Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 60 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM23.26adopted
The Davisville Apartment Neighbourhood is already one of the densest areas in Toronto. The provincial government's unilateral revisions to the City's Midtown in Focus Plan (OPA 405) in favour of developers has put additional pressure on the area. With 3,000 new units in the development pipeline, and new applications anticipated, Davisville will become even more heavily populated in the coming years. Given that the City has little ability to fight the overdevelopment being pushed by Doug Ford, it is incumbent upon us to ensure a high quality of life for the existing and expected residents. This community already suffers from a deficit of park space, which will only worsen as new developments are built. The average park area per person in Toronto is 28 square metres. By comparison, the average park provision in the Davisville Apartment Neighbourhood is approximately less than half of that City-wide average. Parks and open spaces provide recreation opportunities, scenic views, access to sunlight, and environmental benefits. The current planning tools have not been successful in acquiring the needed parkland for this area. That's why this Motion requests City Staff to urgently use new methods to obtain green space in the Davisville community before all appropriate spots are slated for development. This Motion is urgent due to several anticipated development applications.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Director, Real Estate Services, and any other appropriate City staff, to investigate and report back on the benefits, costs and options for the City to acquire parkland in the Davisville Apartment Neighbourhood including the Proposed Public Parks in Map 21-8 of the Yonge Eglinton Secondary Plan Secondary Plan, and any other appropriate sites within the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director, Real Estate Services, and any other appropriate City staff, to investigate and report back on the benefits, costs, and options for the City to acquire parkland in the Davisville Apartment Neighbourhood including the Proposed Public Parks in Map 21-8 of the Yonge Eglinton Secondary Plan Secondary Plan, and any other appropriate sites within the community.
MM23.27adopted
The report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, recommends: 1) a temporary use by-law pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act pertaining to the city-owned site at 229 Richmond Street West to permit outdoor patios for eating establishments located on a lot within the area bounded by Richmond Street West on the north, Duncan Street on the east, Nelson Street on the south and John Street on the west; and 2) the City enter into a licence extension and amending agreement with the abutting business owners to extend the licence term and waive the licence fee as set out in the licence agreement between the City and the abutting business owners dated July 17, 2020. 1) Temporary Use By-Law The proposed site-specific temporary use by-law at 229 Richmond Street West complements the CaféTO program and the Ministerial Zoning Order in supporting the ability of nearby eating establishments to respond to physical distancing requirements associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, by increasing the amount of outdoor space for patrons. The by-law would allow an outdoor patio, with restrictions, to be provided at 229 Richmond Street West in conjunction with nearby restaurants and bars which themselves are not located on the subject site. The temporary use by-law is proposed as a site-specific amendment to the City-wide harmonized Zoning By-law 569-2013 and also to the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86. The by-law is proposed to expire on November 16, 2020, to coincide with the end of the CaféTO program and the Ministerial Zoning Order. Per a provincial Regulation under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, which amends S. 39 of the Planning Act, notice of this by-law is not required, nor can it be appealed. 2) Licence Extension and Amending Agreement Due to the immediate needs of the abutting restaurant owners, 2249487 Ontario Limited (o/a The Ballroom) and Easy & The Fifth Inc. (the "Licensee"), the City of Toronto entered into a licence agreement dated July 17, 2020 with each Licensee for a licence term of fourteen (14) days at fair market value (the "Licence Agreement") with the support from the Mayor's office, the local Business Improvement Area and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, under Corporate Real Estate Management's delegated authority, DAF 2020-202 and DAF 202-203. The intention was to permit the Licensees to operate their business as soon as possible using outdoor patios while Corporate Real Estate Management subsequently sought Council authority for an extension of the licence term until November 16, 2020 and waiver of the licence fee in the amount of $5,450 + HST (per licence) in order to align the City's arrangement with the Licensees with the CaféTO program and Council's previous decisions to support the reopening of local eating establishments following closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This Motion is urgent because the temporary licence expires at the end of this week.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact a Zoning By-law Amendment for 229 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (July 24, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to extend and amend the Licence Agreement between the City of Toronto and 2249487 Ontario Limited (o/a The Ballroom) and Easy & The Fifth Inc. (collectively, the "Licensees") to extend the licence term until November 16, 2020 and waive the licence fee as set out in the Licence Agreement thereby granting a nominal sum licence to the Licensees, and including such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Director, Real Estate Services or designate from time to time, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to execute and deliver any amendments to the Licence Agreement on behalf of the City. 5. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services or designate to administer and manage the Licence Agreement and amendments, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers, notices and notices of termination, provided that the Director, Real Estate Services, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (July 24, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management: 1. City Council enact zoning by-law amendment substantially in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (July 24, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the zoning by-law amendment as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services, to extend and amend the Licence Agreement between the City of Toronto and 2249487 Ontario Limited (o/a The Ballroom) and Easy & The Fifth Inc. (collectively, the "Licensees") to extend the licence term until November 16, 2020 and waive the licence fee as set out in the Licence Agreement thereby granting a nominal sum licence to the Licensees, and including such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Director, Real Estate Services, or their designate from time to time, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services, to execute and deliver any amendments to the Licence Agreement on behalf of the City. 5. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services, or their designate, to administer and manage the Licence Agreement and amendments, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Director, Real Estate Services, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
MM23.28adopted
In recent weeks, there have been considerable public questions surrounding the real estate holdings and financial accounting of the WE Charity, Me to We social enterprise and the Kielburger family. The majority of these properties are located in the Downtown East, and in particular Cabbagetown and Moss Park neighbourhoods. Numerous residents have contacted my office requesting information be made public regarding the City's lease agreement for 233 Carlton Street and any relationships between the City of Toronto, WE Charity, ME to WE social enterprise or the Kielburger family. The leased premises at 233 Carlton Street is the intended new location for the Adelaide Resource Centre for Women, which includes a 24-hour women's drop-in centre operated by Fred Victor in partnership with other government-funded service agencies. We believe it is in the public's interest for the City of Toronto to release as much detail as possible outlining the process used to identify, secure and decision on the location. Of particular interest, the public members are asking how did the site come to the attention of senior City Officials, what evaluation criteria was used to select the property, who from the WE-related organizations communicated with the senior Officials that had final decision-making authority, and if the value paid for the lease is inline with current market valuation for comparable properties. This matter is urgent because the real estate and financial matters of the WE Charity and ME to WE social enterprise are currently before the Ethics Committee in Ottawa, and while there is controversy, it is important for the City of Toronto to demonstrate that any decisions made by staff through delegated authority were done appropriately through a transparent and accountable process.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to make public, as soon as possible, the following information about the recent lease agreement for 233 Carlton Street, and to also report to the September 30 and October 1, 2020 meeting of City Council on this real estate transaction: a. how did the property first come to the attention of senior City Officials; b. who from the WE-related organizations communicated with the senior City Officials that may have affected final delegated decision-making on site location and financial terms; and c. if the value paid for the lease agreement is inline and competitive with fair market valuation for comparable properties.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to make public, as soon as possible, the following information about the recent lease agreement for 233 Carlton Street, and to also report to the September 30 and October 1, 2020 meeting of City Council on this real estate transaction: a. how did the property first come to the attention of senior City officials; b. who from the WE-related organizations communicated with the senior city officials that may have affected final delegated decision-making on site location and financial terms; and c. if the value paid for the lease agreement is inline and competitive with fair market valuation for comparable properties.
MM23.29adopted
On December 16, 2019, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario posted notice that certain Development Charges Act, 1997 changes would come into effect on January 1, 2020. These changes included a requirement that development charges for rental housing development be deferred to the date of first occupancy and collected in six equal annual installments over five years, instead of being payable at the time of building permit issuance. The City is in receipt of a building permit application for a project located 391 Cherry Street. The project consists of a proposal to construct a new mixed-use building consisting of three towers and podiums with a shared one level below grade garage. A total of 770 rental housing units are proposed, with 231 units for affordable rental housing. A standalone shoring and excavation permit was issued on September 19, 2019. City staff have completed the reviews for the conditional structural building permit. The developer wishes to pay the applicable development charges at time of issuance of the first conditional permit for the project, which is the structural permit (19-217279 STR CP), rather than deferring the payment to occupancy and payment in instalment. Development charges for the market rental component of the project that is otherwise subject to the mandatory development charges deferral to occupancy totals approximately $19.5 million.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to enter into a Development Charges Early Payment Agreement to allow for development charges for the project located at 391 Cherry Street to be calculated, payable and collected as of the date of the issuance of the first conditional building permit, which is the structural permit in respect of this project; the agreement to be in a form acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor, to include any provisions in the agreement, as deemed appropriate, to protect the City's financial interests related to this project. 3. City Council direct and authorize the appropriate City staff to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to enter into a Development Charges Early Payment Agreement to allow for development charges for the project located at 391 Cherry Street to be calculated, payable and collected as of the date of the issuance of the first conditional building permit, which is the structural permit in respect of this project; the agreement to be in a form acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor, to include any provisions in the agreement, as deemed appropriate, to protect the City's financial interests related to this project. 3. City Council direct and authorize the appropriate City staff to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
MM23.30adopted
On June 16, 2020, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released "A Place to Growth: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2019" and "Proposed Land Needs Assessment Methodology for the Greater Golden Horseshoe". The Province is requesting the City to provide comments on both proposals by July 31, 2020. The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has prepared a report which provides preliminary staff comments and recommendations on Proposed Amendments to the Growth Plan which includes new growth forecasts and a new planning horizon, along with a proposed new Land Needs Assessment Methodology.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province to continue to provide land use certainty for all Provincially Significant Employment Zones throughout the City through the deletion of the proposed amendment to policy 2.2.5.10 of the Growth Plan. 2. City Council request the Province to revise Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan (2019) to extend the date by which municipalities must conform with the policies in the Growth Plan to July 1, 2023. 3. City Council request the Province to revise Proposed Amendment 1 of the Growth Plan policies and mapping to recognize and include additional "Provincially Significant Employment Zones" in the City of Toronto, (including the City's major office parks) as identified in the report entitled "Proposed Amendments to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 - Preliminary City Comments" dated February 25, 2019 adopted by Council at its meeting on February 26, 2019. 4. City Council request the Province to enable the use of Zoning with Conditions as permitted under section 113 (2) of the City of Toronto Act 2006 by passing a regulation under sections 122.1 to allow the City to address the protection and retention of employment uses with any approved conversion request. 5. City Council recommend the Province use "Mock A" Reference forecast in order to maintain the continuity and consistency of the long-range population forecasts in the face of near-term uncertainty as the "Mock A" Reference Forecast for population is recommended for inclusion in the final Amendment 1. 6. City Council recommend that the Province, in consultation with City staff, review the Reference Forecast for employment for the City of Toronto for 2031 and 2041 with regards to historical trends in the City's employment. 7. City Council recommend that the Province delete the proposed amendment to policies 2.2.1.1 and 5.2.4 as they are inconsistent with the fundamental structure and intentions of regional growth planning embodied in "A Place to Grow." 8. City Council recommend that the Province provide further detail, and the opportunity for the City to review and to provide comments, on the draft Land Needs Assessment guidance material prior to it being formally released. 9. City Council request the Province to revise Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan to continue to protect the habitat of endangered and threatened species from the establishment of new mineral aggregate operations and wayside pits and quarries. 10. City Council forward this Item to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the Province's commenting deadline of July 31, 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (July 28, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council request that the Province continue to provide land use certainty for all Provincially Significant Employment Zones throughout the City through the deletion of the proposed amendment to policy 2.2.5.10 of the Growth Plan. 2. City Council request that the Province revise Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan (2019) to extend the date by which municipalities must conform with the policies in the Growth Plan to July 1, 2023. 3. City Council request the Province to revise Proposed Amendment 1 of the Growth Plan policies and mapping to recognize and include additional "Provincially Significant Employment Zones" in the City of Toronto, (including the City's major office parks) as identified in the report entitled "Proposed Amendments to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 - Preliminary City Comments" dated February 25, 2019 adopted by Council at its meeting on February 26, 2019. 4. City Council request the Province to enable the use of Zoning with Conditions as permitted under section 113 (2) of the City of Toronto Act 2006 by passing a regulation under sections 122.1 to allow the City to address the protection and retention of employment uses with any approved conversion request. 5. City Council recommends the Province use "Mock A" Reference forecast in order to maintain the continuity and consistency of the long-range population forecasts in the face of near-term uncertainty as the "Mock A" Reference Forecast for population is recommended for inclusion in the final Amendment 1. 6. City Council recommends that the Province review in consultation with City staff the Reference Forecast for employment for the City of Toronto for 2031 and 2041 with regards to historical trends in the City's employment. 7. City Council recommends that the Province delete the proposed amendment to policies 2.2.1.1 and 5.2.4 as they are inconsistent with the fundamental structure and intentions of regional growth planning embodied in A Place to Grow. Proposed Amendments Growth Plan - Preliminary City Comments Page 3 of 17 8. City Council recommends that the Province provide further detail and the opportunity for the City to review and to provide comments on the draft Land Needs Assessment guidance material prior to it being formally released. 9. City Council request that the Province revise Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan to continue to protect the habitat of endangered and threatened species from the establishment of new mineral aggregate operations and wayside pits and quarries. 10. City Council forward this item to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the Province's commenting deadline of July 31, 2020.
MM23.31adopted
Given that yesterday, July 28, a noose was found at the Eglinton Crosstown Construction Site at Dufferin and Eglinton and that this is the fifth such hideous and disgusting act of hate at construction sites across the City of Toronto in recent weeks, it is imperative that all efforts possible must be made to deal with these multiple acts of hate. Not only are these acts of hate on construction sites an attack on all residents of Toronto but they are a dangerous threat to all the men and women who work on construction sites across the City.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council condemn these and all acts of hatred. 2. City Council request the Provincial Government and the Ontario Provincial Police to work in support of the Toronto Police Service in their efforts to find those responsible for these acts of hate and ensure the health and safety of all workers on construction sites.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council condemn these and all acts of hatred. 2. City Council request the Provincial government and the Ontario Provincial Police to work in support of the Toronto Police Service in their efforts to find those responsible for these acts of hate and ensure the health and safety of all workers on construction sites.
MM23.32adopted
At its meeting of January 31, 2017, Toronto City Council adopted Item TE20.7, thereby approving the recommendations in the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to enact a proposed Zoning By-law amendment for the lands at 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6 - 18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street to permit a large-scale mixed-use development ("The Well"). The comprehensive redevelopment proposal provides for seven mixed-use buildings with residential, office and retail uses, as well as public parkland and privately-owned publicly-accessible open space. Overall, 1,537 dwelling units are proposed, with a mix of residential tenure including rental and ownership housing, as well as 105,364 square metres of office space and 44,824 square metres of retail space. The partnership for The Well includes a residential building partner, which is currently seeking building permits for two rental components of the project, known as Tower A and Tower B. With the changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 which came into force on January 1, 2020, pursuant to the amended section 26.1 of the Act, developers of rental housing are required to pay development charges by instalments over a period of five years, beginning at the time of occupancy. Previously, such development would typically require payment of development charges at the issuance of first building permit. The Act also provides an option for developers and the municipality to enter into an agreement pursuant to section 27 of the Act which allows for the charges to be paid at an earlier or later date. A request has been made by the residential building partner to pay its development charges for Tower A and Tower B at the time of the first above grade building permit. This would allow the developer to gain certainty in its financing arrangements, while also providing the City with resources at an earlier point in the process. The first building permit for the project, being also the first above grade permit, was issued on July 24, 2020. This is the date the charges would have otherwise been payable to the City prior to the legislative changes coming into effect on January 1, 2020. With the changes, development charges for the market rental component of the project, in the amount of approximately $12.3 million, are subject to the mandatory development deferral to the time of occupancy and collected over the five year instalment period. Given that the building permit has been issued already, the recommendations in this Motion provides staff with the authority to enter into an agreement with the developer to collect the charges as soon as reasonably possible (e.g. on or before August 15, 2020). This timeline would allow for the agreement terms to be discussed between the developer and staff, and for the agreement to be prepared and executed. This Motion is urgent in order to permit the City to receive the development charges payment over the summer.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to enter into a Development Charges Early Payment Agreement pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to provide for the early payment of development charges respecting the rental portion of the development at 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6 - 18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street to be calculated based on the date of issuance of the first building permit, being July 24, 2020, and payable and collected on or before August 15, 2020; the agreement to be in a form satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor, to include any provisions in the agreement, as deemed appropriate, to protect the City's financial interests related to this project. 3. City Council direct and authorize appropriate City staff to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to enter into a Development Charges Early Payment Agreement pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to provide for the early payment of development charges respecting the rental portion of the development at 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West; 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West; 6 - 18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street to be calculated based on the date of issuance of the first building permit, being July 24, 2020, and payable and collected on or before August 15, 2020; the agreement to be in a form satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor, to include any provisions in the agreement, as deemed appropriate, to protect the City's financial interests related to this project. 3. City Council direct and authorize appropriate City staff to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
MM23.33adopted
GHD, on behalf of St. Marys Cement Inc (Canada), will be undertaking sediment removal activities within Walmsley Creek. Although, the work will be primarily undertaken on Infrastructure Ontario owned lands, a portion of the work is within a City of Toronto unopened road allowance. The work to be undertaken is also located within the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regulated area. GHD requested approval to access the unopen road allowance to undertake the work. St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada), operating as CBM Ready Mix, experienced an incident involving the release of CemPlus (a dry powdered slag used in the production of ready-mixed concrete). This release occurred at their facility located at 55 Industrial Street, Toronto, Ontario. A portion of the release discharged to the City main storm sewer located under CBM Ready Mix property. The storm sewer discharges to the Walmsley Brook. Walmsley Brook traverses properties owned by Hydro One Networks Inc. and the City of Toronto. Transportation has granted a temporary construction access permit to access the property to complete the remedial work. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is also requesting a letter of acknowledgment to be signed as form of approval of the work that is to be performed as part of the Walmsley Brook Remediation on the City of Toronto road allowance. Transportation Services does not have authority to sign the letter requested by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to negotiate, enter into and execute any agreements or issue any letters or permits necessary to address the City's interests with respect to the remediation and restoration efforts and/or sediment removal activities in relation to the Walmsley Brook Sediment Removal project on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager or designate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to negotiate, enter into, and execute any agreements or issue any letters or permits necessary to address the City's interests with respect to the remediation and restoration efforts and/or sediment removal activities in relation to the Walmsley Brook Sediment Removal project on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager or his designate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM23.34adopted
The City of Toronto has received a request from the owner for a front yard outdoor patio on 1012-1018 Gerrard Street East. The front yard outdoor patio would replace the existing front yard parking spaces on the low-rise commercial plaza, and would support a number businesses along Gerrard Street East between Marjory Avenue and Jones Avenue in addition to those located on the subject site. This report recommends a Temporary Use By-law pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act pertaining to the property municipally known as 1012-1018 Gerrard Street East, to permit a front yard patio serving businesses within the stretch identified above. The proposed area-specific Temporary Use By-law complements the CaféTO program and the Ministerial Order in supporting the ability of the eating establishments within the area to respond to physical distancing requirements associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, by increasing the amount of outdoor space for patrons. Further, a provincial Regulation under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) amends S. 39 of the Planning Act by removing notice requirements and appeal rights to temporary use by-laws that authorize outdoor patios associated with eating establishments. The By-law would allow an outdoor patio, with restrictions, to locate on 1012-1018 Gerrard Street East. The Temporary Use By-law is proposed as a site-specific amendment to the former City of Toronto By-law 438-86. The By-law is proposed to expire on November 16, 2020, to coincide with the end of the CaféTO program and the Ministerial Zoning Order. The next opportunity for approval would be September 30, 2020, which would both delay the opportunity to begin to recover from the impacts of the pandemic closure and result in the loss of two full months of business during the prime warm weather patio season.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact a Zoning By-law Amendment for 1012-1018 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (July 28, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct that approval for the patio at 1012-1018 Gerrard Street East include the following conditions: a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community; b. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with restaurant management; c. there will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior; and d. the applicant will submit seating occupancy plans for the patio to Toronto Public Health and Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (July 28, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and that approval for the patio at 1012-1018 Gerrard Street East include the following conditions: a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community; b. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with restaurant management; c. there will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior; and d. the applicant will submit seating occupancy plans for the patio to Toronto Public Health and Municipal Licensing and Standards. Report Recommendations 1. City Council enact the zoning by-law amendment substantially in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (July 28, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the zoning by-law amendment as may be required.
MM23.35adopted
The City of Toronto has received a request from the Macedonian Village Ltd. for a rear yard outdoor patio associated with an eating establishment at 107 Danforth Avenue. The rear yard outdoor patio would be located on the property municipally known as 95-107 Danforth Avenue and would extend into the property at 749 Broadview Avenue. The same landowner owns these properties. This report recommends a temporary use by-law pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act pertaining to the properties municipally known as 95-107 Danforth Avenue and 749 Broadview Avenue, to permit a rear yard outdoor patio for the eating establishment located at 107 Danforth Avenue. The proposed site-specific Temporary Use By-law complements the CaféTO program and the Ministerial Order in supporting the ability of the eating establishment at 107 Danforth Avenue to respond to physical distancing requirements associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, by increasing the amount of outdoor space for patrons. Further, a provincial Regulation under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) amends S. 39 of the Planning Act by removing notice requirements and appeal rights to temporary use by-laws that authorize outdoor patios associated with eating establishments. The By-law would allow an outdoor patio, with restrictions, to be provided in the rear yard of 95-107 Danforth Avenue and 749 Broadview Avenue. The Temporary Use By-law is proposed as a site-specific amendment to the City-wide harmonized Zoning By-law 569-2013 and also to the former City of Toronto By-law 438-86. The By-law is proposed to expire on November 16, 2020, to coincide with the end of the CaféTO program and the Ministerial Zoning Order. The next opportunity for approval would be September 30, 2020, which would both delay the opportunity to begin to recover from the impacts of the pandemic closure and result in the loss of two full months of business during the prime warm weather patio season.
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact a Zoning By-law Amendment for 95-107 Danforth Avenue and 749 Broadview Avenue substantially in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (July 24, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct that approval for the patio at 95-107 Danforth Avenue and 749 Broadview Avenue be contingent on the following conditions: a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community; b. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with restaurant management; and c. there will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (July 24, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and that approval for the patio at 95-107 Danforth Avenue and 749 Broadview Avenue be contingent on the following conditions: a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community; b. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with restaurant management; and c. there will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior. Report Recommendations 1. City Council enact the zoning by-law amendment substantially in accordance with Attachment 2 to the report (July 24, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the zoning by-law amendment as may be required.