Toronto City Council
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BL26.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for November 25 and 26, 2020 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2020.CC26
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, enacted By-laws 1015-2020 to 1066-2020.
CC26.1referred
Pursuant to section 170(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA), Ombudsman Toronto has concluded an Enquiry to review how the City of Toronto handles homeowners' third-party liability claims for basement flooding and sewer backups. We hereby table with City Council for its November 25 and 26, 2020 session the Enquiry Report, dated November 12, 2020.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, referred Item CC26.1 to the General Government and Licensing Committee for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the report and in so doing, accept the Ombudsman's findings and direct the City administration to implement all of the recommendations.
MM26.1adopted
This Motion seeks authorization to release $15,000 in Section 45(9) funds to Heritage Toronto for two heritage plaques to recognize both the heritage and cultural significance of City Park Co-op in the Church Wellesley Village. City Park was the first Modern, multi-building apartment complex in Toronto and, at the time of its construction in 1954, the biggest single residential project in the country. The buildings, designed by architect Peter Caspari, replaced a block of housing considered substandard during a post-war push to improve living conditions in the City. Caspari's City Park, located between Church, Wood, and Alexander streets, consisted of three, 14-storey buildings with large open spaces between each one, which allowed more light to reach individual units. The architect also paid particular attention to eliminating sound transfer between apartments: each unit is separated by a poured concrete wall. The completed City Park apartment complex was celebrated as one of the first Modern-style residential buildings in downtown Toronto, and it boasted high-tech features such as built-in TV connections, General Electric kitchen appliances, and milk boxes connected directly to the hallways for easy deliveries. Sun gardens were located on the roof of each tower. City Park was the first large, multi-unit housing complex in the burgeoning Church and Wellesley Village. The units were affordable to young single people and were a nucleus for the formation of the local LGBTQ culture. The complex has been run as a housing co-operative since 1989.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $15,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) community benefits obtained from the development at 608-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St Joseph Street and 15-25 St. Nicholas Street (Source Account: XR3028- 4500108) for the production and installation of two heritage plaques at City Park Co-op (484 Church Street, 31 Alexander Street, and 51 Alexander Street).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $15,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) community benefits obtained from the development at 608-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St Joseph Street and 15-25 St. Nicholas Street (Source Account: XR3028- 4500108) for the production and installation of two heritage plaques at City Park Co-op (484 Church Street, 31 Alexander Street, and 51 Alexander Street).
RM26.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:39 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. November 25, 2020 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Patricia Beatty Guy Eisnor Captain Edgar (Ed) Kennedy Dr. Jill Le Clair Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Teresa Tate Tricia Waldron 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, 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.
CC26.2amended
Policing Reform Update - Input on Accountability Mechanisms
This report responds to direction from City Council at its meeting of September 30, 2020 for the City Manager to seek input from stakeholders on police accountability as part of item EX16.1, Changes to Policing in Toronto - Update. The input will be considered alongside other public and stakeholder submissions being gathered through the broader engagement strategy on police reform, to inform a report from the City Manager in 2021.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to forward the responses in Attachments 1 to 6 to the report (November 18, 2020) from the City Manager and the City Solicitor to the new Inspector General of Policing and City Council request the City Manager to report back to City Council on or before the February 2 and 3, 2021 meeting, outlining the Inspector General's response and rationale for endorsement, rejection, or neutral position of the feedback and recommendations. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to consult with the Toronto Police Services Board, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and the City of Toronto Ombudsman on the resources needed to the carry out the work outlined in Attachments 2 and 6 to the report (November 18, 2020) from the City Manager and the City Solicitor and to report with recommendations to the April 7 and 8, 2021 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council forward the responses (Attachments 1 to 6) to the new Inspector General of Policing.
MM26.2adopted
A Sole Proprietor has submitted an application for a new liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a premises at 1375 Danforth Road, Units 11 and 12, operating under the name Tasty Jolluf (the "Premises"). The applicant is seeking a liquor licence for a capacity of 91 patrons indoors. Due to the premises' close proximity to a residential area, and close proximity to another problematic licenced establishment, impacts associated with the operation of the Premises may disturb neighbouring residents. 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. Under no circumstance should a liquor sales licence be granted at the Premises without appropriate conditions attached. This matter is deemed urgent as the placard posting for objections will occur any day now and the deadline to object to the application may be prior to the December 16, 2020 meeting of City Council.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 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 liquor licence application for the proposed establishment located at 1375 Danforth Road, Units 11 and 12 (the "Premises"), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review or Refuse the liquor licence. 2. City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence application for the proposed establishment located at 1375 Danforth Road, Units 11 and 12 (the "Premises"), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review or Refuse the liquor licence. 2. City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM26.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020.
CC26.3adopted
At its meeting on March 26, 2018, City Council adopted the ConsumersNext Secondary Plan ("OPA 393"), which was the recommended Official Plan Amendment resulting from the ConsumersNext Planning Study (the "Study"). The Study reviewed the policy context for lands generally between Highway 404, Highway 401, Sheppard Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue, but also included lands designated Mixed Use Area north of Sheppard Avenue East and East of Victoria Park Avenue (the "Study Area"). The Study examined ways to manage growth anticipated by recent policy changes for lands in the Study Area. OPA 393 was appealed by several appellants: 2450 Victoria Park Incorporated, the Armenian Community Centre, Elad Canada Incorporated ("Elad") Hydin Limited and Fontmil Investments Limited. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions with respect to the Elad's appeal. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 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 and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the settlement. Confidential Appendix A to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 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 that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 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 and Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM26.3adopted
On September 21, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment refused a Minor Variance Application brought by the owners of 251 Dunvegan Road for the following variances: encroachment into the rear yard setback, exterior stairs encroachment into the building setback, building height, building length, building depth, floor space index, rear second storey platform area, front yard setback, rear yard setback, and side yard setback. A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. The Application proposed to construct a new two-storey detached dwelling and an in-ground swimming pool in the rear yard. In a report (September 8, 2020) from the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry Staff opposed two variances: building length and building depth. A copy of the Urban Forestry report is attached. Urban Forestry Staff opined that the approval of both the building length and depth variances will result in the removal or intolerable injury to two healthy By-law protected private trees. Urban Forestry staff also stated that the Official Plan contains policies specifically to the protection, preservation and enhancement of trees. On October 6, 2020, the owners appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Toronto Local Appeal Body has issued a notice of hearing for this file and the deadline for the City to elect to be a party in this matter is December 3, 2020.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Minor Variance application requested in Application A1304/19TEY, respecting 251 Dunvegan Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A1304/19TEY respecting 251 Dunvegan Road and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Minor Variance application requested in Application A1304/19TEY, respecting 251 Dunvegan Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A1304/19TEY respecting 251 Dunvegan Road and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
RM26.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Deferred Items: Executive Committee Item EX16.21 Scarborough Community Council Item SC12.4 Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE19.58 Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 18 on November 18, 2020 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 23 on November 16, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Joe Cressy, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 15 on November 6, 2020 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 17 on November 12, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 17 on November 2, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 17 on November 5, 2020 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 18 on November 17, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 6 on November 13, 2020 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 19 on November 3, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 19 on November 4, 2020 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 19 on November 9, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 20 on November 10, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested, submitted by City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC26.4adopted
City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 231 policies for the entire city following the Five-Year Official Plan and Municipal Comprehensive Reviews regarding employment lands. First Capital REIT, the owner of the property municipally known 85 Hanna Avenue, has appealed Official Plan Amendment 231 regarding the land use designation for 85 Hanna Avenue (the Lands) to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The appeal sought to have the Mixed Use Areas designation on the Lands while Official Plan Amendment No. 231 re-designates the Lands as General Employment Areas. First Capital REIT also appealed Policy 3.5.2.6 of Official Plan Amendment 231 respecting cultural industry uses within the King Parliament Secondary Plan area, the King Spadina Secondary Plan area and the Liberty Village area of the Garrison Common North Secondary Plan on a city-wide basis. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor; and b. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 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 (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept, with modifications, the with prejudice offer to settle site specific Appeal 87 (with respect to 85 Hanna Avenue) to Official Plan Amendment 231 dated November 3, 2020, as set out in Public Attachment 1 and further modified in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the City Solicitor and other staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the modified settlement. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 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 instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, with the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2.
MM26.4adopted
The Dupont Street Regeneration Study, conducted in 2014, determined that certain lots on the north side of Dupont Street between Kendal Avenue and Ossington Avenue could appropriately accommodate a change from Employment Area to a Mixed Use designation on the front portion of the lots. As a result, the Dupont Street Corridor is experiencing a transformation as lots on north side of the street, which were previously industrial sites, are now being redeveloped with a mix of uses including restaurants, retail stores and residential uses. In addition, the built form in the area is also changing from one of industrial/commercial and low-density residential into more high-density residential and offices. For much of its length, however, Dupont Street does not provide a safe or inviting environment for active transportation uses, including pedestrians and cyclists. In the review of the Zoning Amendment application for 316 -320 Dupont Street (9-storey office building with retail) on the north side of Dupont Street, City staff in Transportation Services, in consultation with City Planning and Development Engineering, have identified the need at this location for a signalized crossing at the intersection of Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue. The site is proposed to be developed in conjunction with the adjacent site at 328-332 Dupont Street which is under the same ownership and, on appeal, was previously approved in principle by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for development of a 13-storey mixed-use building with 115 dwelling units. It is expected that the scale of the combined proposals will have a significant impact in terms of transit and active transportation activity in this area. A signalized crossing will improve the conditions along the corridor for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly given the proximity to the Dupont Subway Station and the bus stop on the southwest corner of Dupont Street/Kendal Avenue. The intersection of Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue is approximately 200 metres (+/- 10 metres) from each of Howland Avenue and Spadina Road, such that a safe signalized crossing will improve conditions for new and existing residents and will serve to slow vehicular speeds along the corridor which was identified by existing residents as a concern during community consultation. This focus is also of extreme importance to the City as it advances Vision Zero principles more broadly across the City. The applicant has been advised that signalization is proposed to be required as a condition of site plan approval for the proposed development at 316 - 320 Dupont Street. Both Traffic Planning and Traffic Operations staff have been consulted on this and have reviewed the preliminary design as provided by the Applicant. As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Davenport Road City Council approval for this item is required.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the installation of signalized traffic control at the intersection of Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue. 2. City Council authorize and direct that installation of the signalized traffic control be co-ordinated with the development of 316-332 Dupont Street sites to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to take all necessary action to implement signalized traffic control at the intersection of Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue, including adding it to the capital budget.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of signalized traffic control at the intersection of Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue. 2. City Council authorize and direct that installation of the signalized traffic control be co-ordinated with the development of 316-332 Dupont Street sites to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to take all necessary action to implement signalized traffic control at the intersection of Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue, including adding it to the capital budget.
RM26.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC26.5adopted
At its meeting of October 5, 6, and 7, 2016, City Council adopted the recommendations of the Final and Supplementary Reports on TOcore: Updating Tall Building Setbacks in the Downtown - City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, as amended by Toronto and East York Community Council. It enacted By-law 1105-2016 ("OPA 352") and By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016 (the "Amending By-laws"). These instruments were the outcome of a six-month study providing policy and updating the setback requirements for tall buildings in the Downtown. There were over two hundred appeals of Council's decision to enact OPA 352 and the Amending By-laws made to the Ontario Municipal Board (the "OMB"), now continued as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"), by numerous landowners and stakeholders. The LPAT has conducted five Pre-Hearing/Case Management Conferences to date in relation to OPA 352 and the Amending By-laws, at which parties have been identified, and procedural directions have been issued, with the aim of rendering the eventual hearing of the appeals efficient and cost-effective. A sixth Case Management Conference is scheduled for December 3, 2020. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions with respect to OPA 352 and the Amending By-laws. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to amend and partially approve Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2017 to reflect further additions to the Prevailing Lists, not previously authorized by City Council, as omissions to the Prevailing Lists become known. 3. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 5. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to modify and partially approve Official Plan Amendment 352, substantially in accordance with Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to modify and partially approve the Amending By-laws, in accordance with the approach set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor, subject to the form of the Amending By-laws being finalized to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (November 16, 2020) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 16, 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 and litigation privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner, to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal amend and partially approve Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2017 to reflect further additions to the Prevailing Lists, not previously authorized by Council, as omissions to the Prevailing Lists become known. 3. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2, if adopted by City Council. 5. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM26.5adopted
This Motion recommends the release of Section 37 Planning Act funds to Little Portugal On Dundas Business Improvement Area for the purpose of installing a Barcelos (Portuguese) Rooster near Lakeview Avenue Parkette at Lakeview Avenue and Dundas Street West. The project will see the installation of this public art which was donated to the City of Toronto by the City of Barcelos, Portugal. Funds have been secured from the development at 150 Sudbury Street as community benefits through Section 37 of the Planning Act. The funds identified have been received by the City.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 150 Sudbury Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700458) for transfer to the Little Portugal On Dundas Business Improvement Area for the purpose of installing a Barcelos (Portuguese) Rooster near the Lakeview Avenue Parkette at Lakeview Avenue and Dundas Street West (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,000.00 be forwarded to the Little Portugal On Dundas Business Improvement Area, subject to the Little Portugal On Dundas Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 150 Sudbury Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700458) for transfer to the Little Portugal On Dundas Business Improvement Area for the purpose of installing a Barcelos (Portuguese) Rooster near the Lakeview Avenue Parkette at Lakeview Avenue and Dundas Street West (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,000.00 be forwarded to the Little Portugal On Dundas Business Improvement Area, subject to the Little Portugal On Dundas Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM26.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020 received the following petition for information: 1. Petition regarding safe and accessible snow clearing, submitted by Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto - St. Paul's, containing the names of approximately 3,578 persons.
CC26.6adopted
Toronto Hydro Board - Appointment of Public Member
On November 2, 2020, the Corporations Nominating Panel conducted interviews and recommended one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Michael Eubanks to the Toronto Hydro Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 5, 2022, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (October 22, 2020) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board. Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (October 22, 2020) from the Interim 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 Toronto Hydro Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Michael Eubanks to the Toronto Hydro Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 5, 2022, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (October 22, 2020) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board. Candidate's biography: Michael Eubanks Michael is the Senior Vice-President Operations Support and Chief Information Officer of goeasy Ltd. having joined in 2020. Prior to goeasy, Michael was the Chief Information Officer at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). Michael has significant experience in Technology leadership in the retail industry having worked for Canadian Tire Corporation and Best Buy International prior to the LCBO. Michael is a graduate of York University, ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program and has held numerous Board roles in the past, and currently serves as a Director on the Board of the innovation hub Communitech.
MM26.6adopted
Using a four-month billing cycle, the City currently bills more than half a million water accounts three times a year. There is an incredible amount of procedure involved in this system, including a significant postage cost to the City of Toronto. In contrast to typical monthly utility bills, receiving a bill in four-month increments is complex and unintuitive for a lot of residents. Of particular concern in this system are bills that often arrive too late after a costly leak begins, placing a significant financial burden on unknowing households and small businesses. The challenges with water billing cycles has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has emphasized the existing need for modernization. This Motion seeks Council's support on two key actions: reviewing Toronto Water's current monthly billing option to find opportunities for increased monthly billing uptake, and exploring options to provide financial relief to customers who have seen significant increases in their bills. There are a number of existing thresholds to qualify for a water bill refund, but these typically only apply to the most extreme scenarios, such as a three-fold increase in billing amount, or uncontrollable circumstances, such as theft or natural disasters. Additionally, while the Toronto Water rate is set to correct for seasonal variations in water usage, this only applies to the residential tax class, with no support for small businesses. While these measures address severe incidents, they do not offer relief to the many residents and small businesses who have faced the downsides of the four-month billing system or to those facing unexpected increases during already difficult financial circumstances created by the Pandemic. Given the prevalence of this billing system in the lives of many residents, the City should explore every opportunity to support residents and businesses impacted by these circumstances.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Director, Revenue Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to provide an update through the 2021 budget process on the uptake of monthly water billing, including: a. a review of program uptake for monthly utility billing, including opportunities to increase uptake of online billing for Toronto Water customers; b. estimated cost of providing the option for monthly residential water billing to avoid unexpected, large increases in billing amounts; and c. the status of moving water billing to an entirely online system. 2. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water and other relevant divisions, to explore opportunities in the 2021 Budget to provide additional billing relief to low income seniors and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic in instances where they have experienced higher than usual water bills but do not meet the thresholds or criteria to qualify for relief, such as a three-fold increase in their typical bill.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Revenue Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, to provide an update through the 2021 budget process on the uptake of monthly water billing, including: a. a review of program uptake for monthly utility billing, including opportunities to increase uptake of online billing for Toronto Water customers; b. estimated cost of providing the option for monthly residential water billing to avoid unexpected, large increases in billing amounts; and c. the status of moving water billing to an entirely online system. 2. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water and other relevant divisions, to explore opportunities in the 2021 Budget to provide additional billing relief to low income seniors and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic in instances where they have experienced higher than usual water bills but do not meet the thresholds or criteria to qualify for relief, such as a three-fold increase in their typical bill.
RM26.6received
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 November 25 and 26, 2020. November 25, 2020 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed back Councillor Jaye Robinson. Councillor Jaye Robinson addressed City Council and expressed how great and how fortunate it is to be back after her battle with cancer. Councillor Robinson spoke of the number of women that will be diagnosed with breast cancer and wanted these women to know that they are not alone. Councillor Robinson thanked the health care workers for treating patients during the pandemic. Councillor Robinson also thanked Members of Council, City staff and her team for their support. A special thank you was given to Councillor Jaye Robinson's constituents for their support, patience, understanding and encouragement. Mayor Tory on behalf of Members of Council expressed how thrilled Members are to see Councillor Robinson back. Councillor Cressy, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated Councillor Bradford and his wife on the upcoming birth of their baby. November 26, 2020 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to recognize Yusuf (Joe) Kassam, upon his retirement. Mayor Tory advised Members of Council that Mr. Kassam started his career with the City in 1988 and in 2008 was appointed Sergeant at Arms. Mayor Tory spoke of Yusuf Kassam's empathy, dedication and contribution to the City and of his ability to build a positive culture at City Hall. Mayor Tory commented on how Mr. Kassam was able to handle protests on Nathan Phillips Square in an orderly way and keep the public safe. Mayor Tory also noted Mr. Kassam's quiet and confident manner in carrying out his duties to protect not only Members of Council but the institution itself which has not always been an easy feat. Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of Council, thanked Yusuf (Joe) Kassam for his dedicated service and wished him a happy, healthy and long retirement. Mr. Kassam addressed City Council and expressed his appreciation for the honour of the recognizing his retirement and how he cherishes the relationships that he built at the City. Yusuf (Joe) Kassam thanked Members for their well wishes.
CC26.7amended
Toronto Local Appeal Body - Appointment of Public Members
The Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body will conduct interviews and recommend five candidates, including one as Chair, to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, including one as Chair, for a term of office starting on December 14, 2020 and ending on December 14, 2024 and until successors are appointed: Sabnavis Gopikrishna Christine Kilby Dino Lombardi, Chair Stanley Makuch Ted Yao 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (October 23, 2020) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (October 23, 2020) from the Interim 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 Toronto Local Appeal Body.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, including one as Chair, for a term of office ending November 27, 2024 and until successors are appointed. Sabnavis Gopikrishna Christine Kilby Dino Lombardi, Chair Stanley Makuch Ted Yao 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (October 23, 2020) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Candidates' biographies: Sabnavis Gopikrishna S. Gopikrishna is the Executive Director of The Housing Help Centre, a non-profit organization which helps tenants access and sustain habitable housing. He was a Member of the City of Toronto's Committee of Adjustment from 2007-2015, before being appointed by the City to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in 2016. From 2014-2019, he was a Provincial Appointee on the Board of Directors of the Central East Local Health Integration Network ( CE-LHIN). Christine Kilby Christine Kilby is a lawyer and accredited mediator with ten years' experience in commercial litigation, including construction and regulatory law. In her full-time alternative dispute resolution practice, she mediates civil and employment lawsuits and conducts workplace restorations, mediations, assessments and investigations. She is a certified Workplace Fairness Analyst. She has called Toronto home since 2003 and is an active member of her community. Dino Lombardi, Chair Dino Lombardi is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with over 30 years of diverse municipal and private sector experience in land use planning and economic development and has been a TLAB Member and Vice-Chair. Dino volunteers with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Professional Standards Board (PBS) for the Planning Profession in Canada and has been recognized by the PBS for his efforts. Dino was also recently elected as a member of the Simcoe Chapter of Lambda Alpha International. Stanley Makuch Mr. Makuch a Toronto lawyer and academic has had an outstanding career in municipal, planning and development law. Called to the Bar in 1976 and now the John Bousfield Distinguished Visiting Professional at the University of Toronto, he has extensive experience before the Ontario Municipal Board, the Environmental Appeal Board and the courts. As a professor of law and planning he served on many boards and commissions and published many influential municipal and planning articles and books. Ted Yao Ted Yao, a descendent of a Chinese head-tax payer, has been a lawyer adjudicator for the Law Society Tribunal since 2012. He was an in-house municipal lawyer for several GTA municipalities, including the City of Toronto. Mr. Yao was a full time member of the Ontario Municipal Board for over a decade. Subsequently, he has worked in private practice. Recently he has served on tribunals in Vaughan and Toronto, including chairing Toronto's first Sign Variance Committee.
MM26.7adopted
As part of the Second Exit Project, the Toronto Transit Commission is proposing to make Donlands Subway Station safer and convenient by constructing a new second exit building. City Council authorization is required to acquire temporary property interests (the "Easements") to temporarily relocate gas utility lines in support of the Project. Subsequent to City Council's authorization in 2019 to expropriate property interests for the construction of the Project, the Easements are new property interests, identified by the Toronto Transit Commission, and are necessary to install temporary gas utility lines to further facilitate the Project and provide power to the owners of the property on which the Easements are located during construction of the Project.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services to continue negotiation for the acquisition of the temporary property easements, as identified in Appendix A and as shown in the Draft Plan and the Aerial Map in Appendices B and C to the report (November 18, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and authorize if necessary to initiate expropriation proceedings, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management deems it necessary or appropriate to proceed in that manner. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Easements, to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearing that are received, to attend any hearing in order to present the City of Toronto's position and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations back to City Council for its consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (November 18, 2020) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management: 1. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services to continue negotiation for the acquisition of the temporary property easements, as identified in Appendix A and as shown in the Draft Plan and the Aerial Map in Appendices B and C and grant authority if necessary to initiate expropriation proceedings, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management deems it necessary or appropriate to proceed in that manner. 2. City Council grant authority for the Director, Transaction Services to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Easements, to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearing that are received, to attend any hearing in order to present the City of Toronto's position and to report the Inquiry Officer's recommendations back to City Council for its consideration.
RM26.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
November 25, 2020: City Council adopted the November 25, 2020 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. November 26, 2020: City Council adopted the November 26, 2020 Order Paper.
CC26.8adopted
Toronto Licensing Tribunal - Appointment of Public Member
The Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal will conduct interviews and recommend one public member to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Paula Turtle to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (November 2, 2020) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal. Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (November 2, 2020) from the Interim 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 Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal. The Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Paula Turtle for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (November 2, 2020) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal. Candidate's biography: Paula Turtle holds an undergraduate degree from Ryerson University and an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School. After working for many years as a labour lawyer, she was a Vice-Chair at the Ontario Labour Relations Board from 2015 to 2020. She has served on the Board of WoodGreen Community Services and as a member of the Advocacy Committee of Cycle Toronto. She has a private practice as a mediator-arbitrator.
MM26.8adopted
On November 5, 2020, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020, an Omnibus Bill that proposes limitations to Conservation Authorities' permitting, planning and enforcement powers if passed, will work to diminish Conservation Authorities' ability to fulfill the Act's purpose and objects. Conservation Authorities are tasked with protecting life and property and the preservation of significant natural features within our watersheds and fast-growing communities in the Greater Toronto Area. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority plays a crucial role in the permitting process, often on behalf of our partner municipalities. Included in these proposed changes was the removal of citizen experts from the board of Conservation Authorities, which is anti-democratic and anti-science at a time when reliance upon facts and making informed choices are integral to fighting the climate change emergency. These changes will hinder Conservation Authorities' abilities to fulfill their mandates, do not reflect the Provincial Flood Advisor and Auditor General recommendations, and recently updated Provincial land use policies, and are problematic for the partner municipalities that they serve who rely on Conservation Authorities to help regulate development and illegal activities. Further, these changes may have hidden costs for municipalities as enforcement issues will get downloaded to municipal jurisdiction with no indication of funding to offset these new services. The City of Toronto must vehemently oppose these changes and work to provide support to our Conservation Authorities to fulfill their mandate, and empower them to take a leading role tackling climate change and supporting the protection of life and property and significant natural features.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to remove proposed amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act in Bill 229 relating to planning, permitting and enforcement, and to include strengthened provisions related to enforcement, in order to support a balanced approach to development, enable Conservation Authorities to mitigate natural hazards and protect natural heritage, and to prevent any downloading of enforcement costs to municipalities. 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to reverse its decision to eliminate citizen experts from the board of Conservation Authorities. 3. City Council request that this decision be forwarded to the Premier, the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Finance, the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, all City of Toronto MPPs, all Conservation Authorities serving the City of Toronto jurisdiction, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to remove proposed amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act in Bill 229 relating to planning, permitting and enforcement, and to include strengthened provisions related to enforcement, in order to support a balanced approach to development, enable Conservation Authorities to mitigate natural hazards and protect natural heritage, and to prevent any downloading of enforcement costs to municipalities 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to reverse its decision to eliminate citizen experts from the board of Conservation Authorities. 3. City Council request that this decision be forwarded to the Premier, the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Finance, the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, all City of Toronto MPPs, all Conservation Authorities serving the City of Toronto jurisdiction, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
CC26.9amended
Update on Park Washrooms for Winter 2020/2021
This report responds to the request for the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation ("PFR") to report back to the November 25 and 26 meeting of City Council on options for keeping park washrooms open and accessible, including clearing pathways of snow and ice, through the upcoming winter. In addition, it provides preliminary information on the potential to retrofit park washrooms to withstand freezing temperatures and remain open year-round. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in heavy use of parks and outdoor spaces during the summer months. Given the current public health advice to limit trips outside the home to essential activities only, including fresh air and exercise, it is expected that this higher use will continue through the colder months. There are a total of 187 park washrooms across the city. The majority of these washrooms are not winterized, and are open between May and October. Out of these, typically 17 are kept open year-round. In addition, during outdoor rink season, the public can access washrooms at outdoor artificial ice rinks between late-November and March, weather permitting. Given the resurgence of COVID-19 in Toronto and the associated increased need for access to outdoor space through the winter months, staff have determined that an additional 28 park washrooms can be kept open. Additionally, portable toilets will be deployed to 51 high-use locations.
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (November 18, 2020) from the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation for information. 2. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to review Toronto's Public Health guidelines regarding access to public washroom facilities, and to work with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to support safely re-opening washrooms in all open community centres and parks. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to take the necessary steps to ensure that in parks with outdoor skating facilities, washroom access in the parks is maintained between the time the rink buildings are closed and the opening of the seasonal washrooms. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to take the necessary steps to ensure that portable washrooms are installed at the Leslie Spit. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to develop a strategy to winterize more parks washrooms as part of the State of Good Repair and Capital Plan, and that new parks facilities being developed be considered for winterized washrooms.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.