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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MM24.27adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1205 Queen Street West to operate under the name of Matt's Burgerlab. The application is for an indoor area only. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Matt's Burgerlab, 1205 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Matt's Burgerlab, 1205 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
MM24.28adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1605 Queen Street West to operate under the name The Parkdale Hall. The application is for an indoor area only. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. The matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object has already passed.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
MM24.29adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 3324 Dundas Street West to operate under the Green Apple Bottle Shop. The application is for an indoor area only. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is October 14, 2020.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Green Apple Bottle Shop, 3324 Dundas Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Green Apple Bottle Shop, 3324 Dundas Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
MM24.30adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 425 Jane Street to operate under the name of Cafe Santorini. The application is for an indoor area only. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Cafe Santorini, 425 Jane Street is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Cafe Santorini, 425 Jane Street is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
MM24.31amended
The Lawrence Heights Community is facing a never ending challenge in dealing with constant gun violence, usually drive-by shootings, despite the best efforts of members of the community, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Unison Community Health, Toronto Parks and Recreation Staff, 32 Toronto Police Division, Pathways Programs, LHION Safety Committee, Lawrence Heights Change Makers, Hope and Hustle Heights, Lawrence Heights Parents Association, and all residents of Lawrence Heights. Despite the City of Toronto's Lawrence Heights Revitalization initiative having completed Phase One, where new mixed housing has been completed, the residents continue to face constant threats to their safety and security, especially safety and security of children in the community.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: To protect the people of Lawrence Heights: 1. City Council request the Toronto Community Housing Corporation in cooperation with the community to examine a possibility of establishing a Community Resource Safety House in order to support local residents, community building and safety enhancing effort. 2. City Council request the City Manager to reiterate the requests made by City Council that the Provincial Government return the funding for the building of the new Lawrence Heights Community Centre, which was removed in the 2019 Provincial Budget. 3. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to report on the actions needed to deter the drive-by shootings that are occurring on a regular basis, on implementation of additional safety cameras throughout the area, and on any other measures that can be undertaken immediately to deal with the constant threat of the repeated shootings in the Community. 4. City Council request the City Manager to forward this Item to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board, with a request that the Board advise the City Manager about what concrete actions and plans have been implemented as part of a Community Safety Plan, and City Council request the City Manager to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that to protect the people of Lawrence Heights: 1. City Council request the Toronto Community Housing Corporation in cooperation with the community to examine a possibility of establishing a Community Resource Safety House in order to support local residents, community building and safety enhancing effort. 2. City Council request the City Manager to reiterate the requests made by City Council that the Provincial Government return the funding for the building of the new Lawrence Heights Community Centre, which was removed in the 2019 Provincial Budget. 3. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to report on the actions needed to deter the drive-by shootings that are occurring on a regular basis, on implementation of additional safety cameras throughout the area, and on any other measures that can be undertaken immediately to deal with the constant threat of the repeated shootings in the Community.
MM24.32adopted
On March 9, 2020, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-8, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Conversion Therapy), which broadly seeks to make forcing a person to undergo conversion therapy services, practices or treatments, and to advertise or profit off those activities, criminal offenses. This Bill should be supported by City Council to protect the life and dignity of all its LGBTQ2S+ residents in Toronto and across Canada. Conversion therapy is defined by Bill C-8 as: "… a practice, treatment or service designed to change a person's sexual orientation to heterosexual or gender identity to cisgender, or to repress or reduce non-heterosexual attraction or sexual behaviour. For greater certainty, this definition does not include a practice, treatment or service that relates (a) to a person's gender transition; or (b) to a person's exploration of their identity or to its development." The purpose of "conversion therapy"- sometimes also referred to as "reparative therapy"- is to change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual attraction or sexual behaviour to reflect a straight, heterosexual identity that matches the sex assigned at birth. This "therapy" often targets LGBTQ2S+ youth, particularly young men, seeking to coerce individuals into rejecting their own identity, including through the use of emotionally traumatic, physical assault and/or drugs to make individuals associate their LGBTQ2S+ identities with shame and pain. According to the 2019-2020 interim results of the Community-Based Research Centre's "Sex Now Survey" as many of 47,000 sexual minority men have experienced conversion therapy in Canada. Many Provinces and states have sought to ban the practice, including Ontario in 2015. However, the practice still continues. The Canadian Psychological Association, the Canadian Psychiatric Association and the Canadian Paediatric Society, have all denounced conversion therapy as a practice due to its harmful effects. Further to this, no credible health or medical organization supports conversion therapy. Most health organizations do however recognize that the resulting trauma can lead to participants developing struggles with mental health and addiction, often leading to homelessness and suicide. The proposed federal legislation would define conversion therapy as any service, practice or treatment designed to change a person's sexual orientation to heterosexual, gender identity to one that matches the sex assigned at birth, or to repress or reduce non-heterosexual sexual attraction or sexual behaviours. Bill C-8 proposes to create five new offences that seek to prohibit: causing a minor to undergo conversion therapy; removing a minor from Canada to undergo conversion therapy abroad; causing a person to undergo conversion therapy against their will; profiting from providing conversion therapy; and advertising an offer to provide conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is a terrible practice that must be stopped in all its forms. City Council should express support to the Government in Canada to see Bill C-8, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Conversion Therapy), reintroduced and passed as soon as possible.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council urgently request the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General, and the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth to express support for the reintroduction of Bill C-8, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Conversion Therapy) as soon as possible in the upcoming session of Parliament, and to encourage the Government of Canada to pass and implement this legislation in an expeditious manner.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council urgently request the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General, and the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth to express support for the reintroduction of Bill C-8, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Conversion Therapy) as soon as possible in the upcoming session of Parliament, and to encourage the Government of Canada to pass and implement this legislation in an expeditious manner.
MM24.33adopted
Vision Zero Grant - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
The Council approved Vision Zero 2.0 Road Safety Plan update committed to taking a stronger data driven approach to road safety. In line with that commitment and as a cost saving measure, the City of Toronto applied for a grant offered by Aviva Canada Inc. for safety analysis and diagnostics using video near-miss detection at 10 intersections within the City. The City of Toronto is one of the five major Canadian municipalities that have been chosen as successful grant applicants. Transportation Services staff are seeking authority to enter into an agreement to embark on this safety analysis with the grant partners. As a successful applicant, the City is benefiting from $37,500 of services provided by MicroTraffic paid for by Aviva Canada Inc. The safety analysis would be provided through the grant program, involving cost-sharing between Aviva Canada Inc. and the City of Toronto. Aviva Canada Inc. would fund 75 percent of the costs associated with MicroTraffic's work ($37,500 ) and the City of Toronto would fund the remaining 25 percent ($12,500).
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement, with MicroTraffic to participate in the grant program for video near miss analysis on 10 intersections along with high level recommendations to improve safety at those intersections, in the amount of $12,500 of funding from the Transportation Services approved Capital Budget for Vision Zero, and on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement, with MicroTraffic to participate in the grant program for video near miss analysis on 10 intersections along with high level recommendations to improve safety at those intersections, in the amount of $12,500 of funding from the Transportation Services approved Capital Budget for Vision Zero, and on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM24.34adopted
Update on the Fair Pass Program - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Mayor John Tory
In the City of Toronto's Poverty Reduction Strategy, Transit Equity is a key pillar, including the goal to "make transit more affordable for low-income residents." The Fair Pass Program was approved in 2016 and has been expanded to include adult residents receiving benefits from the Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works or in a low-income household in receipt of a Toronto Child Care Fee Subsidy. On March 17, 2020 with the declaration of the COVID-19 emergency, the closure of physical City of Toronto service locations including Toronto Employment and Social Service offices, and redeployment of City staff to critical emergency supports, new applications for the Fair Pass Program, which currently utilizes a paper-based manual process, were paused. Recognizing the importance of the discount for Toronto's vulnerable and marginalized residents, City staff worked to renew the discount for those who had already received the benefit and who remained eligible for it. Further, the City of Toronto is urging Metrolinx to work expeditiously with the City to implement required changes to fare card policies and systems to enable the acceptance of new applications, providing the benefit to more riders. However, recent media accounts of a client who was unable to renew their Fair Pass discount highlights the need to continue to complete implementation of the Program, which is in a pilot phase, to ensure the best client experience for Torontonians living in poverty.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the November 12, 2020 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with: a. an update on the Fair Pass Program and impacts to service during the COVID-19 pandemic; b. an overview of outstanding Presto Card Policy and technical barriers preventing a full restart of Fair Pass; and c. an update on the planning and implementation of Phase 3 of the Program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the November 12, 2020 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with: a. an update on the Fair Pass Program and impacts to service during the COVID-19 pandemic; b. an overview of outstanding Presto Card Policy and technical barriers preventing a full restart of Fair Pass; and c. an update on the planning and implementation of Phase 3 of the Program.
MM24.35adopted
Historically, it has been the City's practice to use mainly numbers to identify City Wards. This made sense when the Council was composed of Wards that shared the same name. A Ward number was a necessary unique identifier. Now, as required by O.Reg. 408/18, the City's 25 Wards each have a unique name that denotes the geographic area that Ward represents. However, the practice of using Ward numbers has continued. A geographically based Ward identifier is more easily understood than a Ward number as it points to a geographical area. Residents of the City can better identify the area in which they live by name rather than number. A ward name also allows the City to build better connections to the communities they serve. The purpose of this Motion is to direct staff, where possible, to use Ward names only on all public facing documentation and identifiers. It is not intended that where IT systems or other automated processes require the continued use of Ward numbers, that those systems or processes be immediately changed.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to require City staff, where possible, to use Ward names only on all public facing documentation and identifiers.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to require City staff, where possible, to use Ward names only on all public facing documentation and identifiers.
MM24.36amended
The heart and soul of Eglinton Avenue West, which is colloquially known as "Little Jamaica" or "Eglinton", is home to the highest concentration of Black and Caribbean-owned and operated businesses in Toronto. From the barbershops and hair salons that act as community spaces to the various restaurants that remind many of home, Eglinton Avenue West is an important part of Toronto's Black history. However, many Black-owned and operated businesses have been fighting a battle against the potential loss of the character, identity and roots of their neighbourhood for years. Due to rising rents, construction of the Province's LRT project and now, the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of prominent and historic small businesses have been forced to shutter their doors. While these factors have certainly contributed to the challenges Black-owned and operated businesses along Eglinton face, we must not discount the silent yet significant roles of gentrification, Black displacement and cultural erasure. With such pressures mounting, community groups and projects such as BlackUrbanismTO, Reclaim, Rebuild Eglinton Avenue West, and Black Futures on Eglinton have formed to stand with the Black-owned and operated businesses and local residents to call for change. The City of Toronto must develop a sustainability plan to support the retention and growth of Black-owned and operated businesses, while celebrating the identity, and showcasing the resiliency of the Jamaican-Caribbean community. The spirit of this Motion and the initiatives called for in this Motion are currently being advanced by the City of Toronto as a legacy project of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, which has its theme: Recognition, Justice and Development. The City proclaimed its official recognition of the International Decade on March 25, 2019. This Motion is urgent to address the immediate threat to Black-owned and operated businesses due to the pressures exerted by the pandemic and Metrolinx's Eglinton Crosstown construction.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to introduce rent control legislation for commercial units along Eglinton Avenue West to protect Black-owned and operated businesses from unfair or drastic increases to their rent. 2. City Council direct the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild to engage with the Mayor's Roundtable on Black Business to develop a tailored and phased approach to help support Black-owned and operated businesses, specifically along Eglinton Avenue West, on their stabilization reopening, recovery and rebuild strategy and to report to Executive Committee by end of the fourth quarter of 2020. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to: a. explore measures to provide financial relief, including property taxes, license renewal, late tax payment, deferred tax payment with the deferred amount gradually remitted to the City post-construction, or upon the sale of the property, and other measures as appropriate to stabilize Black-owned and operated businesses along Eglinton Avenue West before the end of the first quarter of 2021; b. explore options to ensure that measures identified to provide financial relief can also be made available directly to business operator tenants as appropriate; c. collaborate with the Mayor's Roundtable on Black Business, BlackUrbanismTO, Reclaim, Rebuild Eglinton Avenue West, Black Futures on Eglinton, York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area, Fairbank Village Business Improvement Area, Eglinton Hill Business Improvement Area and community members to investigate opportunities, including holding a community consultation process, to rebrand the area of Eglinton Avenue West from Marlee Avenue to Keele Street that reflects the Jamaican-Caribbean history before the end of 2021; and d. develop a plan with the Mayor's Roundtable on Black Business, BlackUrbanismTO, Reclaim, Rebuild Eglinton Avenue West, Black Futures on Eglinton, York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area, Fairbank Village Business Improvement Area, Eglinton Hill Business Improvement Area and community members that focuses on bringing back previous, and develop new, culturally-focused events and initiatives that will celebrate the Jamaican and Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage of Eglinton Avenue West before the end of 2021. 4. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority Board to request the Acting President, Toronto Parking Authority to consider developing an enhanced, comprehensive and user-friendly Toronto Parking Authority system on Eglinton Avenue West that incorporates and consolidates Toronto Parking Authority lots into new developments, addresses short, medium and long-term parking issues and develops appropriate fee structures that take into consideration ongoing construction and business client needs and to report to Toronto Parking Authority Board by the end of the fourth quarter of 2020. 5. City Council direct the City Manager to request Metrolinx and Crosslinx Transit Solutions to give Black-owned and operated businesses on Eglinton Avenue West first right of refusal for any retail spaces opening in any of the LRT stations located along Eglinton Avenue West from Marlee Avenue to Keele Street. 6. City Council request the Province of Ontario to require property owners in the subject area to provide Black-owned and operated businesses with a first right of refusal on retail spaces upon transfer of land. 7. City Council direct the City Manager to report back on the status of recommendations listed in MM16.8 to the October 21, 2020 meeting of the Executive Committee. 8. City Council direct the City Manager to create a team of dedicated staff from Economic Development and Culture, City Planning, Community Planning, Urban Design, Heritage Planning, Parks Forestry and Recreation, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, the Indigenous Affairs Office, the Housing Secretariat, the Office of Partnerships, Transportation Services, Transportation Planning and other appropriate key divisions to implement an inter-divisional approach to the work and deliverables directed in the below recommendations. 9. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to collaborate with the inter-divisional team to develop a Cultural District Plan, using an equity lens, for the neighbourhood that includes the following, and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee with an interim report within six months and final report within one year of the date of this Motion: a. officially recognizes, delineates and designates the neighbourhood as a Jamaican- Caribbean Cultural District; b. highlights the cultural landscape of the neighbourhood through the creation of a high profile cultural district that will enhance business and tourism; c. delineates cultural zones based on local character and the existing or historical business landscape; d. explores private and public sector support and partnerships to develop the cultural zones identified in the Plan; e. identifies and incorporates any heritage properties, legacy businesses, cultural landscapes and potential archaeological resources as important elements of the Cultural District; f. identifies, incorporates and celebrates the rich history and contributions of Jamaican and other immigrants of Afro-Caribbean decent; g. identifies and incorporates the Indigenous history within and near the Cultural District; h. promotes local businesses that are a key part of the cultural heritage landscape including restaurants and juice bars, grocers, barbershops, hair salons and beauty supply shops, fashion retailers, recording studios and music stores, and, civic, creative or art-focused institutions; i. identifies locations to establish new parks through acquisition and transfer of City-owned lands to address the gap in parkland in portions of the Cultural District; j. develops a framework and implementation plan to allow for micro-retail uses, operated by the City within new or existing parkland within the Cultural District; k. develops a Retail Strategy and Implementation Plan that reviews the current state and future of Eglinton Avenue West and potential policies and programs to support Black-owned and operated businesses; l. identifies initiatives to celebrate and commemorate local historical people, events and buildings marking Jamaican-Caribbean presence and contribution; m. identifies quick start actions that can be implemented in the short to medium term; n. considers other City and third party studies and plans existing or on going within the Cultural District; and o. retains a public consultation consultant that has significant experience engaging with African-Canadian, Black and/or Caribbean communities, equity-seeking groups, marginalized and diverse communities, business owners, as well as demonstrated experience of effective virtual and in-person consultations. 10. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to develop a housing strategy plan and analysis for the area of Eglinton Avenue West from Marlee Avenue to Keele Street with a focus on affordable housing and explores other appropriate affordable housing and work-live spaces that could help support efforts to sustain the Jamaican-Caribbean identity. 11. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to include Eglinton Avenue West station as part of the Phase 1 Protected Major Transit Station Area Study being conducted and to develop a Housing Strategy so that inclusionary zoning permissions can be achieved within the new Cultural District and to work with Community Planning to incorporate the Protected Major Transit Stations Areas requirements into a new planning framework. 12. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to collaborate with the inter-divisional team to conduct a comprehensive planning framework study and plan that will reflect the new Cultural District designation and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee with an interim report within six months and final report within one year of the date of this Motion: a. land use, built form and massing; b. protected Major Transit Stations Areas requirements including inclusionary zoning for affordable housing; c. develop a Public Realm, Open Space and Public Art Strategy and Implementation Plan that reflects the uniqueness of each Cultural District zones; d. develop a Laneway Improvement and Animation Strategy and Implementation Plan for the existing laneway system, including Reggae Lane, within the Cultural District and determine an appropriate body to lead and take stewardship of this asset; e. takes into account retail spaces and the built form needs of businesses; f. takes into account the Jamaican-Caribbean heritage and cultural heritage potential of the area, including buildings with important historic cultural value and a potential cultural heritage landscape designation; g. identifies quick start actions that can be implemented in the short to medium term; h. retains a public consultation consultant that has significant experience engaging with equity-seeking groups, marginalized and diverse communities, business owners, as well as demonstrated experience of effective virtual and in-person consultations; and i. considers the directions of this recommendation in the review of all development applications. 13. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop a Mobility study, in consultation with the Toronto Parking Authority, that: a. supplements work already undertaken by EGLINTONconnects; b. examines the existing and future commercial parking needs and considers consolidating parking; c. loading and access as Eglinton Avenue West is redeveloped; d. re-evaluates existing pedestrian and cycling plans with a focus on reducing automobile dependency; and e. aligns study with principles of the new Cultural District and Retail Strategy Study. 14. City Council direct the inter-divisional team and request Provincial Minister of Transportation, Caroline Mulroney to review and implement the recommendations made in BlackUrbanismTO's report, titled, "A Black Business Conversation on Planning for the Future of Black Businesses and Residents on Eglinton Avenue West". 15. City Council direct the inter-divisional team to continue outreach with the Mayor's Roundtable on Black Business, BlackUrbanismTO, Reclaim, Rebuild, Eglinton Avenue West, Black Futures on Eglinton, and community members to ensure that the foregoing recommendations are informed by their experiences. 16. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to consult with all the Business Improvement Areas in the Eglinton West area regularly and in advance of any staff reports on the future of the area. 17. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to include the Housing Now site located on the corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road as part of this plan and maximize the density potential on the site in order to provide as much affordable housing as possible.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to introduce rent control legislation for commercial units along Eglinton Avenue West to protect Black-owned and operated businesses from unfair or drastic increases to their rent. 2. City Council direct the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild to engage with the Mayor's Roundtable on Black Business to develop a tailored and phased approach to help support Black-owned and operated businesses, specifically along Eglinton Avenue West, on their stabilization reopening, recovery and rebuild strategy and to report to Executive Committee by end of the fourth quarter of 2020. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to: a. explore measures to provide financial relief, including property taxes, license renewal, late tax payment, deferred tax payment with the deferred amount gradually remitted to the City post-construction, or upon the sale of the property, and other measures as appropriate to stabilize Black-owned and operated businesses along Eglinton Avenue West before the end of the first quarter of 2021; b. explore options to ensure that measures identified to provide financial relief can also be made available directly to business operator tenants as appropriate; c. collaborate with the Mayor's Roundtable on Black Business, BlackUrbanismTO, Reclaim, Rebuild Eglinton Avenue West, Black Futures on Eglinton, York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area, Fairbank Village Business Improvement Area, Eglinton Hill Business Improvement Area and community members to investigate opportunities, including holding a community consultation process, to rebrand the area of Eglinton Avenue West from Marlee Avenue to Keele Street that reflects the Jamaican-Caribbean history before the end of 2021; and d. develop a plan with the Mayor's Roundtable on Black Business, BlackUrbanismTO, Reclaim, Rebuild Eglinton Avenue West, Black Futures on Eglinton, York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area, Fairbank Village Business Improvement Area, Eglinton Hill Business Improvement Area and community members that focuses on bringing back previous, and develop new, culturally-focused events and initiatives that will celebrate the Jamaican and Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage of Eglinton Avenue West before the end of 2021. 4. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority Board to request the Acting President, Toronto Parking Authority to consider developing an enhanced, comprehensive and user-friendly Toronto Parking Authority system on Eglinton Avenue West that incorporates and consolidates Toronto Parking Authority lots into new developments, addresses short, medium and long-term parking issues and develops appropriate fee structures that take into consideration ongoing construction and business client needs and to report to Toronto Parking Authority Board by the end of the fourth quarter of 2020. 5. City Council direct the City Manager to request Metrolinx and Crosslinx Transit Solutions to give Black-owned and operated businesses on Eglinton Avenue West first right of refusal for any retail spaces opening in any of the LRT stations located along Eglinton Avenue West from Marlee Avenue to Keele Street. 6. City Council request the Province of Ontario to require property owners in the subject area to provide Black-owned and operated businesses with a first right of refusal on retail spaces upon transfer of land. 7. City Council direct the City Manager to report back on the status of recommendations listed in MM16.8 to the October 21, 2020 meeting of the Executive Committee. 8. City Council direct the City Manager to create a team of dedicated staff from Economic Development and Culture, City Planning, Community Planning, Urban Design, Heritage Planning, Parks Forestry and Recreation, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, the Indigenous Affairs Office, the Housing Secretariat, the Office of Partnerships, Transportation Services, Transportation Planning and other appropriate key divisions to implement an inter-divisional approach to the work and deliverables directed in the below recommendations. 9. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to collaborate with the inter-divisional team to develop a Cultural District Plan, using an equity lens, for the neighbourhood that includes the following, and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee with an interim report within six months and final report within one year of the date of this Motion: a. officially recognizes, delineates and designates the neighbourhood as a Jamaican- Caribbean Cultural District; b. highlights the cultural landscape of the neighbourhood through the creation of a high profile cultural district that will enhance business and tourism; c. delineates cultural zones based on local character and the existing or historical business landscape; d. explores private and public sector support and partnerships to develop the cultural zones identified in the Plan; e. identifies and incorporates any heritage properties, legacy businesses, cultural landscapes and potential archaeological resources as important elements of the Cultural District; f. identifies, incorporates and celebrates the rich history and contributions of Jamaican and other immigrants of Afro-Caribbean decent; g. identifies and incorporates the Indigenous history within and near the Cultural District; h. promotes local businesses that are a key part of the cultural heritage landscape including restaurants and juice bars, grocers, barbershops, hair salons and beauty supply shops, fashion retailers, recording studios and music stores, and, civic, creative or art-focused institutions; i. identifies locations to establish new parks through acquisition and transfer of City-owned lands to address the gap in parkland in portions of the Cultural District; j. develops a framework and implementation plan to allow for micro-retail uses, operated by the City within new or existing parkland within the Cultural District; k. develops a Retail Strategy and Implementation Plan that reviews the current state and future of Eglinton Avenue West and potential policies and programs to support Black-owned and operated businesses; l. identifies initiatives to celebrate and commemorate local historical people, events and buildings marking Jamaican-Caribbean presence and contribution; m. identifies quick start actions that can be implemented in the short to medium term; n. considers other City and third party studies and plans existing or on going within the Cultural District; and o. retains a public consultation consultant that has significant experience engaging with African-Canadian, Black and/or Caribbean communities, equity-seeking groups, marginalized and diverse communities, business owners, as well as demonstrated experience of effective virtual and in-person consultations. 10. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to develop a housing strategy plan and analysis for the area of Eglinton Avenue West from Marlee Avenue to Keele Street with a focus on affordable housing and explores other appropriate affordable housing and work-live spaces that could help support efforts to sustain the Jamaican-Caribbean identity. 11. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to include Eglinton Avenue West station as part of the Phase 1 Protected Major Transit Station Area Study being conducted and to develop a Housing Strategy so that inclusionary zoning permissions can be achieved within the new Cultural District and to work with Community Planning to incorporate the Protected Major Transit Stations Areas requirements into a new planning framework. 12. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to collaborate with the inter-divisional team to conduct a comprehensive planning framework study and plan that will reflect the new Cultural District designation and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee with an interim report within six months and final report within one year of the date of this Motion: a. land use, built form and massing; b. Protected Major Transit Stations Areas requirements including inclusionary zoning for affordable housing; c. develop a Public Realm, Open Space and Public Art Strategy and Implementation Plan that reflects the uniqueness of each Cultural District zones; d. develop a Laneway Improvement and Animation Strategy and Implementation Plan for the existing laneway system, including Reggae Lane, within the Cultural District and determine an appropriate body to lead and take stewardship of this asset; e. takes into account retail spaces and the built form needs of businesses; f. takes into account the Jamaican-Caribbean heritage and cultural heritage potential of the area, including buildings with important historic cultural value and a potential cultural heritage landscape designation; g. identifies quick start actions that can be implemented in the short to medium term; h. retains a public consultation consultant that has significant experience engaging with equity-seeking groups, marginalized and diverse communities, business owners, as well as demonstrated experience of effective virtual and in-person consultations; and i. considers the directions of this recommendation in the review of all development applications. 13. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop a Mobility study, in consultation with the Toronto Parking Authority, that: a. supplements work already undertaken by EGLINTONconnects; b. examines the existing and future commercial parking needs and considers consolidating parking; c. loading and access as Eglinton Avenue West is redeveloped; d. re-evaluates existing pedestrian and cycling plans with a focus on reducing automobile dependency; and e. aligns study with principles of the new Cultural District and Retail Strategy Study. 14. City Council direct the inter-divisional team and request Provincial Minister of Transportation, Caroline Mulroney to review and implement the recommendations made in BlackUrbanismTO's report titled, "A Black Business Conversation on Planning for the Future of Black Businesses and Residents on Eglinton Avenue West". 15. City Council direct the inter-divisional team to continue outreach with the Mayor's Roundtable on Black Business, BlackUrbanismTO, Reclaim, Rebuild, Eglinton Avenue West, Black Futures on Eglinton, and community members to ensure that the foregoing recommendations are informed by their experiences.
MM24.37adopted
The Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-operative Revitalization is a community-led project that will result in refurbishing and rebuilding all of the existing affordable homes, and to provide community benefits including a new community centre, new parkland, investments in social enterprise, and funds for expanded affordable housing on site. Phase One of the Revitalization was approved by City Council in 2012-2013. For Phase Two of the Revitalization, some changes were adopted in 2018-2019, and as a consequence of ongoing work a number of technical amendments to the zoning by-law and the Section 37 legal agreement are required to bring the Phase Two zoning into force. There is no change to the built form or the community benefits approved in 2018-2019. This Motion is urgent to ensure the next phase of the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Housing Co-operative Revitalization can proceed with in-force zoning and can maintain construction timelines, and minimize risk associated with delays to the joint-venture project.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2018.TE34.10 by: a. amending Part 2 by adding the words "amended by permitting an additional 1,300 square metres of residential gross floor area on Site 1" so that Part 2 now reads: "City Council amend Zoning By-law 1710-2013, as amended, for lands located at the southwest corner of Denison Avenue and Dundas Street West, being Phase 2A within the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Coop Revitalization substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 15, 2018) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by permitting an additional 1,300 square metres of residential gross floor area on Site 1."; b. deleting Part 5.iii in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "amending Section 10.3 of the existing Section 37 Agreement to require that, prior to the issuance of any demolition permit for any existing social housing unit in Phase 2, excluding Phase 2A, the Owner shall provide detailed floor plans for any replacement social housing units and associated common amenity areas to be located on the lands subject to the Demolition Permit where an existing social housing unit is to be demolished, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning."; c. amending Part 5.iv. by deleting the words "registration of a subdivision agreement for any block other than Blocks 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15 to include the lands in Phase 2A" and replacing it with "issuance of the first building permit for the first condominium market building within a phase other than Phase 1 or Phase 2A" so that Part 5.iv. now reads as follows: "amending Section 13.6 of the existing Section 37 Agreement that requires the submission of a public art plan prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the first condominium market building within a phase other than Phase 1 or Phase 2A; and" 2. City Council amend its decision on Item 2019.TE7.7 by: a. amending Part 2 by adding the words "permitting an additional 150 square metres of residential gross floor area on the property at 91 Augusta Avenue for outdoor amenity space" so that Part 2 now reads: "City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands located south of Dundas Street West, east of Augusta Avenue, north of Paul Lane Gardens, and west of Cameron Street, being Phase 2 within the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Co-op Revitalization, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (June 7, 2019) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by permitting an additional 150 square metres of residential gross floor area on the property at 91 August Avenue for outdoor amenity space and adding the following: Holding Provision a. lands zoned with the "h" Holding Symbol shall not be used for any purpose other than those lawfully existing on the date of passing of this By-Law until the "h" Holding Symbol has been removed; an amending By-law to remove the "h" Holding Symbol in whole, or in part, shall be enacted by City Council when the following plans and studies have been submitted for the lands from which the "h" Holding symbol is proposed to be removed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning secured through an agreement or agreements binding on the Owner and successors entered into pursuant to Sections 37, 41 or 51 of the Planning Act, or any combination thereof, as appropriate: i. submission of updated Detailed Context Plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; ii. submission of updates to the Construction Mitigation and Safety Plan, and Tenant Communication Strategy, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; iii. provision of a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, and periodic updates to the Plan, being satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; iv. execution of a subdivision agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act; v. periodic Housing Issues report updates relating to each phase of revitalization demonstrating adequate progress in the replacement and/or refurbishment of social housing units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; vi. submission of a satisfactory Community Service and Facility Implementation Plan, which will include a financial strategy to finance any determined required community service or facility to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vii. confirmation of funding or financing of transportation infrastructure, servicing infrastructure, parks, and/or community facilities required to support development to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Finance; and b. prior to the removal of the "h" Holding Symbol, shoring and demolition is permitted within the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Co-op Area."; b. deleting Part 4.b.x in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "amending Section 10.3 of the existing Section 37 Agreement to require that, prior to the issuance of any demolition permit for any existing social housing unit in Phase 2, excluding Phase 2A, the Owner shall provide detailed floor plans for any replacement social housing units and associated common amenity areas to be located on the lands subject to the Demolition Permit where an existing social housing unit is to be demolished, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning."; c. deleting Part 8.c in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "prior to the issuance of any demolition permit for any existing social housing unit in Phase 2, excluding Phase 2A, the Owner shall provide detailed floor plans for any replacement social housing units and associated common amenity areas to be located on the lands subject to the Demolition Permit where an existing social housing unit is to be demolished, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning."; and 3. City Council determine that no further notice is required under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (September 30, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2018.TE34.10 by: a. amending Part 2 by adding the words "amended by permitting an additional 1,300 square metres of residential gross floor area on Site 1" so that Part 2 now reads: "City Council amend Zoning By-law 1710-2013, as amended, for lands located at the southwest corner of Denison Avenue and Dundas Street West, being Phase 2A within the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Coop Revitalization substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 15, 2018) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by permitting an additional 1,300 square metres of residential gross floor area on Site 1."; b. deleting Part 5.iii in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "amending Section 10.3 of the existing Section 37 Agreement to require that, prior to the issuance of any demolition permit for any existing social housing unit in Phase 2, excluding Phase 2A, the Owner shall provide detailed floor plans for any replacement social housing units and associated common amenity areas to be located on the lands subject to the Demolition Permit where an existing social housing unit is to be demolished, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning."; c. amending Part 5.iv. by deleting the words "registration of a subdivision agreement for any block other than Blocks 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15 to include the lands in Phase 2A" and replacing it with "issuance of the first building permit for the first condominium market building within a phase other than Phase 1 or Phase 2A" so that Part 5.iv. now reads as follows: "amending Section 13.6 of the existing Section 37 Agreement that requires the submission of a public art plan prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the first condominium market building within a phase other than Phase 1 or Phase 2A; and" 2. City Council amend its decision on Item 2019.TE7.7 by: a. amending Part 2 by adding the words "permitting an additional 150 square metres of residential gross floor area on the property at 91 Augusta Avenue for outdoor amenity space" so that Part 2 now reads: "City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands located south of Dundas Street West, east of Augusta Avenue, north of Paul Lane Gardens, and west of Cameron Street, being Phase 2 within the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Co-op Revitalization, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (June 7, 2019) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by permitting an additional 150 square metres of residential gross floor area on the property at 91 August Avenue for outdoor amenity space and adding the following: Holding Provision a. lands zoned with the "h" Holding Symbol shall not be used for any purpose other than those lawfully existing on the date of passing of this By-Law until the "h" Holding Symbol has been removed; an amending By-law to remove the "h" Holding Symbol in whole, or in part, shall be enacted by City Council when the following plans and studies have been submitted for the lands from which the "h" Holding symbol is proposed to be removed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning secured through an agreement or agreements binding on the Owner and successors entered into pursuant to Sections 37, 41 or 51 of the Planning Act, or any combination thereof, as appropriate: i. submission of updated Detailed Context Plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; ii. submission of updates to the Construction Mitigation and Safety Plan, and Tenant Communication Strategy, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; iii. provision of a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, and periodic updates to the Plan, being satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; iv. execution of a subdivision agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act; v. periodic Housing Issues report updates relating to each phase of revitalization demonstrating adequate progress in the replacement and/or refurbishment of social housing units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; vi. submission of a satisfactory Community Service and Facility Implementation Plan, which will include a financial strategy to finance any determined required community service or facility to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vii. confirmation of funding or financing of transportation infrastructure, servicing infrastructure, parks, and/or community facilities required to support development to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Finance; and b. prior to the removal of the "h" Holding Symbol, shoring and demolition is permitted within the Alexandra Park and Atkinson Co-op Area."; b. deleting Part 4.b.x in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "amending Section 10.3 of the existing Section 37 Agreement to require that, prior to the issuance of any demolition permit for any existing social housing unit in Phase 2, excluding Phase 2A, the Owner shall provide detailed floor plans for any replacement social housing units and associated common amenity areas to be located on the lands subject to the Demolition Permit where an existing social housing unit is to be demolished, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning."; c. deleting Part 8.c in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "prior to the issuance of any demolition permit for any existing social housing unit in Phase 2, excluding Phase 2A, the Owner shall provide detailed floor plans for any replacement social housing units and associated common amenity areas to be located on the lands subject to the Demolition Permit where an existing social housing unit is to be demolished, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning."; and 3. City Council determine that no further notice is required under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
MM24.38adopted
Drive-by Shootings - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
In light of a most recent drive-by shooting in our City, where a man was shot and killed at Lawrence Avenue West and Jane Street while with his wife and a one-month old baby, something needs to be done to address an unprecedented number of drive-by shootings in our City. This Motion asks for Toronto Police Service and the Provincial Government to do everything in their power to address a growing number of drive-by shootings in our City. This matter is time sensitive and urgent in light of an unprecedented number of drive-by shootings taking place in our City.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to come up with a plan to respond to the non-stop shootings that are occurring thought the City of Toronto, especially the numerous drive-by shootings that are endangering lives of Toronto on daily basis. 2. City Council request the Provincial Government to take immediate steps to support the Toronto Police Service and all other City efforts in combatting the non-stop shootings in Toronto, including the immediate impounding of vehicles and suspending of licences of drivers where Police have found unlawful handguns.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to come up with a plan to respond to the non-stop shootings that are occurring thought the City of Toronto, especially the numerous drive-by shootings that are endangering lives of Toronto on daily basis. 2. City Council request the Provincial Government to take immediate steps to support the Toronto Police Service and all other City efforts in combatting the non-stop shootings in Toronto, including the immediate impounding of vehicles and suspending of licences of drivers where Police have found unlawful handguns.
MM24.39adopted
Embedding the practice of social procurement within Toronto's public sector anchor institutions is a key initiative of the City's Poverty Reduction Strategy. Since 2015, the City of Toronto has convened the AnchorTO Network, a group of 15 public sector institutions collaborating to advance their capacity to purchase from businesses and organizations that make an impact on inclusive economic development in Toronto. Through AnchorTO, Toronto's anchor institutions are able to collaborate, share information, tools, examples, and other resources, accelerating the adoption of social procurement and contributing to the economic recovery of Toronto's communities. AnchorTO is entering the fourth phase of work. In the first phase, a community of practice was established to socialize the concept of social procurement. In the second phase of work, a blueprint framework was established so anchor institutions could better understand how to incorporate social procurement within their legal and operational constraints. The most recently completed third phase of work was focused on moving towards implementation of the Blueprint. The fourth phase of work will include the development of: - social procurement vendor lists, including businesses owned by Black and Indigenous residents; - communications and training material for purchasing professionals; and - connecting anchor programs more intentionally with community-based economic development initiatives. The Atkinson Foundation has agreed to provide the City of Toronto with a grant of $120,000 for one year to manage and provide resources to the Network. This funding will support the development of concrete resources and dedicated staffing support. This Motion authorizes the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration Division to receive the Atkinson Foundation grant.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into an agreement with the Atkinson Foundation to deliver a fourth phase of AnchorTO and to receive $120,000 in grant funding from the Atkinson Foundation to deliver the initiative. 2. City Council increase the 2020 Approved Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $20,000 gross, $0 net, and include the funding of $100,000 gross, $0 net in the 2021 Operating Budget Submission for Social Development, Finance and Administration, with the possible extension of the program to be included in the 2022 Outlook, if required to complete the delivery of the program. 3. City Council increase the 2020 Approved Complement for Social Development, Finance and Administration by 1.0 temporary FTE, and include it in the 2021 Operating Budget Submission, to provide dedicated staff support to AnchorTO.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into an agreement with the Atkinson Foundation to deliver a fourth phase of AnchorTO and to receive $120,000 in grant funding from the Atkinson Foundation to deliver the initiative. 2. City Council increase the 2020 Approved Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $20,000 gross, $0 net, and include the funding of $100,000 gross, $0 net in the 2021 Operating Budget Submission for Social Development, Finance and Administration, with the possible extension of the program to be included in the 2022 Outlook, if required to complete the delivery of the program. 3. City Council increase the 2020 Approved Complement for Social Development, Finance and Administration by 1.0 temporary FTE, and include it in the 2021 Operating Budget Submission, to provide dedicated staff support to AnchorTO.
MM24.40adopted
Toronto Water is installing a tunnel in Riverdale Park East as part of the Don River and Central Waterfront Wet Weather Flow System to stop the flow of combined overflow into the Don River. This work is being undertaken through Engineering & Construction Services. Residents living across from the park on Broadview Avenue are reporting their houses are shaking and glass windows are cracking. As well, items are falling off of shelves. There was no pre-inspection work carried out on any of these homes. Thus home owners will not be able to assess the damage to their properties, post-construction. This work must cease until the requisite pre-construction work takes is undertaken. . Reason for Urgency: This work is currently underway and homes may be being damaged.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to immediately undertake requisite pre-construction inspections and documentation on nearby homes and buildings prior to any further work being done in Riverdale Park East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water and Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering & Construction Services to immediately undertake requisite pre-construction inspections and documentation on nearby homes and buildings prior to any further work being done in Riverdale Park East.