Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 38 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
BL3.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on February 26, 2019 enacted By-laws 368-2019 to 390-2019.
CC3.1adopted
At its meeting of June 26, 2018, Council approved a settlement in this matter. Since then, the owner and City staff have met and have reviewed the said settlement terms. http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2018.CC43.16 The purpose of this report is to seek further instructions from Council with respect to this file. Various City divisions were involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 14, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (February 14, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 14, 2019) 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 (February 14, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the proposed amendments to the settlement terms as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (February 14, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to amend its decision in accordance with the amendments set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (February 14, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as are necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (February 14, 2019) 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 (February 14, 2019) 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. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM3.1adopted
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 the By-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". In the case of 19 Glen Agar Drive, the By-law provides for redevelopment of the site with 53 single-detached dwellings, two new public roads (each having access from Glen Agar Drive), and a new public park (approximately 989.5 square metres). Under review by the Building Division, it has been determined that a minor variance application would be required for Lots 1, 2 and 3 (Block A) to vary the lot area from 338 square metres to 297 square metres and for Lots 4, 5 and 12 (Blocks E, F and G) to vary the side yard setback from 0.6 metres on one side and 1.2 metres on the other side to 0.6 metres on one side and 0.65 metres on the other side. Refer to the Registered Plan of Subdivision (Attachment 1 to this Motion) to identify the Lots that require an amendment. Refer to pages 3 and 4 of By-law 589-2017 (Attachment 2 to this Motion) to review the development standards for the site. It should be noted that the required amendments would not result in an increased development density or otherwise modify the registered plan of subdivision (public streets and size of the new public park). For Lots 1, 2 and 3, the lot areas were not captured in the By-law under Block A. Further, Lots 4, 5 and 12 are corner lots in which the front yards (proposed front doors) are fronting Glen Agar Drive and the side yards (proposed garage doors) are fronting the new public streets. The City's interpretation of the By-law is that the garage doors would have to be setback 1.2 metres, which would make the houses unbuildable. Under the Planning Act, as now amended, this land owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application to the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York District, for zoning relief in this regard until May 26, 2019, thus delaying site redevelopment and further restricting the availability for family housing and causing the owner undue financial hardship. As a result, 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 February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit applications for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 19 Glen Agar Drive for relief from Chapters 320 and 324 of the Etobicoke Zoning Code, as amended by By-law 589-2017, in order to amend the associated development standards as it relates to lot area and side yard setback.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit applications for minor variances with respect to the property municipally known as 19 Glen Agar Drive for relief from Chapters 320 and 324 of the Etobicoke Zoning Code, as amended by By-law 589-2017, in order to amend the associated development standards as it relates to lot area and side yard setback.
RM3.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence - Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
CALL TO ORDER: 9:34 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: The Honourable Michael Wilson Sarah Leah Cohen Maurice Isabelle Coulter Abbas Kolia Kateryna (Kate) Lawson Robert Parkhill Jackie Shane Genevieve Frances Traz 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.
CC3.2adopted
Latch Developments Ltd. (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 859 The Queensway (the "Subject Property"). The Applicant applied for a zoning by-law amendment, with accompanying plan of subdivision application, in order to facilitate a proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the Subject Property (the "Application"). The Application proposes a 14-storey mixed use building. On January 24, 2018, the Applicant appealed the zoning by-law amendment application to the Ontario Municipal Board (the "OMB") (now known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) (the "LPAT") due to City Council's failure to make a decision. The first Prehearing Conference for this matter was held on October 4, 2018. A second Prehearing Conference is scheduled for March 21, 2019. A four day Hearing is scheduled to be heard by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on November 5 to 8, 2019. The purpose of this report is to request instructions for the upcoming Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Prehearing Conference and Hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council refuse the without prejudice Settlement Offer dated February 6, 2019. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to oppose the applicant's appeal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 859 The Queensway (File 17 237625 WET 05 OZ), and attend any Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in opposition to such appeal, and retain such experts as the City Solicitor may determine appropriate. 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 final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until: a. a draft Zoning By-law Amendment is submitted to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, and includes the following provisions: i. the vehicular parking ratios comply with the Policy Area 4 parking requirements of Zoning By-law 569-2013; ii. accessible parking spaces are provided in accordance with the supply and dimensional requirements of Zoning By-law 569-2013; iii. the loading spaces comply with the dimension requirements of Zoning By-law 569-2013; and iv. the following definition is included in the Site-Specific By-law: A. car-share means the practice where a number of people share the use of one or more cars that are owned by a profit or non-profit car-sharing organization and where such organization may require that use of cars be reserved in advance, charge fees based on time and/or kilometres driven, and set membership fees that may or may not be refundable; and B. car-share parking spaces means a parking space that is reserved and actively used for car-sharing; v. a minimum of 15 percent of the total number of residential units must be 2-bedroom units and 10 percent must be 3-bedroom or larger units; and vi. a minimum of 2 square metres per unit residential unit of both indoor and outdoor amenity space is provided; b. the owner has entered into an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act with the City for the purpose of securing community benefits to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in consultation with City Planning staff and the Ward Councillor, and the agreement has been executed and registered on title to the lands to the satisfaction of 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 a revised Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; f. the owner has submitted a revised Geotechnical Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; g. the owner has submitted a revised Hydrogeological Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; h. 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; i. 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 681-10; j. 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; k. the owner has provided a 1.9 metre road widening along The Queensway to be conveyed through the Site Plan Control process to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; l. the owner has provided a 5 metre right-of-way rounding at the southwest corner of The Queensway and Plastics Avenue intersection to be conveyed through the Site Plan Control process to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; m. the owner has provided a Peer Review of the Noise and Vibration Impact Feasibility Study prepared by J.E. Coulter Associates Limited by a third-party Noise and Vibration Consultant retained by the City at the applicant's sole cost and expense, and the applicant shall implement the noise and vibration control measures and recommendations identified through the Peer Review, with these measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process; and n. the owner has submitted an Air Quality Study prepared by an Air Quality Consultant, which will be Peer Reviewed by a third-party Air Quality Consultant retained by the City at the applicant's sole cost and expense, and the applicant shall implement the air quality control measures and recommendations identified through the Peer Review, with these measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (February 15, 2019) 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 this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM3.2amended
Data Governance and Smart Cities - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie
As technology advances, the collection of personal data is becoming commonplace in everyday life. Smart Cities - urban areas that use technology and data collection in order to manage resources, infrastructure, and day-to-day operations - are just one example of the increasing interconnectedness of technological advancement and cities. There are many ways that the City of Toronto already collects data from residents and in the public realm. For example, we pay our Toronto Transit Commission fares with a smart card, we register for recreation programs online and cameras across Toronto monitor traffic flow and congestion. Locally and around the world, new ways of collecting and analyzing data interwoven with digital urban infrastructure are being proposed to take advantage of technological advances. The Quayside proposal on our waterfront is the best known example of this kind of thinking in Toronto today. Increasingly, data from a myriad of services (apps, websites, tracking data from smartphones, and phone carriers) is being collected and re-sold, sometimes without the knowledge of the public. There is a risk that through collection of data, personal identification of individuals, tracking of behaviours, combining of unrelated datasets from multiple sources, and the application of algorithms in decision-making processes, that the lives of Toronto's citizens could be negatively impacted, often without their knowledge or ability to consent or opt-out. It is increasingly recognized that there are important discussions that must take place about how data is collected, managed, and monitored to ensure the public good is protected and advanced. Large-scale city-building projects and day-to-day neighbourhood planning processes are governed by principles and goals that ensure we meet the outcomes we seek, and that we protect those who are at risk and avoid negative consequences. To date, those essential frameworks have yet to be defined for Toronto's civic data, and we must ask ourselves what we want from a smart city and from digital infrastructure. When and how should we permit data collection, and what is needed for that data to be managed and used for the public good. In addition to asking ourselves these critical questions, as is standard City practice we must set out a framework for moving forward. As a City, we champion principles that inform all of our work - privacy, accountability and transparency in our Open Data Master Plan, the interests of the public in planning our City and our spaces, equity and human rights in our corporate equity goals and priorities on disaggregated data collection, and more. We champion these principles in our physical spaces. Now, we must ensure we champion them in our technological spaces.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Information Officer and the City Clerk, in consultation with appropriate City staff, to develop a City-wide policy framework and governance model associated with digital infrastructure, such as smart cities, and a work plan for implementation according to the following City of Toronto policy principles: a. privacy, transparency, and accountability; b. public ownership and protecting the public interest; and c. equity and human rights. 2. City Council direct the Chief Information Officer and City Clerk, as part of the framework and governance model, to ensure that City data, as much as possible and within legislation requirements, be shared internally and externally to maximize the use of the information. 3. City Council request the Chief Information Officer and the City Clerk to consider the work of the Province of Ontario Information and Privacy Commission in this area and endeavour to avoid overlap or conflict in the policies of the City and the Information and Privacy Commission, and to include details in future reports. 4. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Information Officer and the City Clerk, and in consultation with appropriate City staff, to conduct a City-wide public consultation process on the data governance principles and proposed model to inform the implementation of the plan to be applied to Quayside and other smart city developments; the consultations would include a jurisdictional review of others cities' work and leading institutions and organizations in this space.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Information Officer and the City Clerk, in consultation with appropriate City staff, to develop a City-wide policy framework and governance model associated with digital infrastructure, such as smart cities, and a work plan for implementation according to the following City of Toronto policy principles: a. privacy, transparency, and accountability; b. public ownership and protecting the public interest; and c. equity and human rights. 2. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Information Officer and the City Clerk, and in consultation with appropriate City staff, to conduct a City-wide public consultation process on the data governance principles and proposed model to inform the implementation of the plan to be applied to Quayside and other smart city developments; the consultations would include a jurisdictional review of others cities' work and leading institutions and organizations in this space.
RM3.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on January 30 and 31, 2019.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the meeting held on January 30 and 31, 2019.
CC3.3adopted
At its meeting of October 5, 6, and 7, 2016, City Council adopted the recommendations of the Final and Supplementary Reports on TOcore: Updating Tall Building Setbacks in the Downtown - City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, as amended by Toronto and East York Community Council. It enacted By-law 1105-2016 ("OPA 352") and By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016 (the "Zoning By-law Amendments"). These instruments were the outcome of a six-month study providing policy and updating the setback requirements for tall buildings in the Downtown. There were over two hundred appeals of Council's decision to enact OPA 352 and the Zoning By-law Amendments made to the Ontario Municipal Board (the "OMB"), now continued as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"), by numerous landowners and stakeholders. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has conducted three Pre-Hearing Conferences to date in relation to OPA 352 and the Zoning By-law Amendments, at which parties have been identified, and procedural directions have been issued, with the aim of rendering the eventual hearing of the appeals efficient and cost-effective. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions with respect to the appeals of the Zoning By-law Amendments. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to amend and partially approve Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2017 in accordance with Public Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the repeal of Zoning By-laws 238-2017 and 239-2017, should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal amend Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2017 to incorporate the contents of Zoning By-laws 238-2017 and 239-2017. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. 4. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 6. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer from McCarthy Tétrault, dated February 14, 2019. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal amend and partially approve Zoning By-law Amendments 1106-2016 and 1107-2016, substantially in accordance with Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (February 15, 2019) 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 (February 15, 2019) 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 balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) 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 authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal amend and partially approve Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2017 in accordance with Public Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the repeal of Zoning By-laws 238-2017 and 239-2017, should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal amend Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2017 to incorporate the contents of Zoning By-laws 238-2017 and 239-2017. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to recommendations 1 and 2. 4. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 5. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2, if adopted by City Council. 6. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM3.3adopted
Residents with disabilities and mobility challenges depend on reliable elevator service in all buildings. When an elevator breaks down in a residential building, seniors, parents requiring strollers, and residents living with disabilities often become housebound until the elevator can be repaired. With no timeline standards for an elevator repair, residents are held captive by the inaction of their property management or the slow response times of elevator repair companies. Furthermore, when elevators break down in the buildings where medical clinics operate, individuals who require these elevators to attend their medical appointments on higher floors are forced to miss important and necessary medical treatments. On June 10, 2014, City Council endorsed my Member Motion 52.14, which called on the Province of Ontario to review the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to establish service standards for elevator repairs in buildings with people with disabilities. While the Minister of Consumer Services introduced a bill to improve these standards in February 2018, little progress has been made. Subsequently, a new Provincial government has taken office, which means our efforts to create actual service standards must begin all over again. In December 2018, Ontario's Auditor General released a report highlighting that most of the elevators and escalators in the Province are not fully in compliance with safety laws and that the situation is getting worse. Further, the report found that the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services has not monitored this dire situation sufficiently to ensure that the Technical Standards and Safety Authority is fulfilling its mandate. In fact, over 300 elevators had their operating licenses actually renewed while being shut down for outstanding safety concerns. A prescribed and legislatively enforced time limit for elevator repairs should be established within the Province of Ontario, to ensure residents have a reasonable expectation of when elevator repairs will be completed. Further, Ontario's policies and regulatory powers should be reviewed to make sure there are sufficient labour and oversight resources to achieve compliance with the law.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to review the feasibility of establishing service standards for elevator repairs in multi-residential apartment buildings that can be enforced and monitored through RentSafeTO and tracked against the property owner's capital improvement schedule and plan. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to review the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the specific powers delegated to the Technical Standards and Safety Authority in order to enact the following changes: a. establish service standards for elevator repairs in buildings; b. bring the necessary resources to bear so that either the Technical Standards and Safety Authority is able to fulfil its delegated mandate or other forms of oversight and enforcement are implemented to achieve safer and more reliable elevator service standards in all high-rise residential buildings and commercial buildings housing clinics, therapy centres, or other services for clients with accessibility needs; and c. review the number of licensed technicians in Ontario and evaluate it against current and projected demand levels.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to review the feasibility of establishing service standards for elevator repairs in multi-residential apartment buildings that can be enforced and monitored through RentSafeTO and tracked against the property owner's capital improvement schedule and plan. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to review the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the specific powers delegated to the Technical Standards and Safety Authority in order to enact the following changes: a. establish service standards for elevator repairs in buildings; b. bring the necessary resources to bear so that either the Technical Standards and Safety Authority is able to fulfil its delegated mandate or other forms of oversight and enforcement are implemented to achieve safer and more reliable elevator service standards in all high-rise residential buildings and commercial buildings housing clinics, therapy centres, or other services for clients with accessibility needs; and c. review the number of licensed technicians in Ontario and evaluate it against current and projected demand levels.
RM3.3adopted
Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 2 on February 12, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 3 on February 14, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 3 on February 14, 2019 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 3 on February 14, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 3 on February 14, 2019 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by City Officials
The Planning and Housing Committee Report, the Community Council Reports and New Business from City Officials were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC3.4amended
The Applicant applied to amend the Official Plan and City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 and for Site Plan Approval for the site at 4800 Yonge Street (the "Subject Property") to permit redevelopment for a mixed use building of 49 storeys (160 metres) comprising of 497 dwelling units, a five storey base including retail and office uses and a five-level underground parking garage with 318 parking spaces (the Applications). The Applicant appealed the Applications to the Ontario Municipal Board (now known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) (the "LPAT") due to City Council's failure to make a decision within the prescribed time period (the "Appeals"). On February 13, 2019, the Applicant submitted a with prejudice settlement offer for a revised proposal (the "Settlement Offer"). The Settlement Offer is attached as Public Attachment 1. Plans showing the settlement proposal were submitted by the Applicant on February 13, 2019 and are attached as Public Attachment 2 (On file with the City Clerk for the purposes of the February 26, 2019 Council meeting). The purpose of this report is to request direction on the Settlement Offer and further instructions for the upcoming Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing which is scheduled for April 23, 2019. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor John Filion. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor John Filion. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor John Filion, were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated February 13, 2019 in Public Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor and as generally shown on the settlement plans in Public Attachment 2 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 2 to 10 set out below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing on April 23, 2019 generally in support of the revised development as described in the Settlement Offer in Public Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor and as illustrated on the settlement plans in Public Attachment 2 to the report (February 15, 2019) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 3 to 10 set out below. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Orders on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals until such time as: a. the Applicant has filed a complete revised zoning submission to the City, including updated plans, drawings, reports and studies, including TDM details, as required, which reflect the Settlement Proposal, subject to any technical revisions as may be required, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Applicant has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the Applicant has entered into an Infrastructure Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the design and construction of any necessary upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, should any such upgrades or improvements be identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, at the sole cost and expense of the Applicant; d. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment(s) have been finalized in a form mutually satisfactory to the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Applicant, and have been provided to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal; e. the Owner has entered into and registered on title, an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the matters set out in Part 5 below; and f. the Applicant has, at its own cost and expense, satisfactorily addressed any Toronto Transit Commission requirements, including the provision of a detailed cost estimate for any transit works to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission. 4. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Decision on the Site Plan appeal until such time as: a. the Applicant has filed a complete revised site plan application to the City, including updated plans, drawings, reports and studies in support of the same, which reflect the Settlement Proposal; and b. Site Plan Approval conditions have been finalized in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act which agreement shall be registered against title and shall provide that the Owner shall, at the Owner's expense, provide or fund the following facilities, services and/or matters on terms satisfactory to the City of Toronto, as more specifically set out below: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. retail space fronting onto and directly accessible to Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue West; ii. bicycle rooms for the residential and commercial uses, provided that the bicycle rooms are located immediately above or below the ground floor and that any necessary provision is made in the Official Plan Amendment, and that the bicycle parking spaces are secured in the Zoning By-law Amendment; iii. bicycle shower change facilities provided for commercial uses; iv. indoor recreational amenity space; v. a pedestrian connection to the subway station; vi. relocation/integration of Toronto Transit Commission stairway in the Sheppard Avenue West right-of-way/boulevard; vii. a monetary contribution in the amount of $11,500,000.00, payable prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, to be used by the City in its sole discretion toward the provision of parkland acquisition, parkland improvements, public recreation centres and social facilities and/or toward the cost of constructing and furnishing such facilities and/or toward the cost of the City acquiring lands necessary for the completion of planned service roads and associated road network and buffer areas in the North York Centre; and viii. the monetary contribution in Part 5.a.vii. above may be offset by up to $5,000,000.00 by the costs of connecting the major office development to the subway through the adjacent property at 25 Sheppard Avenue West including the costs of the removal of the subway entrance stairs in the Sheppard Avenue West right of way; b. any cash component of the Section 37 contribution is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication 327-0058, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Council decision accepting the Settlement Offer to the date of payment; and c. the following matters shall be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: i. any Toronto Transit Commission requirements regarding the Toronto Transit Commission pedestrian connection and removal of the stairway in the public right of way referred to in Parts 5.a.v. and a.vi. above, which may include an Entrance Connection Agreement, fees and letters of credit; ii. the "Atrium" shall be treated as a Publicly Accessible Open Space with public access easements (similar to PATH connections/subway hours), to be secured prior to and through the site plan approval process; iii. the Owner shall work with City Planning staff through the site plan approval process to design and secure public art for the "Atrium", to be secured through the site plan approval process; iv. the Owner shall incorporate in the construction of the building, and thereafter maintain, exterior building and landscape materials to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in particular for the base building; v. TDM measures to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning as set out in the approved TDM strategy; vi. extension of the Yonge Street median adjacent to and in the vicinity of the site as contemplated in the North York Centre Secondary Plan and approved EA for the associated road network, details to be determined and secured through the site plan approval process as required to the satisfaction of General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; vii. the Owner shall construct and maintain the Development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard; and viii. prior to the issuance of any above grade permit, the Owner agrees to pay for, construct and have operational any improvements to the required municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report. 6. City Council accept a total required parkland dedication value of $5,000,000.00, composed of off-site parkland dedication of properties acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and generally as described in the Settlement Offer, subject to the following: a. at least one acceptable property shall be acquired by the Owner within one year of the Zoning By-law Amendment being approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and shall be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development: the Owner shall be responsible for all costs associated with any environmental work to be completed prior to the conveyance of the land, including the peer review process; and b. if the value of the land acquired for the off-site dedication is less than $5,000,000.00, indexed upwardly in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto calculated from the date of City Council's acceptance of the Settlement Offer to the date of payment, net of reasonable closing costs incurred, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the remainder will be paid to the City prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, and shall be used for parkland acquisition in the Ward. 7. City Council support the use of the parking under Bogert Avenue as per the 1990 agreement between OMERS/Marathon and the former City of North York, registered as Instrument Number TB776554. 8. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back to City Council for information on the final cost estimate for the transit-related works referred to in Part 3.f. above once it has been accepted. 9. City Council direct the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that the residential bicycle parking spaces referred to in Part 5.a.ii. above are secured as a condition to the condominium approval for the residential component of the development 10. 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. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) 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 balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 15, 2019) 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM3.4adopted
Recent electrical safety incidents in St. James Town and elsewhere in the City have resulted in the loss of heat, water, and power to hundreds of residents. Many have been impacted for days and even months, with undue hardship imposed upon them by landlords failing to properly maintain their buildings' electric systems. Most recently, this has impacted tenants at 260 Wellesley Street East, with 564 apartments having their basic utilities suspended while essential repairs were made. This is not the first time this has happened, as over 1,500 residents were displaced from 650 Parliament Street in the summer of 2018 when an electrical failure and fire resulted in an evacuation of the building which remains unoccupied today. While private landlords must take on responsibility for their properties and tenants, so must the City of Toronto. A large portion of the multi-residential buildings built between 1951 and 1970 are Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties, operating to provide affordable and accessible rental units for residents in need. Toronto Community Housing Corporation properties are also frequently the subject of complaints, requests for repairs, and campaigns for enhanced service levels and capital improvements. We must ensure that the City is providing safe electrical systems in all Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to convene an informational meeting with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to understand their current concerns regarding Toronto's aging apartment buildings and the specific factors that contributed to the recent electrical safety issues in St. James Town. 2. City Council request the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to: a. undertake a review of the state of repairs and maintenance needed of the major electrical services in its multi-residential, high-rise portfolio and forward the report to the Planning and Housing Committee by the second quarter of 2019; and b. specifically review the electrical and life safety systems of 200 Sherbourne Street, 241-247, 251, 257-259, and 263-285 Sherbourne Street and its properties in Moss Park for follow-up with the local Councillor to identify the specific projects where immediate investments can provide the greatest safety improvements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to convene an informational meeting with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to understand their current concerns regarding Toronto's aging apartment buildings and the specific factors that contributed to the recent electrical safety issues in St. James Town. 2. City Council request the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to: a. undertake a review of the state of repairs and maintenance needed of the major electrical services in its multi-residential, high-rise portfolio and forward the report to the Planning and Housing Committee by the second quarter of 2019; and b. specifically review the electrical and life safety systems of 200 Sherbourne Street, 241-247, 251, 257-259, and 263-285 Sherbourne Street and its properties in Moss Park for follow-up with the local Councillor to identify the specific projects where immediate investments can provide the greatest safety improvements.
RM3.4received
Members of Council may file petitions.
No petitions were submitted during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
CC3.5adopted
Appointment of Members to the Tribunals Nominating Panel
The purpose of report is to appoint public members to the Tribunal Nominating Panel. City Council established the Panel in December 2018 to make recommendations to Council on the appointment of public members to the City's nine quasi-judicial tribunals.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following seven individuals to the Tribunals Nominating Panel, at pleasure of Council for a term of office ending February 28, 2023, and until successors are appointed: - D. Paul Emond - Amy Go - Anna Kinastowski - Kathy Laird - Dr. Lilian Ma, as chair - Lloyd (J.R.) Richards - Voy Stelmaszynski
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following seven individuals to the Tribunals Nominating Panel, at pleasure of Council for a term of office ending February 28, 2023, and until successors are appointed: - D. Paul Emond - Amy Go - Anna Kinastowski - Kathy Laird - Dr. Lilian Ma, as chair - Lloyd (J.R.) Richards - Voy Stelmaszynski
MM3.5adopted
The City of Toronto's fleet currently consists of over 5,500 vehicles and parts, with 372 of these produced by General Motors. General Motors recently decided to announce a planned closure of their plant in Oshawa putting the jobs of 2,500 people directly at risk. At a time of record profits, General Motors plans to close its plant while the company continues to expand production in Mexico. The closure of the Oshawa Assembly Plant would result in the loss of thousands of Canadian jobs, taking livelihoods away from the very people who bailed General Motors out when it was facing bankruptcy. The vehicles which are General Motors produced in Mexico have Vehicle Identification Numbers that start with a 3. The City should evaluate and change its purchasing practices with respect to Mexican-made General Motors vehicles unless General Motors maintains production in Oshawa and at its other Canadian facilities.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Fleet Services to stop purchasing vehicles with a Vehicle Identification Number that starts with 3 from General Motors.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Fleet Services to stop purchasing vehicles with a Vehicle Identification Number that starts with 3 from General Motors.
RM3.5received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on February 26, 2019. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Deputy City Manager, Giuliana Carbone to come forward to address Council on the retirement of Reg Paul, General Manager, Toronto Long-Term Care Homes and Services. Ms. Carbone spoke of Mr. Paul's integrity and leadership as well as his accomplishments during his 33 years of service to the City of Toronto. Ms. Carbone invited Mayor Tory to come forward. Mayor Tory on behalf of Members of Council, thanked Mr. Paul for setting the high standard of care and compassion in long-term care homes in the City of Toronto. Mayor Tory presented Reg Paul with a retirement scroll. Mr. Paul addressed City Council and spoke of the important work done by Members of Council and the City to provide care for those most vulnerable in society. Mr. Paul thanked Members for their support and best wishes. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Tory to come forward to recognize the City of Toronto staff involved with the recent fire at the Agincourt Recreation Centre. Mayor Tory spoke of the exemplary service provided by the Toronto Public Service in managing the situation, and Toronto Fire Services in extinguishing the fire and ensuring public safety. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked Councillor Matlow for inviting him to a trivia contest in the Wychwood Barns and congratulated the Toronto Public Service team, led by John Elvidge, Deputy City Clerk Secretariat, on finishing third in the contest. Councillor Grimes, during the morning session of the meeting, presented a trophy to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to acknowledge the City of Toronto staff's win against the City Councillors at the first inaugural City of Toronto Alumni hockey game. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 students from Essex Junior Public School and their group leader who were present in the Chamber. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 and 6 students from St. Aidan's Catholic School along with their parents and teachers who were present in the Chamber. Councillor Fletcher, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Grade 5 students from Jackman Avenue Junior Public School and their group leader who were present in the Chamber.
MM3.6adopted
Putting the Mimosa back in Brunch - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão
Weekend brunch is an important event in many restaurants in Toronto. It brings neighbours together and helps local businesses prosper. Last November, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that, effective December 2, 2018, off-site winery retail stores, Liquor Control Board of Ontario stores (including agency stores), The Beer Store, and authorized grocery stores (including wine boutiques) would now be permitted to sell liquor between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sundays, which are the permissible hours for all the other days of the week. In explaining this change in policy, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario noted the desirability of having a consistent policy that would provide greater flexibility for businesses and additional convenience for consumers. Many restaurateurs have requested extending the hours during which they could serve alcohol starting at 9:00 a.m., particularly on the weekend. This would make their hours consistent with alcohol retailers and similarly provide greater flexibility for businesses and additional convenience for consumers. They believe that being allowed to serve mimosas and other alcoholic beverages would significantly enhance the brunch experience for many Torontonians. On many occasions, to facilitate people getting together to watch major sporting events, liquor serving hours have been extended to 9:00 a.m. and even earlier without any ensuing problems.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to change the permissible hours for the sale and service of alcohol for liquor sales licensed establishments to 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to change the permissible hours for the sale and service of alcohol for liquor sales licensed establishments to 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
RM3.6adopted
City Council will review the Order Paper.
February 26, 2019: City Council adopted the February 26, 2019, Order Paper and all other Items not held on consent.
MM3.7adopted
On the evening of March 16, 1988, a horrific poisonous gas attack took place on the people of Halabja - for five hours a chemical attack was launched against the Kurdish people by Saddam Hussein. During the attack, more than 5,000 people lost their lives and more than 7,000 were injured and many more suffered lasting effects from birth defects, cancers and post-traumatic stress disorder. This attack was officially defined, in 2010, by the Supreme Iraqi Criminal Tribunal as a genocidal massacre against Kurdish people in Iraq and was the largest chemical weapons attack directed against a civilian-populated area in history. During Saddam Hussein's Anfal campaign (which included the gas attack against the City of Halabja), where mostly Kurdish people were targeted, it is estimated that 182,000 people were killed but the number could be much higher. In Canada, Kurdish immigration is largely the result of the constant wars and suppression of Kurds and Shiites by the Iraqi government and many have come to Toronto to live a more peaceful life. The Kurdish community is increasing in number and has become a vibrant part of Toronto's multicultural makeup. Toronto is one of the most diverse and multicultural rich cities in the world and it is because of this inclusivity that people around the work immigrate here. Toronto has become a model where all cultures, faiths and beliefs are respected and accepted. We strive to support, celebrate and acknowledge our diverse communities, which is why this Motion is important to show that Toronto City Council, together with the Kurdish Community, acknowledge these horrific events. By raising the Kurdish flag, we are remembering those who were killed, wounded or maimed during the Anfal campaign and stand together to ensure that these types of crimes against humanity never happen again.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. In recognition of the 31st Anniversary of the Halabja chemical attack, City Council amend the City of Toronto Flag Raising Policy to allow the Kurdish Flag to be raised at Toronto City Hall to remember the 5,000 killed, the 10,000 injured during this horrific attack and the 182,000 plus killed during the Anfal campaign and to bring awareness so that these crimes against humanity never happen again.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jim Karygiannis, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. In recognition of 31st Anniversary of the Halabja chemical attack, City Council amend the City of Toronto Flag Raising Policy to allow the Kurdish Flag to be raised at Toronto City Hall to remember the 5,000 killed, the 10,000 injured during this horrific attack and the 182,000 plus killed during the Anfal campaign and to bring awareness so that these crimes against humanity never happen again.
MM3.8adopted
In 2011, the developer of 117 Peter Street (Richmond Peter Inc.) agreed to design and build a parkette on the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Peter Street as part of its Section 37 contribution to the City. At its meeting on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015 Council adopted Member Motion MM9.39, which authorized Transportation Services staff to work with the developer to expand the Peter Street parkette design to include road safety and public realm improvements and to widen the boulevard on the east side of Peter Street north to Queen Street West, through the release of Section 45 funds in the amount of $248,876.72. Since that time, additional opportunities have been identified to improve road safety and enhance the pedestrian experience at the intersection of Richmond Street and Peter Street as part of the construction of the parkette through the relocation of an existing traffic signal pole, installation of new street lights to increase light levels, and an increase the number of street trees. These improvements will increase safety and contribute to revitalizing the open space adjacent the Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre at 129 Peter Street. As these improvements are outside the scope of the work defined in MM9.39, specific Council authority to enter into an agreement to complete these works is required. The estimated cost of these additional improvements is about $250,000.00. Funding is available within the 2019 Budget Committee Recommended Capital Budget for Transportation Services in the Neighbourhood Improvements Program. The estimated cost of the overall project is about $1.8 million. The full amount of the developer contribution will be used before City funds are expended. Transportation Services staff recommend undertaking these works as a single integrated project in partnership with the developer as the most efficient and cost effective way to construct these public infrastructure improvements.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and execute an agreement with Richmond Peter Inc. and/or its consultants and/or its contractors to‎ construct streetscape improvements on the northeast corner of Richmond Street West and Peter Street on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including the following: a. all improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the City's construction standards and with detailed plans approved by the General Manager, Transportation Services;‎ b. as a party to the agreement, Richmond Peter Inc. and or its consultants and/or its contractors shall comply with all relevant City policies as applicable, including the City's Fair Wage Policy, the Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, and the Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation and City Policy in constructing the streetscape improvements; and c. the negotiated fees shall be fair and reasonable in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services, based on the work involved to implement the improvements and costs for similar work completed in the past.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and execute an agreement with Richmond Peter Inc. and/or its consultants and/or its contractors to‎ construct streetscape improvements on the northeast corner of Richmond Street West and Peter Street on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, including the following: a. all improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the City's construction standards and with detailed plans approved by the General Manager, Transportation Services;‎ b. as a party to the agreement, Richmond Peter Inc. and or its consultants and/or its contractors shall comply with all relevant City policies as applicable, including the City's Fair Wage Policy, the Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, and the Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation and City Policy in constructing the streetscape improvements; and c. the negotiated fees shall be fair and reasonable in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services, based on the work involved to implement the improvements and costs for similar work completed in the past.
MM3.9adopted
On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused Application B0060/16NY for consent to sever the property municipally known as 20 Sandringham Drive (the "Application"). The Application proposed to sever the existing property into four parts to create a new residential building lot (Part 2) situated in the front yard of the existing site with the current dwelling behind it (Part 1) and would include two additional lots (Parts 3 and 4) to give the new lots access to Sandringham Drive. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated March 13, 2017, Community Planning staff recommended the Committee refuse the Application. The Application does not respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood and could lead to similarly configured severance applications, weakening the physical character of the neighbourhood. Staff concluded that the Application did not meet the intent of Section 51(24)(f) of the Planning Act (addressing dimensions and shapes of lots), the Official Plan, and the Zoning By-Laws. The matter was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (as it then was), and was subsequently adjourned indefinitely. The Applicant has completed additional studies, and the hearing will be rescheduled at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Previously, City Council's instructions (MM31.38, adopted July 4, 2017) did not include authorization for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants or to negotiate a settlement. If adopted, this Motion would give the City Solicitor that authority.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing for 20 Sandringham Drive in opposition to the appeal of the decision by the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel. 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 Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing for 20 Sandringham Drive in opposition to the appeal of the decision by the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel. 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.
MM3.10referred
At its meeting of December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, City Council reaffirmed its position that the Toronto Transit Commission should stay in Toronto's hands. It did not specifically speak to the question of separating the subway from its surface route feeder lines. As outlined in the subway upload Terms of Reference, negotiations with the Province regarding the future of our transit system is being done at a staff-to-staff level, with little opportunity for public involvement. This risks leaving Toronto residents in the dark about its most important asset. While staff-led negotiations continue, Premier Doug Ford's government has already begun efforts to frame the narrative, claiming that they are taking Toronto's subway in order get new transit built. Every day we see public statements from Provincial Cabinet Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament outlining their rationale for uploading Toronto's subway system. The City of Toronto must also articulate the risks of a potential upload. Torontonians deserve to know the truth - that nothing is actually stopping the Province from building transit in Toronto right now. Uploading the existing subway does not affect the Ford government's ability to construct and own new lines or extensions. In fact, the Province is currently building, and will own, the Eglinton Crosstown. The public should be aware that because the Province of Ontario contributes less, per transit rider, to the Toronto Transit Commission than any other state/regional government in North America or Europe, they have had to pay a larger share, through the fare box, than in any other comparable system. Torontonians should also know that with Toronto's subway, the Province would gain control of lucrative air rights above stations and adjacent properties, owned and paid for by Torontonians. "The better way" would be for the Toronto Transit Commission to utilize these public assets to invest in fact-based transit plans and work with City planners and communities to build much-needed public amenities for Toronto residents, including affordable housing, childcare, and recreation space; and, to have a partner in Queen's Park that invests in Toronto, rather than one that sells the value of our subway to spend elsewhere. The Toronto Transit Commission is a complex network involving four rapid transit lines, 570 bus routes, 10 streetcar routes, and 570 million annual riders. It is an integrated network and Torontonians deserve to know what the implications would be if one of the components were removed from City ownership and control. It would be preferable for every order of government to work cooperatively to improve transit for residents. In response to a unilateral announcement and messaging campaign by Premier Ford's government about its intention to upload Toronto's subway (along with its land and air rights), it is necessary to provide the public with factual information about the consequences of such a move.
City Council on February 26, 2019, referred Motion MM3.10 to the Executive Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to create and implement a public information campaign regarding the importance of retaining control of Toronto's subways, and related property rights, through multiple channels including, but not limited to: a. advertisements on Toronto Transit Commission vehicles, stations, and shelters; b. public messages in Toronto Transit Commission stations; c. at least one (1) public consultation session in every Community Council District; and d. in addition, one (1) monthly public consultation meeting, with the first to be held in March 2019, to provide residents with up-to-date information.
MM3.11amended
For the lands known municipally as 60 and 70 Esther Lorrie Drive, approved in 2009 for redevelopment, the City secured $150,000 in Section 37 funds for improvements to Sunnydale Acres Park. The funds were secured by a Section 37 Agreement registered on title, between the City and TMDL (60 Esther Lorrie) Inc. A payment of $150,000 has been received and remains unspent. It has been determined that funds are no longer required for Sunnydale Acres Park as the playground was replaced in 2010 using funding from the Provincial and Federal Government through the Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program, which helped fund upgrades and improvements to recreational infrastructure in Ontario. Parks staff have confirmed that there are no further improvements required at Sunnydale Acres Park. There is, however, an urgent need to utilize these funds for other local park improvements. This Motion recommends that the Section 37 provisions of the site-specific Zoning By-laws be amended to specify that any of the secured and uncommitted funds may be used for local park improvements and other community services and facilities as determined by the Ward Councillor in consultation with of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to bring forward a Zoning By-law Amendment to the Etobicoke York Community Council pertaining to 60 and 70 Esther Lorrie Drive, to amend the Section 37 provisions of By-law 995-2009 and authorize that a cash payment of $150,000 (plus indexing and any accrued interest) be allocated for local park improvements and other community services and facilities as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Council direct that notice for the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act. 3. City Council request the City Solicitor to prepare agreements amending the respective Section 37 agreement to secure the amended Section 37 community benefits resulting from Parts 1 and 2 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Ford, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to bring forward a Zoning By-law Amendment to the Etobicoke York Community Council pertaining to 60 and 70 Esther Lorrie Drive, to amend the Section 37 provisions of By-law 995-2009 and authorize that a cash payment of $150,000 (plus indexing and any accrued interest) be allocated for local park improvements and other community services and facilities as determined by the Ward Councillor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council direct that notice for the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act. 3. City Council request the City Solicitor to prepare agreements amending the respective Section 37 agreement to secure the amended Section 37 community benefits resulting from Parts 1 and 2 above.
MM3.12adopted
RioCan Holdings (Queensway) Inc. (the "Applicant") is the owner of lands municipally known as 1001, 1007, 1001 and 1037 The Queensway in the City of Toronto (the "Subject Site"). The Applicant submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City in December of 2015, proposing to redevelop the Subject Site. The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to construct four buildings (three 12 storey buildings and one 20 storey tower), featuring a mix of residential, commercial/retail uses. (the "Application"). On November 23, 2017, the Applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to City Council's failure to make a decision within the time allotted by the Planning Act. On July 23, 2018, City Council adopted a Request for Directions Report from City Planning which recommended that the application be opposed at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal with respect to concerns with the proposed building heights, massing, site organization of buildings and the undersized public park. On September 27, 2018, a Prehearing Conference was held, and on January 9, 2019, the parties to the hearing participated in a one day mediation into the matter. A seven day Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing is scheduled to commence on April 15, 2019. The City Solicitor requires further direction regarding the upcoming Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing. This Motion seeks City Council authority to consider the City Solicitor's Report for Action with Confidential Attachment dated February 25, 2019 regarding the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal appeal. This Motion is urgent because a seven day Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing is scheduled to commence on April 15, 2019. The City and the applicant are required to deliver detailed Witness Statements from all expert witnesses on March 15, 2019 so the current meeting of Council will be the last opportunity to obtain further direction from Council.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 25, 2019) 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 (February 25, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 25, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 25, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (February 25, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that, in addition to the Settlement Offer, the applicant be required: a. to provide a Section 37 contribution in accordance with the City's standard policies as follows: a cash contribution of $1,500,000 for community benefits to be allocated to streetscaping in the area along The Queensway, further connection to the Mimico Trail, and community improvements in the immediate vicinity; 12 affordable rental housing units; and $750,000.00 towards Public Art ; and b. to include a restriction in the Section 37 Agreement, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, requiring a separation distance of 25 metres between the proposed Tower A and any future Tall Building on the property to the south. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with City Planning staff, to prepare a Zoning By-law Amendment substantially in accordance with the revised plans contained in Confidential Appendix B to the report (February 25, 2019) from the City Solicitor and to execute such Minutes of Settlement as may be necessary to give effect to a settlement. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing into this matter in support of the settlement. 5. City Council approve a credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges for the design and construction by the owner of Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, such credit to be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (February 25, 2019) 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 (February 25, 2019) 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
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (February 25, 2019) from the City Solicitor: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. The recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report and Appendices A and B be made public at such time as City Council adopts the recommendations. All other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential.
MM3.13adopted
Toronto's Ravine System is one of the world's largest urban ecosystems and covers nearly 17 percent of our City at an area of over 11,000 hectares. It is a primary source of habitat for Toronto's terrestrial biodiversity, provides tremendous economic benefit to the City and is internationally renowned as one of Toronto's most unique and defining features. A recent scientific study from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Forestry has demonstrated the immense ecological decline Toronto's Ravine System has endured over previous decades, concluding that wide-spread, science-based action must be taken immediately. In 2017, the City of Toronto released its Toronto Ravine Strategy, detailing steps the City will take over both the short- and long-term to combat the ecological decline of Toronto's Ravine System. The Parks, Forest and Recreation Division, leading the Toronto Ravine Strategy, is due to report to City Council at an undetermined date in 2019 with an update to the rollout of the plan. Due to the dire and imminent threats facing our ravines, more action must be taken immediately to combat the ecological decline to native species and biodiversity. New York City established the Natural Areas Conservancy, a framework that aims to increase public awareness and engagement of conservation efforts, work with existing public and private organizations to develop programs and attract public and private donations to restore, conserve and grow the green spaces of New York City. This is a model that Toronto must explore immediately. This is an urgent Motion because of the imminent threat of invasive species to the Toronto Ravine system. Additionally, City funds will be required to address this issue and this Motion should be considered in advance of the March 7 City Council session for Toronto's 2019 Budget.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other relevant City staff, to report the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the feasibility and possible advantages of establishing a Ravine Protection Conservancy to better enable public engagement and facilitate public and private donations to raise the capital costs necessary to deal with ecological threats in order to rehabilitate and preserve Toronto's Ravines.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other relevant City staff, to report the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the feasibility and possible advantages of establishing a Ravine Protection Conservancy to better enable public engagement and facilitate public and private donations to raise the capital costs necessary to deal with ecological threats in order to rehabilitate and preserve Toronto's Ravines.
MM3.14adopted
I am recommending that City Council, together with the provincial and federal governments, appoint Stephen Diamond as a director and chair of Waterfront Toronto for a three-year term commencing on the date all three governments complete their respective appointment processes. Under the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Act, the Board of Directors of Waterfront Toronto is composed of: • Four members appointed by the Provincial Government • Four members appointed by the Federal Government • Four members appointed by City Council • One member jointly appointed by all three governments, such member to serve as chair The jointly-appointed chair's position has been vacant since Robert Fung completed his term in May 2006. Since then the board has selected a chair from among the other twelve members, as is prescribed in the Act. I have been involved in discussions with the other levels of government about filling the Chair's position by joint appointment. I have secured an agreement from them to jointly appoint Stephen Diamond provided that City Council agrees. I am attaching letters from the other governments to demonstrate their commitment. I believe that Stephen Diamond has the necessary skills, qualifications and experience required to lead the revitalization of Toronto's waterfront on behalf of the governments of Canada, Ontario and Toronto. For the past three years he has served as one of City Council's three public appointees to the board. The City retains the power to appoint its four members. City Council recently appointed Councillor Joe Cressy to the board for a term ending December 12, 2021. The terms of the three public members - Susie Henderson, Mohamed Dhanani and Stephen Diamond - end on March 31, 2019 and City Council is scheduled to consider appointments for the next three-year term at its May 2019 meeting. Unlike other appointments City Council makes, the terms of the three public members end on March 31, 2019 with no provision for them to be extended until successors are appointed. Accordingly, to ensure the City is adequately represented on the board, City Council should extend their appointments until City Council appoints their successors later in the spring. If the three governments complete their joint appointment of Stephen Diamond before his successor is appointed to his City seat, there will be a vacancy until City Council does so.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Stephen Diamond as Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a three-year term commencing on the date all three governments complete their respective appointment processes. 2. City Council extend the appointments of Susie Henderson, Mohamed Dhanani and Stephen Diamond until their successors are appointed, or in the case of Stephen Diamond, until his joint appointment as Chair becomes effective.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Stephen Diamond as director and chair of Waterfront Toronto for a three-year term commencing on the date all three governments complete their respective appointment processes. 2. City Council extend the appointments of Susie Henderson, Mohamed Dhanani and Stephen Diamond until their successors are appointed, or in the case of Stephen Diamond, until his proposed joint appointment as Chair becomes effective.
MM3.15adopted
1642989 Ontario Inc., 2025243 Ontario Inc., JFJ Developments Inc., (the "Applicant") applied to amend the City of Toronto's Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of a mixed-used building with an eleven-storey mixed-use portion fronting onto Sheppard Avenue West and an attached three-storey townhouse form fronting onto Bogert Avenue on the lands known as 245-255 Sheppard Avenue West and 250-258 Bogert Avenue (the "Site"). City staff wrote a report to North York Community Council, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, dated January 4, 2017 recommending refusal of the applications. On January 31, 2017 City Council refused the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications for the subject site. The Applicant subsequently appealed City Council's refusal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"). A hearing was commenced on August 21, 2018 and subsequently concluded shortly thereafter. On February 13, 2019, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued a decision approving the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Applications made pursuant to section 22(7) and 34(11) of the Planning Act. The City Solicitor requires direction on a potential appeal and/or review of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's Decision. This Motion is urgent due to statutory deadlines for bringing a potential appeal and/or review of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's Decision.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) 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 (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to seek reconsideration of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision released on February 13, 2019 for 245 - 255 Sheppard Avenue West and 250 - 258 Bogert Avenue and/or bring a motion for leave to appeal, and if granted, to appeal to Divisional Court, as the City Solicitor may determine to be appropriate. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 26, 2019) 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
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 2. If adopted, City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor. 3. If adopted, City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (February 26, 2019) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM3.16adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application No. A0776/18NY) for a variance to the applicable zoning by-law to increase the height of an existing garage at 120 Hendon Avenue. At its hearing on January 24, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment refused the application (the "Decision"). A copy of the Decision is attached. The applicant has appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor, and appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the proposed 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 a hearing for this matter has been scheduled for May 31, 2019 and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing for 120 Hendon Avenue to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variances requested through Application A0776/18NY. 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 Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing for 120 Hendon Avenue to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variances requested through Application A0776/18NY. 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.
MM3.17adopted
Toronto is currently facing an affordable housing and homelessness crisis. In 2018, City Council set a goal of opening 1000 new shelter beds within the next year to address the growing need in the City. Earlier this year, the City opened a new women's shelter at 348 Davenport Road, operated by the YWCA. The shelter will permanently replace the 24-hour respite site that operated at 348 Davenport from January 28 to May 25, 2018. In order to improve the facility and to accommodate an increased number of beds, the shelter requires a second phase of renovations, including a front and rear addition to the building at 348 Davenport.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions, to determine the appropriate criteria to accommodate a front and rear addition to the building at 348 Davenport Road and to bring forward any required Zoning By-law Amendment to a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act after holding a community meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions to determine the appropriate criteria to accommodate a front and rear addition to the building at 348 Davenport Road and to bring forward any required Zoning By-law Amendment to a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act after holding a community meeting.
MM3.18adopted
On February 26, 2019, the Provincial Government announced significant changes to the health care system in Ontario. Although details are still being released, included is the elimination of Local Health Integration Networks, which are substantial partners in the delivery of health services in Toronto, and of the City and Toronto Public Health in general. It is critical that we, given our role in building health communities and facilitating the delivery of health services in Toronto, understand the impacts for the City of the emerging new landscape of health care in this province. This Motion is urgent given the potential impacts on health care service delivery and programs administered by Toronto Public Health.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to report to the April 8, 2019 meeting of the Board of Health on the implications of the changes to the health care system in Ontario recently announced by the Provincial Government for the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to report to the April 8, 2019 meeting of the Board of Health on the implications of the changes to the health care system in Ontario recently announced by the Provincial government for the City of Toronto.
MM3.19adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to seek City Council's authority to appoint Bill Stamatopoulos and Alan Shaw as Deputy Chief Building Officials effective as soon as possible and to make housekeeping amendments to update and modernize the City's By-laws appointing the City's Chief Building Official and Deputy Chief Building Officials. This Motion is urgent as the appointments of the two Director and Deputy Chief Building Officials is required as soon as possible to meet City needs.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Bill Stamatopoulos and Alan Shaw as Deputy Chief Building Officials for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the districts of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 2. City Council rescind the appointments of Diane Elizabeth Damiano and Mario M. Angelucci as Deputy Chief Building Officials for the City of Toronto effective immediately and make provision in the appointments By-law to address interim or temporary appointments when the Chief Building Official is unable to fulfill their duties on account of sickness, death, or is otherwise absent. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to this Motion including the introduction in Council of any necessary Bills.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Bill Stamatopoulos and Alan Shaw as Deputy Chief Building Officials for the City of Toronto, with all the powers and duties of the Chief Building Official within the districts of the City of Toronto assigned by the Chief Building Official. 2. City Council rescind the appointments of Diane Elizabeth Damiano and Mario M. Angelucci as Deputy Chief Building Officials for the City of Toronto effective immediately and make provision in the appointments By-law to address interim or temporary appointments when the Chief Building Official is unable to fulfill their duties on account of sickness, death, or is otherwise absent. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to this Motion including the introduction in Council of any necessary Bills.
MM3.20adopted
For decades, the Cenotaph located in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 at 150 Eighth Street has been a place of gathering for those looking to remember the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. As the years go by, and the memories of the devastating consequences of these wars drifts further away from our minds, the Cenotaph serves as an important reminder of the tragedies of war and provides our community with an important source of reflection. The Economic Development and Culture Division have assessed the Cenotaph and will be taking it into the City's public art collection. A new location on City property has been found for the Cenotaph, however, it currently sits on private lands that have been purchased for redevelopment. The developer is preparing to submit an application that includes demolishing the existing property and constructing new residential dwellings on the site. There is significant concern over the possibility of the Cenotaph being damaged before it can be relocated. The Cenotaph is of heritage value and needs to be protected.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to take immediate action to list 150 Eighth Street on the City's Heritage Registry.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to take immediate action to list 150 Eighth treet on the City's Heritage Registry.
MM3.21adopted
The death of Dr. Gordon Chong on July 13, 2018 ended the life of one of Toronto's most remarkable and influential citizens. During his rich and varied life, Dr. Chong was a dentist, newspaper contributor, athlete and runner. But he built a lasting legacy as a relentless community builder and committed public servant. After graduating from Jarvis Collegiate as an accomplished student and standout athlete (an "All City" basketball and football player), he studied dentistry at the University of Toronto. After graduation, he launched a dental practice in downtown Toronto and began building a family in North York. Dr. Chong was in the vanguard of Chinese-Canadian participation in politics, community activism and public service. In 1979, in his first election attempt, he was elected Alderman of Ward 6 in downtown Toronto, where he grew up and practiced dentistry. His election to City Council launched a political career that spanned decades, including a seat on Metropolitan Toronto Council and two terms as Councillor representing a North York ward in the newly-amalgamated City of Toronto. Dr. Chong's contribution to the City went far beyond electoral politics. His focus on transit, housing and municipal affairs led to a myriad of directorships and chairships including Toronto Transit Commission (Vice-Chair), GoTransit (Chair), Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority (Chair), Social Housing Services Corporation (Founding Chair and Chief Executive Officer), Toronto Police Services Board (Member), ParticipACTION (Board Member) and the Greater Toronto Services Board (Chair). He served the YMCA of Greater Toronto as Chair of the Board. Dr. Chong was also passionate about Chinese Canadian and other race relations activities. He served on the Board of Governors for the Mon Sheong Foundation, was a Founding Director of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals and a Charter Member of the Toronto Cathay Lions Club, the first Chinese Lions Club in Toronto. He was also a founding member of the North York Mayor's Committee on Community and Race Relations, and was proud to serve as a Citizenship Judge in the Canadian Court of Citizenship. In 2012, in recognition of his leadership and significant contributions to public service, Dr. Chong was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Office of the Governor General of Canada. It is fitting that a significant City facility or roadway be named after Dr. Gordon Chong in honour of his exceptional, life-long service the City. The Property Naming Policy was approved by Toronto City Council in July 2015 and came into effect in October 2015. It outlines the process by which the public can initiate an application for naming or renaming city assets including requirements for community consultation and cost recovery. This Motion would give staff the authority to commence the process under the policy, in lieu of an application, and report back to the relevant community council with recommendations on the naming.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of naming a significant City park, facility or roadway in honour of the late former Councillor Dr. Gordon Chong, including consultation with the Chong family, and bring a recommendation to City Council for approval at or before its June 2019 meeting. 2. City Council acknowledge the municipal significance of the late former Councillor Dr. Gordon Chong, as outlined in the Property Naming Policy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of naming a significant City park, facility or roadway in honour of the late former Councillor Dr. Gordon Chong, including consultation with the Chong family, and bring a recommendation to City Council for approval at or before its June 2019 meeting. 2. City Council acknowledge the municipal significance of the late former Councillor Dr. Gordon Chong, as outlined in the Property Naming Policy.
MM3.22adopted
Among changes under the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) that came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Sub-sections 45(1.3) and 45(1.4) of the Planning Act as now amended prevent 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". With regards to the proposed development at 248 and 260 High Park Avenue, City Council at their meeting of July 4, 2017 approved Zoning By-law amendments to former City of Toronto By-law no. 438-86 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, to permit the redevelopment of the properties at 248 and 260 High Park Avenue with a 4-storey (19.8 m total, including a 5.2 m mechanical penthouse) residential apartment building, including the adaptive re-use of a vacant place of worship. A portion of the existing place of worship and a single-detached dwelling (248 High Park Avenue) would be demolished. Site Specific Zoning By-law No.'s 1397-2017 and 1398-2017 were also adopted without amendment by City Council at the July 4, 2017 meeting. Since that time, the owner has been working with staff on the Site Plan Control application which has resulted in some minor modifications to fine-tune the design of the site and correct a couple of oversights regarding the landscape width beside the driveway, the setback to the stairwell to the below grade parking in the south west corner of the site and the design of the vehicle access. The modifications will not affect the density, built form, massing, number of units, amount of parking or general layout of the site. Under the Planning Act as amended, however, this owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application for zoning relief on these matters until July 4, 2019, thus delaying site redevelopment for a further five months and causing the owner undue project delay and financial hardship. As the proposed variances do not modify the remaining development standards established through the rezoning of this property and would result in an improvement to the functioning of the proposed development, City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is warranted.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 248 and 260 High Park Avenue for relief from the By-law requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-laws 1397-2017 and 1398-2017.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 248 and 260 High Park Avenue for relief from the By-law requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-law No.'s 1397-2017 and 1398-2017.
MM3.23adopted
Kensington Market Restaurant Study - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
In recent years there has been a growing concern from local residents about an increase in the number of restaurants and bars within Kensington Market, which have created conflicts with adjacent commercial and residential uses. Residents and businesses are looking to protect the vibrancy and character of Kensington Market's main streets, which contain a broad mix of uses to meet the daily needs of area residents and visitors to the market. In particular, it has been raised that an increase in restaurants and bars has contributed to unruly behaviour of patrons that spills out onto residential streets, or noise impacts from back patios on nearby residential properties. In addition, there has also been concern related to large numbers of restaurants clustered close together as this can result in garbage and traffic nuisances, and can also impact the viability of other commercial activity in the neighbourhood.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct City Planning staff, in consultation with appropriate staff in Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, Economic Development and Legal Services, to conduct an analysis of restaurant and bar uses in Kensington Market and to report back on the actions to protect the mix of uses in Kensington Market and control the impacts of bar and restaurant uses.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Planning staff, in consultation with appropriate staff in Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, Economic Development and Legal Services, conduct an analysis of restaurant and bar uses in Kensington Market and report back on the actions to protect the mix of uses in Kensington Market and control the impacts of bar and restaurant uses.
MM3.24adopted
The area that encompasses St. Anselm Catholic School (182 Bessborough Drive) has a growing population and an increasing number of children and young families. The school and community require safe and new playground facilities to meet the needs of the neighbourhood. This initiative will help to foster a stronger community by creating new playgrounds that are vital to ensuring our youth remain healthy and active. Creating new recreational facilities for families, students and children to enjoy will bring added life and vitality to the area and also create a "win/win" situation for everyone. We need a place for children to congregate, socialize, and play. The proposed revitalization project will turn "grey to green" replacing a damaged asphalt yard with a dynamic, safe, and green play area. The plan includes a multi-purpose sport surface, new climbing structure, shade trees, natural elements for dedicated play, and a repaved surface. After many years of neglect, there are safety concerns with the current play structure (rotting wood, leaning, rust) and parents report that the uneven, pot hole filled paved area is resulting in injuries, including concussions and fractures. The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has identified a need for capital investments on the site, including new playground equipment. The overall cost of the project is valued at approximately $300,000 dollars. The TCDSB will be contributing a portion of the funding and the community has already raised an impressive $215,000 for the project. This motion seeks to transfer $35,000 to the TCDSB to support the playground improvements. Council approved Implementation Guidelines for Sections 37 and 45 provide state that: "Cash contributions toward the capital improvement of school board playgrounds are eligible S.37 community benefits where the playground serves as a local park, where the public will continue to have reasonable access for the foreseeable future, and where there is no local City-owned parkland performing a similar function in the same community that could otherwise benefit from the cash contribution." The playground in question provides a community amenity to a neighbourhood in need. Trace Manes, the closest City-owned park, is already undergoing a comprehensive improvement project funded by Section 37 money. Capital improvements to the School's playground amenities would thus comply with Council's approved Guidelines. The TCDSB will sign an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements prior to the funds being released from the City. This motion is urgent because the funding is required immediately to ensure that construction can be completed this year.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $35,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) once approved for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Anselm Catholic School located at 182 Bessborough Drive, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1674-1684 Bayview Avenue and 703-713 Soudan Avenue (Source Account 22096). 2. City Council direct that the $35,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Catholic District School Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2019 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $35,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) once approved for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for playground improvements at St. Anselm Catholic School located at 182 Bessborough Drive, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1674-1684 Bayview Avenue and 703-713 Soudan Avenue (Source Account 22096). 2. City Council direct that the $35,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the TCDSB governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM3.25adopted
On February 7, 2019, the Etobicoke District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved applications related to the property municipally known as 77 Thirty Fifth Street (the "Subject Property") for consent to sever the lot, and two associated applications for minor variances. The applications are filed as Application Nos. B0084/18EYK, A0788/18EYK, and A0789/18EYK. The applicant seeks to demolish the existing residential dwelling, sever the Subject Property into two lots, and build two semi-detached dwellings with integral garages. The applications require variances to City-wide Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, including variances for lot frontage, lot area, gross floor area and encroachments into rear yard setbacks. In two reports from the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review - West District, each dated January 30, 2019, Urban Forestry staff requested deferral of the Committee of Adjustment application decision to confirm bylaw protected tree(s) can be adequately protected. This Motion is urgent because the deadline to appeal the decisions is February 27, 2019.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke District Panel to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development for 77 Thirty Fifth Street (Applications B0084/18EYK, A0788/18EYK, and A0789/18EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decision and 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 Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke District Panel to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development for 77 Thirty Fifth Street (Application Nos. B0084/18EYK, A0788/18EYK, and A0789/18EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decision and 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.
MM3.26adopted
This motion will give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the applications for consent and minor variance respecting 74 Thirty Eighth Street (Application Nos.: B0071/18EYK, A0655/18EYK, and A0656/18EYK (the "Applications")) to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB). On February 7, 2019, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved an application related to the property municipally known as 74 Thirty Eighth Street for consent to sever, and two associated applications for minor variances (the "Decisions"). The applications seek to demolish the existing residential dwelling, sever the subject property into two undersized residential lots, and build two detached dwellings with integral garages. The applications require variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, including lot frontage, lot area, and floor space index, side yard setback, front exterior main wall height, and front yard parking. In a report from the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review - West District, dated January 30, 2019, Urban Forestry requested denial of the Committee of Adjustment application due to the impacts to a bylaw protected tree(s). This Motion is urgent because the deadline to appeal the decisions is February 27, 2019.
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York District Panel to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development for 74 Thirty Eighth Street (Applications B0071/18EYK, A0655/18EYK, and A0656/18EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Applications and the related consent and variances regarding 74 Thirty Eighth Street, and to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Applications, and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, Etobicoke York District Panel to oppose the approval of the applicant's proposed development for 74 Thirty Eighth Street (Application B0071/18EYK, A0655/18EYK, and A0656/18EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City Staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Applications and the related consent and variances regarding 74 Thirty Eighth Street, and to retain outside consultants, as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Applications, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.