walking distance of every child in North America. KaBOOM! recruits funding partners to provide the funds to purchase the playground equipment. KaBOOM! has been a partner previously with the City of Toronto in other playground donations, including successful builds in Glamorgan Park (2019), Driftwood Parkette (2016), Heron Park (2015), MacGregor Park (2014). Central to the KaBOOM! philosophy is the involvement of the local community in the design and building of the playground to strengthen community bonds. In the case of North Kipling Park, the non-profit Albion Neighbourhood Services Association is acting as a partner to recruit volunteers and help organize the project, under the supervision of Parks, Forestry and Recreation. In normal times, a KaBOOM! project involves community volunteers in the actual building of the playground. Due to the COVID-19 emergency, KaBOOM! proposes to modify its format to fall within public health requirements in place at the time of the installation and subject to approval by the City. For example, professional installers would undertake more of the work, like a regular construction site. The community will be involved in other ways, such as a virtual Design Day prior to the build, and community events that may take place after the build under the safety guidelines of Toronto Public Health and any other relevant authorities. The playground itself would not be open to the public until the current Provincial Order that closes playgrounds is lifted. Any increased costs due to a modified construction process would be borne by KaBOOM. The installation is planned for Fall 2020, obeying all regulatory restrictions under the COVID-19 emergency. All work would also be done in accordance with the City's policies and contractual obligations, including the Fair Wage Policy and Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry. The new playground would replace an aging playground on the site. As such, ongoing maintenance and inspection is already part of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation operating budget. KaBOOM! requires a one-time $8,500 USD community commitment which would be accommodated through the Approved 2020 Parks, Forestry and Recreation Operating Budget. This Motion is considered urgent to meet donor deadlines and to assure sufficient time for the playground equipment to be fabricated prior to installation.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $100,000.00 USD in playground and related equipment from KaBOOM!, Inc. for the North Kipling Park playground in compliance with the Policy on Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into an agreement with KaBOOM!, Inc. to accept and install the playground equipment at North Kipling Park on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and within public health regulations with respect to COVID-19.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Ford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $100,000.00 USD in playground and related equipment from KaBOOM!, Inc. for the North Kipling Park playground in compliance with the Policy on Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into an agreement with KaBOOM!, Inc. to accept and install the playground equipment at North Kipling Park on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and within public health regulations with respect to COVID-19.
MM22.33adopted
I received a request from the owner of Great Lakes Brewery, located at 30 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard, advising that in order to obtain a "By the Glass" - Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence, a resolution from the local Municipal Council is required.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support for the application from Great Lakes Brewery, 30 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support for the application from Great Lakes Brewery, 30 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass.
MM22.34adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1462 Queen Street West to operate under the name of Larry's Folly. The application is for an indoor area only. 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 units. 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.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, 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 Larry's Folly, 1462 Queen Street West 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 Mike Layton, 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 Larry's Folly, 1462 Queen Street West 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.
MM22.35adopted
In 2019, Rogers Communications began a multi-year project for the installation of fiber optic cables across the City. This has required work on sidewalks and the City rights-of-way in front of residential properties. Construction notices sent to residents to date could have easily been confused with promotional material and has lacked detailed information about the scope of work and timelines. The phone number provided for residents experiencing issues was the same general number for those with other issues about Rogers' services. To date, there appears to be no effective oversight by City divisions. This Motion is requesting a staff report to deal with these and other issues similar issues.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on strategies to ensure that: a. as conditions for third party construction permits, such as those issued to telecommunications companies in the public right-of-way, the City require, and be able to effectively monitor that: 1. construction notices produced are designed to be identifiable as such rather than as advertisements for services provided by these companies; 2. at least one notice to residents provides specific information regarding the work being done, its location, the anticipated start date and project duration; 3. such notices include a City of Toronto phone number at which residents experiencing problems can directly contact a City staff member who can effectively deal with problems in an expeditious manner; and 4. signage be posted in work zones clearly identifying the company performing the work and the City of Toronto number to call to report problems; b. during third party construction projects performed on public property, City of Toronto staff have sufficient direction and resources to: 1. monitor work performed by contractors to ensure good customer service for residents living in work zone areas; 2. ensure proactive inspection of work zones to ensure that results meet all City of Toronto standards; and 3. ensure that city trees are protected from construction work; c. there are provisions for City of Toronto staff to consider the revocation of permits, if necessary, it obtain compliance with City requirements; and d. all costs associated with administering and inspecting work by third party construction work on City Property covered by the companies performing the work.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on strategies to ensure that: a. as conditions for third party construction permits, such as those issued to telecommunications companies in the public right-of-way, the City require, and be able to effectively monitor that: 1. construction notices produced are designed to be identifiable as such rather than as advertisements for services provided by these companies; 2. at least one notice to residents provides specific information regarding the work being done, its location, the anticipated start date and project duration; 3. such notices include a City of Toronto phone number at which residents experiencing problems can directly contact a City staff member who can effectively deal with problems in an expeditious manner; and 4. signage be posted in work zones clearly identifying the company performing the work and the City of Toronto number to call to report problems; b. during third party construction projects performed on public property, City of Toronto staff have sufficient direction and resources to: 1. monitor work performed by contractors to ensure good customer service for residents living in work zone areas; 2. ensure proactive inspection of work zones to ensure that results meet all City of Toronto standards; and 3. ensure that city trees are protected from construction work; c. there are provisions for City of Toronto staff to consider the revocation of permits, if necessary, it obtain compliance with City requirements; and d. all costs associated with administering and inspecting work by third party construction work on City Property covered by the companies performing the work.
MM22.36amended
Youth violence in our City is a critical problem. The City is working on integrated wraparound models that combine credible community members with lived experience of involvement in violence with integrated City, health and community staff teams aimed at violence prevention, interruption and intervention. This model 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, interruption and intervention. Advance Peace is a similar approach that comes out of experiences in the United States. Advance Peace works with both public and community stakeholders to establish responsive community driven strategies that achieve high impact results. Advance Peace is an opportunity to enhance the services and programs offered by our Community Crisis Response Program.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to examine how the Advance Peace program can support existing efforts aimed at violence prevention and intervention and to report back to the September 30 and October 1, 2020 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Cynthia Lai, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to examine how the Advance Peace program can support existing efforts aimed at violence prevention and intervention and to report back to the July 28 and 29, 2020 meeting of City Council.
MM22.37withdrawn
Due to the TOLive Board being down a member and also due to COVID-19, the Board would like to have a full Board going forward and thus is in need to appoint someone at this Council meeting. Clarence Ford is a sought-after visionary who has worked with Cirque du Soleil, global celebrities, sports franchises and Fortune 500 brands to produce live shows, TV productions, films and commercials. This Toronto-based director, choreographer, producer and teacher knows what it takes to entertain and exceeds audience expectations on stage, screen, ice and water. Clarence's innovative expertise led him to work on concerts for the late James Brown, Alanis Morissette, Arrested Development, Del La Soul, and Canadian pop stars Sugar Jones. He has also worked on corporate and not-for-profit events, featuring various renowned talents, such as Lenny Kravitz, David Foster, Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean, Avril LaVigne, Sarah McLachlan, John Mayer and the Barenaked Ladies. In addition to Cirque du Soleil, Clarence counts Adidas, Pepsi, Reebok and Robbie Williams, among his long-standing clients. Other current and past clients include: The Clinton Foundation, Canadian Olympic Committee (Samsung's 2010 Olympic Gala Show), CBC, DreamWorks, Ford Motor Company, Free the Children (WE Day), Imperial Tobacco (Definiti Canadian Tour), Labatt, Miramax, UNICEF (Against Aids Concert), Universal, NBA Toronto Raptors, The CFL (Grey Cup) and the Art Gallery of Ontario (Dreaming with Open Eyes).
Motion MM22.37 was withdrawn at City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Clarence Ford to the TO Live Board of Directors at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 16, 2023, and until a successor is appointed.
MM22.38adopted
This Motion requests that the Province give back control of Construction By-laws as granted in the City of Toronto Act. Specifically, Limitation 2 to Ontario Regulation 130/20 , enacted April 7, 2020, does not allow the City to regulate or prohibit noise in connection with construction to the detriment of our residents. Limitation 2 allows for any "construction activity in the City between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m." This represents a significant departure from the City's By-laws, which permit noise from construction between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and not at all on Sunday. Many construction sites are adjacent to, or within, existing residential communities. The Province has already removed all restrictions on construction activities, permitting work on apartment infill projects, refurbishments within buildings themselves, major renovations in Neighbourhood-designated communities and other impactful operations. Allowing major construction from early in the morning until 10:00 p.m., while people are being asked to stay home, has the potential to greatly impact residents' quality of life and mental health by subjecting them to constant noise. Please consider this recommendation to request that the Provincial Government end this unreasonable policy and return control of construction noise regulation to the City of Toronto. Thank you for your attention in this matter.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to repeal Limitation 2 to Ontario Regulation 130/20 of the City of Toronto Act, returning the power to regulate construction noise to the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to repeal Limitation 2 to Ontario Regulation 130/20 of the City of Toronto Act, returning the power to regulate construction noise to the City of Toronto.
MM22.39adopted
On April 7, 2020, the Provincial government brought in Ontario Regulation 130/20 to permit non-healthcare related construction to work outside the City of Toronto's Noise By-law between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days a week. This new exemption has predictably created significant noise impacts on residents who are staying home due to COVID-19, and should be rescinded immediately. A public health rationale has never been provided by the Provincial Government, with a spokesperson for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs suggesting the regulation was necessary to "allow for smaller work crews, more distance between workers, staggered break times, etc." The experience for many residents has been waking up to trucks lining up to enter prior to 6 a.m. only to see workers leave early. For others, it means hearing construction extending well into the evening without notice. It remains wholly unclear whether these extended hours are necessary to protect the health of construction workers. This Provincial regulation is set to expire in October 2021. One of the most common complaints my office receives is about noise, particularly noise from construction sites. The City's Noise By-law permits construction Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. No construction noise is permitted on Sundays and statutory holidays. These By-law hours were established after extensive consultation with residents, noise experts, developers and the construction industry. They provide a balance to allow residents living near construction sites the reasonable ability to enjoy their homes while allowing construction to occur at a reasonable pace. Nearly three months later, the Province has still yet to release a public health rationale for needing this additional construction time during a health pandemic. If the Province is going to override municipal noise by-laws, then they must be surgical in their approach, not broad. It is easy to see how this change benefits condominium developers, and hard to see how this helps our collective efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. City Council should do right by Toronto residents and ask that the province immediately rescind Ontario Regulation 130/20 and stop the provincial override of Toronto's noise by-laws.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to immediately rescind Ontario Regulation 130/20.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to immediately rescind Ontario Regulation 130/20.
MM22.40adopted
At its meeting on May 28, 2020, City Council adopted Item CC21.5 authorizing the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to enter into and administer a funding agreement with the Department of Canadian Heritage to accept a grant in the amount of $547,000.00 for the production of a virtual Canada Day Celebration event to be held on July 1, 2020. Under this previous approval, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture submitted a report to City Council that outlined the details of the virtual Canada Day Celebration event, including a partnership between the City and Harbourfront Centre and TO Live to co-produce the event. This report was adopted by City Council. It has since come to light that City Council authorization for the City to enter into an agreement with Harbourfront Centre was inadvertently not requested. As such, authorization is being sought by way of this Motion. As the majority of Economic Development and Culture ("EDC") staff have been redeployed to essential services or reassigned to COVID-19 Business and Culture Mitigation and Recovery special project teams, EDC has engaged Harbourfront Centre as lead producer for the virtual Canada Day Celebration event. EDC will oversee the project budget to ensure that federal grant funds are spent in accordance with the funding agreement with the Department of Canadian Heritage. EDC has finalized a Memorandum of Understanding with Harbourfront Centre outlining the partnership and eligible project budget expenditures but requires authorization from City Council to execute. This motion also requests that City Council authorize the transfer of $607,730 from the City to Harbourfront Centre (of this total amount, $547,730 is from federal grant funds and $60,000 is from the City) for the event production. The City's portion is funded by a mix of private sponsorships secured by EDC, and resources from the 2020 Approved Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture allocated to City-produced cultural events. This motion is urgent because if authorization is not given, the virtual Canada Day Celebration event to be held on July 1, 2020 cannot proceed.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Harbourfront Centre to co-produce the Virtual Canada Day celebration event on July 1, 2020 and to transfer a total of $607,730.00 to Harbourfront Centre for the production of the event, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Harbourfront Centre to co-produce the Virtual Canada Day celebration event on July 1, 2020 and to transfer a total of $607,730.00 to Harbourfront Centre for the production of the event, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM22.41adopted
40KG Bike Exemptions - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza
In the wake of the City of Toronto's COVID-19 recovery, the impact of social distancing measures has been keenly felt across the City of Toronto, especially in our logistics industry. COVID-19 has vastly accelerated local demand for inexpensive e-commerce, goods traffic and home delivery logistics solutions. As we seek to advance our economic recovery, and rebuild our communities while ensuring the safety of all residents, it is key that the City lead the way by expanding practical goods movement options. As the Infrastructure and Environment Committee noted in its adoption of IE 4.5. 'Proposed Regulatory Framework for Scooters, Cargo, and E-assist Cycles' on April 25, 2019: 'Existing municipal bylaws around e-assist cycles (referred to as power-assisted bicycles or pedelecs in municipal bylaws) may discourage the use of certain e-assist cargo cycles carrying heavier loads. In Toronto, power-assisted bicycles over 40 kg are not allowed in bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, and cycle tracks, which may limit the use of e-assist cargo cycles given that many are typically over this weight.' The 40 kg limit currently serves a useful purpose by keeping unsuitable devices out of spaces built for use by a 'Bicycle' as defined in Chapter 886-1 of the Toronto Municipal Code. However, to support local businesses, there is an urgent need for the City to pilot the exemption of heavy duty, high capacity cycles. Similar operations are already ongoing in Montreal, New York and Vancouver. Businesses are keen to operate these commercial cycles rather than vans due to their lower fuel, servicing and insurance requirements, which enable improved margins and economic resilience. This Motion is urgent as they will be running a cargo bike pilot and it's part of the COVID response. Businesses are interested in taking advantage of these bikes and would like to see staff develop the regulations. It is the hope to have a proper pilot running in August given the weather conditions.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with relevant Divisions, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on July 9, 2020 with proposed by-law amendments to support cargo cycles weighing over 40 kg to be used on bicycle lanes and cycle tracks under Chapter 886 of the Toronto Municipal Code. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report on progress in the freight strategy related to the Pilot Proposal report sought in Part 1 above, including potential for feasibility in pilot projects of requiring evidence of a driver training program, and evidence that each driver has been properly trained by each operator, on each make and model of cycle operators' use.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with relevant Divisions, report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on July 9, 2020 with proposed by-law amendments to support cargo cycles weighing over 40 kg to be used on bicycle lanes and cycle tracks under Chapter 886 of the Toronto Municipal Code. 2. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, report on progress in its freight strategy related to the Pilot Proposal report sought in Part 1 above, including potential for feasibility in pilot projects of requiring evidence of a driver training program, and evidence that each driver has been properly trained by each operator, on each make and model of cycle operators' use.
MM22.42adopted
Staff and the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture have been involved in a number of issues with respect to the election and operations of the current directors of the Board of Management of the Uptown Yonge Business Improvement Area (the "Board"). In the General Manager's opinion, the Board in its current form is not able to fulfill its mandate. This Motion recommends that City Council remove the current Board and replace it with an interim Board. The interim Board will be in place until such time as a new Board can be elected, no later than at the end of the current term of Council. This course of action is in accordance with Chapter 19-3.3 (C) of the Toronto Municipal Code, which provides that directors are appointed at the pleasure of Council or Community Council, as the case may be, and may be removed from the Board at any time for any reason.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council remove all of the current directors from the Uptown Yonge Business Improvement Area Board of Management. 2. City Council, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Uptown Yonge Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below, at the pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring no later than at the end of the current term of Council or as soon afterward as successors are appointed, and leave the remaining positions of the Board vacant: Alex Mazelow John Kiru Eva Pyatt 3. City Council direct that until the new Board of Management is appointed, quorum shall be two.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council remove all of the current directors from the Uptown Yonge Business Improvement Area Board of Management. 2. City Council, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Uptown Yonge Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below, at the pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring no later than at the end of the current term of Council or as soon afterward as successors are appointed, and leave the remaining positions of the Board vacant: Alex Mazelow John Kiru Eva Pyatt 3. City Council direct that until the new Board of Management is appointed, quorum shall be two.
MM22.43adopted
In 2003, City Council authorized a long-term lease with Tennis Canada for the easterly half of Murray Ross Parkway at Shoreham Drive (Motion J(19) moved by Councillor Li Preti and seconded by Councillor Mammoliti, as adopted by City Council at its meeting on June 24, 25, and 26, 2003). The lease facilitated the development of Tennis Canada's site, where the Rogers Cup takes place every year. Since that time, Tennis Canada has enjoyed the use of the City's property for access to its site and for parking. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is Tennis Canada's neighbor to the west, abutting the remaining unopened portion of Murray Ross Parkway. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is redeveloping its property to build a new head office. The City, as a member municipality, endorsed the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's redevelopment plans, including approving funding of $38.617 million dollars over 33 years (Item EX22.2 (Part 93), as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on February 15 and 16, 2017). The design of the new headquarters includes an enlarged, shared entrance with the Tennis Canada facility at the intersection of Shoreham Drive and Murray Ross Parkway. The proposed shared entrance is preferred by City Planning and Transportation Services, as it is located at a signalized intersection and will provide safe and efficient access to both sites. Since part of the proposed new shared entrance lies on part of the lands leased by the City to Tennis Canada, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority requires an access agreement with Tennis Canada to cross part of the leased lands. To date, Tennis Canada has not agreed to share access with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority over the property it leases from the City on reasonable terms that are satisfactory to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. This Motion is urgent as Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's redevelopment plans may otherwise be delayed, resulting in additional project costs.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request Tennis Canada to agree to partially surrender its lease for the closed portion of Murray Ross Parkway shown shaded yellow and labelled 'Access Area' on the attached Plan, to enable the City to establish a shared driveway entrance on the City's lands that provides access to both the Tennis Canada site and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority property at 5 Shoreham Drive. 2. If Tennis Canada refuses City Council's request, City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with Tennis Canada and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to investigate the feasibility of reconfiguring the intersection at Shoreham Drive and Murray Ross Parkway to create a new shared driveway entrance on the City lands west of the existing private driveway (being the unopened portion of the Murray Ross Parkway road allowance) that provides access to both the Tennis Canada site and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority property at 5 Shoreham Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request Tennis Canada to agree to partially surrender its lease for the closed portion of Murray Ross Parkway shown shaded yellow and labelled 'Access Area' on the attached Plan, to enable the City to establish a shared driveway entrance on the City's lands that provides access to both the Tennis Canada site and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority property at 5 Shoreham Drive. 2. If Tennis Canada refuses City Council's request, City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with Tennis Canada and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to investigate the feasibility of reconfiguring the intersection at Shoreham Drive and Murray Ross Parkway to create a new shared driveway entrance on the City lands west of the existing private driveway (being the unopened portion of the Murray Ross Parkway road allowance) that provides access to both the Tennis Canada site and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority property at 5 Shoreham Drive.
MM22.44adopted
At its meeting on July 7, 8 and 9, 2015, City Council adopted Item GM5.26 on the Acquisition of 242 Danforth Avenue and made that conditional on: the establishment of a Working Group composed of representation from the local Business Improvement Area, the local Residents Association, the Toronto Parking Authority, appropriate City staff and the Ward Councillor to resolve outstanding issues regarding the site, including the treatment of the east and south sides of the property. As of June 29, 2020, that condition has not been met. The Working Group was established and in late 2019 came up with a two part plan. The first part involved the treatment to the east and south side of the property and the Toronto Parking Authority advised it would be implemented in 2020. Subsequently, the Toronto Parking Authority advise the Working Group in June 2020 that though detailed design plans are ready due to the financial outfall of the Covid-19 pandemic, this project must be delayed a year. Currently, the City is making changes to Danforth Avenue as part of the CafeTO and ActiveTO programs approved by Council. There is a unique opportunity to include the first phase of changes to 242 Danforth Avenue as a part of that work. This would have the benefit of enhancing both of those programs and preventing further delay to a previous Council direction. Both the local business improvement association and resident's association have advised they believe this will help the area's economic recovery.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the Toronto Parking Authority to implement phase one of the Working Group approved landscaping and treatments for the east and south side of the property at 242 Danforth Avenue as part of ActiveTO work being done on Danforth Avenue in the July and August of 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the Toronto Parking Authority to implement phase one of the Working Group approved landscaping and treatments for the east and south side of the property at 242 Danforth Avenue as part of ActiveTO work being done on Danforth Avenue in the July and August of 2020.
MM22.45adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority with appropriate City Staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision refusing the lot severance application and the minor variance applications respecting 21 Killdeer Crescent (Applications B0047/19NY, A0760/19NY and A0761/19NY) (the "Applications"). The Applications sought to sever the lot at 21 Killdeer Crescent into two residential lots in order to construct a new single detached dwelling on each lot. The two new lots will have the lot frontages and lot areas that meet the minimum lot frontage and area requirements of Zoning By-law 569-2013. The Applications also required variances to Zoning By-law 569-2013 and Leaside Zoning By-law 1916 regarding relief to set-back requirements; floor-space-index; roof eave encroachments; building height, among others. As a result of revisions to the initial Applications regarding lot coverage, platform encroachments, front-yard setbacks, among others, Planning staff raised no concerns with the revised Applications that were presented to the Committee of Adjustment. On March 5, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Applications. On March 17, 2020, the owner of 21 Killdeer Crescent appealed the Decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Appeal, which will be considered by the Toronto Local Appeal Body, seeks approval of the Applications. This Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing was scheduled for March 9, 2020 but has been postponed to a future date, yet to be scheduled, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the lot severance and minor variances requested in Applications B0047/19NY, A0760/19NY and A0761/19NY regarding 21 Killdeer Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants as may be necessary to oppose the appeal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the appeal, 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 Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the lot severance and minor variances requested in Applications B0047/19NY, A0760/19NY and A0761/19NY regarding 21 Killdeer Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants as may be necessary to oppose the appeal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the appeal, 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.
MM22.46adopted
On February 20, 2020, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused Application A0746/19NY brought by the owner of 31 Roslin Avenue for minor variances in order to construct a third story addition above the existing dwelling, a three-story addition to the rear, and other exterior and interior alterations, all facilitating the conversion of the dwelling into a triplex. A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated February 13, 2020, Community Planning Staff recommended that if the application be approved, it be subject to conditions requiring that the Application be constructed in accordance with the submitted site plan and elevation drawings, and that privacy screens be used on the proposed second story balcony. A copy of the report is attached. On March 7, 2020, the Applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in opposition to the Application, and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's position.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Application A0746/19NY respecting 31 Roslin Avenue. 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 Application A0746/19NY respecting 31 Roslin Avenue 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 Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Application A0746/19NY respecting 31 Roslin Avenue. 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 Application A0746/19NY respecting 31 Roslin Avenue 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 of Community Planning, North York District.
MM22.47adopted
This Motion is in consideration for the surrounding areas to Madelaine Park in the St. Dunstan Drive, Macey Avenue, Denton Drive and Madelaine Avenue area and the identified need for direct, meaningful investment in community benefits for the residents. This Motion is urgent given the accelerated process surrounding the Modular Housing Initiative at 11 Macey Avenue and the Housing Now project planned for 777 Victoria Park Avenue. At this time, this area is under-serviced, and in consideration for the current neighbourhood challenges, anticipated density and loss of green space, the community is in dire need of community benefits.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to examine and report directly to the July 28 and 29, 2020 City Council meeting on the best use of City-owned land parcels [in the Macey, Denton & Madelaine Avenues and St. Dunstan Drive areas] to provide the greatest benefit for the surrounding community. 2. City Council authorize CreateTO to proceed with the sale of 12 St. Dunstan Drive, designated as surplus, as quickly as possible and request the CreateTO Board to seek approval from City Council for the direction of said proceeds of sale, for reinvestment directly into the surrounding community. 3. City Council request CreateTO to explore the most suitable uses for the City-owned parcel of land adjacent to 35 St. Dunstan Drive, for the greatest community benefit. 4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, to explore the feasibility of the best possible use for the property between 15 and 23 St. Dunstan Drive for the greatest community benefit, including but not limited to designation as surplus for sale, community garden or other benefit to the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to examine and report directly to the July 28 and 29, 2020 City Council meeting on the best use of City-owned land parcels [in the Macey, Denton & Madelaine Avenues and St. Dunstan Drive areas] to provide the greatest benefit for the surrounding community. 2. City Council authorize CreateTO to proceed with the sale of 12 St. Dunstan Drive, designated as surplus, as quickly as possible and request the CreateTO Board to seek approval from City Council for the direction of said proceeds of sale, for reinvestment directly into the surrounding community. 3. City Council request CreateTO to explore the most suitable uses for the City-owned parcel of land adjacent to 35 St. Dunstan Drive, for the greatest community benefit. 4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, to explore the feasibility of the best possible use for the property between 15 and 23 St. Dunstan Drive for the greatest community benefit, including but not limited to designation as surplus for sale, community garden or other benefit to the community.
MM22.48adopted
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis which has emphasized the pre-existing need to help people experiencing homelessness access permanent housing with supports, it is critical that the City continue to take immediate action to increase the supply of permanent affordable housing. This includes improving the condition of our existing housing stock to make it safe, secure and suitable for the needs of residents. This Motion seeks Council's approval to transfer $6,000,000 to the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration's Operating Budget, on a one time basis, in order to transfer funds to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for the renovation and modernization of affordable rental homes at 502-508 Parliament Street, fully funded from Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from various developments within Ward 13. The properties at 502 - 508 Parliament Street are currently owned by Toronto Community Housing Corporation and are vacant due to the need for substantial repairs. As part of the City's Tenants First Project, these multi-tenant homes are intended to be operated by Dixon Hall in the future, to provide supportive housing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. The repair and modernization of the 502 - 508 Parliament Street properties will provide good quality homes for 44 residents who are presently living outside or in our shelter system. Repairing and modernizing these underutilized properties will also help some of our most vulnerable and marginalized residents live in dignified housing with appropriate supports.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $6,000,000 in funding, inclusive of HST and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund (XR1058) to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for repair and renovation of affordable housing at 502-508 Parliament Street in Ward 13, fully funded from the following developments: a. 355 Church Street, secured for the procurement, design and construction of new affordable housing in the area of the lot, in the amount of $551,014.92 (Source Account: XR3026- 3700686); b. 40 Wellesley Street East, secured for Toronto Community Housing capital improvements or the creation of new affordable housing, in the amount of $494,256.60 (Source Account: XR3026-3700719); c. 70 and 72 Carlton Street, secured for the purpose of maintaining and constructing affordable rental housing units, in the amount of $518,231.81 (Source Account: XR3026-3700739); d. 159 Wellesley Street East, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties, in the amount of $115,685.46 (Source Account: XR3026-3700946); e. 197, 197R and 201 Yonge Street and 15 Shuter Street, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties, in the amount of $267,804.22 (Source Account: XR3026-3700750); f. 387 - 403 Bloor Street East and 28 Selby Street, secured for the capital improvement of existing or the creation of new affordable housing, in the amount of $238,334.39 (Source Account: XR3026-3700895); g. 75, 77 and 83 Mutual Street, secured for capital improvements to properties owned by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and/or the City's Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing for the purpose of constructing new affordable rental housing units, in the amount of $153,876.12 (Source Account: XR3026-3700876); h. 219 and 231 Dundas Street East, secured for rental housing with mid-range or affordable rents and/or land for affordable housing and/or affordable ownership housing, in the amount of $520,172.91 (Source Account: XR3026-3701029); i. 411 Church Street, secured for local Toronto Community Housing capital improvements, in the amount of $102,892.40 (Source Account: XR3026-3700831); j. 480, 482, 484, 486, 488, 490, 492 and 494 Yonge Street and 3 Grosvenor Street, secured for capital improvements for new or existing Toronto Community Housing and/or affordable housing, in the amount of $1,036,262.19 (Source Account: XR3026-3700910); k. 60 Shuter Street, 187 and 189 Church Street, secured for new or existing Toronto Community Housing and/or affordable housing, in the amount of $209,335.60 (Source Account: XR3026-3700963); and l. 215-229 Church Street and 117 Dundas Street East, secured for a range of purposes including affordable housing, in the amount of $1,792,133.38 (Source Account: XR3026-3700931). 2. City Council increase the 2020 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, by $6,000,000 gross, $0 net, in coordination with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, for affordable housing at 502-508 Parliament Street funded from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026 to XR1058; and b. Toronto Community Housing Corporation signing an Undertaking which governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $6,000,000 in funding, inclusive of HST and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund (XR1058) to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for repair and renovation of affordable housing at 502-508 Parliament Street in Ward 13, fully funded from the following developments: a. 355 Church Street, secured for the procurement, design and construction of new affordable housing in the area of the lot, in the amount of $551,014.92 (source account number XR3026- 3700686); b. 40 Wellesley Street East, secured for Toronto Community Housing capital improvements or the creation of new affordable housing, in the amount of $494,256.60 (source account number XR3026-3700719); c. 70 and 72 Carlton Street, secured for the purpose of maintaining and constructing affordable rental housing units, in the amount of $518,231.81 (source account number XR3026-3700739); d. 159 Wellesley Street East, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties, in the amount of $115,685.46 (source account number XR3026-3700946); e. 197, 197R and 201 Yonge Street and 15 Shuter Street, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties, in the amount of $267,804.22 (source account number XR3026-3700750); f. 387 - 403 Bloor Street East and 28 Selby Street, secured for the capital improvement of existing or the creation of new affordable housing, in the amount of $238,334.39 (source account number XR3026-3700895); g. 75, 77 and 83 Mutual Street, secured for capital improvements to properties owned by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and/or the City's Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing for the purpose of constructing new affordable rental housing units, in the amount of $153,876.12 (source account number XR3026-3700876); h. 219 and 231 Dundas Street East, secured for rental housing with mid-range or affordable rents and/or land for affordable housing and/or affordable ownership housing, in the amount of $520,172.91 (source account number XR3026-3701029); i. 411 Church Street, secured for local Toronto Community Housing capital improvements, in the amount of $102,892.40 (source account number XR3026-3700831); j. 480, 482, 484, 486, 488, 490, 492 and 494 Yonge Street and 3 Grosvenor Street, secured for capital improvements for new or existing Toronto Community Housing and/or affordable housing, in the amount of $1,036,262.19 (source account number XR3026-3700910); k. 60 Shuter Street, 187 and 189 Church Street, secured for new or existing Toronto Community Housing and/or affordable housing, in the amount of $209,335.60 (source account number XR3026-3700963); and l. 215-229 Church Street and 117 Dundas Street East, secured for a range of purposes including affordable housing, in the amount of $1,792,133.38 (source account number XR3026-3700931); 2. City Council increase the 2020 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, by $6,000,000 gross, $0 net, in coordination with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, for affordable housing at 502-508 Parliament Street funded from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) subject to the following conditions: a. The transfer of the designated funds from XR3026 to XR1058; and b. Toronto Community Housing Corporation signing an Undertaking which governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM22.49adopted
On June 11, 2020, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved an application brought by the owner of 10 Harnish Cres (the "Applicant") for a minor variance pertaining to lot coverage to permit the construction of a new dwelling. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated March 23, 2020, Community Planning Staff recommended that the Application be refused. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in opposition to the Application, and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's appeal. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the deadline to appeal the Committee's decision is imminent and the City Solicitor requires instructions to appeal.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision in Application A0040/20NY respecting 10 Harnish Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Application A0040/20NY respecting 10 Harnish Crescent. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of Application A0040/20NY respecting 10 Harnish 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 John Filion, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision in Application A0040/20NY respecting 10 Harnish Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Application A0040/20NY respecting 10 Harnish Crescent. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of Application A0040/20NY respecting 10 Harnish 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 of Community Planning, North York District.
MM22.50adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at 2007 Lawrence Avenue West, Unit 12-13, operating under the name Central Lounge ("Premises"). The application is for an indoor and outdoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community are attached to the licence. The Premises is located in a commercial plaza which has been the subject of several meetings as a result of complaints from the community regarding the existing licenced establishments in the same plaza, including immediately adjacent to the Premises. The addition of another licenced establishment at this location is very concerning. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This Motion is urgent as the deadline to file an objection is July 7, 2020.
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for 2007 Lawrence Avenue West, Unit 12-13, operating under the name Central Lounge ("Premises"), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the community, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party in any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the License Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to City Council's decision, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for 2007 Lawrence Avenue West, Unit 12-13, operating under the name Central Lounge ("Premises"), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the community, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party in any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the License Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to City Council's decision, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.