Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
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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.
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.
MM27.33adopted
In September 2019, the City was contacted by Homes First about the opportunity to redevelop a City-owned site at 805 Wellington Street West with a new supportive housing building for seniors and other homeless individuals, which would require City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments. The property at 805 Wellington Street West is part of a larger site, municipally known as 53 Strachan Avenue, which contains both, the subject site and 805A Wellington Street West as convenience addresses. The larger, western portion of the site, known as 805A Wellington Street West, is currently occupied by Strachan House, an 83-bed shelter providing short and long-term housing and its associated surface parking area. The smaller, eastern portion of the site, known as 805 Wellington Street West, currently contains a one-storey structure known as the Maple Green Inc building, constructed in 1901 and a number of community-run allotment gardens. The proposal would maintain the existing Strachan House building and redevelop the Maple Green Inc, building with a supportive housing building. In 2014, City Council adopted the recommendation to re-designate the eastern portion of the site (805 Wellington Street West) from 'Regeneration Areas' to 'Parks and Open Space Areas' and to amend the Zoning By-law to "G" Park, as a result of the South Niagara Planning Study. This re-designation was based on the expectation that Parks, Forestry and Recreation would explore the adaptive re-use of the existing one-storey Maple Green Inc. building and that the lands would possibly be required to accommodate the landing of the Fort York Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge. The 805A Wellington Street West portion of the site was re-designated as 'Mixed Use Areas' to accommodate the existing shelter use. The current proposal to re-develop the site for supportive housing presents a unique situation in which the re-use of the building at 805 Wellington Street West would complement the shelter use currently provided at 805A Wellington Street West through Homes First. This area is in a state of transition from historically being used for industrial purposes to introducing residential, commercial, office and parkland uses. Parks in the area have expanded beyond what was anticipated through the 2014 South Niagara Study to now include parks adjacent to the site as well as in the area including: the Stanley Park South extension at 801 Wellington Street West (9,430 m2); the City Works Yard at 701 Wellington Street West (7,900 m2); the open space adjacent to the Wellington Destructor (1,700 m2); and a future new park at 28 Bathurst Street (9,550 m2). Additionally, the redevelopment proposal at the former Quality Meats site at 2 Tecumseth Street will result in an on-site parkland dedication of 1,800 m2. Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have confirmed that they do not intend to pursue the re-use of the Maple Green Inc. building or require the land for construction of the pedestrian bridge, as the bridge has been accommodated for at the eastern edge of the Stanley Park South extension, which has already been developed to base-park condition (future park improvements are planned for 2021 and beyond). As such, City Planning staff, in consultation with staff from Parks Forestry and Recreation, support further amendments to the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law as may be necessary to portions of the site 805 Wellington Street West, in order to permit the proposed supportive housing use. The exact portion of the site to be utilized by the supportive housing development will be determined through the development approval process. Any redevelopment of the subject site would be required to be undertaken in accordance with provincial policies and meet the objectives of the City's planning framework, which includes the appropriate interface of the development proposal with the adjacent park to the east. These lands to the east, at 801 Wellington Street West, serve as a southern extension to Stanley Park and the north landing to Garrison Crossing Bridge and will continue to be designated Parks and Open Space. The re-designation of the Maple Green Building and limited land to its east will not affect the utility of the adjacent parkland. There are also a number of community run allotment gardens on the site which have been in place for a number of years. The proponent would be required to work with the community organization on how to best facilitate this use as part of the development. Additionally, in 2014, City Planning was directed by City Council to report on the potential Heritage Designation of certain properties within the South Niagara Planning Study area, which includes the subject site. While the site is currently not listed on the City's Heritage Register or Designated under the Heritage Act, Heritage Planning staff will participate in the review and comment on any preliminary plans for the subject site. To develop a proposal for this site, the proponent, Homes First, requires funding through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Given the urgent need for affordable housing in the City, the proponent intends to begin this work as soon as possible, thereby the City initiated application must be submitted as soon as possible. In the opinion of staff, this proposal presents an opportunity to advance the City's objectives to provide a range of affordable housing options, better utilize existing City buildings and lands for the delivery of City Services, improve the public realm and support new development that fits within the context of the area. Any portion of the site not utilized for the development proposal will remain as Parks and Open Space.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing, and any other necessary City Officials, to consider any required amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, through a City-initiated application, as they apply to City-owned lands at 805 Wellington Street West or in part, dependant on the review of the proposal, to permit the development of a new supportive housing facility; the lands not required for the proposal as reviewed by City Planning and Parks, Forestry and Recreation will remain in their current Official Plan designation; for a report with recommendations by the third quarter of 2021. 2. City Council request, as part of the City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment process in Part 1 above, that the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in conjunction with General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and any other necessary City Officials, develop and implement a consultation plan for the proposed supportive housing use. 3. City Council request that through the City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment process, the proponent work with the community to accommodate the community run allotment gardens within the development.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing, and any other necessary City Officials, to consider any required amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, through a City-initiated application, as they apply to City-owned lands at 805 Wellington Street West or in part, dependant on the review of the proposal, to permit the development of a new supportive housing facility; the lands not required for the proposal as reviewed by City Planning and Parks, Forestry and Recreation will remain in their current Official Plan designation; for a report with recommendations by the third quarter of 2021. 2. City Council request, as part of the City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment process in Recommendation 1 above, that the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in conjunction with General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and any other necessary City Officials, develop and implement a consultation plan for the proposed supportive housing use. 3. City Council request that through the City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment process, the proponent work with the community to accommodate the community run allotment gardens within the development.
MM27.34adopted
On September 16, 2020, the Toronto and East York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused a Minor Variance application brought by the owners of 18 Standish Avenue (Application A0098/20TEY). The Application proposes to construct a new detached dwelling, with integral garage, rear basement walkout and a rear ground floor deck on the lot. The decision of the Committee is attached. On October 5, 2020, the owners appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application, to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Local residents who opposed the application are seeking the support of the City to defend the position of the Committee of Adjustment. This intervention is urgent as staff are required to perform work in preparation of a hearing in the New Year.
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 in support of the Committee's decision to refuse the application, and to oppose the owner's appeal respecting Application A0098/20TEY for 18 Standish Avenue. 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 the decision in Application A0098/20TEY respecting 18 Standish Avenue and, if a resolution is reached, authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in support of the Committee's decision to refuse the application, and to oppose the owner's appeal respecting Application A0098/20TEY for 18 Standish Avenue. 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 the decision in Application A0098/20TEY respecting 18 Standish Avenue and, if a resolution is reached, authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
MM27.35adopted
Toronto's retail streets are at the heart of local neighbourhoods but they are being devastated by the economic fallout of this pandemic. The lockdown restrictions in Toronto needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 mean small retail stores and restaurants business operations are severely restricted. Small shops cannot allow in-person shopping and restaurants cannot allow indoor dining. Many feel there is an uneven playing field that favours big-box stores over the smaller independently-owned small businesses that do so much to bring life to our City streets. The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas warned in November that "COVID-19 and the lockdowns are changing the shopping streets to the point where they will be a mere shadow of their former selves regardless of what relief might be made available now, and recovery will take many years, if it occurs at all." Toronto's Business Improvement Areas have been asking the Province for more support to try keep as many businesses open and the possibility of a post-pandemic recovery alive as we see in the distance the hopeful light of a vaccine roll-out. The Ontario Government has provided some important aid including a grant program to help with the extra costs associated with running a business in a manner that helps stop the spread of COVID-19 including personal protective equipment costs, cleaning costs, extra staff costs for meeting public health requirements. Several Toronto Business Improvement Areas have launched a campaign with some specific asks to try to improve those programs and Council should add their voice to this campaign. They advise, for example, that many businesses report difficulty navigating through the current application system and either giving up due to multiple errors with unknown issues in the system or they are unable to understand the requirements being asked. The survival of our main streets will be critical to Toronto's economic recovery and livability. Reason for Urgency: Many Toronto small businesses need help urgently in order to survive the latest round of lockdown measures.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Ontario Government to provide greater financial supports in an easy to access format to businesses that are required to reduce hours or shut down as part of measures implemented to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to help those businesses remain solvent and re-open; and consider the request of Toronto Business Improvement Areas that they increase to the Main Street Relief Grant to be a $2,500 monthly infusion - with a one-time application process - to be ongoing through the pandemic.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Ontario Government to provide greater financial supports in an easy to access format to businesses that are required to reduce hours or shut down as part of measures implemented to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to help those businesses remain solvent and re-open; and consider the request of Toronto Business Improvement Areas that they increase to the Main Street Relief Grant to be a $2,500 monthly infusion - with a one-time application process - to be ongoing through the pandemic.
MM27.36adopted
This Motion requests that Toronto City Council recognize the historic contributions made by Harvard Professor and Stem Cell Biologist Derrick Rossi, the founder of Moderna, who has played a major role in developing the Moderna Vaccine. By recognizing this illustrious graduate of Norman Bethune Collegiate in Scarborough and the University of Toronto, we have an opportunity to thank all the unsung heroes in Canada's medical scientific community who have contributed so much towards the efforts in the battle to contain the spread of COVID-19. By recognizing Derrick Rossi and his colleagues who have worked tirelessly to develop a vaccine, we can use this as an opportunity to encourage citizens to participate in the planned vaccination programs and help overcome vaccine hesitancy.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council recognize the historic contributions made by Harvard Professor and Stem Cell Biologist, Derrick Rossi, the founder of Moderna who has played a major role in developing the Moderna Vaccine.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council recognize the historic contributions made by Harvard Professor and Stem Cell Biologist, Derrick Rossi, the founder of Moderna who has played a major role in developing the Moderna Vaccine.
MM27.37adopted
On December 11, 2020, a fire broke out on the fifth floor of a Toronto Community Housing Building at 6250 Bathurst Street. Thanks to Toronto Fire Services and first responders they were able to effectively mitigate any further damage to the building. Unfortunately 29 residents were displaced and one tragically passed away. The purpose of this Motion is support these residents moving forward.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to establish a working group with the local Councillor, local stakeholders, agencies and residents to accelerate a response and strategy to repair, rebuild, help residents and ensure the future safety of the Toronto Communication Housing Corporation building at 6250 Bathurst Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to establish a working group with the local Councillor, local stakeholders, agencies and residents to accelerate a response and strategy to repair, rebuild, help residents and ensure the future safety of the Toronto Communication Housing Corporation building at 6250 Bathurst Street.
MM27.38adopted
On July 27, 2020, as part of the Federal-Provincial Safe Restart Agreement, the Government of Ontario announced up to $2 billion in funding would be provided in two phases to support municipal transit systems. Under Phase 1, Toronto received an allocation of $404,088,232 to help provide immediate relief from the financial pressures of COVID-19. On December 15, 2020, the Province of Ontario confirmed the City of Toronto's Phase 2 Transit allocation is $776,099,821 to address the ongoing financial pressures of COVID-19 until March 31, 2021. In order to receive Safe Restart Agreement Phase 2 Transit funding, the City is required to execute a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province of Ontario and provide a report for the eligible expenditures incurred during the Phase 2 eligibility period. Prior to the Province signing the Transfer Payment Agreement, anticipated as early as January 2021, municipalities will be required to provide the Ontario Ministry of Transportation with a copy of the by-law authorizing the municipality to enter into the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province. This requirement must be fulfilled prior to the Ministry providing funding to the municipality.
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Mayor and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to enter into and execute any agreements, including any amendments and extension of such agreements, with the Province of Ontario for funding under the Phase 2 - Safe Restart Agreement program and any other programs to provide COVID-19 related relief funding to the City on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the receipt and disbursement of funds from Phase 2 of the Safe Restart Agreement and any other programs providing COVID-19 related relief funding to the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Mayor and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to enter into and execute any agreements, including any amendments and extension of such agreements, with the Province of Ontario for funding under the Phase 2 - Safe Restart Agreement program and any other programs to provide COVID-19 related relief funding to the City on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the receipt and disbursement of funds from Phase 2 of the Safe Restart Agreement and any other programs providing COVID-19 related relief funding to the City.