Toronto City Council
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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.