Toronto City Council
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MM27.9adopted
Building Permits do not have expiration dates. The lack of an expiry date can raise issues if a site remains under construction for a long period of time. Specifically, when the property is within a residential community or on a main avenue creating at times the possibility for a dangerous environment and visual pollution disturbing the aesthetic nature of the community. Building permits are governed under the Building Code Act, 1992, Province of Ontario, which states that: The Building Code Act, 1992 (BCA) lays out the legislative framework governing the construction, renovation, demolition and change of use of buildings in Ontario. The Building Code is a regulation made under the Building Code Act. It sets out technical and administrative requirements……………… Under the Building Code Act, municipalities are responsible for the enforcement of the Act and the Building Code within their jurisdiction. It would be a useful exercise to communicate with the Province of Ontario on the merits of introducing expiry dates on building permits to address issues with long standing construction, renovation, change of use or demolition sites. The lack of expiration dates for building permits has enabled some projects to drag on for several months or years. Currently, the only requirement allows the builder/contractor/applicant to prove they are doing some type of work to advance the project, which can be as simple as putting nails into a piece of wood, the building permit never expires. A review is required to determine the feasibility of implementing expiry dates on building permits.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to communicate with the Province of Ontario to review implementing expiry dates on building permits across the City of Toronto and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to communicate with the Province of Ontario to review implementing expiry dates on building permits across the City of Toronto and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2021.
CC27.10adopted
Status of Requests to Ontario for Enhanced Income Supports and Related Measures to Address COVID-19
This report provides a status update on Council's requests to the Government of Ontario to implement enhanced income supports, reinstate a moratorium on evictions of residential tenants, and provide paid sick days as additional measures to reduce the prevalence and impact of COVID-19, particularly in communities with many residents who lack adequate financial or employment security.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (December 10, 2020) from the City Manager for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM27.10adopted
At its meeting held on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, City Council adopted as amended, Etobicoke York Community Council Item 2018.EY32.3, which recommended amendments to the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code, as amended by Zoning By-law 1088-2002 (the Etobicoke Centre Secondary Plan) and Site Specific Zoning By-law 735-2014 (OMB) for the Phase 2 and 3 lands to permit a mixed-use development at 5365 Dundas Street West. By-law 1268-2018 was enacted and passed on July 27, 2018 to permit the development. It has come to the attention of City staff that sections 15(a) and 15(b) of By-law 1268-2018 should be revised to address an error. Specifically, sections 15(a) and 15(b) of By-law 1268-2018 refer to parking calculations in sections 9 and 10 of the By-law; however, sections 9 and 10 of the By-law do not address parking calculations. Parking calculations are addressed in sections 11 and 12 of By-law 1268-2018. City staff recommend that sections 15(a) and 15(b) of By-law 1268-2018 be amended to remove the incorrect references to section 9 and 10. This change is minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council. It is therefore appropriate that this technical amendment be made to By-law 1268-2018 without the need for any further public notice. This is an urgent matter as the By-law has already been enacted, and the applicant has submitted an application to lift the Holding provision ("H") from the Phase 3 lands.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend By-law 1268-2018, by replacing Sections 15(a) and 15(b) of the By-law with the revised Sections 15(a) and 15(b) attached to Motion MM27.10, to remove the incorrect references to section 9 and 10 of By-law 1268-2018, which do not address parking calculations. 2. City Council determine that the revision is minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law 1268-2018, by replacing Sections 15(a) and 15(b) of the By-law with the revised Sections 15(a) and 15(b) attached to this Motion, to remove the incorrect references to section 9 and 10 of By-law 1268-2018, which do not address parking calculations. 2. City Council determine that the revision is minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law.
MM27.11adopted
A Different Booklist Cultural Centre is an organization engaging in elevating the cultural, social, educational and economic well-being of the African Canadian and Caribbean Canadian communities, by providing space for community projects, events and culturally responsive resources. It provides opportunities for the public to experience the rich cultural legacy of Toronto's Black and Caribbean communities. The organization is not-for-profit, but is associated with a for-profit venture, namely "A Different Booklist" bookstore. Therefore, A Different Booklist Cultural Centre does not qualify under the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy. Providing assistance to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre in securing a new location is an important objective for the City, as part of a broader recognition of the need to commit to long term cultural infrastructure for the Black community in Toronto. City staff are working in partnership with A Different Booklist Cultural Centre to secure funding from Canadian Heritage, which generally supports long-term capital projects. A Different Booklist Cultural Centre was housed in the Mirvish Village neighbourhood, but was forced to relocate by the re-development of the former Honest Ed's site. Economic Development and Culture Division staff are working with Councillor Layton's Office to secure a future long-term location for the organization at 756 Bathurst Street. The City entered into an agreement of purchase and sale for 756 Bathurst Street, authorized by City Council on July 4, 2017 through adoption of Item 2017.MM31.69. Although the transaction may not close until 2022, A Different Booklist Cultural Centre requires some certainty regarding a potential lease with the City, to raise funds from the private sector and other levels of government. There is a long history of African Canadian and Caribbean Canadian community and heritage on Bathurst Street that has held strong over the many decades. This cultural centre will help make sure that legacy will live on, on a changing Bathurst street for many more decades to come.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to initiate negotiations with A Different Booklist Cultural Centre for a long-term lease at 756 Bathurst Street, contingent on the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture's review of A Different Booklist Cultural Centre's long-term business plan, and to report back to City Council for authorization of the lease terms.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to initiate negotiations with A Different Booklist Cultural Centre for a long-term lease at 756 Bathurst Street, contingent on the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture's review of A Different Booklist Cultural Centre's long-term business plan, and to report back to City Council for authorization of the lease terms.
MM27.12adopted
On the morning of November 30, 2020, a historic stone cottage in Mimico was demolished just hours before the Toronto Preservation Board was set to consider the address for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and designation under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The property had been under consideration for a minor variance at the Etobicoke York Committee of Adjustment but the hearing was deferred pending a heritage evaluation of the existing building. Despite deferral of the minor variance application, a demolition permit was legally obtained and all of the relevant City processes were followed. Early identification of properties with cultural heritage value that are proposed for demolition within planning applications presents a unique challenge for timely and effective heritage protection and conservation. This Motion requests a review of all planning application processes to ensure that there is an effective screening tool in place to identify properties with potential heritage value early in the application process and a strategy to provide timely interim protection while a property is undergoing a heritage review.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to conduct a review of heritage screening and evaluation within the context of all planning applications to ensure the early identification of properties with cultural heritage value or interest and timely interim protection while a property is undergoing consideration for heritage designation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to conduct a review of heritage screening and evaluation within the context of all planning applications to ensure the early identification of properties with cultural heritage value or interest and timely interim protection while a property is undergoing consideration for heritage designation.
MM27.13adopted
The City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division is the largest employer of youth in the province, through seasonal recreational roles. Many of these roles continue to be difficult or impossible to attain by marginalized, Black youth. Part of an equitable recovery from COVID-19 requires the 2021 hiring season to provide opportunities for youth to find meaningful employment Through the Poverty Reduction Strategy and 2019-2022 Action Plan there is a mandate to better coordinate internal opportunities across the City for effective pathways to good careers for low-income residents, of which youth must be a priority, as noted below: 2019-2022 Poverty Reduction Strategy Term Action Plan 11. Create employment opportunities for low-income groups with high unemployment rates 11.1. Better coordinate internal opportunities across the City for effective pathways to good careers for low-income residents 12. Improve the quality of jobs 12.1. Strengthen City of Toronto practices and policies to enhance employment standards that apply to a) City jobs, b) Public Benefit sector grant recipients, and c) contractors providing services on behalf of the City 12.2. Create new pathways, training opportunities and introduce flexibility for low income residents to enter into City jobs and support transitions/advancement once employed
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Chief People Officer to report to the Executive Committee meeting on March 30, 2021 on how the 2021 recreation hiring season will meet the stated goals of the 2019-2022 Poverty Reduction Strategy Term Action Plan, listed above, particularly as they apply to Black youth.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Chief People Officer to report to the Executive Committee meeting on March 30, 2021 on how the 2021 recreation hiring season will meet the stated goals of the 2019-2022 Poverty Reduction Strategy Term Action Plan, listed above, particularly as they apply to Black youth.
MM27.14adopted
Online Timesheets - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford
For some time, I have been advocating with the City Clerk's Office to move paper timesheets online and learned that a system has been in place for many divisions, excluding Council staff. As we navigate through the end of 2020 with many of us working offsite, it is now time to bring all City Council staff to an online time sheet system. During the 2020 year, pay stubs have been mailed to City staff. This practice is not cost effective, pay stubs can be made available digitally to our all employees across the City.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Clerk and the Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the first quarter of 2021 on the implementation of online timesheets for City Council staff. 2. City Council direct the Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits to cease mailing paystubs and to commence digitizing all pay stubs that are presently being mailed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Clerk and the Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the first quarter of 2021 on the implementation of online timesheets for City Council staff. 2. City Council direct the Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits to cease mailing paystubs and to commence digitizing all pay stubs that are presently being mailed.
MM27.15not adopted
The 7-stop Scarborough Light Rapid Transit would provide more service, for fewer dollars, and can be up and running sooner. It's finally time for City Council to make the right decision to serve Scarborough residents. The Light Rapid Transit was approved, funded, and shovel-ready when it was cancelled in 2013 for a subway that was designed on the back of a napkin. Since that time there have been many different plans and promises to deliver a subway, but Scarborough residents are no closer to being delivered transit than they were seven years ago. The Environmental Assessment for the 3-stop subway has not been completed and the Province has yet to fully fund the project. This month saw the worst outcome for Scarborough transit users as it was announced that the SRT will have to be shut down prior to the subway being built. The false promise of subways, subways, subways has been broken by the reality of buses. The unfortunate revelation that Scarborough residents will be left on the bus for a number of years while waiting for a subway to open in 2030 at the earliest, removes one of the central arguments for pro-subway proponents. It was argued that the subway was a better option as the SRT would be able to continue operating during construction, while Light Rapid Transit construction would require the line to shut down as they operate within the same, traffic-separated, corridor. That argument no longer stands. Further, the LRT could be constructed faster given that the Light Rapid Transit has a completed Environmental Assessment, and would not require tunneling. Conservative construction timelines provided by the Toronto Transit Commission in 2016 estimated that the Light Rapid Transit would take 3.5-5 years to build. It was also announced this month that the costs had ballooned for the Eglinton East Light Rapid Transit to Malvern to over $4 billion- putting it out of reach for the City to construct in the near term. This Motion requests the Province of Ontario to build more transit sooner by moving forward now with the 7-stop Light Rapid Transit, through Scarborough Town Centre to Sheppard, and use the funds saved by switching from the subway to support the Eglinton East Light Rapid Transit to Malvern to ensure that rapid transit is provided to Scarborough residents. It's never too late to make the right decision.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, did not adopt Motion MM27.15.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to stop work on the 3-stop Scarborough Subway Extension and, instead, construct the 7-stop Scarborough Light Rapid Transit Project to deliver more transit sooner to Scarborough residents. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to direct the money saved from reverting to the Scarborough Light Rapid Transit Project toward the Eglinton East Light Rapid Transit Extension to Malvern.
MM27.16adopted
On September 17, 2020, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused Application A0283/20NY brought by the owner of 331 Sheldrake Boulevard (the "Applicant") for minor variances in order to construct a new dwelling (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. In a report (August 25, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, Community Planning Staff recommended that variances related to building height and Floor Space Index be modified to be more in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-law and that if the application is approved, it be subject to conditions requiring that the Applicant provide permanent opaque screening or fencing along the west edge of the proposed front and rear balconies with a minimum height of 1.5 metres from the floor. A copy of the report is attached. On September 25, 2020 the Applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in opposition to the Application, and to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's position.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 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 oppose Application A0283/20NY respecting 331 Sheldrake Boulevard. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of Application A0283/20NY respecting 331 Sheldrake Boulevard and 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, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to oppose Application A0283/20NY respecting 331 Sheldrake Boulevard. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of Application A0283/20NY respecting 331 Sheldrake Boulevard and 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, North York District.
MM27.17adopted
In the summer of 2020, complaints of vehicle noise escalated dramatically in parts of the City, especially from residents living in close proximity to densely populated arterial roads or freeways. Excessive vehicle noise negatively impacts quality of life and personal health of individuals, especially for those awoken during the night. In April 2019, Toronto City Council updated the City's Noise By-law to state that "no person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of sound resulting from unnecessary motor vehicle noise… that is clearly audible at a point of reception." However, the enforcement of this By-law remains extremely challenging. Having sufficient resources to address moving sources of vehicular noise is often impractical. In 2018, Edmonton, Alberta embarked on a pilot study testing automated noise enforcement technology, similar to photo radar. The City of Toronto should be taking a proactive approach towards adopting emerging technologies and equipment to better enforce its by-laws. The City of Toronto should explore what opportunities for enforcement exist through licensing auto mechanics, and other similar automotive businesses, to ensure that they are not installing or modifying equipment that would have the effect of unnecessarily increasing or amplifying motor vehicle noise. With the adoption of the Noise By-law in 2019, City Council requested a report back on outstanding issues related to the updated by-law. These recommendation seek to include specific information on that report, along with implementation strategies.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee as part of the upcoming Noise By-law review on: a. emerging technologies for automated noise enforcement and opportunities to test and implement them in Toronto; and b. strategies to prohibit the installation or modification of any automotive device that would have the purpose of amplifying vehicular noise in commercial locations licensed by the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee as part of the upcoming Noise By-law review on: a. emerging technologies for automated noise enforcement and opportunities to test and implement them in Toronto; and b. strategies to prohibit the installation or modification of any automotive device that would have the purpose of amplifying vehicular noise in commercial locations licensed by the City.
MM27.18adopted
The York Mills Valley, situated in the Don River Valley, is recognized as a Natural Heritage System by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the many unique and sensitive natural assets that make up the community, including the ravine and the Don River. There are three bridges spanning the Don River in the York Mills Valley, two of which will be rebuilt over the next two years. The purpose of this Motion is to ensure that City staff consider the environmental sensitivity and unique character of this area when designing new local infrastructure projects.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to give consideration to the environmental sensitivity of the York Mills Valley and unique character of the neighbourhood when designing and executing bridge reconstruction projects planned or underway in the area, including the Plymbridge Road Bridge and the Mill Street Bridge. 2. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services to hold a public meeting to discuss the designs of the Plymbridge Road Bridge and the Mill Street Bridge in January 2021, in consultation with the local Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to give consideration to the environmental sensitivity of the York Mills Valley and unique character of the neighbourhood when designing and executing bridge reconstruction projects planned or underway in the area, including the Plymbridge Road Bridge and the Mill Street Bridge. 2. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services to hold a public meeting to discuss the designs of the Plymbridge Road Bridge and the Mill Street Bridge in January 2021, in consultation with the local Councillor.
MM27.19adopted
Earlier in the pandemic, there was a world-wide movement to bang pots and pans in the evening to show support for front line workers. A similar campaign has been launched for Christmas Eve. Many Torontonians will be joining this a world-wide bell-ringing event at 6:00 p.m. on December 24, 2020 to bring some community joy to the holiday season. Torontonians have been asked to only celebrate the holidays with people in their household so that the current surge in COVID-19 cases in Toronto does not get worse. This event will allow them to follow public health measures and at the same time join their neighbours in a world-wide celebration.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to work with City staff to promote Worldwide Christmas Eve Jingle 2020 festivities in Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council requests the City Manager to work with City staff to promote Worldwide Christmas Eve Jingle 2020 festivities in Toronto.
MM27.20adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1582 Queen Street West to operate under the Dave's Hot Chicken. The application is for an indoor area only. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is January 4, 2021.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Dave's Hot Chicken, 1582 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Dave's Hot Chicken, 1582 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
MM27.21adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 99 Roncesvalles Avenue to operate under Village Juicery. The application is for an indoor area only. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is January 8, 2021.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Village Juicery, 99 Roncesvalles Avenue is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Village Juicery, 99 Roncesvalles Avenue is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
MM27.22adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1498 Queen Street West to operate under Momo Cafe and Zomsa Bar. The application is for an indoor area only. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is January 3, 2021.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Momo Cafe and Zomsa Bar, 1498 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Momo Cafe and Zomsa Bar, 1498 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
MM27.23adopted
Pizza Pizza Restaurant 29 has submitted an application for a liquor licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for the premises at 1937 Weston Road. The application is for an existing restaurant with an indoor seating capacity of 48 persons. There are already existing licensed establishments in the area which repeatedly disrupt the lives of nearby residents. I do not feel that an additional establishment with the ability to serve liquor is in the public's best interest. I therefore do not support further issuance of liquor licenses in the area, and would request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to refrain from issuing a liquor licence to Pizza Pizza Restaurant 29.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to request the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to refrain from issuing a liquor license for Pizza Pizza Restaurant 29 at 1937 Weston Road. 2. City Council request the Licensing Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto 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 in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including, in the event that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issues the requested liquor licence, ensuing that conditions are placed on it.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to request the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to refrain from issuing a liquor license for Pizza Pizza Restaurant 29 at 1937 Weston Road. 2. City Council request the Licensing Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto 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 in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including, in the event that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issues the requested liquor licence, ensuing that conditions are placed on it.
MM27.24adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0403/20TEY) (the "Application") to alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling at 37 Boustead Avenue by constructing a rear three storey addition, a full third storey addition and a rear second storey balcony. The Application also proposes interior alterations in order to facilitate an additional secondary suite, which would result in a total of four units within the dwelling. More specifically, the Application requests variances with respect to floor space index, building depth, front yard parking, number of parking spaces and secondary suite requirements. City Planning provided a report to the Committee of Adjustment dated December 2, 2020 recommending refusal of the Application on the basis of the parking related variances. The report is attached. At its hearing on December 10, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application (the "Decision") with a condition. The Notice of Decision is attached. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body with appropriate City Staff or outside consultants, in order to oppose the minor variances requested in the Application. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the last day to appeal the Decision is December 30, 2020 and the City Solicitor requires instructions to appeal and subsequently attend the hearing in opposition to the proposal.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's approval of Application A0403/20TEY for 37 Boustead Avenue, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, with appropriate City staff, in opposition to the proposal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's approval of Application A0403/20TEY for 37 Boustead Avenue, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, with appropriate City staff, in opposition to the proposal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM27.25adopted
On October 7, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel Refused the application which proposed to add a livable third floor within the existing attic. In their report to the Committee, which is attached to this Motion, Community Planning staff recommended Refusal of the application. The Official Plan clarifies that the prevailing building type and physical character of a geographic neighbourhood will be determined by the most frequently occurring form of development in that neighbourhood. The application proposed a variance to permit a third storey, whereas under Zoning Bylaw 569-2013, the maximum permitted storeys is two. The application also requests variances to permit a building height of 10.75 metres as measured under By-law 569-2013, whereas the maximum permitted building height is 7.2 metres. The maximum storey and building height provisions are devised, in part, to ensure a consistent pattern of development. It should be noted that the height of 10.75 metres was granted for a pitched roof by Committee of Adjustment Decision A0457/16NY in June 2016. A flat roof dwelling would create greater overlook issues, result in more shadowing and would generally feel more imposing than a pitched roof building. The application requests a Floor Space Index of 0.77 times the area of the lot whereas By-law Number 569-2013 permits a maximum Floor Space Index of 0.6 times the area of the lot. Floor Space Index provisions are devised, in part, to regulate the size of structures to ensure consistent patterns of development. The Floor Space Index of 0.625 was granted by Committee of Adjustment Decision A0457/16NY however, the staff report dated June 16, 2016 recommended the reduction of the Floor Space Index . The majority of new dwellings nearby to the subject property have been approved at approximately 0.6. Staff are of the opinion that the proposed Floor Space Index is contrary to the intent of the Zoning By-law and should be refused. I fully support staff's recommendation that the application for the proposed third storey, building height and the floor space index variances are contrary to the intent of the Zoning By-law and potentially destabilizing to the character of the neighbourhood. The applicant has appealed the Committee of Adjustment Refusal Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Board. A date for the Hearing has not been set.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to support and uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision for the Minor Variances Application A0330/20NY and any other variances that may be requested regarding 106 Cortleigh Boulevard. 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 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 the Director, Community Planning, North District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to support and uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision for the Minor Variances Application A0330/20NY and any other variances that may be requested regarding 106 Cortleigh Boulevard. 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 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 the Director, Community Planning, North District.
MM27.26adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0274/20NY) (the "Application") to remove the existing sloped roof from the detached garage and replace with a flat roof. The applicant made a similar application in 2018, which was refused by the Committee of Adjustment, and subsequently appealed and refused by the Toronto Local Appeal Body, after substantial City involvement in opposition to the application. The current Application requests a variance for the maximum permitted height of an ancillary building or structure from 4.0 metres to 5.69 metres. City Planning provided a report to the Committee of Adjustment dated September 1, 2020 recommending refusal of the Application if the proposed height remained as originally proposed. The report is attached. At its hearing on September 17, 2020, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application (the "Decision") with a condition. The Notice of Decision is attached. The Decision was appealed by a resident and the Toronto Local Appeal Body has scheduled a hearing for April 21, 2021. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to seek party status in the proceeding and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body with appropriate City Staff or outside consultants, in order to oppose the minor variance requested in the Application. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the deadline to seek party status has already passed and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing in opposition to the proposal.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to seek party status in the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's approval of Application A0274/20NY for 120 Hendon Avenue, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, with appropriate City staff, in opposition to the proposal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to seek party status in the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's approval of Application A0274/20NY for 120 Hendon Avenue, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, with appropriate City staff, in opposition to the proposal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM27.27adopted
In June, the City of Toronto began conducting virtual Committee of Adjustment hearings for the first time since March, when all in-person meetings were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, several issues related to public participation have arisen as a result of the new, virtual format. These issues include, but are not limited to, late Public Notices, a reduced timeframe to submit public comments, and an inconsistent approach to technical problems which can prevent residents from deputing. In some cases, neighbours have reported receiving their Public Notices in the mail only one or two days before the submission deadline. This leaves residents and neighbourhood associations with a very limited timeframe to review the requested variances and complex architectural plans, determine how the proposal might impact their property or neighbourhood, ask questions to City staff and the applicant, and compile the resulting feedback into a written submission. This Motion builds upon the recommendations approved by City Council at its meeting held on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020 on Item PH16.4, entitled "Addressing the Committee of Adjustment COVID-19 Related Application Backlog". City Council directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back on potential improvements to virtual Committee of Adjustment hearings in the first quarter of 2021. While the system is far from perfect, City Council has made significant strides in recent years toward improving transparency, accessibility, and public engagement in the Committee of Adjustment process. Virtual meetings will likely remain with us for some time, and it is critical for the City to ensure that all interested residents have an opportunity to participate.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review ongoing public participation issues, in consultation with Members of Council and their offices, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2021, with consideration of the following: a. the feasibility of moving the comment submission deadline closer to the hearing date to provide residents with sufficient opportunity to review the submitted plans and provide written comments; and b. a plan to improve the current public notification approach to ensure that notices are received well in advance of the scheduled hearing date. 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to develop and implement protocols for virtual Committee of Adjustment hearings to address technical issues in a timely manner and to provide options to ensure that residents are given an opportunity to participate, with consideration of the following: a. providing real-time technical support; and b. altering the agenda and returning to an application once the technical issues have been resolved.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review ongoing public participation issues, in consultation with Members of Council and their offices, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2021, with consideration of the following: a. the feasibility of moving the comment submission deadline closer to the hearing date to provide residents with sufficient opportunity to review the submitted plans and provide written comments; and b. a plan to improve the current public notification approach to ensure that notices are received well in advance of the scheduled hearing date. 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to develop and implement protocols for virtual Committee of Adjustment hearings to address technical issues in a timely manner and to provide options to ensure that residents are given an opportunity to participate, with consideration of the following: a. providing real-time technical support; and b. altering the agenda and returning to an application once the technical issues have been resolved.
MM27.28adopted
The City of Toronto has received a request for a rear yard outdoor patio associated with an eating establishment at 139-141 Danforth Avenue. Planning staff have reviewed the matter and have consulted with Toronto Buildings and Legal Services. This request is similar to those received over the summer, including one at 95-107 Danforth Avenue and 749 Broadview Avenue, which received Temporary Use By-laws to expand permissions for outdoor patios for bars and restaurants. These permissions were extended by way of a comprehensive report considered by Planning and Housing Committee on October 20, 2020 (Item PH17.12) and subsequently adopted by City Council. Planning staff is of the view that the proposal is good planning for the same rationale as the proposals recommended in Item PH17.12. A Temporary Use By-law pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act pertaining to the properties municipally known as 139-141 Danforth Avenue is attached, to permit a rear yard outdoor patio for the eating establishment located at 139-141 Danforth Avenue, provided public health regulations permit operation of such. The Temporary Use By-law is proposed as a site-specific amendment to the City-wide harmonized Zoning By-law (569-2013) and also to the former City of Toronto By-law (438-86). The By-law is proposed to expire on May 25, 2021, after the conclusion of next year's Victoria Day long weekend. A Provincial Regulation under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act amends S. 39 of the Planning Act by removing notice requirements and appeal rights to temporary use by-laws that authorize outdoor patios associated with eating establishments. The By-law would allow an outdoor patio, with restrictions, to be provided in the rear yard of 139-141 Danforth Avenue. This matter urgent as the next opportunity for approval would be February 2 and 3, 2021, which would both delay the opportunity to begin to recover from the impacts of the pandemic closure and result in the loss of two full months of business.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the Temporary Use By-law attached to Motion MM27.28. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct that approval for the patio at 139-141 Danforth Avenue be contingent on the following conditions: a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community; b. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with restaurant management; and c. there will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Temporary Use By-law attached to Motion MM27.28. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct that approval for the patio at 139-141 Danforth Avenue be contingent on the following conditions: a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community; b. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with restaurant management; and c. there will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior.
MM27.29adopted
At its meeting of January 29, 2020, City Council adopted Item NY12.1, approving draft Zoning By-law Amendments to Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 for 1408, 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416 and 1420 Bayview Avenue. The proposal was to permit an 8-storey (27.85 metre high) mixed use building containing 65 residential units (inclusive of 13 replacement rental dwelling units) and 143 square metres of non-residential gross floor area on the ground floor, resulting in an overall density (Floor Space Index - FSI) of 4.03. At its meeting of July 28 and 29, 2020, City Council enacted Site-Specific Zoning By-law 635-2020, being the Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 438-86, and Site-Specific Zoning By-law 636-2020, being the Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 569-2013. Minor revisions to Site-Specific Zoning By-law 636-2020 are required to: i. identify the encroachment of a rear landscape planter on the fifth and seventh storeys of the approved 8-storey building; ii. permit vehicular access to the building from Bayview Avenue, rather than a laneway; and iii. provide parking spaces in accordance with Policy Area 4 requirements, as approved by Transportation Services. The Council approved plans in support of the Zoning By-law Amendments, as well as Site-Specific Zoning By-law 635-2020, which amended Zoning By-law 438-86 approving the development, contemplated and identified the planter locations, the relocated vehicular access and the approved parking rates. City Planning staff confirm there are no changes required to the built form of the 8-storey mixed use building as previously approved, and that no negative impact will result from amending Site-Specific Zoning By-law 636-2020.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 636-2020 for the lands at 1408, 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416 and 1420 Bayview Avenue in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (December 10, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 3. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-laws are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-laws.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (December 10, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 636-2020 for the lands at 1408, 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416 and 1420 Bayview Avenue in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (December 10, 2020) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 3. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-laws are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-laws.
MM27.30adopted
The Toronto Transit Commission has responded to the pandemic with a demand-responsive service plan that takes into account the equity impacts on diverse communities. On December 9, 2020 increased bus service to routes travelling through neighbourhoods with higher COVID-19 positivity to reduce crowding for riders was announced. Among the routes receiving extra service are: 36 Finch Avenue West, 35 Jane Street, 102 Markham Street, 54 Lawrence Avenue East, 29 Dufferin Street and 41 Keele Street.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report to the Board at it's next meeting on the effect of the increase to bus service on crowding and bus frequency on routes where service was increased.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report to the Board at it's next meeting on the effect of the increase to bus service on crowding and bus frequency on routes where service was increased.
MM27.31adopted
At its meeting of May 14 and 15, 2019, City Council confirmed its support for Hot Docs International Documentary Festival and Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in its efforts to obtain Provincial legislation through a Private Member's bill that would enable City Council to exempt the property located at 506 Bloor Street West occupied by Hot Docs from property taxes. See: MM7.9: Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema - Support for Provincial Legislation for Property Tax Exemption - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson . On December 5, 2019, Private Bill Pr20: An Act Respecting Hot Docs was introduced in the Provincial legislature for first reading. Bill Pr20 received final reading and Royal Assent on December 9, 2020, and has now become enacted as law, as of the date of Royal Assent. The Royal Assent version of the bill is available at: http://www.ontla.on.ca/bills/bills-files/40_Parliament/Session2/pr027ra.pdf . The legislation allows the City of Toronto to provide a property tax exemption through the passing of a by-law provided Hot Docs meets certain conditions. If passed, the property tax exemption could take effect January 1, 2020 and Council could cancel taxes levied on the property retroactive to that date. Council can also impose additional requirements for repayment if the property is sold.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Controller to report back to the March 29, 2021 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee on the conditions of the Private Member's legislation, An Act Respecting Hot Docs, and the financial implications of providing a property tax exemption and cancellation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Controller to report back to the March 29, 2021 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee on the conditions of the Private Member's legislation, An Act Respecting Hot Docs, and the financial implications of providing a property tax exemption and cancellation.
MM27.32adopted
The City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division has implemented changes to outdoor ice rink operations in response to the Provincial guidelines and Toronto Public Health guidance which require reduced capacity of no more than 25 skaters at one time and which requires reservations be made in order to access leisure skate. To improve residents experience and ensure the limited capacities are being optimized, improvements are required to the City's on line search tools and the functionality of the reservation system, effective approaches are required for on-site line management and procedures are required where someone with a reservation does not show up for their skate time.
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 outdoor skate reservation system in order to simplify the information and process required for residents to book a skate time and so that spaces are always available for on-site reservations.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the outdoor skate reservation system in order to simplify the information and process required for residents to book a skate time and so that spaces are always available for on-site reservations.