Toronto City Council
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BL27.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for December 16 and 17, 2020 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2020.CC27
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2020, enacted By-laws 1124-2020 to 1189-2020.
CC27.1adopted
The Integrity Commissioner has jurisdiction to conduct inquiries pursuant to the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and Chapter 3 of the Toronto Municipal Code. Under section 4.4(E)(2), the Commissioner may terminate an investigation if the Commissioner is of the opinion that the inquiry would serve no useful purpose. This Report for Action transmits to City Council the Commissioner's decision to terminate an investigation against former Councillor Justin Di Ciano. The Commissioner is filing this report with City Council for its information.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (December 10, 2020) from the Integrity Commissioner for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM27.1adopted
Keeping Santa On Track - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Mayor John Tory
Boughs of holly, jingle bells, cups of cheer, mistletoe, candy canes, pine trees, eggnog, twinkling lights and other elements of the Christmas cornucopia will provide some Yuletide joy as we face the coming winter but they will, alas, come up short without the magic of Santa. With other countries like Trinidad and Tobago, Ireland, Belgium and Australia already taking steps to exempt Santa from COVID-19 related restrictions, governments in Canada should similarly take action to assure Canadian children that, despite the current pandemic, Santa will still be able to visit Canadian homes and make spirits bright. Children have had a difficult 2020 with challenges including disruptions to their education, decreased recreational activities and less playing with friends. They should not be made to suffer any unnecessary anxiety. In regards to public health concerns, world renowned immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci has advised that Santa is exempt from COVID-19 and has innate immunity, similar to the Easter Bunny. As for possible enforcement challenges, Santa can be easily recognized through a series of identifiers: wears boots and suit of red; has a beard that is long and white; a long cap on his head; a big red cherry noise; laughs this way - ho ho ho; and eight reindeer pull his sleigh (not counting Rudolph).
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to deem Santa Claus an essential service and that the Government of Canada take the necessary actions required to exempt Santa Claus and his reindeer from any and all quarantine measures so that his annual mission safely delivering joy to children around the world is not in any way impinged.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to deem Santa Claus an essential service and that the Government of Canada take the necessary actions required to exempt Santa Claus and his reindeer from any and all quarantine measures so that his annual mission safely delivering joy to children around the world is not in any way impinged.
RM27.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:43 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. December 16, 2020 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Ila Bossons Robert Brett Bruna Ferrovecchio Denise Jones 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. December 17, 2020 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Alexandra Mary Orme Amaro Ella Moshinsky
CC27.2adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment
The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment will conduct interviews and recommend two candidates to City Council for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2022, and until successors are appointed: a. North York Panel: Jillian Siskind b. Toronto and East York Panel: Joanne Hayes 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 8 to the report (November 24, 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 Committee of Adjustment. Confidential Attachments 1 to 8 to the report (November 24, 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 Committee of Adjustment.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment. The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2022, and until successors are appointed: a. North York Panel: Jillian Siskind b. Toronto and East York Panel: Joanne Hayes 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 8 to the report (November 24, 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 Committee of Adjustment. Candidates' Biographies: Jillian Siskind is the founder of a boutique law firm specializing in construction and regulatory disputes. She has extensive legal experience conducting construction and real estate litigation at all levels of court in Ontario as well as prosecutions, discipline hearings and administrative tribunals. Jillian has a Certificate in Construction Law, is a Certified Construction Adjudicator and has extensive experience in resolving residential construction disputes. Joanne Hayes was a member of the Ontario public service for over 30 years, primarily in management roles. Her career was in the agency sector with the Ontario Municipal Board, Conservation Review Board, Environmental Review Tribunal, Assessment Review Board, Board of Negotiation and Liquor Licence Board. She served on the Board of the Society of Adjudicators and Regulators Ontario. She was a member of the Committee of Adjustment, 2017-2019. She volunteers with WoodGreen Community Services.
MM27.2adopted
In the midst of COVID-19 and an affordable housing crisis, keeping people housed is critical not only to the City's post-pandemic recovery, but also to prevent further pressure on our shelter and respite system. At its September 30, 2020 meeting, City Council requested that the province implement a moratorium on residential evictions. Toronto Community Housing Corporation houses approximately 110,000 residents across the 2,100 buildings in its portfolio. As the City's leading social housing provider, many Toronto Community Housing Corporation tenants have been significantly impacted by the pandemic due to losses to income and supports. On December 8, 2020, Toronto Centre MPP Suze Morrison moved a motion in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario asking for an emergency order to halt residential evictions during COVID-19. This motion was adopted by the House, and the request for an emergency order is now before Premier Ford. At the time of this writing, Premier Ford had not signed the emergency order. In the event the emergency order is not signed, as sole shareholder of TCHC, it is incumbent on City Council to ensure Toronto Community Housing Corporation tenants are not at risk of becoming homeless due to non-payment of rent during this pandemic. For further clarity, this moratorium does not prevent Toronto Community Housing from notifying tenants of their arrears or of the possibility that unremedied arrears could lead to an eviction at a future date. Toronto Community Housing should continue to issue appropriate notices, engage with tenants, and negotiate repayment agreements whenever possible.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council, as sole shareholder, request the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors to direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to implement a three-month moratorium on evictions due to non-payment of rent. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for February 22, 2021 with a recommendation on whether to extend the moratorium beyond March 17, 2021. 3. City Council request the Premier of Ontario to immediately sign the emergency order to stop residential evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council, as sole shareholder, request the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors to direct the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to implement a three-month moratorium on evictions due to non-payment of rent. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for February 22, 2021 with a recommendation on whether to extend the moratorium beyond March 17, 2021. 3. City Council request the Premier of Ontario to immediately sign the emergency order to stop residential evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RM27.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on November 25 and 26, 2020.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on November 25 and 26, 2020.
CC27.3adopted
Leave to Intervene in Supreme Court of Canada - City of Nelson Case
The City Solicitor is seeking authority to approve a motion for leave to intervene in a Supreme Court of Canada case where the court will consider important legal principles relevant to municipal liability involving the application of immunity for government policy decisions.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, with retroactive authority, to bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the City of Nelson v. Marchi appeal at the Supreme Court of Canada, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, with retroactive authority, to bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the City of Nelson v. Marchi appeal at the Supreme Court of Canada, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.
MM27.3adopted
On December 3, 2020, the Etobicoke York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application and two Minor Variance Applications (B0024/20EYK, A0242/20EYK and A0243/20EYK) brought by the owners of 84 North Drive to sever the lot and permit the construction of a new detached dwelling with an attached garage on each lot. In a report (November 26, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, Community Planning staff recommended that the Applications be refused. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Applications to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in opposition to the Applications, and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's appeal. This matter is urgent as the deadline to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision is approaching and the City Solicitor requires instructions to appeal.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision in Applications B0024/20EYK, A0242/20EYK and A0243/20EYK respecting 84 North Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Applications B0024/20EYK, A0242/20EYK and A0243/20EYK respecting 84 North Drive. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Applications B0024/20EYK, A0242/20EYK and A0243/20EYK respecting 84 North Drive and, if a resolution is reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Michael Ford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision in Applications B0024/20EYK, A0242/20EYK and A0243/20EYK respecting 84 North Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Applications B0024/20EYK, A0242/20EYK and A0243/20EYK respecting 84 North Drive. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Applications B0024/20EYK, A0242/20EYK and A0243/20EYK respecting 84 North Drive and, if a resolution is reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
RM27.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 19 on December 10, 2020 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 7 on November 19, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 16 on December 8, 2020 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 18 on December 7, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 19 on November 30, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 18 on December 1, 2020 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 19 on December 8, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 7 on December 9, 2020 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 20 on December 4, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 20 on December 3, 2020 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 20 on December 9, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 21 on December 2, 2020 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC27.4adopted
On October 16, 2020, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "Tribunal") issued a decision approving an application by Canadian National Railway ("CN") and Toronto Terminals Railway ("TTR") made pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act for the property at 18D York Street subject to certain conditions. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act provides that a decision of the Tribunal may be appealed to the Divisional Court, with leave of the Divisional Court, on a question of law.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 7, 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 (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 7, 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 confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report dated (December 7, 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 dated (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor, if adopted. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report dated (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM27.4adopted
Dufferin Street is one of the most heavily travelled roadways in the City with buses, cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles sharing a relatively small and congested street. It is a two-way, north-south major arterial street with two lanes in each direction, with left turns permitted at selected intersections. It has daily two-way traffic levels of an estimated 35,000 vehicles. Adjacent to Dufferin Street are numerous residential communities, retail establishments including malls, parks, community centres and other facilities that attract significant numbers of people. This is in addition to an increasing number of commuters who use Dufferin Street every day. Cyclist and pedestrian safety is a paramount concern which requires further expedited attention as various reviews are ongoing with respect to improving safety and public transit movement on Dufferin Street. It is critical that these reviews are coordinated in view of the pressing safety issues involved so that all proposals to improve safety on Dufferin Street are considered, reviewed and implemented in an expedited manner.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission and any relevant City Divisions, to coordinate and expedite all studies and traffic reviews along Dufferin Street, including but not limited to the bus priority transit route being considered for implementation by the Toronto Transit Commission and that these ensure ongoing and future safety considerations for cyclists and pedestrians , including the feasibility of protected bicycle lanes . 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the review in Part 1 above, to further consider potential expedited phasing of areas where early implementation could occur and that an update report be provided to the Toronto and East York Community Council by the second quarter of 2021. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the report in Part 2 above, to include assessment of the current connectivity of existing cycling infrastructure such as Lappin Avenue/Hallam Avenue and Lindsey Avenue. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include coordination and implementation on an expedited basis, including with consideration to warrant standards that have been updated under the City's Vision Zero program, of the following actions being proposed, reviewed or that are already approved and are underway including: a. traffic signal light at LindseyAvenue/Sylvan Avenue and Dufferin Street; b. traffic signal light at Geary Avenue (expedited installation); c. traffic signal light at Goodwood Avenue and Cloverlawn Avenue; d. guard rail at Davenport Road and Dufferin Street; e. proposed or recommended Red Light Signal Cameras along Dufferin Street for expedited review and implementation; f. proposed or recommended Speed Enforcement Cameras along Dufferin Street for expedited review and implementation; and g. street light assessment (Toronto Hydro). 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to identify a staffing strategy that will support the requests in this Motion as part of the 2021 Budget process, in collaboration with the City Manager.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission and any relevant City Divisions, to coordinate and expedite all studies and traffic reviews along Dufferin Street, including but not limited to the bus priority transit route being considered for implementation by the Toronto Transit Commission and that these ensure ongoing and future safety considerations for cyclists and pedestrians, including the feasibility of protected bicycle lanes. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the review in Part 1 above, to further consider potential expedited phasing of areas where early implementation could occur and that an update report be provided to the Toronto and East York Community Council by the second quarter of 2021. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the report in Part 2 above, to include assessment of the current connectivity of existing cycling infrastructure such as Lappin Avenue/Hallam Avenue and Lindsey Avenue. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include coordination and implementation on an expedited basis, including with consideration to warrant standards that have been updated under the City's Vision Zero program, of the following actions being proposed, reviewed or that are already approved and are underway including: a. traffic signal light at LindseyAvenue/Sylvan Avenue and Dufferin Street; b. traffic signal light at Geary Avenue (expedited installation); c. traffic signal light at Goodwood Avenue and Cloverlawn Avenue; d. guard rail at Davenport Road and Dufferin Street; e. proposed or recommended Red Light Signal Cameras along Dufferin Street for expedited review and implementation; f. proposed or recommended Speed Enforcement Cameras along Dufferin Street for expedited review and implementation; and g. street light assessment (Toronto Hydro). 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to identify a staffing strategy that will support the requests in this Motion as part of the 2021 Budget process, in collaboration with the City Manager.
RM27.4received
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.
CC27.5amended
The Port Lands Official Plan Modification (the "Port Lands OPM" or "OPM") was first endorsed by City Council in December of 2017. Several appellants of the CWSP, including public agencies, existing industries, and private owners with development aspirations, have raised issues with the Port Lands OPM and a six-week Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing was scheduled begin on September 1, 2020 to deal with the land use and transportation issues (the Phase 1 Port Lands OPM Hearing). The hearing was adjourned to early 2021 to allow for Tribunal-assisted mediation, which took place over numerous days in October and November, 2020. The purpose of this report is to seek instructions that would potentially resolve or narrow the scope of some issues for the hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (December 15, 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 supplementary report (December 15, 2020) from the City Solicitor; and b. Confidential Appendix C to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the following remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege: a. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor; b. the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (December 15, 2020) from the City Solicitor; and c. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (December 15, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council classify the Media City, Turning Basin and Hearn Districts as Class 4 areas under the Ministry of Environment (now Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks) Environmental Noise Guideline, Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning, Publication NPC-300, August 2013, and City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include a non-statutory map (Public Attachment 1) in the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan showing areas classified as Class 4 areas in the Central Waterfront. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (December 15, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council endorse the Ontario Power Generation Inc./Portlands Energy Centre (OPG/PEC) Settlement Proposal as outlined in Appendix B to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor including the revision of the maps in the OPM to reflect the alignment of Unwin Avenue as contained in Appendix C to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council endorse the Pinewood Settlement Proposal, as outlined in Confidential Appendix A to the supplementary report (December 15, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council endorse the Toronto Hydro and Hydro One Settlement Proposal as outlined in Confidential Appendix B to the supplementary report (December 15, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council endorse the Proposed Modifications as set out in the Port Lands Official Plan Modification Blackline, attached as Appendix C to the supplementary report (December 15, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to support the Proposed Modifications at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing of the Port Lands Official Plan Modification appeals. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute Minutes of Settlement as required to implement Parts 1, 2 and 3 above. 7. City Council instruct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and any other City staff to establish a senior executive table and to advance the negotiation of the Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the Hydro One Settlement Proposal. 8. City Council instruct the General Manager, Transportation Services, working with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to initiate Phases 3 and 4 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for the Broadview extension south of Lake Shore Boulevard East and for the east-west street, referred to as Realigned Basin Street, south of Commissioners Street once the City, Waterfront Toronto, Hydro One and Toronto Hydro have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such further actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix C to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (December 15, 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 information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (December 15, 2020) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (December 15, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (December 15, 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 confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and all of Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix C, once adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix B are to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege. 4. City Council classify the Media City, Turning Basin and Hearn Districts as Class 4 areas under the Ministry of Environment (now Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks) Environmental Noise Guideline, Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning, Publication NPC-300, August 2013, and request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include a non-statutory map (Public Attachment 1) in the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan showing areas classified as Class 4 areas in the Central Waterfront.
MM27.5adopted
Last month, as part of the Provincial Government's drive to find more value for taxpayer dollars and secure critical Personal Protective Equipment, the Province created a new centralized procurement agency, Supply Ontario. This centralized agency will leverage the Province's buying power to deliver the best value for money, secure access to critical goods, drive innovation and connect small businesses to entrepreneurs and government. The Government of Ontario spends $29 billion on goods and services every year and it is estimated that by centralizing the government's procurement processes, they could save an estimated $1 billion. The City of Toronto spends $2.5 billion on goods and services every year. Procurement at the City of Toronto is done through the Purchasing and Materials Management Division, which partners with all City divisions and designated agencies and corporations to coordinate the procurement of goods and services. Given the current financial burden on the City's budget, there has been a renewed focus on finding cost-savings and efficiencies within our municipal government. Addressing the financial impacts of COVID-19 is one of the main themes in the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild Report, COVID-19: Impacts and Opportunities, which speaks to adopting new models of procurement to drive greater value, leverage additional monies and realize opportunities to support social and community infrastructure. Recently, the City of Toronto partnered with the Province's supply chain arm, Mohawk Medbuy. This effort was driven and supported by the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to purchase critical Personal Protective Equipment and take advantage of coordinated procurement efforts. This Motion would build on these types of intergovernmental partnerships by directing the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Chief Procurement Officer to communicate with the Province of Ontario to explore opportunities to coordinate procurement efforts through the new centralized agency, Supply Ontario. At a time when the City's finances are under immense pressure due to COVID-19, exploring value for money opportunities is essential now more than ever.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into discussions with the Province of Ontario to explore the feasibility of coordinating procurement processes and to report back with the results of those conversations, including potential cost savings, to the General Government and Licensing Committee in 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Ford, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into discussions with the Province of Ontario to explore the feasibility of coordinating procurement processes and to report back with the results of those conversations, including potential cost savings, to the General Government and Licensing Committee in 2021.
RM27.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
CC27.6adopted
Minto Cordova LP (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 12, 16 and 20 Cordova Avenue (the "Subject Site"). The Applicant applied for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments (the "Applications") in order to facilitate a proposed 27-storey residential apartment building on the Subject Site (the "Original Application"). On July 16, 2019, City Council adopted the recommendations of Community Planning staff to refuse the Applications. The Applicant appealed City Council's decision to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"). The appeal was assigned Case No. PL190405. In its decision dated January 28, 2020, the LPAT set a 10-day hearing of the appeal to commence Monday, January 11, 2021. City Planning staff have been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 9, 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 (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor; and b. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 9, 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 (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated December 8, 2020, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated November 30, 2020, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor, subject to the Parts 2 to 4 set out below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the revised proposal as set out in the Settlement Offer dated December 8, 2020 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated November 30, 2020 in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments have been finalized to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the owner has submitted revised Truck Maneuvering Diagrams to the satisfaction of General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the owner has submitted revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; f. the owner has submitted a revised Hydrogeological Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; g. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the Transportation Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing, Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; h. the owner has provided space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with Sewer Chapter 68-10 and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and i. the owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Wind Assessment, including a wind tunnel test to determine whether the recommended mitigation measures are effective, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (December 9, 2020) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 9, 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 recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. If the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3.
MM27.6adopted
Among changes under the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) that came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Subsections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, as amended, prevent the submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment within two years of By-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". On July 4, 2017, City Council considered and adopted the recommendations in the Final Report relating to the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the property at 796-802 Broadview Avenue. The site-specific Zoning By-laws for the development proposal were enacted on May 28, 2019. The Zoning By-laws for 796-802 Broadview Avenue provide for redevelopment of the site with a six storey mixed-use building. In particular, the site specific By-law requires 30 residential units and 2 non-residential units. A minor variance would be required to increase the number of dwelling units from 30 to 33 as well as allow for an elevator overrun to access roof top outdoor amenity. The applicant will also be seeking modifications to their site plan agreement, which will follow the minor variance application. Prior to seeking this permission, the applicant worked with City Planning staff and the local residents' associations on the appropriateness of the proposal. Under the Planning Act, as amended, however, this landowner will not be able to file for a minor variance application for zoning relief on these matters until May 29, 2021, thus delaying site redevelopment. As the proposed variances do not modify the remaining development standards established through the rezoning of this property, City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is warranted. While the minor variance process may be the appropriate process, this resolution is not intended to and does not relay Council's endorsement of the merits of the application.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit an application for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 796-802 Broadview Avenue for relief from the requirements of Former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended by By-law 690-2019, and from the requirements of City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by By-law 689-2019, to amend the associated development standards as they relate to the number of dwelling units and gross floor area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit an application for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 796-802 Broadview Avenue for relief from the requirements of Former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended by By-law 690-2019, and from the requirements of City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by By-law 689-2019, to amend the associated development standards as they relate to the number of dwelling units and gross floor area.
RM27.6received
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 December 16, 17 and 18, 2020. December 16, 2020 Councillor Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, recognize first responders who have recently responded to a number of fires in York Centre. Councillor Pasternak remarked that in recent weeks there have been fires in the Stanley Greene neighbourhood, the Armour Gardens neighbourhood and at 6250 Bathurst Street, a Toronto Community Housing Corporation Building. Councillor Pasternak thanked first responders for their quick response in saving lives and protecting property, and thanked a number of agencies who came to the aid of residents affected by the fire. Mayor Tory, during the morning session, advised Members of Council that he had just returned from Queens Park where he took part in an announcement with Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Graydon Smith, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding additional funds of $1,205,000,000. to the City of Toronto in addition to the $669,000,000 already provided through the Safe Restart Agreement earlier this year. Mayor Tory further advised that funds from the Federal and Provincial Governments will cover the short fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic and balance the City's Budget for 2020. Councillor Ford, during the afternoon session of the meeting, congratulated Speaker Nunziata on her son Michael having achieved his doctorate. December 17, 2020 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Giuliana Carbone, Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to recognize Mike Williams, General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on his departure from the City of Toronto. Ms. Carbone advised Members of Council that Mike Williams joined the City in 2009 in the depth of a recession and lead the City through the economy recovery. Giuliana Carbone, on behalf of the staff at the City of Toronto, thanked Mr. Williams for his many contributions, for his passionate leadership and for his willingness to give so much of his time to promoting the City. Mayor Tory recognized Mike Williams and spoke of his collaborative approach and how he gave equal attention to the economy/business and culture. Mayor Tory remarked that the reputation of the City of Toronto in the last 10 years has grown exponentially due in part to the work of Mr. Williams as he sold the City of Toronto and got results. Mayor Tory spoke of the numerous successful events that Mike Williams was involved in such as the World Pride, PanAm/Parapan Am Games and Invictus Games. Mayor Tory thanked Mr. Williams for an exemplary 12 years of service to the City. Speaker Nunziata thanked Mike Williams for his efforts over the years to help revitalize the Mount Dennis community. Councillor Thompson spoke of Mr. Williams' leadership in transforming the City of Toronto and his work over the years in not only saving jobs but creating jobs for the people of Toronto. Councillor Thompson noted that when Mr. Williams join the City he wanted to make Toronto a better place and that he had succeeded. Councillor Fletcher presented Mr. Williams his own clapperboard from all his fans in the film industry. Mike Williams addressed City Council and thanked the Mayor for his leadership, Councillor Thompson for his enthusiasm and follow through, Councillor Crawford for his support of culture and the arts and Councillor Fletcher for being a champion of the film industry. Mr. Williams also thanked Giuliana Carbone for being the best boss ever, his team at Economic Development and Culture and his wife for all her support. Mike Williams announced that he has established a foundation for former staff to give to back and that the goal of the foundation is to give awards, bursaries and grants to aspiring new entries to municipal public service in Toronto to equity deserving groups.
CC27.7adopted
16 Kirtling Place - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction
On November 1, 2019, an application to amend the Zoning By-law was submitted to the City of Toronto for 16 Kirtling Place (the "Site"), which proposes to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 and North York Zoning By-law 7625 to permit one block of townhouses having seven units, fronting York Mills Road (the "Zoning By-law Amendment Application"). On March 3, 2020, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"). The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A case management conference has not yet been scheduled. Further information has been provided by the applicant that requires consideration by City Council. This report should be considered in tandem with the earlier report from City Planning.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 8, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 8, 2020) from the City Solicitor; and b. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 8, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 8, 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 (December 8, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of a revised settlement of the appeal related to 16 Kirtling Place on terms set out in a letter dated September 28, 2020 from Kagan Shastri LLP and substantially in the form of Architectural Drawings prepared by Richard Wengle Architect Inc. attached as Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 8, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold the issuance of its Order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as: a. the Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has addressed the comments in the Engineering and Construction Services memo dated December 24, 2019, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. the owner has addressed the comments in the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Urban Forestry memo dated December 20, 2019, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (December 8, 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 (December 8, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. If the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, with the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2.
MM27.7adopted
Donlands Station, located on the southwest corner of Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, is being modernized to accommodate one at-grade elevator and one below-grade elevator at the main station. In addition, a second entrance/exit is also being added to the station that will be located on the east side of Dewhurst Boulevard south of Strathmore Boulevard, as part of the Toronto Transit Commission's Easier Access Program and Second Exit Program. Construction of the development will be undertaken in several phases. During Phase 1a, a portion of the north sidewalk and a 2 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard from a point 13 metres west of Donlands Avenue and a point 24 metres further west, are currently closed for the construction staging operations. Toronto City Council at its meeting on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020 authorized the subject construction staging area on Strathmore Boulevard from October 2, 2020 to December 31, 2020. The Toronto Transit Commission has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Strathmore Boulevard, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays. The Toronto Transit Commission is requesting to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Strathmore Boulevard for an additional four months (i.e. from January 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021), to allow for the construction of Phase 1a to be completed. Transportation Services has been consulted and have no objections to the proposal. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item 2020.TE18.51 (September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020) only as it pertains to Parts 1 and 2 of City Council's decision.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Parts 1 and 2 of City Council's decision on Item TE18.51 by replacing references to the date "December 31, 2020" with the date "April 30, 2021" so that they now read as follows: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard, from a point from a point 13 metres west of Donlands Avenue to a point 24 metres further west, from October 2, 2020 to April 30, 2021. 2. City Council authorize the closure of a 2 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, from a point 13 metres west of Donlands Avenue to a point 24 metres further west, from October 2, 2020 to April 30, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Parts 1 and 2 of City Council's decision on Item TE18.51 by replacing references to the date "December 31, 2020" with the date "April 30, 2021" so that they now read as follows: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard, from a point from a point 13 metres west of Donlands Avenue to a point 24 metres further west, from October 2, 2020 to April 30, 2021. 2. City Council authorize the closure of a 2 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, from a point 13 metres west of Donlands Avenue to a point 24 metres further west, from October 2, 2020 to April 30, 2021.
RM27.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
December 16, 2020: City Council adopted the December 16, 2020 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. December 17, 2020: City Council adopted the December 17, 2020 Order Paper. December 18, 2020: City Council adopted the December 18, 2020 Order Paper.
CC27.8adopted
160-200 Chalkfarm Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
Greenboard Holdings Ltd. (the "Applicant"), the owner of 160-200 Chalkfarm Drive (the "Site"), has appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. The application under appeal proposes Zoning By-law amendments to permit the development of the Site with a two tower mixed-use rental apartment building with an 8-storey podium and a 12-storey and 36-storey tower above, which would contain 590 residential units and 330 square metres of at-grade retail/commercial space (the "Appealed Application"). The Site is comprised of three existing 23-storey rental apartment buildings and one existing 28-storey rental apartment building. The proposed gross floor area of the development is 41,044 square metres that would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 2.84 times the area of the lot for the entire 5 building development. The LPAT held a status hearing on this matter on June 26, 2020, and LPAT-led mediation took place on October 20, 22 and November 2, 2020. An LPAT case management conference took place on November 30, 2020.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, 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 (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer as described in Confidential Appendices A and B (collectively the "Settlement Offer") to the report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor subject to Parts 2 to 6 below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the redevelopment (the "New Rental Building") of the property at 170-200 Chalkfarm Drive (the "Property"). 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order(s) on the Zoning By-law Amendments until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water, sanitary and storm water capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; d. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study with respect to parking matters, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. confirmation that the Applicant has satisfied all conditions concerning City owned and privately owned trees, to the satisfaction of the Director, Parks ,Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry Services; and f. the owner has entered into a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, and the Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the community benefits and matters of legal convenience outlined in Part 4 below. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. the community benefits offered in the Settlement Offer and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. payment of a cash contribution in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the New Rental Building to be allocated to local community benefits and improvements in the vicinity of the Property, to be detailed in the Section 37 Agreement; ii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.a.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose set out in the Section 37 Agreement, within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law Amendments coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution 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 that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Property; and iii. the above noted cash contribution shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, as reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment to the City; and b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Offer, ten percent of the total new rental dwelling units in the New Rental Building shall be three-bedroom units having an average size of 943 square feet, and twenty-five percent of the total new rental dwelling units in the New Rental Building shall be two-bedroom units; ii. in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Offer, the owner will continue to provide and maintain the existing rental dwelling units in the three rental buildings on the Property as well as in the adjacent 160 Chalkfarm Drive rental building as rental housing for a minimum period of 20 years commencing from the date that the Zoning By-law Amendments come into full force and effect, with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during such 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; iii. in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Offer, the owner agrees to work in good faith with appropriate City staff to conduct a tenant rental survey of the three existing rental buildings on the Property as well as the adjacent 160 Chalkfarm Drive and, based on the results of this survey, to secure improvements that are internal to those four buildings prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the New Rental Building, up to a maximum of $500,000.00, with the details of these improvements to be confirmed through the site plan process, and there will be no pass through costs of these improvements to the tenants occupying the existing rental units on the Property and in 160 Chalkfarm Drive, such as through rent increases; iv. in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Offer, the owner confirms that residents of the existing rental buildings on the Property and of the adjacent 160 Chalkfarm Drive will be given access to all indoor and outdoor amenities located at grade in the New Rental Building, at no extra charge to the tenants and with no pass-through cost to tenants of the four existing buildings including by way of an application to the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board or to any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario for the purposes of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline; access and use of those amenities will be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the New Rental Building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; v. the owner shall develop a Tenant Communication and Construction Mitigation Plan prior to site plan approval for the New Rental Building to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vi. a cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication payment by the owner to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the New Rental Building in accordance with section 42 of the Planning Act. 5. City Council direct that as part of its Site Plan application for the New Rental Building, the owner agrees to work in good faith with appropriate City staff on the following matters: a. the design of the residential units; b. the potential to reduce the height of the mechanical penthouse on the tower as part of a more detailed design; c. the potential to enhance the prominence of the Jane Street entrance; d. the greening of the Chalkfarm Drive landscape buffer; and e. the management of the grade change on the Property. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A", and Confidential Appendix "B" to the Report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (December 7, 2020) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM27.8adopted
We are all aware of the importance of physical activity for both your mental and physical health. Programming and access to recreation space is extremely important for everyone's development and sustainability. Scarborough-Guildwood has a deficit of recreation space, in particular there are no gymnasiums at Scarborough Village Community Centre, Cedar Brook Community Centre, or Centennial Arena Community Centre. The lack of recreational space has caused a discrepancy for the residents who live in these communities. A review of recreation space to accommodate recreation needs for various demographic sectors, in particular youth in the communities is required. It is also noted that two Neighbourhood Improvement Areas are served by the community centres with no designated gymnasium space.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the capacity of recreation space in the Scarborough Village and the Woburn Community within the Ward of Scarborough-Guildwood and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2021, such review to include: a. data on the various demographic sectors including youth; and b. City initiatives to address the lack of recreation space within the two Neighbourhood Improvement Areas located in the communities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the capacity of recreation space in the Scarborough Village and the Woburn Community within the Ward of Scarborough-Guildwood and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2021, such review to include: a. data on the various demographic sectors including youth; and b. City initiatives to address the lack of recreation space within the two Neighbourhood Improvement Areas located in the communities.
CC27.9adopted
Termination of Enbridge Licence to Utilize Keating Rail Bridge to Support Natural Gas Pipeline
The City is the owner of the Keating Railway Bridge (the "Bridge"), which crosses the Don River at a location immediately north of Lake Shore Blvd East. Enbridge is the current owner of a 20 inch natural gas pipeline (the "Pipeline") attached to the Bridge. The City gave Enbridge notice that the permission given in 1955 authorizing the Pipeline to be attached to the Bridge is revoked, requiring steps be taken to remove the Pipeline by May, 2022, and directing that the costs of this work must be borne by Enbridge. Enbridge has applied to the Ontario Energy Board ("OEB") for leave to construct a pipeline along a new route through the West Don Lands, and proposes to discontinue use of the Pipeline when the new route is operational. Enbridge disputes that it must bear any of the costs associated with the Pipeline's removal from the Bridge, which it estimated to be $70 million. Enbridge's position is that these costs must be paid by Waterfront Toronto as part of the Port Lands Flood Protection project.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the City Solicitor's September 8, 2020 and November 30, 2020 applications to participate as an intervenor in the Ontario Energy Board proceedings considering Enbridge's applications for leave to construct a new pipeline to replace the existing pipeline between Cherry Street and Bathurst Street and a 1.9 kilometre 20 inch pipeline along a route through the City of Toronto. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development, to deliver evidence and submissions to the Ontario Energy Board and participate in any hearing, including in any procedural or settlement discussions, as permitted by the Ontario Energy Board. 3. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 8, 2020) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 8, 2020) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 5. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 8, 2020) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 8, 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. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 8, 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 approve the City Solicitor's September 8, 2020 and November 30, 2020 applications to participate as an intervenor in the OEB proceedings considering Enbridge's applications for leave to construct a new pipeline to replace the existing pipeline between Cherry Street and Bathurst Street and a 1.9 km 20 inch pipeline along a route through the City of Toronto; 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development, to deliver evidence and submissions to the OEB and participate in any hearing, including in any procedural or settlement discussions, as permitted by the OEB; 3. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in the Confidential Attachment; 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, at the discretion of the City Solicitor; and 5. City Council direct that the balance of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.