Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
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BL24.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for September 30 and October 1, 2020 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2020.CC24
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, enacted By-laws 768-2020 to 848-2020.
CC24.1adopted
Appointment of Interim City Clerk
City Council appointed Ulli Watkiss as City Clerk at its meeting of July 24, 25 and 26, 2001 effective September 4, 2001. As Ms. Watkiss has announced her retirement from the City, the purpose of this report is to recommend to Council the appointment of an Interim City Clerk until such time as a new City Clerk, appointed by City Council, takes office.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint John D. Elvidge as the Interim City Clerk for the City of Toronto, reporting to Council, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the City Clerk by Chapter 169, City Officials of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, and under Section 137 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and until such time as a new City Clerk has been appointed. 2. City Council authorize the Mayor to chair and appoint a selection panel to carry out the recruitment process for a new City Clerk and to bring forward the final recommended candidate identified through the recruitment process for Council's consideration and decision. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Tory recommends that: 1. City Council appoint John D. Elvidge as the Interim City Clerk for the City of Toronto, reporting to Council, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the City Clerk by Chapter 169, City Officials of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, and under Section 137 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and until such time as a new City Clerk has been appointed. 2. City Council authorize the Mayor to chair and appoint a selection panel to carry out the recruitment process for a new City Clerk and to bring forward the final recommended candidate identified through the recruitment process for Council's consideration and decision. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to these recommendations.
IA24.1received
Alternative Parking for 50 Wilson Heights
Councillor James Pasternak has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: "I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek information regarding the status of MM14.9 'Preparing for Housing Now at the 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard Site.' On January 29, 2020 City Council adopted Motion MM14.9 without amendments. The Housing Now site at 50 Wilson Height Boulevard will help address affordable housing market in Ward 6 and Toronto. Consequently, the existing commuter parking lot highly used by Ward 6 residents will be adversely affected. Solutions were to be explored in the above mentioned motion. I am requesting the following information: 1. What is the status of these three recommendations adopted in MM14.9?"
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, received Administrative Inquiry IA24.1 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre regarding Alternative Parking for 50 Wilson Heights and Answer 24.1a from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for information.
MM24.1adopted
At its meeting on January 29, 2020, City Council deferred Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE12.7, headed "Final Report - 1151 Queen Street East -Zoning Amendment Application", which recommended amendments to City of Toronto Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 in order to permit the redevelopment of 1151 Queen Street East with a 6-storey mixed-use building. At its meeting on February 26, 2020, City Council adopted as amended, Item TE12.7, headed "Supplementary Report - 1151 Queen Street East - Zoning Amendment Application",by adopting the supplementary report which outlined minor changes required to achieve a geothermal energy system on site. At the same meeting, Council adopted enacted By-laws 233-2020 and 234-2020, which implemented the approved amendments. Technical amendments are required to By-law 234-2020 in order to ensure that building permits can be issued for the development approved by Council. The amendments pertain to additional clarification in By-law 234-2020 in order to specify that floor height dimensions are less than the 4.5 metres required in the current by-law. This discrepancy is due to an interpretation issue regarding measurements made between floor-to-floor (4.5 metres) and floor-to ceiling (4.35 metres). The 15 centimetre difference is considered minor and technical and no changes have been made to the plans approved by Council. This Motion is urgent to ensure the orderly processing of the building permit for a development that has been approved by Council.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact the draft By-law attached to Motion MM24.1 amending By-law 234-2020, site specific amendments to Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands located at 1151 Queen Street East. 2. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-law is 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-law. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft amending By-law as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council enact the draft By-law attached to Motion MM24.1 amending By-law 234-2020, site specific amendments to Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands located at 1151 Queen Street East. 2. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-law is 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-law. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft amending By-law as may be required.
RM24.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence - Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
CALL TO ORDER: 9:42 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. September 30, 2020 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: The Right Honourable John Turner Kathryn Anderson Ryan Ayukawa Wilma Chan Antonio Salvatore Cugliari Duncan Blair Gibson Lilian Jardeen Emily McIntosh Cathy Sheridan Mohamed-Aslim Zafis Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. Members, this is our first meeting back in the Chamber. Although Civic Buildings, including City Hall are currently closed to the public, I want to emphasize that today's Council meeting is being conducted publicly and is being streamed live on YouTube. I want to welcome the public who are watching our meeting this morning. We have some Members participating in today's meeting in person and others are participating electronically. Staff will also be available to answer questions and will appear on the meeting console as needed. For those Members attending the meeting in person, I want to remind you that we must follow safety protocols in the meeting. The Clerk has placed some important reminders on your desks. I expect everyone to adhere to these rules today. October 1, 2020 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Kathryn Anderson Salome Bey October 2, 2020 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Alexander (Danny) McIntyre
CC24.2adopted
This report provides an update on COVID-19 related financial impacts experienced as of August 30, 2020, projected financial impacts to year-end, results of implemented mitigation strategies, details on the City's allocation of initial Safe Restart Agreement funding and the City's remaining funding requirements for phase two Safe Restart funding. It is estimated that the City will experience $1.885 billion in COVID-19 related financial impacts in 2020. This report details the work the City has been undertaking to address the expenses, loss of revenue, and the unprecedented financial challenges resulting from the pandemic. Current mitigation strategies and savings/offset are expected to collectively generate $542.8 million in total offset by year-end, comprised of $508.7 million in savings from workforce restraints, spending constraints and cost avoidance, and $34.1 million in added offsets available from budget variance. When considering the COVID-19 related financial impacts, partially reduced by savings/offsets, the City is projecting a 2020 budget shortfall across all City Programs and Agencies of $1.342 billion by year-end prior to the City's allocation of Safe Restart funding. The City has been engaging with their Federal and Provincial counterparts to obtain funding support for municipalities to offset projected deficits resulting from COVID-19 related financial impacts and longer-term commitment to support Toronto into 2021. On July 27, 2020 the Ontario government in partnership with the federal government announced $4 billion in financial support for Ontario's 444 municipalities as part of the Safe Restart Agreement and on August 12, 2020 the City of Toronto was provided with initial phase funding allocations under the agreement totalling $668.6 million, reducing the City's estimated 2020 shortfall to $673.1 million. The Mayor, City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer continue to engage with their Provincial counterparts to confirm future phase Safe Restart funding that will be allocated to municipalities by the Province on a needs basis. The City is optimistic that further Safe Restart funding is forthcoming but there is still uncertainty about the extent to which it will offset the remaining 2020 budget pressures and likely shortfall for 2021. This report recommends the City Manager report to City Council later this year with an update on further funding received from the Safe Restart Agreement that would offset the remaining 2020 budget pressure and any further mitigation options required to address COVID-19 financial impacts.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council formally request $673 million in COVID-19 funding support from Phase 2 of the Provincial Safe Restart Program to offset the City's COVID-19 financial impacts to the City, following offsets generated by the City primarily through cost mitigation strategies. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to report to City Council in Fall 2020 on any additional commitments of financial support received from the Federal and Provincial Governments to the City; to continue to explore opportunities to achieve greater 2020 budget efficiencies or offsets; and to provide recommendation on any further mitigation options needed to address any remaining 2020 COVID-19 financial impacts. 3. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to continue to explore opportunities for budget efficiencies and offsets as part of the 2021 Budget Process to mitigate anticipated 2021 COVID-19 related financial impacts. 4. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to to engage with the Federal and Provincial Governments to obtain funding commitments to fully address remaining COVID-19 related financial impacts anticipated in 2021 to avoid reductions to transit service, service levels across all City operations and programs. 5. City Council approve the use of the Operating Variance Report for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 for the City's Phase 2 Safe Restart financial submissions. 6. City Council increase the Children's Services 2020 Operating Budget by $47.5 million gross and $0.0 net, funded from the City of Toronto's allocation of Safe Restart Funding for the Child Care and Early Years' Sector. 7. City Council authorize the Mayor and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to enter into and execute any agreements, including any amendments and extension of such agreements, with the Province of Ontario for funding under the Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning program on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 8. City Council authorize the receipt and disbursement of funds from the provincial Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning program. 9. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate, approve and enter into interest free rent deferral agreements with qualifying tenants and licensees, which permit for a rent deferral period that extends through December 31, 2020, including the requirement that such tenant or licensee had a lease or licence with the City of Toronto that was in good standing prior to April 1, 2020, such agreements to be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Chief People Officer recommend that: 1. City Council formally requests $673 million in COVID-19 funding support from Phase 2 of the Provincial Safe Restart Program to offset the City's COVID-19 financial impacts to the City, following offsets generated by the City primarily through cost mitigation strategies. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to report to City Council in Fall 2020 on any additional commitments of financial support received from the Federal and Provincial governments to the City; to continue to explore opportunities to achieve greater 2020 budget efficiencies or offsets; and to provide recommendation on any further mitigation options needed to address any remaining 2020 COVID-19 financial impacts. 3. City Council direct the City manager and Chief Financial Officer to continue to explore opportunities for budget efficiencies and offsets as part of the 2021 budget process to mitigate anticipated 2021 COVID-19 related financial impacts. 4. City Council direct the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to engage with the Federal and Provincial Governments to obtain funding commitments to fully address remaining COVID-19 related financial impacts anticipated in 2021 to avoid reductions to transit service, service levels across all City operations and programs. 5. City Council approve the use of the Operating Variance Report for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 for the City's Phase 2 Safe Restart financial submissions. 6. City Council approve and increase to the Children's Services 2020 Operating budget by $47.5 million gross and $0.0 net, funded from the City of Toronto's allocation of Safe Restart Funding for the Child Care and Early Years' Sector. 7. City Council authorize the Mayor and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to enter into and execute any agreements, including any amendments and extension of such agreements, with the Province of Ontario for funding under the Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning program on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 8. City Council grant approval to receive and disburse funds from the provincial Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning program. 9. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate, approve and enter into interest free rent deferral agreements with qualifying tenants and licensees, which permit for a rent deferral period that extends through December 31, 2020, including the requirement that such tenant or licensee had a lease or licence with the City of Toronto that was in good standing prior to April 1, 2020, such agreements to be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
IA24.2referred
Drone Safety in the City of Toronto
Councillor James Pasternak has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: "I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek an update on developing a policy for governing drones in Toronto's outdoor spaces. On May 5, 2015, City Council adopted item EX5.19 titled 'Safety in the Air - Governing Drones in Toronto's Outdoor Spaces.' This Item requested a report back to City Council on a strategy governing the use of drones in the City of Toronto's outdoor spaces. I am requesting the following information: 1. An update on the work done to date to address these recommendations."
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, referred Administrative Inquiry IA24.2 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre regarding Drone Safety in the City of Toronto and Answer 24.2a from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to the Executive Committee for consideration.
MM24.2adopted
The City of Toronto is committed to an open and transparent government. One example of this transparency is on-line public access to City staff directories. Directories make staff accessible by listing their names, positions and phone numbers. They also indicate the size of the Divisions as well as their scope of work by organizing the listings according to division, unit, etc. Unfortunately this level of transparency is not consistent within the City's Agencies, Boards and Commissions. Some list senior leadership positions on their websites, but without contact information. Some do not list any staff. Generally it is either very difficult or impossible for a member of the public to contact these public employees, or see how these organizations are sized and structured. This Motion proposes to improve transparency by making it mandatory for Agencies, Boards and Commissions to list the names and titles of staff by division, department and unit (as appropriate) in online directories that are accessible to the public.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that all staff positions in all City Divisions, Agencies, Commissions and Corporations be listed in directories showing name, position, phone number and e-mail address, organized according to the operating structure of each organization. 2. City Council request Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Corporations to make their staff directories available to the public through each entity's website.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct that all staff positions in all City Divisions, Agencies, Commissions and Corporations be listed in directories showing name, position, phone number and e-mail address, organized according to the operating structure of each organization. 2. City Council request Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Corporations to make their staff directories available to the public through each entity's website.
RM24.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on July 28 and 29, 2020.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on July 28 and 29, 2020.
CC24.3amended
This report outlines the options for Council to fill the vacancy in Ward 22 - Scarborough Agincourt as a result of Jim Karygiannis' removal from office. The City of Toronto Act, 2006 and the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 together prescribe rules and impose deadlines with respect to filling a vacancy. Council previously declared the office for Councillor, Ward 22 vacant at its June 29, 2020 meeting following a June 24, 2020 decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario that resulted in the removal of Jim Karygiannis from office. Council deferred making a decision about whether to fill the vacancy through appointment or by-election until the September 30, 2020 meeting. On August 5, 2020 the Court of Appeal granted a stay of the June 24, 2020 decision while Jim Karygiannis sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. As such, Jim Karygiannis was returned to office pending the decision on the application for leave to appeal. The Supreme Court of Canada on September 24, 2020 dismissed the leave to appeal application and consequently the June 24, 2020 decision that resulted in the removal of Jim Karygiannis from office became effective immediately creating a vacancy in Ward 22. City Council may choose to fill the vacancy by appointment or direct the City Clerk to hold a by-election. If Council chooses to fill the vacancy by holding a by-election, Council may also decide whether to authorize a contribution rebate program.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 22 - Scarborough Agincourt. 2. City Council defer making a decision as to whether to fill the vacancy by appointment or by passing a By-law requiring a by-election until the October 27 and 28, 2020 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council declare a vacancy in the office of Councillor, Ward 22 - Scarborough Agincourt. 2. City Council adopt one of the following options to fill the vacancy: Option A - Appointment A. City Council fill the vacancy by appointing a person qualified to hold office in the City of Toronto at a special meeting to be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber, in accordance with the following: 1. The City Clerk shall advertise the vacancy inviting any interested and qualified applicants to seek appointment to City Council; 2. Interested persons shall complete a Consent of Nominee and Declaration of Qualification and provide personal identification showing their name and qualifying address within the City of Toronto; 3. The deadline for submitting the required forms to the City Clerk shall be Monday, October 19 at 4:30 p.m.; 4. The City Clerk shall submit a report with the list of applicants for publication on the agenda of the October 26 City Council meeting; 5. Each applicant shall be provided the opportunity to address City Council for up to 5 minutes; 6. The order in which applicants address City Council shall be determined by lot drawn by the City Clerk when City Council begins its debate on the item; 7. Members of City Council shall be entitled to ask one question of each candidate; 8. City Council shall vote on the appointment by ballot in accordance with procedures to be determined by the City Clerk; and 9. City Council shall enact a by-law confirming the appointment of the successful candidate to the office for the remainder of the term of the present Council. OR Option B - By-election B. Require that a by-election be held to fill the vacancy in Ward 22 - Scarborough Agincourt, as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix "A"; and 1. Authorize a contribution rebate program for payment of rebates to persons who make contributions to candidates in the by-election as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix "B". 2. Direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to increase the City Clerk's Office 2020 Operating Budget by $550,000 gross and $0 net to reflect the funds required to conduct the by-election, and to increase the City's 2021 Contribution Rebate budget in Non-Program by $150,000 gross and $0 net through the 2021 Budget Process to administer the contribution rebate program related to a by-election to fill the vacancy in Ward 22, both fully funded from the Election Reserve.
IA24.3referred
CD6.6 TO Prosperity - Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy
Councillor James Pasternak has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: "I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek an update on a previous motion adopted by Council, CD6.6 entitled 'TO Prosperity - Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy.' In 2015, the Community Development and Recreation Committee adopted an Interim Poverty Reduction strategy. A series of recommendations included in the attached were adopted. I am requesting the following information to be provided: 1. An update on the work done to date to addressed recommendations attached."
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, referred Administrative Inquiry IA24.3 from Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre regarding CD6.6 TO Prosperity - Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy and Answer 24.3a from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to the Executive Committee for consideration.
MM24.3adopted
Rockcliffe Boulevard, between Alliance Avenue and Castleton Avenue/Corbett Avenue, is classified as a collector road and has a regulatory speed limit of 30 km/h. This highway is on the frontage of Rockcliffe Middle School. Castleton Avenue, between Rockcliffe Boulevard/Corbett Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, is classified as a collector road and has a regulatory speed limit of 40 km/h. This highway is on the frontage of residential properties. Rockcliffe Boulevard was designated as a community safety zone as part of the "Vision Zero Road Safety Plan: Designation of Community Safety Zones around Elementary Schools" (Item PW30.5adopted as amended by City Council on June 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2018). http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2018.PW30.5 The location of this community safety zone designation was misidentified in the original report/Item. In order to sign and enforce the Community Safety Zone designation, a correction is required.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council rescind the community safety zone designation in effect at all times on Rockcliffe Boulevard, between Alliance Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West. 2. City Council designate a community safety zone to be in effect at all times on Rockcliffe Boulevard, between Alliance Avenue and Castleton Avenue/Corbett Avenue. 3. City Council designate a community safety zone to be in effect at all times on Castleton Avenue, between Rockcliffe Boulevard/Corbett Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the community safety zone designation in effect at all times on Rockcliffe Boulevard, between Alliance Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West. 2. City Council designate a community safety zone to be in effect at all times on Rockcliffe Boulevard, between Alliance Avenue and Castleton Avenue/Corbett Avenue. 3. City Council designate a community safety zone to be in effect at all times on Castleton Avenue, between Rockcliffe Boulevard/Corbett Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West.
RM24.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from the Mayor and City Officials
Deterred Items: Infrastructure and Environment Committee Item IE12.4 Scarborough Community Council Item SC12.4 Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE14.5 Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 16 on September 23, 2020 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 20 on September 21, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Joe Cressy, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 14 on September 11, 2020 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 15 on September 8, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 15 on September 14, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 15 on September 17, 2020 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 16 on September 22, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 17 on September 9, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 17 on September 10, 2020 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 17 on September 15, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 18 on September 16, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested submitted by the Mayor and City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC24.4adopted
CreateTO Board - Appointment of Public Members
On September 14, 2020, the Corporations Nominating Panel conducted interviews and recommended three candidates to City Council for appointment to the CreateTO Board.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following public members to the CreateTO Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 2, 2024, and until successors are appointed: Marni Dicker Dennis Fotinos Sandra Levy 2. City Council appoint the following public members to the Boards of Directors of Build Toronto and the Port Lands Company, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 2, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Marni Dicker Dennis Fotinos Sandra Levy 3. City Council appoint the following public members of CreateTO for re-appointment to Build Toronto and the Toronto Port Lands Company, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 31, 2021, and until successors are appointed: Ron Carinci Marcie Zajdeman 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (September 2, 2020) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (September 2, 2020) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following public members to the CreateTO Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 2, 2024, and until successors are appointed: Marni Dicker Dennis Fotinos Sandra Levy 2. City Council appoint the following public members to the Boards of Directors of Build Toronto and the Port Lands Company, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 2, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Marni Dicker Dennis Fotinos Sandra Levy 3. City Council appoint the following public members of CreateTO for re-appointment to Build Toronto and the Toronto Port Lands Company, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 31, 2021, and until successors are appointed: Ron Carinci Marcie Zajdeman 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (September 2, 2020) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the CreateTO Board. Candidates' biographies: Marni Dicker Marni Dicker is Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Live Work Learn Play, and leads their major infrastructure projects and large scale real estate developments across North America. Prior to joining LWLP, Marni was Chief Commercial Officer and General Counsel at Infrastructure Ontario where she led billions of dollars of Provincial procurements and created strategic partnerships with the private sector. Before IO, Marni was Executive Vice President and General Counsel at SNC O&M. Dennis Fotinos Dennis is a performance driven thought leader with notable turnaround management achievements and leadership success in engaging and developing talent to drive strategy and profitable growth. He initiated and led the corporate reorganization that created Enwave and then proceeded to lead the transformation of the company into an industry leader. He also initiated and led the development of Deep Lake Water Cooling and established the commercial strategy that brought the company's capabilities to market. Sandra Levy Sandra Levy joined First Capital Realty Inc. as Vice President, People and Corporate Affairs in 2015. First Capital Realty is one of Canada's leading real estate owners and developers of urban shopping centres. Ms. Levy was previously a senior executive with Ply Gem Canada and Magna International. Ms. Levy has sat on a number of corporate and volunteer boards. She has over 18 years of experience in legal and human resources roles. She holds an LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School.
MM24.4adopted
Transportation Services has identified a number of corner rounding requirements throughout the City which would serve to enhance public and road safety measures. One such requirement has been identified at the south-west corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Avenue Road in Ward 12. Securing a corner rounding at this location is time-sensitive and would help to address ongoing safety corners with respect to pedestrian traffic and crossings at this intersection. To achieve this objective, the City must acquire a small parcel of land (0.77 square metres) at the corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Avenue Road, shown as Part 1 on the draft plan of reference set out in Appendix A (the "Property"). To be authorized by delegated authority, this transaction must satisfy all General Conditions set out in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 213, Real Property, Appendix B, including General Condition (H) which states: "Authority to acquire property is conditional upon provision being made to bring the property into compliance with applicable Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (or any successor Ministry) or other requirements such that it will be fit for its intended municipal purpose, except for property acquisitions of 50 square metres or less for transit shelter purposes." City staff have advised that is not feasible to conduct an environmental site assessment on the Property, given its small size. City staff have advised, however, that the potential risk of acquiring the Property without carrying out any environmental due diligence is minimal, again given the small size of the Property, as well as its location being adjacent to existing City-owned property already used as a public highway.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to approve the acquisition of the property shown as Part 1 on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix A to Motion MM24.4, being part of 155 St. Clair Avenue West, in accordance with the delegated authorities set out in Article 2 of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 213, Real Property, without satisfying General Condition (H) of Appendix B of the chapter.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to approve the acquisition of the property shown as Part 1 on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix A to Motion MM24.4, being part of 155 St. Clair Avenue West, in accordance with the delegated authorities set out in Article 2 of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 213, Real Property, without satisfying General Condition (H) of Appendix B of the chapter.
RM24.4received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020 received the following petition for information: 1. Petition requesting that the installation of sidewalks on either side of South Kingslea Drive and on the other side streets in the greater Sunnylea area be stopped, submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, containing the names of approximately 62 persons.
CC24.5amended
Addressing Youth Violence through Advance Peace
This report provides information from City staff review on how the Advance Peace program can support existing City of Toronto efforts that are aimed at violence interruption, intervention and prevention, specifically, the development of TO Wards Peace. Advance Peace is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, California that aims to reduce the spread of gun violence in urban neighbourhoods in America. The Advance Peace program works to interrupt and prevent gun violence by identifying and providing "transformational opportunities" (e.g. case management services, social service navigation, internship opportunities, etc.) to young men who are most likely to be perpetrators of gun violence. In 2019, Toronto City Council requested Social Development, Finance & Administration Division to develop TO Wards Peace as a strategic community safety intervention. TO Wards Peace is a comprehensive Toronto-made model for violence interruption, intervention and prevention. The model is currently in development and will leverage the lived experiences of credible community members within the city, health and community teams, service agencies, and grassroots groups. Social Development, Finance and Administration's review of the Advance Peace program, including consultations with the Advance Peace organization, provided key learnings of international best practices that can help to inform the development of the TO Wards Peace model.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (September 15, 2020) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration for information. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the November 12, 2020 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee on the feasibility of including Regent Park and other identified areas with increased experiences of gun violence in the 2021 inaugural program launch for TO Wards Peace.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration recommends that: 1. City Council receives this report for information.
MM24.5amended
Toronto's Ravine Strategy guides the management of the ravines and ensures the protection of these irreplaceable lands is balanced with their use and enjoyment, so that they continue to bring nature to people and healthy ecology and biodiversity to Canada's largest urban centre. There is community and City staff interest in exploring business opportunities for Toronto's Indigenous communities within and throughout the city's vast and diverse ravine system. This could be various initiatives that restore the unique ecosystem through landscape design, seed gathering, plant propagation, plant instillation or ecosystem monitoring. This work must be considered working directly with Indigenous communities and organizations (ex. Toronto Indigenous Business Association, City of Toronto's interim Indigenous Place-Making Circle, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, etc.). This innovative and creative partnership could bring the goals and actions of the Ravine Strategy to life, while providing pilot project ideas for the diverse Indigenous business organizations and communities within Toronto.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in collaboration with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and various Indigenous organizations and communities, to explore the feasibility of developing economic opportunities for Indigenous businesses that contribute to the goals of Toronto's Ravine Strategy and Indigenous place-making in Toronto's parklands for report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2021. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office to: a. provide an update to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the status of the Ravine Campaign Leadership Table; b. include a pathway for Indigenous representative on the Ravine Campaign Leadership Table in that report; and c. request the Ravine Campaign Leadership Table also consider economic opportunities for Indigenous businesses.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in collaboration with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and various Indigenous organizations and communities, to explore the feasibility of developing economic opportunities for Indigenous businesses that contribute to the goals of Toronto's Ravine Strategy and Indigenous place-making in Toronto's parklands for report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2021.
RM24.5received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2020. Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, announced that today, September 30th, is Orange Shirt Day in which Canada remembers the victims from the Indigenous community who went through the Indian residential school system. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, spoke of the life and accomplishments of former Prime Minister John Turner who had passed away. Councillor Ford, during the morning session of the meeting, spoke of the passing of Mohamed-Aslim Zafis and on behalf of City Council, sent condolences to his family and friends. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged the retirement of Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk. Mayor Tory spoke of Ms. Watkiss' remarkable and distinguished career and noted that she played a vital role in leading the modernization of City government. Mayor Tory further noted that Ms. Watkiss served her role at the City of Toronto admirably, capably and consistently, and has earned the respect of not only of those in the City of Toronto, but those across the country. Mayor Tory remarked that under Ms. Watkiss' leadership, the City carried out a successful 2018 Election during extraordinary times, which was a herculean accomplishment and further illustrated her support of civic democracy. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, expressed respect, gratitude and affection, and thanked Ms. Watkiss for her service to the City of Toronto. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked Ulli S. Watkiss for her assistance and support in the City Council meetings for the past 10 years, and remarked that Ms. Watkiss would be missed. Ulli S. Watkiss addressed City Council and said that it had been an honour and a privilege to serve as City Clerk in the City of Toronto. Ms. Watkiss spoke of the role of the City Clerk in municipal government: to get the government elected, to make it function effectively and to make information available. Ulli S. Watkiss spoke to the democratic principles of transparency, accessibility, fairness and openness and thanked Members of Council for giving her their trust and the independence to fulfill her role as City Clerk in Toronto. Ms. Watkiss noted that she has worked closely with Members of Council over the years, especially the Speaker. Ms. Watkiss thanked the Speaker for her support over the past 10 years and presented the Speaker with flowers. Ms. Watkiss also expressed her pride in where the Clerk's Office has come from, where it is headed in the future, and in all of her staff. Ms. Watkiss told Members of Council that they are in extremely good hands and that each one of her staff would go the extra mile to assist Members, and asked Members to give them their support. Ms. Watkiss thanked the past and present Senior Leadership for their support. In closing, Ms. Watkiss stated that she will miss everyone, particularly her staff and hoped that things would return to some normalcy soon. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged that this is the first meeting of City Council in the Chamber since facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Tory thanked City staff for maintaining City services during the pandemic. Mayor Tory advised that the City remains united in the fight against COVID-19 and will continue to work to flatten the curve. Mayor Tory thanked Prime Minister Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Freeland, Premier Ford and Finance Minister Phillips for being responsive in protecting the interests of the City of Toronto, and Mayor Tory thanked the people of Toronto for their continued efforts in the fight against COVID-19. Thursday, October 1, 2020 Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, spoke of Salome Bey and her accomplishments during her life time. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, expressed condolences on her passing and stated that Canada's First Lady of the Blues would be missed. Councillor Wong-Tam, during the morning session of the meeting acknowledged Katherine Anderson's accomplishment in protecting heritage structures in the City of Toronto. Councillor Wong-Tam spoke of Ms. Anderson's life, her work as an architectural historian and her dedication to public service and expressed condolences on her passing. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, introduced Dan Lambe, President of the Arbor Day Foundation. Mr. Lambe presented Mayor Tory with the Champion of Trees Award to recognize the City for its leadership and commitment to advancing urban forestry through various initiatives. Mayor Tory thanked Mr. Lambe and the Foundation for the award. Councillor Lai, during the afternoon session of the meeting, sent best wishes to Toronto's Asian community on the celebration of the Mid Autumn Festival.
CC24.6amended
Further Information on 233 Carlton Street Lease Agreement
As directed by City Council at its meeting on July 28 and 29, 2020, the purpose of this report is to provide further information on the lease agreement at 233 Carlton Street including: 1) information pertaining to how the property first came to the attention of City Officials, 2) potential communications between senior City Officials and the WE Charity which may have impacted decision-making on site location and financial terms, and, 3) information supporting the fair market value of the lease. The City of Toronto (the "Tenant") entered into a Lease Agreement (the "Lease") with 1622774 Ontario Ltd. (the "Landlord"), for the property located at 233 Carlton Street (the "Property"), as a replacement location for the Adelaide Resource Centre for Women, currently located at 67 Adelaide Street East. The Lease was authorized by way of Council-approved real estate delegated authorities in August 2019, and adhered to the established approvals process supported by due diligence, and informed by market research and analysis.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (September 17, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for information. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to report to the October 27 and 28, 2020 meeting of City Council recommending a process to clarify the manner in which local Councillors are informed of: a. a proposed acquisition or lease of a shelter site prior to the execution of any related transactional documents; b. the nature of the information that will be provided; and c. how comments provided by the local Councillor will be reflected in the public reporting process.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM24.6adopted
This Motion seeks authorization to release $2,200 in Section 37 funds to Heritage Toronto for a heritage plaque to commemorate the construction of Oriole Lodge at 17 Manorpark Court. The house at 17 Manorpark Court was originally called Oriole Lodge. It is best known as the home of George Stewart Henry (1871-1958), who was Premier of Ontario from 1930 to 1934. In 1806, Henry's great-grandparents Henry and Jane Mulholland settled in what is today North York and operated a farm near the site of 17 Manorpark Court. The exact date that Oriole Lodge was built is disputed -- dates range from 1824 to 1841. Construction was carried out by Stilwell Willson, who used plank-on-plank construction. In 1898, Henry purchased the property from his grandfather, James Stewart. He enlarged the house from 8 to 15 rooms using balloon frame construction. The house is clad with variegated yellow brick. Date stones in the north and south gables are marked 1840 and 1912. A notable feature is the Tuscan columns on the verandah. Henry lived in the house until his death in 1958. Today, it is a landmark in the residential Henry Farm neighbourhood. The City has secured funds under Section 37 of the Planning Act with the owner of the development at 125 George Henry Boulevard, 32-80 Forest Manor Road, 85-130 Parkway Forest Drive, and 1751 and 1761 Sheppard Avenue East, authorized by site-specific Zoning By-law 342-2015(OMB). The zoning by-law and Section 37 Agreement with the landowner provide that the funds shall be used towards parks improvements. Sufficient funds remain available in the Planning Act Reserve Account to produce and install the heritage plaque at this location. The use of these funds for this purpose complies with the by-law and agreement. As Heritage Toronto is a directly funded City agency and not an "outside party", no undertaking is required to be signed by Heritage Toronto to govern the use of the funds and financial reporting.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $2,200 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 125 George Henry Boulevard, 32-80 Forest Manor Road, 85-130 Parkway Forest Drive, and 1751 and 1761 Sheppard Avenue East (Source Account: XR3026-3700706), for the production and installation of a heritage plaque to commemorate the construction of Oriole Lodge at 17 Manorpark Court (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $2,200 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 125 George Henry Boulevard, 32-80 Forest Manor Road, 85-130 Parkway Forest Drive, and 1751 and 1761 Sheppard Avenue East (Source Account: XR3026-3700706), for the production and installation of a heritage plaque to commemorate the construction of Oriole Lodge at 17 Manorpark Court (Cost Centre: HG0001).
RM24.6adopted
City Council will review the Order Paper.
September 30, 2020: City Council adopted the September 30, 2020 Order Paper and all other Items not held on consent. October 1, 2020: City Council adopted the October 1, 2020 Order Paper. October 2, 2020: City Council adopted the October 2, 2020 Order Paper.
CC24.7adopted
2600 Don Mills Road - Request for Direction Regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing
On July 27, 2020, City Council adopted recommendations in support of a revised Zoning By-law Amendment and enacted an Official Plan Amendment, through By-law 625-2020, in relation to the redevelopment of the lands municipally known as 2600 Don Mills Road. In general, the development application proposed to develop the site with a 33-storey infill residential building with a height of 102.35 metres plus mechanical penthouse that would contain 354 residential dwelling units, to the west of the existing 19-storey residential building. Fifteen, three to four-storey townhouses are proposed fronting onto Don Mills Road. An additional fifteen three to four-storey stacked townhouse units are proposed at the south of the site, fronting onto a new public street. The existing 19-storey rental apartment building containing 226 units would be retained. The proposed increase in height and density is subject to Section 37 of the Planning Act. City Council directed City Staff to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve the allocation of the Section 37 contribution and directed the City Solicitor to report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussion, if necessary. City Staff have continued those discussions, and the applicant has made an offer to the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the LPAT hearing that is scheduled to commence October 26, 2020. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
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 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 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 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer as generally described in Public Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor as it relates to Section 37 and Section 42 of the Planning Act, and as more detailed in Parts 2 and 3 below. 2. City Council accept a revised on-site parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act having a minimum size of 989 square metres and an on-site parkland dedication in accordance with Section 5.1.1 of the Official Plan and pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act having a minimum size of 133 square metres for a total combined on-site parkland dedication of 1,122 square metres (the "Parkland Dedication"), with the exact size, location and configuration of the Parkland Dedication to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in place of the on-site parkland dedication previously authorized by Part 5 of Item NY14.1 adopted by City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act securing the following, in place of the Section 37 matters previously authorized by Part 10 of Item NY14.1 adopted by City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020: a. a cash contribution in the amount of one million, four hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($1,460,000.00) directed toward the Oriole Community Centre capital improvements and/or other community services and facilities in the immediate area, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor; b. the cash contribution referred to in Part 3.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 3.a. above cannot be directed for the determined purpose within five years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the amount of funds allocated toward a community benefit may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. an additional 133 square metres of on-site dedication of land for park purposes in addition to the required on-site parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act as generally set out in Part 2 above; e. the owner shall provide and maintain at least 19 dwelling units (5 bachelor units, 7 one-bedroom units, 5 two-bedroom units and 2 three-bedroom units) all of which are affordable rental dwelling units in the new 33-storey residential building and/or new townhouses on the lands; the minimum average unit size of the affordable rental dwelling units for each unit type shall be at least 433 square feet for bachelor units, 521 square feet for 1 bedroom units, 688 square feet for 2 bedroom units, and 998 square free for 3 bedroom units; the affordable rental dwelling units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least 6 dwelling units; the general configuration and layout of the 19 affordable rental dwelling units in the new 33-storey residential building and/or new townhouses shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the owner shall provide and maintain the 19 affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units for a minimum of 20 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied; no affordable rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership such as life lease or co-ownership which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any affordable rental dwelling unit shall be made for at least 20 years from the date of first occupancy; when the 20 year period has expired, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; and g. the owner shall provide and maintain the affordable rental dwelling units at affordable rents for at least 15 years, beginning with the date that each such unit is first occupied; during the first 15 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council' 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 and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report (September 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by 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, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM24.7adopted
As part of the annual state-of-good-repair program, sidewalks are often added where they were not previously present as part of a road reconstruction project. Transportation Services has delegated authority to construct sidewalks on local roadways as part of road reconstruction, in accordance with the Missing Sidewalk Installation Policy. In July 2019, Council directed that sidewalk proposals not otherwise delegated to the General Manager, Transportation Services, or those requested by a Member of Council, be subject to decision by City Council. For the following two local roadway locations programmed for reconstruction, an overwhelming majority of residents living on the street have raised opposition to the installation of a new sidewalk: Coldstream Avenue, between Chicoutimi Avenue and Mona Drive, in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence South Kingslea Drive, between Kingslea Court and Ivy Lea Crescent, in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore Residents on these streets have expressed strong opposition to the proposed sidewalk installations, voicing concerns such as impacts on mature trees and neighbourhood character. In light of this feedback from local residents, as well as the fact that these are both low-volume roadways generally used by local traffic, the local Councillors formally request that City Council direct that Transportation Services not proceed with the installation of new sidewalks at these locations.
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services not to proceed with the installation of new sidewalks as part of road reconstruction on Coldstream Avenue, between Chicoutimi Avenue and Mona Drive, in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence and on South Kingslea Drive, between Kingslea Court and Ivy Lea Crescent, in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services not to proceed with the installation of new sidewalks as part of road reconstruction on Coldstream Avenue, between Chicoutimi Avenue and Mona Drive, in Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence and on South Kingslea Drive, between Kingslea Court and Ivy Lea Crescent, in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
CC24.8adopted
The Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for the subject site have been appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) on the basis that the City failed to make a decision within the prescribed time period set out in the Planning Act. On November 16, 2018, the applicant submitted a revised proposal. A Request for Directions report dated May 13, 2019 was adopted by North York Community Council and City Council on June 18, 2019 which directed the City Solicitor and staff to continue to oppose the applications at the LPAT. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the 15-day LPAT hearing that is scheduled to commence September 21, 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 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 at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contain advice and information 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 will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential it its entirety 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. November 12, 2020 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, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council accept the Owner's offer to settle the subject appeal on the terms described in Public Attachment 1 and Public Attachment 2 (collectively, the "Settlement Offer") to the report (September 21, 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 and request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal make the site subject to Holding (H) Symbols in accordance with the terms described in the Settlement Offer. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take all steps necessary to implement the terms of the Settlement Offer, at no cost to the City for any and all works that may be required to effect the development either on-site or on the City's property, subject to the terms of the Settlement Offer, including the review, approval and preparation of all matters described in Part 4 below, and entering into and registering against title to the subject lands an agreement with the Owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act in accordance with the terms described in the Settlement Offer. 4. 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 its Order(s) until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised in writing by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, and that they, amongst other matters, provide for the securing community benefits pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other necessary matters; b. the Owner has executed an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure community benefits and all other matters of legal convenience as determined necessary by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor and the Owner has registered the executed Section 37 Agreement against title to the site, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and c. the Owner has completed the site servicing review for the applications (comprised of Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Report) to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and all the information in Confidential Appendix "A" to Confidential Attachment 1 from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
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.
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.
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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.