Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 64 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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MM24.8adopted
This Motion recommends the release of Sections 37 Planning Act funds to MABELLEarts for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to Mabelle Parkette. The project will completely transform Mabelle Parkette, providing a beautiful outdoor space, an extension of everyone's livingroom. This will include a new Field House, new Living (planted) Walls, textured concrete paths, a new Rain Garden and an additional entry point. Toronto Community Housing would also benefit from the funds by allocation to projects within the Mabelle Community. Funds have been secured from the development at 5365 Dundas Street West as community benefits through Sections 37 of the Planning Act to be used toward capital improvements for community services and facilities in the vicinity of the Lands. The funds identified have been received by the City.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $316,384.70 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 5365 Dundas Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700780) for transfer to MABELLEarts for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to Mabelle Parkette (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $316,384.70 be forwarded to MABELLEarts, subject to the MABELLEarts signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $316,384.70 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 5365 Dundas Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700780) for transfer to MABELLEarts for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to Mabelle Parkette (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $316,384.70 be forwarded to MABELLEarts, subject to the MABELLEarts signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC24.9adopted
39 - 45 Thora Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications - Request for Directions
The purpose of this report is to seek further instructions for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing on the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment and site plan application for 39-45 Thora Avenue (the "Subject Site"). The four-day LPAT hearing scheduled to commence on September 15, 2020 was adjourned to allow the City Solicitor to seek further instruction from City Council. The LPAT intends to schedule another hearing date in mid-October.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Owner's offer to settle the subject appeal on the terms described in Public Attachment 1 (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the development proposal as described in the Settlement Offer, subject to technical and stylistic revisions as may be required. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications until such time that the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner submits to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and plans; in addition, the owner would be required to enter into an agreement(s) for the construction of any improvements to existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development; c. the owner submits appropriate plans/documentation including a Transportation Brief/updated Transportation Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and d. conditions of Site Plan Approval are identified in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council direct City staff to require the development to be constructed in accordance with Tier 2 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard through the site plan review process. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council, City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM24.9deferred
Toronto's Taxicab industry has been experiencing economic hardship for over a decade, which has only been accelerated and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic, the industry has lost over 90 percent of their business, with approximately 95 percent of the fleet having been parked or without service since the state of emergency began. As Toronto continues its cautious reopening, the Taxicab owners estimate it will take the Taxicab industry an additional 12-18 months to fully recover at full service levels and revenues. For the Taxicab industry to survive, they need immediate financial relief and assistance from the City of Toronto. Despite access to the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), many taxi owners have indicated that they will be unable to pay the existing taxi renewal fees, and are concerned about their ability to replace their fleet when they reach the end of their current viability cycle. In keeping these factors in mind, we are requesting that the City Council to consider the following recommendations and provide immediate relief to taxi operators across the City of Toronto.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, deferred consideration of Motion MM24.9 to the October 27 and 28, 2020 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to consider, as part of his upcoming October 2020 COVID-19 Financial report, the reduction of taxicab licensing renewal fees for 2020. 2. City Council request the General Government and Licensing Committee, at its November meeting, to consider an amendment to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-for-Hire to extend the maximum age of vehicles used as a taxicab, sedan limousine or private transportation company vehicle from seven model years to nine model years, for vehicles of the 2013 model year and onward, and the maximum age of vehicles used as a stretch limousine from eight model years to ten model years, for vehicles of the 2012 model year and onward.
CC24.10adopted
On or around August 26, 2020, the applicant submitted drawings in support of a further revised proposal on a with prejudice basis. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the newly scheduled LPAT hearing that is scheduled to commence December 3, 2020 to continue on December 4, 7, 8, 11, and 14 to 18, 2020. Six procedural appearances (being prehearings, case management conferences, and status updates) have been held with the LPAT to date on June 28, 2018, October 19, 2018, November 28, 2018, March 15, 2019, February 10, 2020, and August 19, 2020.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the appropriate staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to continue to oppose the applicant's appeal respecting the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (File 17 210131 STE 27 OZ) for 64-66 Wellesley Street East and 552-570 Church Street, including the City-owned laneway. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue to seek revisions to the applications and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues with the proposal satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and amongst other matters include: i. securing replacement rental dwelling units and rents, tenant relocation and assistance and any other rental housing related matters at least in conformity with Housing Policy 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan, and the owner has entered into and registered a Section 37 Agreement with the City incorporating such replacement rental dwelling units, securing rents, tenant relocation and assistance, any other rental housing related matters and other Section 37 matters, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and ii. the requirement for appropriate matters, services and facilities to be provided by the owner at its expense pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other matters necessary to support the development; b. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 64 Wellesley Street East in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; c. the owner has applied for and obtained approval for alterations to the heritage property at 64 Wellesley Street East under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act; d. City Council has dealt with a future Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act to demolish the existing rental dwelling units on the property and such matters arising from the future Rental Housing Demolition Application have been secured in a Section 111 Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and registered on title to the site to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; e. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; f. the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades and/or required improvements to municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development; g. the owner has addressed the matters related City-owned trees in Paul Kane House Parkette to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, including any such conditions as may be required; h. the owner has entered into and executed a Section 37 Agreement securing such matters, services and facilities to be provided by the owner at its own expense pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other matters necessary to support the development all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and registered on title to the lands satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and i. the owner withdraws its appeals of Official Plan Amendment 352, and By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM24.10adopted
City staff have requested that this Motion be approved by City Council in relation to parkland conveyance for the proposed development at 1141 Bloor Street West/980Dufferin Street/90 Croatia Street.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication as previously authorized in Item TE11.7 adopted by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019 for the lands municipally known as 1141 Bloor Street, 980 Dufferin Street and 90 Croatia Street, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, with exception of the Garrison Trunk Sewer as previously permitted, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks and such other encumbrances, if any, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such encumbrances will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication as previously authorized in Item TE11.7 adopted by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019 for the lands municipally known as 1141 Bloor Street, 980 Dufferin Street and 90 Croatia Street, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, with exception of the Garrison Trunk Sewer as previously permitted, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks and such other encumbrances, if any, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such encumbrances will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
CC24.11adopted
This report provides information regarding a legal challenge to a decision issued by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT") on August 7, 2020, in respect of a series of development charge complaints filed by the Humber Bay Shores Landowners Group pursuant to section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it pertains to litigation involving the City and it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to commence and conduct the Motion for Leave to Appeal to the Divisional Court, and to conduct the Appeal if leave is granted, of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision dated August 7, 2020, in respect of three development charge complaints filed by the Humber Bay Shores Landowners Group pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act.1997. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation involving the City and it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, once adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential in its entirety, as it relates to litigation involving the City and contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM24.11amended
Since 311 interacts with over 300,000 Toronto residents every year and provides a wide range of vital City Services, it is important that there be an annual presentation by 311 officials to City Council in order to better inform Members of Council and the residents of Toronto about the vital service and operation of this key City link with the people of Toronto.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Director, 311 Toronto to submit an annual update report to the General Government and Licensing Committee outlining important service issues and trends. 2. City Council direct the Director, 311 Toronto to send a quarterly Briefing Note to all City Councillors summarizing quarterly trends and findings from a 311 perspective.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director, 311 Toronto to submit an annual update report directly to City Council outlining important service issues and trends. 2. City Council direct the Director, 311 Toronto to send a quarterly Briefing Note to all City Councillors summarizing quarterly trends and findings from a 311 perspective.
CC24.12adopted
Don Mills Crossing - Request for directions regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Appeal
Loblaw Properties Ltd and Damis Properties Limited (the "Appellants") each filed an appeal with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT") of the Don Mills Crossing Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment No. 404). The purpose of this report is to seek instruction for the LPAT appeals. The LPAT hearing has been scheduled for November 24th to December 3rd, 2020.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor and in accordance with the revisions set out in Confidential Appendix C to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary steps to give effect to a settlement. 2. City Council accept the Settlement Offer set out in Appendix B to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor and in accordance with the revisions set out in Appendix C to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary steps to give effect to a settlement. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing into this matter in support of the settlement. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies or corporations and it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. The recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report and Confidential Appendices "A", "B" and "C" be made public at such time as Council adopts the recommendations. All other information contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential.
MM24.12adopted
At its meeting of October 29 and 30, 2019, Toronto City Council adopted Item TE9.9, adopting Draft Zoning By-law Amendments to Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 for 96 Spadina Avenue and 379, 383, 385 and 391 Adelaide Street West, to permit a development of a 16-storey office building. The adopted Draft Zoning By-laws prescribe a 6.5 metre stepback on the eight floor above the exiting heritage building along Adelaide Street, while the rest of the storeys above cantilever over this stepback. It has come to City Planning's attention that structural issues related to the retention of the heritage building and the proposed building's transfer columns require reducing the eight floor stepback to 5.5 metres. A 5.5 metre stepback meets City Planning's heritage and built form policies, and would provide an acceptable building stepback along the Adelaide Street West frontage. The proposed revision to the Draft By-laws revises Diagram 7 and Map 2 to reflect the eighth floor 5.5 metre stepback along Adelaide Street West. No other changes have been made to the proposal, as approved, and it is therefore the opinion of City Planning and Legal Staff that the required changes are minor and technical in nature. As such, the draft Zoning By-laws should be replaced with the attached draft Zoning By-law amendments. As the proposed change is considered minor and technical in nature, it is appropriate for City Council to deem that no further notice be required pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act. This is an urgent matter since the Zoning By-laws were adopted in October, 2019, and further delay may cause hardship to the applicant.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 96 Spadina Avenue and 379, 383, 385 and 391 Adelaide Street West in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 1 to Motion MM24.12 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 96 Spadina Avenue and 379, 383, 385 and 391 Adelaide Street West in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 2 to Motion MM24.12. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-laws are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-laws.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 96 Spadina Avenue and 379, 383, 385 and 391 Adelaide Street West in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 1 to Motion MM24.12 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 96 Spadina Avenue and 379, 383, 385 and 391 Adelaide Street West in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 2 to Motion MM24.12. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-laws are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-laws.
CC24.13adopted
City of Toronto By-laws 119-2018 and 120-2018 were adopted by City Council on February 1, 2018 (the "Zoning By-laws"). The Zoning By-laws amended City of Toronto By-law 569-2013, as amended and former City of Toronto By-law 438-86, as amended, to require a minimum front yard setback for properties within the Village of Yorkville (being 98-164 Cumberland Street, 153-159 Cumberland Street, 70-140 Yorkville Avenue, 63-137 Yorkville Avenue, 25-29 Bellair Street, and 18-26 Bellair Street). The minimum front yard setback for these properties under the Zoning By-laws is 3 metres or, for properties with existing front yard setbacks greater than 3 metres, the average of the existing setback of the front wall containing the principal pedestrian entrance located farthest from the front lot line and 3 metres. The Zoning By-laws were appealed by seven parties to the former Ontario Municipal Board in early 2018. A 5-day hearing by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) scheduled to commence on August 31, 2020 was adjourned by the LPAT.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. January 8, 2021 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council accept the offer to settle the subject appeals on the terms described in Confidential Attachment 2 (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (September 18, 2020) from the City Solicitor, 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer and to request that the Tribunal exercise its authority under subsection 34(26)(b) of the Planning Act and amend City of Toronto By-laws 119-2018 and 120-2018 (collectively, the "Zoning By-laws") in accordance with the proposed changes to the Zoning By-laws as set out in the Settlement Offer. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to request a technical amendment to the Zoning By-laws to remove the property municipal known as 135 Yorkville Avenue from the application of the Zoning By-laws. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 18, 2020) is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and it can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the City Solicitor's Report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the City Solicitor's Report at the discretion of the City Solicitor if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the City Solicitor's Report is to remain confidential, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council authorise the public release of Confidential Attachment 2 to the City Solicitor's Report at the discretion of the City Solicitor in the event City Council adopts the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the City Solicitor's Report.
MM24.13adopted
The Applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for consent to sever the land into two residential lots for detached dwellings. The Committee of Adjustment approved the severance of the land into two lots in 2018, but the conditions were not met within one year and the approval lapsed (File B011/15SC). The Applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application B0005/20SC) requesting consent to sever the land into two lots in the same configuration previously approved by the Committee of Adjustment. At its hearing on July 23, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (the "Decision"). The Notice of Decision is attached.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 7 Broadmead Avenue to oppose the consent to sever in Committee of Adjustment Application B0005/20SC. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring resolution of the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 7 Broadmead Avenue to oppose the consent to sever in Committee of Adjustment Application B0005/20SC. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring resolution of the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
CC24.14adopted
80-82 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction
At its meeting of July 28 and 29, 2020, City Council adopted the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 29, 2020) from the City Solicitor, as amended. The City Solicitor requires further instructions.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the (September 22, 2020) report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 22, 2020) from the City Solicitor at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer by the appellants dated July 27, 2020, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1 to the report September 22, 2020) from the City Solicitor, subject to the Parts set out below. 2. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the appellants of the Above Base Park Improvements on the City parkland, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the appellants of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the appellants' development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 3. City Council direct that the owner be required to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 80-82 Bloor Street West in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the delivery by the appellant of a new park in base condition at City-owned 1240 Bay Street, having a minimum area of approximately 1,760 square metres minus the area required for TTC entrances and infrastructure; which include: a. the appellant should unencumber City-owned 1240 Bay Street by purchasing the existing ground lease interest and building from Transmetro Properties (1977) Limited, City's current ground lease tenant (" Transmetro"); b. the appellant should pay directly to Transmetro, the Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000) deposit pursuant to a Leasehold Agreement or Purchase and Sale ("Leasehold APS") made as of July 18, 2020 between the appellant and Transmetro; c. the appellant should assign the Leasehold APS to the City, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; d. the appellant should register a collateral mortgage in favour of the City in the principal amount of Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00), for the City to secure funds payable under the Leasehold APS once assigned to the City; such funds payable by the City include the sum of Thirty-six Million ($36,000,000.00) Dollars payable to Transmetro on July 20, 2025, land transfer tax (if applicable), cost of any required environmental studies, other planning and parks obligations, any other reasonable costs associated with terminating the ground lease and Transmetro's sub-leases, and any other claims and encumbrances; the collateral mortgage, to be supported by a title opinion from the appellants' solicitors in the form required by the City Solicitor, shall be registered as a first collateral charge on 80 Bloor Street West, and registered as a second collateral charge on 82 Bloor Street West, behind an existing Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000.00) first charge in favor of The Great West Life Assurance Company; e. the appellant should replace the collateral mortgage by providing the City with either cash or an irrevocable and unconditional Letter of Credit in the form required by the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in the amount of Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00), the earlier of: (i) 18 months before July 20, 2025; and (ii) any demolition permit at 80-82 Bloor Street West; and f. the appellant should pay for all costs to demolish the existing office building on 1240 Bay Street and construct a base condition City Park to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to enter into an assignment and assumption agreement with the affiliated corporation owned and controlled by the appellants, to assume the Leasehold APS, on such terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to enter into the City's standard form agreements with the appellants, with insurance, release and indemnity in favor of the City, for access, tieback and shoring, and crane swing, at nominal value, for a term not exceeding 18 months, on the City lands municipally described as 1240 Bay Street, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 22, 2020) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council), the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies or corporations and it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 22, 2020) of the City Solicitor, at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor.
MM24.14adopted
The Applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0096/20S, the "Application") to construct a new two-storey detached dwelling. The Application requests variances with respect to lot coverage, building height, floor space index and height of exterior main walls. At its hearing on July 23, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (the "Decision"). The Notice of Decision is attached.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 11 Brooklawn Avenue to oppose the variances in Committee of Adjustment Application A0096/20S. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring resolution of the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 11 Brooklawn Avenue to oppose the variances in Committee of Adjustment Application A0096/20S. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring resolution of the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM24.15adopted
This Motion recommends the release of Sections 37 Planning Act funds to Friends of Ruby (formerly the Egale Centre/Egale Human Rights Trust) for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to a Toronto Community Housing Corporation owned building at 257 Dundas Street East. The building in its current form will require extensive work to renovate the building and create a 30-bed transitional housing facility for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Transsexual, Queer and Two-spirited (LGBTQ2S+) homeless youth. In July 2015, City Council authorized the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to enter into a purchase of service agreement with Egale Human Rights Trust for the establishment of a new permanent 30-bed transitional and emergency housing program for LGBTQ2S youth in the former Ward 27, now Ward 13. The Ward Councillor has to date supported a contribution of $1 million in Section 37 to the former Egale Centre site at 257 Dundas Street East. Friends of Ruby have formally requested funding support of an additional $150,000 to fund the gap for construction renovations. This funding would help them meet their goal of approximately $15.5 million in total project costs. The 2018 Toronto Street Needs Assessment found that 11 percent of respondents identify as a part of the LGBTQ2S community, with 24 percent of respondents 16 to 24 years of age identifying as LGBTQ2S. Outdoor respondents were also slightly more likely to identify as LGBTQ2S compared to other surveyed groups. Compared to other groups, youth respondents staying in City-administered shelters and respondents staying outdoors were more likely to identify as non-heterosexual. As such, City Council has prioritized enhancing the shelter, transitional, and long term housing supports available in Toronto to LGBTQ2S+ youth. Funds have been secured from the development at 587 to 599 Yonge Street, 2 and 4 Dundonald Street, and 7 and 9 Gloucester Street as community benefits through Section 37 of the Planning Act towards Toronto Community Housing Corporation for capital improvements and/or community, cultural or recreational space improvements in the local area. The funds identified have been received by the City.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $150,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 587 to 599 Yonge Street, 2 and 4 Dundonald Street, and 7 and 9 Gloucester Street (Source Account XR3026-3700894) for transfer to Friends of Ruby in order help renovate and retrofit the Toronto Community Housing Corporation owned property at 257 Dundas Street to create a 30-bed affordable housing facility for LGBTQ2S homeless youth (Cost Centre NP-2161). 2. City Council direct that the $150,000.00 be forwarded to Friends of Ruby, subject to Friends of Ruby signing an undertaking governing the use of the funds for capital improvements and for financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $150,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 587 to 599 Yonge Street, 2 and 4 Dundonald Street, and 7 and 9 Gloucester Street (Source Account XR3026-3700894) for transfer to Friends of Ruby in order help renovate and retrofit the Toronto Community Housing Corporation owned property at 257 Dundas Street to create a 30-bed affordable housing facility for LGBTQ2S homeless youth (Cost Centre NP-2161). 2. City Council direct that the $150,000.00 be forwarded to Friends of Ruby, subject to Friends of Ruby signing an undertaking governing the use of the funds for capital improvements and for financial reporting requirements.
MM24.16adopted
The Architect (the "Applicant"), on behalf of the Owner, applied to the Etobicoke-York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment for minor variances respecting the site at 241 Maple Leaf Drive (the "Application"). Application (A0130/20EYK) sought permissions to construct a two-storey rear addition and a one-storey front addition. On July 3, 2020 the Committee of Adjustment issued a Public Hearing Notice for the Application. The virtual hearing began on July 14, but the Committee of Adjustment had to cancel and rescheduled all hearings that day due to technical difficulties with the virtual format. A new Public Hearing Notice was issued on July 31, 2020. Several area residents voiced their objection to the Application and submitted comments on record for the Committee of Adjustment hearing. On August 13, 2020 the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application. The Decision is attached to this Motion. On September 2, 2020 the applicant filed to appeal the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to oppose the Applicant's Toronto Local Appeal Body appeal. This Motion is urgent as the Committee of Adjustment's decision has been appealed and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in respect of 241 Maple Leaf Drive to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0130/20EYK. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in respect of 241 Maple Leaf Drive to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0130/20EYK. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM24.17adopted
Eglinton Avenue West - Little Jamaica - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão
With the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown reaching its final stages, there is an opportunity to invest in the preservation and recognition of the unique heritage of The Eglinton West Community of Little Jamaica and at the same time create an Economic Innovation Hub that would provide support to existing small businesses and offer unique opportunities for new start-ups in the area.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee as soon as possible on the following urgent actions required to insure immediate help for the survival of small businesses on Eglinton Avenue West that are impacted by 10 years of construction in building the Eglinton Crosstown: a. compensation to small business owners for losses suffered by ten (10) years of Eglinton LRT Crosstown Construction; b. immediate completion of westerly portion from Eglinton West to Black Creek as requested by City Council Motion MM16.8 (February, 2020); c. reform of the Provincial Property Tax Assessment System whereby commercial property is assessed on actual and present use and not on highest and best use speculative; and d. an immediate request for Metrolinx/Crosslinx to eliminate all the surface construction equipment on Eglinton West from public sidewalks and road allowances. 2. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, along with Anti-Black Racism Unit (CABR) to report back as soon as possible on the immediate actions required to establish the Eglinton West area as a Little Jamaica Heritage and Innovation Heritage Hub that recognizes and promotes the local Black History and culture of the area, including the following: a. the feasibility of creating an Eglinton West (Dufferin Street to Allen Road) Little Jamaica Heritage and Economic Innovation Hub; b. creation of a framework for a consultation process in consultation with organizations that the General Manager and City Staff recommend be included in the public outreach and consultation process including Metrolinx/Crosslinx, the local Business Improvement Areas, the Black Business Professional Association and the Canadian Jamaican Association; and c. incorporate recognition of outstanding local Eglinton West Black Civil Rights leaders like Charles Roach, Dudley Laws and Jimmy Wisdom at the 3 Crosstown Stations of Fairbank, Oakwood and Eglinton West-Crosstown interchange Station.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee as soon as possible on the following urgent actions required to insure immediate help for the survival of small businesses on Eglinton Avenue West that are impacted by 10 years of construction in building the Eglinton Crosstown: a. compensation to small business owners for losses suffered by ten (10) years of Eglinton LRT Crosstown Construction; b. immediate completion of westerly portion from Eglinton West to Black Creek as requested by City Council Motion MM16.8 (February, 2020); c. reform of the Provincial Property Tax Assessment System whereby commercial property is assessed on actual and present use and not on highest and best use speculative; and d. an immediate request for Metrolinx/Crosslinx to eliminate all the surface construction equipment on Eglinton West from public sidewalks and road allowances. 2. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, along with Anti-Black Racism Unit (CABR) to report back as soon as possible on the immediate actions required to establish the Eglinton West area as a Little Jamaica Heritage and Innovation Heritage Hub that recognizes and promotes the local Black History and culture of the area, including the following: a. the feasibility of creating an Eglinton West (Dufferin Street to Allen Road) Little Jamaica Heritage and Economic Innovation Hub; b. creation of a framework for a consultation process in consultation with organizations that the General Manager and City Staff recommend be included in the public outreach and consultation process including Metrolinx/Crosslinx, the local Business Improvement Areas, the Black Business Professional Association and the Canadian Jamaican Association; and c. incorporate recognition of outstanding local Eglinton West Black Civil Rights leaders like Charles Roach, Dudley Laws and Jimmy Wisdom at the 3 Crosstown Stations of Fairbank, Oakwood and Eglinton West-Crosstown interchange Station.
MM24.18adopted
The City and its partners continue to advance the strategic goal of removing barriers/making new connections along major transportation infrastructure through projects such as Underpass Park, the Waterfront Business Improvement Area Under Gardiner improvements, the East Gardiner Public Realm Strategy, and the The Bentway. With ongoing private development and capital works along the Gardiner, there is a need to unite new public-realm projects underneath and adjacent to the corridor, linking Parkdale to the West Don Lands, as well as creating north and south connections. The Bentway Conservancy is developing an Under Gardiner Corridor Plan proposal for a strategic corridor framework for the under-Gardiner that will identify current and proposed projects, identify gaps in information, make recommendations on design cohesion and new programming, and gather disparate knowledge under one complete "umbrella". The Bentway Conservancy is leading consultations with various public and private stakeholders pursuing new development projects under the Gardiner Expressway, as well as properties with key adjacencies. This Motion asks staff to consider which aspects of the proposal are aligned with City plans, policies and programs, as well as options for implementation. In addition, increased use and programming of under Gardiner spaces requires coordination with operation and maintenance of transportation infrastructure such as scheduling of annual and other repairs. A framework to optimize Gardiner maintenance protocols with The Bentway's programming could be applied to the emerging network of public spaces planned for the Gardiner corridor and other areas.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships to review The Bentway Conservancy's Under Gardiner Corridor Plan proposal and consider which aspects of the proposal are aligned with City plans, policies and programs and which could be realized through planning and development applications/approvals, rehabilitation/maintenance programs related to City roads, sidewalks and related infrastructure, and capital programs related to public realm improvement. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to meet with The Bentway Conservancy in Fall 2020 to develop an updated framework by Spring 2021 for how Gardiner maintenance programs/protocols can be optimized to facilitate the programming of renewed public spaces beneath the Gardiner, including The Bentway.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships to review The Bentway Conservancy's Under Gardiner Corridor Plan proposal and consider which aspects of the proposal are aligned with City plans, policies and programs and which could be realized through planning and development applications/approvals, rehabilitation/maintenance programs related to City roads, sidewalks and related infrastructure, and capital programs related to public realm improvement. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to meet with The Bentway Conservancy in Fall 2020 to develop an updated framework by Spring 2021 for how Gardiner maintenance programs/protocols can be optimized to facilitate the programming of renewed public spaces beneath the Gardiner, including The Bentway.
MM24.19adopted
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have heavily impacted both the arts and culture sector and main street retail in Toronto. In response, the City has taken measures such as the expansion of the Creative Co-Location Facilities Property Tax Subclasses to include live music venues to provide property tax relief, the expansion of Digital Main Street and introduction of ShopHere. This has sparked interest in City support from other creative sector stakeholders dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. The City recognizes that COVID-19 has exacerbated longstanding issues in Toronto that challenged the viability of cultural enterprises, including rising property rental costs. Organizations that rely on re public gatherings to generate income, such as live music, performing arts, and comedy venues, have been particularly hard hit. Cultural enterprises such as local, independent bookstores, commercial dance studios, and commercial art galleries have been struggling for years with affordability issues, and have had their viability drastically reduced during the pandemic. At the same time, main street retail properties are seeing a significant increase in vacancies due to the dormancy or failure of main street businesses. Given the critical role that cultural businesses and organizations play in the vitality and liveability of Toronto, the City seeks to ensure that independent, cultural businesses receive targeted support to enable them to survive the pandemic and ultimately contribute to the City's economic and social recovery. In the short-term, in order to stimulate economic and cultural activity on main streets, this Motion proposes that City staff work with Business Improvement Areas to assess the role of retail recovery programs in supporting cultural animation with the potential to provide neighbourhood economic development. The motion proposes research into schemes that encourage landlords to allow temporary use of their vacant properties by artists and cultural organizations through short term leases. The goal is to animate main streets, provide affordable space to artists who currently have little to no income, and assist in social and economic recovery efforts. Other cities such as Seattle, Washington; and London, England, have implemented similar schemes for pop-up spaces and "meanwhile leases" to benefit both landlords and arts and culture groups. In the longer term and given the severity of the impacts of COVID-19, the City seeks to ensure that independent, cultural businesses are able to be sustainable. Affordability and sustainability of cultural space remains a key concern of the sector. Incentives to assist the temporary and long-term use of vacant space may contribute to the cultural sector's resilience. One potential tool could be a property tax rebate program for cultural enterprises. Research to determine the viability and impact of these incentives is required before any implementation.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the City Solicitor, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and any other City staff deemed appropriate, to research and report back to the Budget Committee as part of the 2021 Budget process on: a. cultural animation as a component of retail recovery programs run in partnerships with Business Improvement Areas to support neighbourhood economic development; and b. a cost benefit analysis and the legal feasibility of creating new tools such as a rent relief fund or a property tax rebate program to assist arts organizations and cultural enterprises sustain or access affordable spaces.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the City Solicitor, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and any other City staff deemed appropriate, to research and report back to the Budget Committee as part of the 2021 Budget process on: a. cultural animation as a component of retail recovery programs run in partnerships with Business Improvement Areas to support neighbourhood economic development; and b. a cost benefit analysis and the legal feasibility of creating new tools such as a rent relief fund or a property tax rebate program to assist arts organizations and cultural enterprises sustain or access affordable spaces.
MM24.20adopted
City Council decided in October 2019 to authorize Toronto Water to enter into necessary agreements with Noventa Energy, Inc. ("Noventa") for Noventa to facilitate a pilot for a wastewater energy transfer project at Sunnybrook Hospital and, following the result of the pilot, to determine whether to continue the project for much longer duration. However, with the following three developments - a change to the pilot site to Toronto Western Hospital (after Council amended its October 2019 decision), a decision among City staff that the Energy and Environment Office should lead this effort, and a new approach that would require a longer term commitment from the City -- City staff realized that new Council authority would be needed. Given that less than a year has passed since Council's initial authorization, a vote to re-open the matter is first required. If Council votes to re-open the matter, the attached staff report and recommendations provide an overview of the new approach. The approach could deliver significant greenhouse gas reductions while providing climate resiliency and could allow for discussions about long term City growth opportunities. The attached materials include a term sheet that sets parameters for the legal agreements to which the City will need to commit. City staff carefully negotiated the term sheet in consultation with Legal Services to ensure significant protection of City infrastructure and property assets with minimal risk exposure. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Items 2019.IE7.10 (October 2 and 3, 2019 City Council meeting) and 2019.MM13.10 (December 17 and 18, 2019 City Council meeting) to rescind the decisions.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council rescind Council Decision 2019.IE7.10 in its entirety. 2. City Council rescind Council Decision 2019.MM13.10 in its entirety. 3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute a Wastewater Energy Transfer Agreement with Noventa Toronto Western L.P., and any other agreements necessary to give effect thereto, generally in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and upon such additional terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services or designate, to negotiate, enter into, and execute any necessary agreements with Noventa Toronto Western L.P., to permit access to and occupation of the City's public highway impacted by the project, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to initiate an Official Plan amendment, if the site is assessed and found to be appropriate, to permit a disposal in excess of 21 years for the proposed energy transfer system described in the report (September 23, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, within lands designated Parks and Open Space, and to consult with the appropriate city divisions and local councillor including a community consultation process. 6. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to include a progress update on this project and the status of wastewater energy transfer initiatives to reduce emissions, in the required periodic reporting to Council on TransformTO, and to use such reported information to develop a wastewater energy transfer policy as requested by City Council. 7. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services remain confidential as it contains a combination of commercial and financial information supplied in confidence to the City, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of an organization; financial information that belongs to the City and has monetary value or potential monetary value; and positions, plans, procedures, and criteria to be applied to a negotiation carried on by the City. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains a combination of commercial and financial information supplied in confidence to the City, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of an organization; financial information that belongs to the City and has monetary value or potential monetary value; and positions, plans, procedures, and criteria to be applied to a negotiation carried on by the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations in the report (September 23, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, amended to read as follows : 1. City Council rescind Council Decision 2019.IE7.10 in its entirety. 2. City Council rescind Council Decision 2019.MM13.10 in its entirety. 3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute a Wastewater Energy Transfer Agreement with Noventa Toronto Western L.P., and any other agreements necessary to give effect thereto, generally in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and upon such additional terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services or designate, to negotiate, enter into, and execute any necessary agreements with Noventa Toronto Western L.P., to permit access to and occupation of the City's public highway impacted by the project, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to initiate an Official Plan amendment, if the site is assessed and found to be appropriate , to permit a disposal in excess of 21 years for the proposed energy transfer system described in the report (September 23, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, within lands designated Parks and Open Space, and to consult with the appropriate city divisions and local councillor including a community consultation process. 6. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to include a progress update on this project and the status of wastewater energy transfer initiatives to reduce emissions, in the required periodic reporting to Council on TransformTO, and to use such reported information to develop a wastewater energy transfer policy as requested by City Council. 7. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 2 remain confidential as it contains a combination of commercial and financial information supplied in confidence to the City, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of an organization; financial information that belongs to the City and has monetary value or potential monetary value; and positions, plans, procedures, and criteria to be applied to a negotiation carried on by the City.
MM24.21adopted
This Motion seeks Council authority to enter into a Development Charges Early Payment Agreement pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 for a rental housing development at 2 Secord Avenue and 90 Eastdale Avenue, and a development charge redevelopment credit for existing rental housing units that are being demolished in the final phase of the project to reduce dislocation impacts on tenants. 2 Secord Inc. and 90 Eastdale Inc. (collectively, the "Developer") propose to redevelop the site municipally known as 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-108 Eastdale Avenue by adding a 35-storey residential tower, a 7-storey rental replacement building, constructing a new public park and carrying out other site improvements. On April 24, 2018 City Council authorized a settlement of the appeal of the Developer's planning applications before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal through Item CC39.7. On July 23, 2018 City Council approved the Developer's rental housing demolition application through Item TE34.21. The Developer has been working with City staff and local Ward Councillor to minimize hardship that the proposed redevelopment may cause to existing tenants on the site. As a result, the City requested, and the Developer has agreed, to maintain 12 existing rental units at 2-50 Secord Avenue on site until such time as the new rental replacement building is constructed and the tenants relocate into their new units. At that time the 12 existing rental units will be demolished and a new public park will be constructed in their place. The unintended result of the requested change in the construction/demolition phasing is that the Developer is no longer eligible to receive a development charge redevelopment credit/reduction with respect to the 12 existing rental units under the City's Development Charges By-law, §415-7(C)(1). This would not have been the case, had the development been allowed to proceed in accordance with the originally proposed phasing, i.e. demolition of the existing rental units followed by construction of the replacement rental units. To the extent that the development charge reduction/credit authorized by the City's Development Charges By-law, §415-7(C)(1) is premised on the policy that, in the case of residential buildings, development charges are payable only with respect to net new residential units provided on the development site, within certain timeframe restrictions, a credit/reduction would be warranted in this case, if and when the 12 existing rental units at 2-50 Secord Avenue are eventually demolished. In light of the above, this Motion proposes to authorize a development charge credit in for the amount of the units replacing the 12 existing rental units at 2-50 Secord Avenue which will be in the final phase of demolition as outlined in the City Council decision TE34.21 "90 Eastdale Avenue and 2 Secord Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report". The credit would be paid to the owner of lands municipally known as 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-110 Eastdale Avenue, without interest, upon demolition of the 12 existing rental dwelling units located at 2-50 Secord Avenue and subject to the owner entering into an early payment agreement with the City under Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, or designate, 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 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-110 Eastdale Avenue to be calculated and payable based on the date of issuance of the first above grade conditional or non-conditional building permit; 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 authorize a development charge redevelopment credit in the amount of the development charges to be paid by the Developer pursuant to the Development Charges Early Payment Agreement in respect of the new rental units replacing the 12 existing rental units at 2-50 Secord Avenue, which credit is to be paid to the owner of lands municipally known as 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-110 Eastdale Avenue, without interest, upon demolition of 12 existing rental dwelling units located at 2-50 Secord Avenue and subject to the owner entering into the Development Charges Early Payment Agreement with the City and complying with the provisions of that agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the City Solicitor, as set out in Recommendations 1 and 2 above. 4. 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 Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, or designate, 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 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-110 Eastdale Avenue to be calculated and payable based on the date of issuance of the first above grade conditional or non-conditional building permit; 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 authorize a development charge redevelopment credit in the amount of the development charges to be paid by the Developer pursuant to the Development Charges Early Payment Agreement in respect of the new rental units replacing the 12 existing rental units at 2-50 Secord Avenue, which credit is to be paid to the owner of lands municipally known as 2-50 Secord Avenue and 48-110 Eastdale Avenue, without interest, upon demolition of 12 existing rental dwelling units located at 2-50 Secord Avenue and subject to the owner entering into the Development Charges Early Payment Agreement with the City and complying with the provisions of that agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the City Solicitor, as set out in Recommendations 1 and 2 above. 4. City Council direct and authorize appropriate City staff to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.
MM24.22adopted
While many construction companies send written notices and door-knock prior to beginning road related work, it is possible that individual notices are not received by an affected vehicle owner. As a result, residents are often unaware of the need to move their vehicle before discovering it has been towed from the street. This experience is particularly common in many parts of inner-Toronto where residents often park on-street adjacent to their property. Residents who do not park directly outside of their home are less likely to receive direct notice of upcoming work and the need to temporarily park elsewhere. Given the prevalence of this parking configuration on many of Toronto's streets, construction contractors could do more to ensure affected residents are informed of temporary and approved use of the roadway. This Motion proposes that contractors retained by the City, when possible, also post notices on-street to inform residents of upcoming work which requires them to move their vehicle. This could reduce inconvenience for residents as well as reducing towing costs and burdensome work of waiving parking tickets.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, working in consultation with relevant divisions, to explore opportunities to require construction companies to post signed notice of parking changes on affected streets, prior to commencement of approved construction activities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Michael Ford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, working in consultation with relevant divisions, to explore opportunities to require construction companies to post signed notice of parking changes on affected streets, prior to commencement of approved construction activities.
MM24.23referred
Last winter, City Council called for improved standards for sidewalk snow maintenance due to valid concerns raised by residents that Toronto's current standards are completely insufficient in the downtown and centre of the City. It is inequitable that residents in the former cities of North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and York receive sidewalk snow clearing while the majority of neighbourhoods in Old Toronto and East York do not. This is especially concerning given that the levels of pedestrian traffic are much higher in these areas. Residents of our City's inner suburban areas also frequently walk through downtown and midtown, and rightfully expect safe and accessible sidewalks too. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing us all to be outdoors, the City of Toronto must prepare this winter season for an increase in the use of our cycling infrastructure and pedestrian traffic on our City's streets, sidewalks, and park amenities.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, referred Motion MM24.23 to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide an update on the Winter Maintenance Program Review that includes, but is not limited to, a plan on harmonizing sidewalk clearing standards for neighbourhoods in Midtown, East York and the downtown core, equipment procurement, and budget impact assessment to the October 6, 2020 Infrastructure and Environment Committee Meeting. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the appropriate equipment required to clear bike lanes and cycle tracks. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to develop a comprehensive snow clearing plan for all paved pedestrian and cycling pathways in Toronto's parks.
MM24.24adopted
In 2019, The City of Toronto received an unsolicited proposal from a citizen-led organization called the Friends of University Avenue. The proposal included three phases of enhancements to University Avenue. Phase One would include the implementation of a temporary public art installation, funded through philanthropic contributions at the intersection of University Avenue and Gerrard Street. The proposed public art installation is internally lit and its intent is to illuminate the Avenue as a 'beacon of light and hope'. Phase Two would include enhanced landscaping and year round illumination of existing monuments. Phase Three would include a curated program of rotating public art, commissioned or loaned by Friends of University Avenue. A Steering Committee, composed of the Friends of University Avenue and representatives from City Divisions including City Planning, Economic Development and Culture, Transportation Services, and Parks Forestry and Recreation, has been established to assess the feasibility of implementing this public art installation on University Avenue. City staff support the project in principle and, with City Council support, will continue to collaborate with the Friends of University Avenue with the aim of realizing the temporary public art installation. City staff are working through issues related to the proposed project to ensure that all of the City's requirements are met. Since the previous update, City staff have undertaken a State of Good Repair Assessment showing that significant funds are required to bring the proposed installation sites for phase two up to a point where the work could be installed and operationalized. This Motion provides a clear signal of support from the City to the Friends of University Avenue while also indicating that more work on feasibility has to be undertaken. It is the hope of staff that we can embed and collaborate with the Friends of University Avenue team to achieve a viable project, affordable for all parties, that delivers on the original intent of the Friends of University Avenue group to make the hospital precinct more welcoming and honour front-line health care staff. This will also enable the City to build in the project as a signature initiative under the Year of Public Art. This Motion is urgent as staff need to continue their discussions with Friends of University Avenue to expedite the construction of the improvements and this Motion expands the scope of the work of staff that was previously agreed to.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to collaborate with the Friends of University Avenue to enhance University Avenue's public realm through a public art installation supported by philanthropic donations in alignment with the Year of Public Art, which will serve to recognize the efforts of our health care industry workers and bring comfort to patients and clients of the surrounding hospitals. 2. City Council direct City staff to support the Friends of University Avenue by providing production management and partnership support, reviewing potential enhancement options with regard to their financial, technical and operational feasibility and developing, in partnership with the Friends of University Avenue, a strategy to implement a revised proposal. 3. City Council authorize the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships, in coordination with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of University Avenue on terms satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to collaborate with the Friends of University Avenue to enhance University Avenue's public realm through a public art installation supported by philanthropic donations in alignment with the Year of Public Art, which will serve to recognize the efforts of our health care industry workers and bring comfort to patients and clients of the surrounding hospitals. 2. City Council direct City staff to support the Friends of University Avenue by providing production management and partnership support, reviewing potential enhancement options with regard to their financial, technical and operational feasibility and developing, in partnership with the Friends of University Avenue, a strategy to implement a revised proposal. 3. City Council authorize the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships, in coordination with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of University Avenue on terms satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM24.25adopted
The Province's Bill 204, Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act, 2020, received First Reading on September 17, 2020. The Bill proposes many benefits to residential and commercial tenants, namely through a proposed rent freeze for 2021 and an extension of the temporary ban on commercial evictions. The Bill has yet to receive the Royal Assent necessary for the associated regulations to be enacted. At this time, the Bill permits some Above-Guideline increases in rent, outlined in Schedule 7 Part VII.1. The wording of this exemption may increase the possibility of landlords using a renovation to initiate an Above-Guideline increase, despite the freeze on rent increases planned for the time ahead. Despite the financial and health hardships many residents have been facing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I've heard from tenants of an older building in Ward 19, who have received notice of an Above-Guideline Rent Increase proposed to take effect in October. This is the second above-guideline increase tenants have received in the past five years - the first of which resulted in three years of extra increases in addition to the annual guideline amounts. While the age of the building provides exemption from general above-guideline increases to individual rents, this increase has still been possible under the landlord's repair and renovation projects. Requesting the Province to broaden the scope of Bill 204 is one measure that could help tenants to remain in their homes during these unprecedented times. Restricting Above-Guideline Rent Increases, either by preventing them or capping them in 2021 would provide greater protection to tenants. This Motion is urgent because Bill 204 has already received Second Reading within the Provincial Legislature and a decision on the Bill could be made by the Legislature imminently.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to protect tenants from burdensome rent increases by restricting Above-Guideline Rent Increases as part of the 2021 rent freeze outlined in Bill 204, the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act, 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to protect tenants from burdensome rent increases by restricting Above-Guideline Rent Increases as part of the 2021 rent freeze outlined in Bill 204, the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act, 2020.
MM24.26withdrawn
On December 16, 2019, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario posted notice that certain changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 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 30 Tippett Road. The project proposes to construct a new mixed-use building consisting of two towers and podiums with a shared three level below grade garage. A total of 177 rental housing units are proposed, with 50 units that are affordable rental housing. A standalone shoring and excavation permit (19 115879 BLD 00 BA) was issued on January 30, 2020. City staff have now completed the reviews for the conditional foundation 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 foundation permit (19-156908 FND 00 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 $600,000 (estimated on the City of Toronto's deferral interest rate of prime plus 1 percent, and cost of Letter of Credit at 1.75 percent, to be confirmed with the City of Toronto's Finance Division). This Motion is urgent due to the proximity of the October City Council meeting to the upcoming Development Charge increases in early November 2020.
Motion MM24.26 was withdrawn at City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, 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 30 Tippett Road to be calculated, payable and collected as of the date of the issuance of the first conditional building permit, which is the foundation 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.