Toronto City Council
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CC30.7adopted
Holmes Avenue Ltd. (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 35-39 Holmes Avenue (the "Subject Property"). The Applicant applied for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in order to facilitate a proposed residential redevelopment of the Subject Property (the "Original Application"). The Original Application proposed an 18-storey residential building. On June 26, 2018, City Council considered Item NY31.5 and refused the Original Application. City Council also authorized the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") to oppose the Original Application in the event the Council's decision to refuse the proposal was appealed. On July 26, 2018, the Applicant filed appeals against City Council's decision to refuse the Original Application. The first Prehearing Conference for this matter was held on November 5, 2020. A ten day hearing before the LPAT is schedule to commence on July 5, 2021. On February 8, 2021, the Applicant, through their legal counsel Overland LLP, provided a with prejudice settlement offer regarding the LPAT appeal (the "Settlement Offer"). The Settlement Offer proposes a 17-storey residential building, incorporating changes to the design of the development, as shown on the revised architectural plans dated November 20, 2020 (the "Revised Plans"). The Settlement Offer is included as Public Attachment 1 to this report. The Revised Plans, which include a statistics sheet, are included as Public Attachment 2 to this report. The Settlement Offer also includes a Draft Official Plan Amendment and Draft Zoning By-law Amendment which are included as Public Attachment 3 and 4 to this report respectively. Further details regarding the Settlement Offer and the Revised Plans are provided in the "Comments" section below. The purpose of this report is to request instructions for the upcoming LPAT Prehearing Hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2021) 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 (March 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council refuse the with prejudice Settlement Offer dated February 8, 2021. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to continue to oppose the Applicant's appeal respecting the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 35-39 Holmes Avenue, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in opposition to the Revised Plans, and retain such experts as may be required. 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. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has satisfied all outstanding engineering matters, including providing a Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, a Site Servicing Plan and a Hydrogeological Report, acceptable to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Site Servicing Plan and Hydrogeological Report to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required; d. the City Solicitor confirms that the implementation of the Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Site Servicing Plan and Hydrogeological Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services either does not require changes to the proposed amending by-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending by-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and e. the City Solicitor confirms that the Applicant and the City have agreed to an appropriate Section 37 contribution satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and that such contribution has been secured through the execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue to engage in discussions with the Applicant to explore further revisions to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications in order to resolve City Planning staff's outstanding concerns with the proposal and achieve greater conformity with the policies of the North York Centre Secondary Plan, including the relevant density policies of that plan. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2021) 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 (March 1, 2021) 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 to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
DM30.7amended
The Toronto Transit Commission has informed the residents of Toronto that the Scarborough Rapid Transit - Scarborough Line 3 - will no longer run past 2023. This is 3 years sooner than what City Council was previously told and would leave Scarborough residents on long bus rides for 7 years if the province builds the still unfunded Scarborough Subway on time. The Toronto Transit Commission has estimated that the discontinuation of Scarborough Rapid Transit service will result in a loss of ridership due to an eighteen minute average increase in commute time. It is estimated that this inferior service will cost over $300 million in additional capital and operating costs. Further, the Toronto Transit Commission states that the increase in buses will cause traffic delays and impacts on local residential neighbourhoods. Given the significant impact this discontinuation of service will have on Scarborough residents, and the City as a whole, it is incumbent upon City Council to explore every option to mitigate the impact of this service disruption. That's why, given new information, this Motion requests the City Manager to provide a technical assessment of the Scarborough Light Rail Transit, and options to use the existing Scarborough Rapid Transit right-of-way to run a faster, more efficient bus service. This Motion also requests the release of a Bombardier report from 2018 on the Scarborough Rapid Transit that is critical for City Council and the public to have access to given the Toronto Transit Commission's announcement that Scarborough Rapid Transit service is being discontinued in 2 years. This Motion is urgent given the significant impact to the City's transit operations by the projected discontinuation of the Scarborough Rapid Transit as detailed in the Toronto Transit Commission report entitled "Scarborough Rapid Transit Life Extension Project Options Analysis" just released and, as a result, the considerable work required of Staff that this Motion proposes.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to report in the third quarter of 2021 to the Executive Committee on an update for options for Scarborough transit while the Scarborough Subway Extension is under construction, including but not limited to: a. a feasibility study and cost estimate of converting the elevated Scarborough Rapid Transit structure to an above-grade Bus Rapid Transit; and b. a feasibility study and cost estimate of removing the elevated Scarborough Rapid Transit structure and operating a Bus Rapid Transit at-grade. 2. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to release the "Integrity Assessment for Life Extension/Continued Operation" report by Bombardier, in partnership with WSP Canada Inc. and CH2MH, referenced in the Fleet Life Extension - Line 3 Scarborough report to the Toronto Transit Commission Board on May 8, 2018, to City of Toronto residents as a public attachment to the aforementioned item on the Toronto Transit Commission's website. 3. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to conduct public consultations with impacted communities to seek input from customers, community and stakeholders on bus network changes for bus replacement service.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1 City Council request the City Manager to report to the June 1, 2021 meeting of Executive Committee on options for Scarborough transit that includes a: a. technical assessment of moving forward with the Scarborough Light Rail Transit, including length of construction time and new platform location at Kennedy Station; b. feasibility study and cost estimate of converting the elevated Scarborough Rapid Transit structure to an above-grade Bus Rapid Transit; and c. feasibility study and cost estimate of removing the elevated Scarborough Rapid Transit structure and operating a Bus Rapid Transit at-grade. 2. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to release the "Integrity Assessment for Life Extension/Continued Operation" report by Bombardier, in partnership with WSP Canada Inc. and CH2MH, referenced in the Fleet Life Extension - Line 3 Scarborough report to the Toronto Transit Commission Board on May 8, 2018 to City of Toronto residents as a public attachment to the aforementioned item on the Toronto Transit Commission's website.
MM30.7adopted
Supporting Canadian News Media - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford
A healthy news media is the bedrock of a functioning democracy and civil society. Currently the Canadian news media environment is struggling with outlets closing and thousands of jobs lost. This starves Canadians of vital information about the actions of their local, provincial and national governments as well as holding their elected officials accountable. The decline of traditional revenue streams has imperiled news media's ability to sustain itself. In light of these troubling developments, the Federal Government has made some financial assistance available to maintain outlets and jobs in Canadian news. Local journalism matters and makes a vital difference in every part of our country - in big cities and small towns from coast to coast to coast. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen the importance of local news media in helping provide residents and businesses with vital information and to dispel misinformation. Toronto as the largest City in the country and the home of the most news jobs has an important position to advocate for the importance of journalism as a fundamental aspect of our local and national environment and to encourage all residents to support local journalism.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare that a healthy and professional news media is essential to the proper functioning of democracy in our City and City Council urge nearby municipal councils and councils across Canada to recognize that a robust news media is essential to the proper functioning of democracy in their jurisdictions. 2. City Council advocate to the Provincial and Federal Governments the importance of local journalism and the need to ensure an ecosystem for a healthy news media to serve all Canadians. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to forward City Council's decision to the area municipalities, local Members of Parliament and Members of the Provincial Parliament, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 4. City Council encourage all residents to support local journalism.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council declare that a healthy and professional news media is essential to the proper functioning of democracy in our City and City Council urge nearby municipal councils and councils across Canada to recognize that a robust news media is essential to the proper functioning of democracy in their jurisdictions. 2. City Council advocate to the Provincial and Federal Governments the importance of local journalism and the need to ensure an ecosystem for a healthy news media to serve all Canadians. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to forward City Council's decision to the area municipalities, local Members of Parliament and Members of the Provincial Parliament, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 4. City Council encourage all residents to support local journalism.
RM30.7adopted
City Council will review the Order Paper.
March 10, 2021: City Council adopted the March 10, 2021, Order Paper and all other Items not held on consent.
CC30.8adopted
In August 2014, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 246, called Bathurst Street - Queen Street West to Dupont Street ("OPA 246"). The OPA was appealed by two parties, Torgan Management Inc. in respect of its property at 844 Bathurst Street and University Health Network ("UHN") in respect of the Toronto Western Hospital property, located at 399 Bathurst Street. The purpose of this report is to seek instruction for the LPAT appeal by the UHN. No LPAT hearing has been scheduled yet.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2021) 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 (March 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2021) 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 Appendix A to the report (March 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary steps to give effect to a settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing into this matter in support of the settlement. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 2, 2021) 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 (March 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies or corporations and it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. The recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report and Confidential Appendix "A" be made public at such time as Council adopts the recommendations. All other information contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential.
DM30.8withdrawn
Yesterday Thomas Walkom, in the Toronto Star, describes how the Federal Government can use its powers to increase domestic production of the COVID-19 vaccine. Recent announcements of delays in deliveries of vaccines to Canada from Pfizer and Moderna threaten the pandemic recovery and the health of all Canadians. The Federal Government must take every action available so that Canadians can receive COVID-19 vaccines in the greatest possible numbers as quickly as possible. However, the Federal Government has delayed in encouraging domestic manufacturing of the vaccine and has not imposed Compulsory Licencing, a law that would authorize cheaper generic copies of the COVID-19 vaccine to be manufactured without the need to negotiate with patent holders.
Item DM30.8 was withdrawn at City Council on March 10, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada to invoke their Compulsory Licensing law(s) that would allow "Ottawa to authorize generic copies of the COVID-19 vaccines" in an effort to increase national production. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to contact local generic drug producers and encourage them to request the Government of Canada to increase national production of COVID-19 vaccines. 3. City Council circulate this Motion to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
MM30.8adopted
At its meeting held on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020, City Council adopted Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE19.4, which recommended amending the City of Toronto Official Plan, the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 and the City wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (the "Zoning By-law Amendments") to permit the redevelopment of 2100 to 2110 Yonge Street as a mixed-use 12 storey building. The approval secured replacement of 7 rental dwelling units that currently exist in the two existing 2-storey mixed-use buildings on site. Following City Council consideration it was discovered that the staff report considered by Council incorrectly identified the rent classifications for the existing rental units. The Supplementary report that is the subject of this Motion seeks to correct the rent classifications and direct staff to secure the replacement rental units on that basis. Additionally, after City Council approved the application for the Zoning By-law Amendments on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020, the applicant proposed minor built form modifications to the application as previously reported. This supplementary report explains those changes and recommends they be reflected in the Zoning By-laws to be adopted by City Council. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item 2020.TE19.4 ( October 27, 28 and 30, 2020 City Council meeting).
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council delete Parts 7.b and 7.c of Item TE19.4 and replace them with the new Parts 7.b and 7.c below, and authorize the City Solicitor to implement the changes necessary to enact the applicable By-laws; 7. b. The owner shall, as part of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 7.a. above, provide at least four (4) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, two (2) one-bedroom replacement dwelling units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The rents of the remaining one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit shall be unrestricted; and 7. c. The owner shall provide an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan for all Eligible Tenants and Post Application Tenants of the seven (7) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 2100-2110 Yonge Street and 8-12 Manor Road West, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the replacement of Map 2 of Attachment 6, appended to the report (September 18, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District with Map 2 attached as Attachment 2 to the report (March 1, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the replacement of Diagram 3 of Attachment 7, appended to the report (September 18, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District with Diagram 3, attached as Attachment 3 to the report (March 1, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to undertake minor amendments to the Bills for such Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment, as necessary, to implement the changes outline in Parts 1, 2 and 3 above. 5. City Council determine that the changes with respect to the replacement rental dwelling units, and changes contained within the revised Height Maps are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-laws.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (March 1, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council delete recommendations 7.b and 7.c of Item TE19.4 and replace them with the new recommendations 7.b and 7.c below, and authorize the City Solicitor to implement the changes necessary to enact the applicable By-laws; 7. b. The owner shall, as part of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 7.a. above, provide at least four (4) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, two (2) one-bedroom replacement dwelling units at mid-range rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The rents of the remaining one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit shall be unrestricted; and 7. c. The owner shall provide an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan for all Eligible Tenants and Post Application Tenants of the seven (7) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 2100-2110 Yonge Street and 8-12 Manor Road West, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 2. City Council authorize the replacement of Map 2 of Attachment 6, appended to the report dated September 18, 2020 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District with Map 2 attached as Attachment 2 to the report dated March 1, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the replacement of Diagram 3 of Attachment 7, appended to the report dated September 18, 2020 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District with Diagram 3, attached as Attachment 3 to the report dated March 1, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to undertake minor amendments to the Bills for such Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment, as necessary, to implement the changes outline in Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 of the report dated March 1, 2021, by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council determine that the changes with respect to the replacement rental dwelling units, and changes contained within the revised Height Maps are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-laws.
CC30.9amended
Maitland Residents Corp. (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 20-26 Maitland Street (the "Subject Site"), located approximately mid-block between Yonge Street and Church Street, on the north side of Maitland Street. The Subject Site abuts a parking lot to the west and low-rise residential uses to the east. The Subject Site currently contains 2.5-storey and 3-storey office buildings. The Applicant submitted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications on October 23, 2019. The Applicant also submitted a related Site Plan Approval application on November 26, 2019. These applications proposed to amend the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, and the Toronto Official Plan to permit the development of a new 45-storey mixed-use building with an overall height of 145 metres, including mechanical penthouse (collectively referred to as the "Applications"). The Applications proposed a 36,010 square metres of gross floor area, and a density of 12.96 times the area of the lot. The ground floor of the proposed building was intended to include retail and live-work uses. In total, 527 residential units were proposed with 126 vehicular parking spaces in two levels of underground parking. On March 14, 2020, the Applications were appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to the City's failure to make a decision within the prescribed time period set out in the Planning Act. The appeal is known as LPAT File No. PL200212. To date, the LPAT has held one case management conference on October 21, 2020. In addition to the City and the Applicant, CentreCourt (Wellesley East Limited Partnership) (the "CentreCourt") is also a party to the appeal and the Church/Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area (the "CWBIA") are participants to the proceeding. On February 25, 2021, the Applicant submitted revised plans for the Applications (the "LPAT Proposal"). The LPAT Proposal retains the 3-storey mixed-use podium with retail and live-work units at grade and residential uses above. The height of the building was reduced to 42-storey and 129.2 metre overall height, including mechanical penthouse. The appeal is currently scheduled to be heard by the LPAT during an 8-day hearing on April 13 to April 22, 2021. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions regarding the LPAT appeal and upcoming hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff adopted by City Council. 3. City Council authorize public release of Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 3 to motion 1 by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2021) 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 the confidential attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated February 26, 2021 and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated February 1, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 2, 2021) 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 this matter in support of the revised proposal as set out in the Settlement Offer dated February 26, 2021 and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated 1 February 2021, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor, subject to the Parts 3 to 10 set out below. 3. City Council accept the Applicant's Section 37 offer contained in the letter from Davies Howe LLP to the City Solicitor dated March 9, 2021 for a community benefit in the form of a cash contribution in the amount of $7,850,000.00 and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to secure that community benefit in a Section 37 Agreement as more particularly described in Part 5 below. 4. City Council accept an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum area of 279 square metres and located on the western portion of the Site with a minimum 5.31 metre frontage on Maitland Street and a 3 metre setback from the west podium face of the development, in satisfaction of the Applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act; the on-site parkland dedication will be conveyed to the City in base park condition. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into and register an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act with the Applicant to secure community benefits as follows, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: a. an indexed cash contribution by the Owner to the City in the amount of $7,850,000.00 as described in Part 3 above, to be allocated as follows: i. $2,500,000.00 to be allocated towards new and existing capital improvements for City owned affordable housing in Ward 13; ii. $2,500,000.00 to be allocated towards new and existing capital improvements in City owned community, cultural, and recreational centres in Ward 13; iii. $2,500,000.00 to be allocated towards establishing a new non-profit City owned childcare centre in Ward 13; and iv. $350,000 to be allocated towards local area streetscape and park improvements; b. the amount of the cash contribution in Part 5.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment of the funds by the Owner to the City; and c. in the event that the cash contribution in Part 5.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law Amendment coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Site. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the following as matters of legal convenience to support the development in an agreement under the Section 37 Agreement as follows: a. that the owner shall provide an on-site parkland dedication as described in Part 4 above; and b. that the owner construct and maintain the development of the Site in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Toronto Green Standard, Tier 2 or higher, where appropriate. 7. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, and revised Storm Water Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. the owner has entered into an agreement or agreements or otherwise secured the design, construction and the provision of financial securities for any required upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development as may be identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report and Storm Water Management Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study and Parking Supply Justification Report to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the owner and the City have entered into and registered an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act securing such community benefits and the other matters of legal convenience as set out in Parts 5 and 6 above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; f. the owner has withdrawn their appeal of Official Plan Amendment 183 - North Downtown Yonge Site and Area Specific Policy 382 as it relates to the Site; and g. the owner has withdrawn their appeal of Official Plan Amendment 231 with respect to office replacement policies as it relates to the Site. 8. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to adjourn the Applicant's appeal of the Site Plan Approval application until such time as the City and the Applicant provide to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal the final Site Plan drawings, the related Site Plan approval conditions, and the list of conditions for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's Final Order regarding the Site Plan Approval appeal, all which are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 9. City Council direct City Planning and Parks, Forestry and Recreation Staff to work with the Toronto Parking Authority and CreateTO to advance the creation of a new public park on the Toronto Parking Authority lands at 15 Wellesley Street East, integrating the on-site parkland dedication secured in Part 4 above into the overall site and design of that new public park. 10. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Attachment 3 to motion 1 by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2021) 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2021) 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 authorize public release of Confidential Attachment 2 to this report, if the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council. 4. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM30.9adopted
This Motion seeks approval to release Section 37 funds of in the amount of $50,000 to the Ossington Business Improvement Area for the completion of public art and streetscape improvements. The Business Improvement Area will maintain all streetscape improvements once constructed. The Ossington Business Improvement Area has been working in partnership with the City, through the Business Improvement Area Office and the community, on this comprehensive streetscape renewal and beautification project for many years. The plan includes the installation of public art and two parkettes. Each parkette will increase the pedestrian clearway on side street flankages and include new trees, landscaping, seating and public art. Taken together, the components of this streetscape plan will enhance the public realm and pedestrian experience, improve the prominence of Ossington Avenue as a retail destination and establish Ossington Avenue as a central hub for future place-making interventions. Funds have been secured through a Section 37 Agreement for the development at 751 King Street West for "for public art in the area, as determined by the City's Chief Planner in consultation with the Ward Councillor". The funds secured have been received by the City and sufficient monies remain uncommitted for this project. This Motion is urgent because the Business Improvement Area Office need to have the funds secured in early April to advance the work.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2021 Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture by increasing the PAR Ossington Avenue project (CED104-79) by $50,000 gross and $0 debt in project cost and cash flow funding of $50,000 in 2021, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 751 King Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700333), for completing public art and streetscape improvements in the Ossington Business Improvement Area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2021 Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture by increasing the PAR Ossington Avenue project (CED104-79) by $50,000 gross and $0 debt in project cost and cash flow funding of $50,000 in 2021, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 751 King Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700333), for completing public art and streetscape improvements in the Ossington Business Improvement Area.
CC30.10adopted
1861 O'Connor Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
Artlife Developments (the "Applicant"), the owner of 1861 O'Connor Drive (the "Site"), has appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. The Applicant has also appealed its Site Plan Control application to the LPAT. The Applicant submitted an application in December 2018, which was then further revised in September 2019 and November 2020. The application currently under appeal proposes Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the development of the Site with a nine-storey midrise building measuring 27 metres in height (exclusive of the mechanical penthouse), with 250 residential units and commercial space at grade (the "Appealed Application"). The proposed total gross floor area of the development is 15,857.6 square metres that would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 3.97 times the net area of the lot excluding the road widening. The LPAT held case management conferences on this matter on September 21 and December 9, 2020. A ten day LPAT hearing has been scheduled to commence on March 15, 2021.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) 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 (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer as described in Confidential Appendices A and B (collectively the "Settlement Offer") to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor subject to Parts 2 to 7 below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer, but subject to any approved Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands known at 1861 O'Connor Drive (the "Property") contain a Holding Symbol (H) pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, the form and content to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, be subject to the substantial completion of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Golden Mile area, where a preferred alignment of O'Connor Drive has been selected. 3. City Council direct that should the owner continue to oppose the use of the Holding Symbol (H) on the Property, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on this matter to oppose the approval of the Zoning By-law Amendments without a Holding Symbol (H) pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, the form and content to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, be subject to the substantial completion of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Golden Mile area, where a preferred alignment of O'Connor Drive has been selected. 4. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order(s) on the Zoning By-law Amendments until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District and the City Solicitor, including the Holding Symbol (H) pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, the form and content to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. the owner has entered into a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, and the Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the community benefits outlined in Part 6 below. 5. 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 that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order(s) on the Site Plan Control application until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the owner has entered into a standard site plan agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. the owner has cleared the pre-conditions of the NOAC, such matters to be completed within 6 months of the issuance of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's decision. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the community benefits offered in the Settlement Offer as follows: a. payment of a cash contribution in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the Property to be allocated to local community benefits and improvements in the vicinity of the Property, to be detailed in the Section 37 Agreement; b. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 6.a.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose set out in the Section 37 Agreement, within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law Amendments coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Property; and c. the cash contribution noted in Part 6.a.i. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, as reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment to the City. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 3, 2021) 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 (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information, that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A", and Confidential Appendix "B" to the Report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM30.10adopted
At its meeting held on July 28 and 29, 2020, City Council adopted Item NY16.15 without amendment. Part 1.c. of Council's decision requires the owner to register the beautification agreement on title to the property and to provide proof of registration to the City Solicitor. Since the owner has already submitted their beautification plan to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, this condition is no longer necessary to achieve the requirements in the beautification agreement and can be deleted. Hydro One and/or Infrastructure Ontario commits to do other walkway and landscaping improvements as set out in the letter (December 22, 2020) from Hydro One to Councillor Mike Colle. In order to ensure Hydro One and/or Infrastructure Ontario is held accountable to honour their commitment, City Council is requested to add a recommendation to that effect. A technical amendment is also required in order to correct the municipal address to read "911X Castlefield Avenue", instead of "911X Castfield Drive". City Planning staff have reviewed the requested changes and have no objections. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item 2020.NY16.15 (July 28 and 29, 2020 City Council meeting) as it relates to deleting a condition adopted by City Council which is not required to fulfill the beautification plan, and adding a new recommendation to ensure the owner is held accountable for additional improvements committed to.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item NY16.15 by: a. correcting the municipal address of "911X Castlefield Drive" to "911X Castlefield Avenue"; b. deleting the following Part 1.c: 1.c. the owner registering the beautification agreement on title to the property and providing proof of registration to the City Solicitor; and c. adding the following new Part 3: 3. City Council approve the application to demolish the existing single-storey building at 911X Castlefield Avenue, and in doing so hold Hydro One and/or Infrastructure Ontario accountable to honor their commitment to do the other walkway and landscaping improvements set out in the letter (December 22, 2020) from Hydro One to Councillor Mike Colle. so that City Council's decision will now read as follows: 1. City Council approve the application to demolish the single-storey building at 911X Castlefield Avenue, with the following conditions: a. the owner agreeing to a beautification plan that is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or designate, and includes provision for the site to be backfilled with clean fill and installation of base landscaping; b. the owner entering into a beautification agreement with the City that secures the beautification plan, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; c. that a construction fence be erected in advance of demolition and maintained until the site has been backfilled, in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Municipal Code, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; d. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after the demolition; and e. that the site be maintained in accordance with the beautification plan agreed upon and secured by agreement. 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to work with Hydro One on the feasibility of removing the railway tracks in front of 901 Roselawn Avenue. 3. City Council approve the application to demolish the existing single-storey building at 911X Castlefield Avenue, and in doing so hold Hydro One and/or Infrastructure Ontario accountable to honor their commitment to do the other walkway and landscaping improvements set out in the letter (December 22, 2020) from Hydro One to Councillor Mike Colle.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item NY16.15 by: a. correcting the municipal address of "911X Castlefield Drive" to "911X Castlefield Avenue"; b. deleting the following Part 1.c: 1.c. the owner registering the beautification agreement on title to the property and providing proof of registration to the City Solicitor; and c. adding the following new Part 3: 3. City Council approve the application to demolish the existing single-storey building at 911X Castlefield Avenue, and in doing so hold Hydro One and/or Infrastructure Ontario accountable to honor their commitment to do the other walkway and landscaping improvements set out in the letter (December 22, 2020) from Hydro One to Councillor Mike Colle. so that City Council's decision will now read as follows: 1. City Council approve the application to demolish the single-storey building at 911X Castlefield Avenue, with the following conditions: a. the owner agreeing to a beautification plan that is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or designate, and includes provision for the site to be backfilled with clean fill and installation of base landscaping; b. the owner entering into a beautification agreement with the City that secures the beautification plan, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; c. that a construction fence be erected in advance of demolition and maintained until the site has been backfilled, in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Municipal Code, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; d. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after the demolition; and e. that the site be maintained in accordance with the beautification plan agreed upon and secured by agreement. 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to work with Hydro One on the feasibility of removing the railway tracks in front of 901 Roselawn Avenue. 3. City Council approve the application to demolish the existing single-storey building at 911X Castlefield Avenue, and in doing so hold Hydro One and/or Infrastructure Ontario accountable to honor their commitment to do the other walkway and landscaping improvements set out in the letter (December 22, 2020) from Hydro One to Councillor Mike Colle.
CC30.11adopted
40-44 Broadway Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
On May 8, 2020, the applicant (Collecdev Inc.) appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. On January 4, 2021, the applicant submitted drawings in support of a further revised proposal on a with prejudice basis. Those drawings were further revised and resubmitted on or around February 12, 2021 on a with prejudice basis as a part of a formal submission to the City (the "Resubmission"). The architectural drawings for the Resubmission are attached as Public Attachment 1. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions on the Resubmission for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT") hearing that is scheduled to commence on May 31, 2021.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 3, 2021) 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 (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the appropriate staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in opposition to the applicant's resubmission as shown on drawings dated February 8, 2021, attached as Public Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor, filed in support of the Zoning By-law Amendment application (File 19 194902 NNY 15 OZ) for 40-44 Broadway Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue to seek further revisions to the applications and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues with the Resubmission shown in Public Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions prior to the hearing scheduled to begin on May 31, 2021, if necessary. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and amongst other matters include the requirement for appropriate matters, services and facilities to be provided by the owner at its expense pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other matters necessary to support the development as a legal convenience; b. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades and/or required improvements to municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development; and d. the owner has signed a Section 37 Agreement securing such matters, services and facilities to be provided by the owner at its own expense pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other matters necessary to support the development all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and registered on title to the lands satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provision 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 (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM30.11adopted
The Stockyards (Keele-St. Clair) area of Ward 5 York South-Weston was once home to much of the City's cattle and pork industry, with abattoirs and associated industries occupying as much as 200 acres of land in this area at its peak. Over the past 30 years, with the relocation of many of these businesses to outside the City, the area has transformed with the opening of big box stores and the introduction of residential uses in the late 1990s. Located at 70 Glen Scarlett Road, the former Ryding Regency meat packing facility was one of the source of complaints from local area residents and business owners related to noise, odour, truck traffic and contamination of the environment surrounding these facilities with animal by-products. When a proposal for Environmental Compliance Approval was submitted for the facility in 2018, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks granted approval despite nearly 100 comments submitted against the proposal. The facility ceased operations in December 2019 after a food safety investigation into food recalls related to E. coli O157:H7 in various beef and veal products led to the cancellation of their Safe Food for Canadians licence by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. In mid-February residents, business owners and elected officials of the Stockyards community were blindsided by news of the reopening of the former Ryding Regency meat processing facility at 70 Glen Scarlett Road, albeit under a new name. It is reported that the plant will work towards a capacity of 1600 heads per week, making it one of the larger facilities of its kind in Ontario. This was approved without any consultation with the public or with the municipality and is in direct conflict with the current context of the area and City Council's prioritization of the review of the land use permissions at 70 Glen Scarlett Road in the context of the Municipal Comprehensive Review as approved by Council on December 17, 2019.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to review all licences and approvals required for the operator located at 70 Glen Scarlett Road to ensure that the operator is in compliance with all required licences, conditions and approvals to operate including an Environmental Compliance Approval that imposes appropriate noise and odour restrictions at the site reflective of the community concerns and past history at the site. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and other City Divisions to assist, where appropriate, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, to ensure the operator located at 70 Glen Scarlett Road, and other businesses within the Stockyards Employment Area, operate in strict compliance with all applicable federal, provincial and City by-laws. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to convene a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks and the local Councillor to discuss the ongoing concerns related to the emissions from businesses within the Stockyards Employment Area and to coordinate enforcement efforts.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to review all licences and approvals required for the operator located at 70 Glen Scarlett Road to ensure that the operator is in compliance with all required licences, conditions and approvals to operate including an Environmental Compliance Approval that imposes appropriate noise and odour restrictions at the site reflective of the community concerns and past history at the site. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and other City Divisions to assist, where appropriate, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, to ensure the operator located at 70 Glen Scarlett Road, and other businesses within the Stockyards Employment Area, operate in strict compliance with all applicable federal, provincial and City by-laws. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to convene a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks and the local Councillor to discuss the ongoing concerns related to the emissions from businesses within the Stockyards Employment Area and to coordinate enforcement efforts.
CC30.12adopted
The Port Lands Official Plan Modification (the "Port Lands OPM" or "OPM") was first endorsed by City Council in December of 2017. Several appellants of the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan (CWSP), including public agencies, existing industries, and private owners with development aspirations, have raised issues with the Port Lands OPM and a six-week Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2020 to deal with the land use and transportation issues (the Phase 1 Port Lands OPM Hearing). The hearing was adjourned to early 2021 to allow for Tribunal-assisted mediation, which took place over numerous days in October and November, 2020 and resulted in a number of settlements with various parties and modifications to the Port Lands OPM. City Council endorsed the settlements and modifications at its December 2020 meeting. A settlement hearing took place over four days in January 2021, at which the LPAT approved the various settlements in principle. This had the effect of significantly narrowing the scope of the remaining issues. A hearing on the remaining contested issues is scheduled to commence on April 6, 2021. The purpose of this report is to seek further instructions that would potentially further resolve or narrow the scope of some issues for the hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege. 4. City Council classify the Warehouse District as Class 4 areas under the Ministry of Environment (now Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks) Environmental Noise Guideline, Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning, Publication NPC-300, August 2013, and City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include the Warehouse District in the non-statutory map in the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan showing areas classified as Class 4 areas in the Central Waterfront. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council endorse the Ports Toronto Settlement Proposal as outlined in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council endorse the Studios of America Settlement Proposal as outlined in the draft Minutes of Settlement in Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to revise the Port Lands Official Plan Modifications to include the Ports Toronto Policy Modifications, as contained in Schedule A of Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to support the Port Lands Official Plan Modifications, as modified by Schedule A of Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor, at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing of the Port Lands Official Plan Modifications appeals. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute Minutes of Settlement with Ports Toronto and Studios of America as required to implement Parts 1 and 2 above. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such technical and stylistic changes to the Port Lands Official Plan Modifications and take such further actions, along with other City staff, as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 3, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 3. City Council direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A and B are to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege. 4. City Council classify the Warehouse District as Class 4 areas under the Ministry of Environment (now Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks) Environmental Noise Guideline, Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning, Publication NPC-300, August 2013, and request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include the Warehouse District in the non-statutory map in the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan showing areas classified as Class 4 areas in the Central Waterfront.
MM30.12adopted
The Mount Dennis area of Toronto, near the intersection of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West, will soon be home to one of the largest transit hubs in the City, second only to Union Station. Mount Dennis Station will connect the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Toronto Transit Commission buses, UP Express, and GO Transit's Kitchener Line all in one location. Building on the significant transit infrastructure investment in the immediate vicinity, Economic Development and Culture completed an economic development strategy for the Mount Dennis Area. The study recommended a range of actions the City should undertake or support to accelerate business investment, job creation and a vibrant creative sector in the area. As part of the strategy, the Economic Development and Culture study recommended that efforts be made to attract a significant post-secondary facility to the Mount Dennis area. Economic Development and Culture staff, with the support of CreateTO, have been conducting preliminary work around the campus/post-secondary facility concept. In the fall of 2020, Economic Development and Culture wrote to the heads of all public post-secondary institutions based in Toronto to gauge initial interest in a potential campus opportunity in the Mount Dennis area. Since then, meetings have been held with a number of post-secondary institutions to explore opportunities. A number of meetings have also been held with the Mount Dennis ecoCampus Development Planning Group, made up of local elected officials and community representatives, all working toward the common goal of attracting a post-secondary campus to Mount Dennis. There has been long-standing interest in this community for a post-secondary institution. The Economic Development and Culture's study revealed that the Mount Dennis area is one of, if not the most underserved area in the City for access to post-secondary education, with no institution within a 5 kilometre radius. With the transit infrastructure investment in Mount Dennis, this part of the City will be easily accessible by all forms of transit, and would be an ideal location for a post-secondary campus.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in partnership with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to identify City-owned, other publicly-owned and privately-owned land in the Mount Dennis area that would be suitable for a post-secondary campus and report back in the 4th quarter of 2021 with potential locations. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to continue to engage post-secondary institutions both within Toronto on the creation of a post-secondary campus or presence in the Mount Dennis area, with engagement to include the facilitation of focus groups and/or brainstorming sessions with interested institutions as appropriate. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to explore with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities what the prospects, process and timelines are for the development of any new post-secondary campuses in Toronto and to advise the Ministry of work being undertaken to identify potential suitable sites for a campus or presence in the Mount Dennis area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in partnership with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to identify City-owned, other publicly-owned and privately-owned land in the Mount Dennis area that would be suitable for a post-secondary campus and report back in the 4th quarter of 2021 with potential locations. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to continue to engage post-secondary institutions both within Toronto on the creation of a post-secondary campus or presence in the Mount Dennis area, with engagement to include the facilitation of focus groups and/or brainstorming sessions with interested institutions as appropriate. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to explore with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities what the prospects, process and timelines are for the development of any new post-secondary campuses in Toronto and to advise the Ministry of work being undertaken to identify potential suitable sites for a campus or presence in the Mount Dennis area.
CC30.13deferred
206 Russell Hill Road - Repeal of Heritage Designation By-law
The property at 206 Russell Hill Road contains a 2½-storey house form building dating to 1910 that is known historically as the William S. Hodgens House. On May 18, 2018, the property owner's applications for a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval were deemed complete. The applications are to replace the existing house with a low-rise four-unit townhouse development. An application to demolish the existing house in order to facilitate the development of this property was submitted in April 2019 (2019 141774 DEM 00 DM). The demolition permit was not issued due to the absence of a permit for a replacement building as per the City's Residential Demolition Control By-law. On June 18, 2019, City Council adopted recommendations and provided directions to state its intention to designate the property municipally known as 206 Russell Hill Road under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the "Act"). The owner of the property filed a formal objection to the City's Notice of Intention to Designate and applied to demolish the existing house and detached garage at the property pursuant to s. 34(1) of the Act. The notice of objection was subsequently withdrawn at the Conservation Review Board. On April 30, 2020, the City enacted and passed By-Law 335-2020, being a by-law to designate the property at 206 Russell Hill Road as being of cultural heritage or value pursuant to section 29 of Part IV of the Act. On October 30, 2020, the City enacted and passed By-Law 930-2020, being a by-law to amend By-Law 335-2020 to correct the legal description. This Report for Information relates to the repeal of By-Law No. 335-2020, being a by-law designating the property municipally known as 206 Russell Hill Road as being of cultural value or interest pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on March 10, 2021, deferred consideration of Item CC30.13 to the April 7 and 8, 2021 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council direct that all information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM30.13adopted
In the fall of 2020, the Eighth Street Cenotaph was moved to its new home in Colonel Samuel Smith Park due to the development of a condominium project at the site of the former Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3. This Motion requests authority from Council to amend the Approved 2021 Capital Budget and 2022-2030 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project for improvements to the Cenotaph in Colonel Samuel Smith Park, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $292,000 in 2021. Improvements to the Cenotaph will include a gathering space, connecting pathway, lighting and landscaping. The improvements will be fully funded by a Section 37 community benefit obtained from the development at 2115-2139 Lake Shore Boulevard West and various Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu, generated from developments in proximity to Colonel Samuel Smith Park. These funds have been received and are eligible for these purposes. Operating impacts, if required, will be submitted for consideration through future budget submissions.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as Colonel Samuel Smith Park Cenotaph Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $292,000 in 2021, fully funded with $88,408.31 from the Section 37 community benefit obtained from the development at 2115-2139 Lake Shore Boulevard West (Source Account: XR3026-3700403) and $203,591.69 from the various Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu in the chart below for the purpose of landscape improvements to the cenotaph: Development Address Internal Order Account Amount ($ in Dollars) 45 Elder Avenue 4200265 $11.90 120 Twenty Fourth Street 4200507 $30,883.25 3587-3593 Lake Shore Boulevard West 4200526 $83.57 73 Laburnham Avenue 4200774 $333.71 88 Laburnham Avenue 4200868 $690.11 48 Elder Avenue 4200967 $1,525.77 68 Long Branch Avenue 4201351 $169,574.76 79 Laburnham Avenue 4201354 $488.62 Total $203,591.69
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as Colonel Samuel Smith Park Cenotaph Improvements in the Park Development project, with a project cost and cash flow commitments of $292,000 in 2021, fully funded with $88,408.31 from the Section 37 community benefit obtained from the development at 2115-2139 Lake Shore Boulevard West (Source Account: XR3026-3700403) and $203,591.69 from the various Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu in the chart below for the purpose of landscape improvements to the cenotaph: Development Address Internal Order Account Amount ($ in Dollars) 45 Elder Avenue 4200265 $11.90 120 Twenty Fourth Street 4200507 $30,883.25 3587-3593 Lake Shore Boulevard West 4200526 $83.57 73 Laburnham Avenue 4200774 $333.71 88 Laburnham Avenue 4200868 $690.11 48 Elder Avenue 4200967 $1,525.77 68 Long Branch Avenue 4201351 $169,574.76 79 Laburnham Avenue 4201354 $488.62 Total $203,591.69
MM30.14adopted
The King-Spadina area has grown rapidly in recent decades. Between 1996 and 2018, the population increased from just 945 residents to approximately 22,000 residents, and local employment increased from 21,000 jobs to about 46,000 jobs. There is a great deal of additional development approved or proposed in King-Spadina, with the potential to add another 30,000 residents in the coming years. The section of Wellington Street West between Spadina Avenue and Portland Street, "Wellington Place," is unique in Toronto. Plans for a broad, tree-lined avenue linking Clarence Square Park and Victoria Memorial Square Park were in the original plans for the development of the area when it first transitioned from being the Military Reserve. In recent years there has been much interest in restoring and enhancing the original vision for Wellington Place. Similarly, the row cottages of narrow Draper Street represent some of the last remaining buildings from the era of Toronto's history when the former Military Reserve was first developed, before the area became more industrial for many decades. Draper Street is protected by a Heritage Conservation District and plans to remake the street with less priority on vehicles have been discussed since at least 2009. In January 2020, City Council approved the updated King-Spadina Secondary Plan (2020.TE12.4). The Secondary Plan recognizes Wellington Place and Draper Street as Areas of Special Identity. It includes policies that promote expanding and enhancing the public realm in all areas of King-Spadina to catch up with the rapid growth of population and jobs, and the intensive use of the few existing parks. There are currently multiple active developments along Wellington Street, including "The Well" on the former Globe and Mail lands. As a condition of this development approval, landscape architect Claude Cormier designed a streetscape for the southern boulevard of Wellington Street that will be implemented by the developer adjacent to their property and extended east to Spadina Avenue and west to Draper Street. A new public park on Draper Street, also designed by Claude Cormier, is under construction as well. In the coming years, there are multiple City-led infrastructure projects in this area, including: replacement of the century-old water pipes on Wellington Street and Draper Street (2024); on-street cycling infrastructure on Wellington Street (2022); implementation of the Wellington north side boulevard public realm enhancements; implementation of the remainder of the south side of the boulevard, west of Draper Street; full road reconstruction of Draper Street (2024); and the design and construction of a new City park at 456 Wellington Street West. Approximately $3 million has been secured from nearby developments for the implementation of streetscape improvements on Wellington Street and Draper Street. In order to minimize the potential for extended construction impacts, duplicated work, or missed opportunities, it is necessary that the City of Toronto proactively coordinate these infrastructure projects. There will also be private development activity adjacent to the public realm that needs to be coordinated and integrated into the comprehensive planning work. Due to the significant public realm, parkland and streetscape enhancements connected to this infrastructure work, a commitment and focus on design excellence is vital. All of the planned projects must match the standard of quality of the streetscape and parkland already approved and underway, and the final designs should be seamlessly connected while responding to local context and future consultation. Dedicated staff and consultant resources are necessary to ensure that all the upcoming projects around Wellington Place and Draper Street are fully coordinated and designed to a high standard of quality. Resources have been secured to support these projects and the next critical step is establishing a management and execution structure for coordination of planning, design, and construction in the area.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to coordinate the implementation of construction projects in the vicinity of Wellington Street West and Draper Street, including: a. the north boulevard of Wellington Street West between Clarence Square Park and Victoria Memorial Square Park; b. the full reconstruction and redesign of Draper Street; c. planned cycling infrastructure; d. water main replacement; and e. the design of the new City park at 456 Wellington Street West. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee no later than the meeting on July 5, 2021, with recommendations for managing and executing the infrastructure projects in Part 1 above to a high standard of coordination and design excellence, including resource requirements, and with regard for the timing of major water main replacement work planned for 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to coordinate the implementation of construction projects in the vicinity of Wellington Street West and Draper Street, including: a. the north boulevard of Wellington Street West between Clarence Square Park and Victoria Memorial Square Park; b. the full reconstruction and redesign of Draper Street; c. planned cycling infrastructure; d. water main replacement; and e. the design of the new City park at 456 Wellington Street West. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee no later than the meeting on July 5, 2021, with recommendations for managing and executing the infrastructure projects in Part 1 above to a high standard of coordination and design excellence, including resource requirements, and with regard for the timing of major water main replacement work planned for 2024.
MM30.15withdrawn
As we move closer to the next phase of the Provincial Vaccine Distribution Plan, this is the perfect opportunity to examine our existing strategies and get ready to ramp up daily vaccinations as we approach Phase 3 of the Provincial Vaccine Distribution Plan. A successful COVID-19 vaccination program relies on its accessibility to the general public and the speed of the rollout. We must make sure distribution is handled with equity of access as our top priority, especially when the per hour inoculation rate is limited by COVID-19 restrictions and site capacities. This is why we should look at extending the operating hours of the City's immunization clinics during Phase 3 to provide residents with more options and increased access to book their appointments, and bring us closer to ending the pandemic.
Motion MM30.15 was withdrawn at City Council on March 10, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Office of Emergency Management, to develop a plan to implement "round the clock" 24/7 vaccinations at the City-operated immunization clinics during Phase 3 of the Provincial Vaccine Distribution Plan.
MM30.16adopted
The Province of Ontario has revived a proposal to build the Greater Toronto Area West Highway (413), a fully separated 400-series highway in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. Its construction threatens critical agricultural lands, sensitive waterways, protected Greenbelt lands and conservation areas, as well as tens of thousands of jobs and billions in agriculture-related economic activity. The Greater Golden Horseshoe is the third largest agricultural producer in North America, supplying millions of residents with local food. Agricultural lands in the Greater Golden Horseshoe contribute $11 billion and 38,000 jobs to Ontario's economy, generating $1.7 billion in tax revenue for the three levels of government. The proposed Hwy 413 will slash a broad 59 kilometre swath through agricultural, natural heritage and environmentally sensitive lands, crossing 85 streams (10 of which are ecologically high priority), destroying seven entire wood lots including a 5.95 kilometre length of forest, significantly fragmenting valley lands, disrupting 1,000 hectares of land significant to wildlife movement, paving approximately 400 acres of Greenbelt land, and overall laying down 8.8 million square metres of paved surfaces. The carbon footprint of this highway will drive up greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, which have been steadily increasing in recent years. The highway is also in direct opposition to the City of Toronto's climate emergency declaration and commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In 2018, the previous Ontario government scrapped the highway after their own expert panel concluded that the estimated $6 billion highway was not an effective way to address changing transportation needs in the region. A significant number of organizations and residents in the Greater Toronto Area West corridor have demanded the cancellation of the project once again. This rapidly growing opposition has pushed many municipalities along the highway's path to oppose it, including Mississauga, Vaughan, Halton Hills, Halton Region and Orangeville, with Brampton, Caledon and Peel Region declaring support for a federal Environmental Assessment. The Province has stripped away environmental oversight of these lands in recent years, and now wants to weaken their own Environmental Assessment process for this highway to allow construction over sensitive waterways before the Environmental Assessment is completed. To ensure accurate knowledge of its environmental impacts, Environmental Defence has filed a request for designation under Section 9 of the Federal Impact Assessment Act requesting the Greater Toronto Area West Project be considered for a federal Environmental Assessment. The City of Toronto must join its municipal neighbours in calling on the Province to cancel this ill-conceived project and work to support the residents, workers and environment that will be permanently damaged if this project is to proceed.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council express strong opposition to the Province's proposed Greater Toronto Area West Highway and Transportation Corridor. 2. City Council express support for Environmental Defence's request that the Greater Toronto Area West Highway and associated transmission infrastructure be designated for a federal Environmental Assessment pursuant to s.9(1) of the Impact Assessment Act. 3. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation and the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. 4. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council express strong opposition to the Province's proposed Greater Toronto Area West Highway and Transportation Corridor. 2. City Council express support for Environmental Defence's request that the Greater Toronto Area West Highway and associated transmission infrastructure be designated for a federal Environmental Assessment pursuant to s.9(1) of the Impact Assessment Act. 3. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation and the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. 4. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.
MM30.17adopted
The HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan identifies the critical need to protect the existing supply of affordable rental housing across the City. This Motion seeks Council's approval to transfer $229,208.45 to the approved 2021 Operating Budget for Housing Secretariat, on a one time basis, to provide funding to St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society, fully funded from Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits from the developments at 250 Davenport Road. This funding will support modernization of all remaining units by adding a kitchen inside existing affordable rental housing units at 138 Pears Avenue. This work will improve the quality of homes for existing and future residents. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the need for safe, affordable homes is even more acute to protect both individual and public health. This follows up on a previous decision from City Council in November for modernization of kitchens in 10 other affordable rental housing units at 138 Pears Avenue.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $229,208.45 in funding, inclusive of HST and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society, a non-profit housing operator, to support the modernization of 10 kitchens at 138 Pears Avenue in Ward 11, fully funded from the following development: a. 250 Davenport Road, secured for improvements to the privately owned publically accessible open space; however the funds have now been utilized for the stated purpose within 3 years of the final confirmation date and thus may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is directed in the City's Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Lands, in the amount of $218,468.41 (Source Account XR3026-3700937); and b. 250 Davenport Road, secured for capital improvements to support food security benefits and/or health services for the benefit of current and future tenants; however the funds have now been utilized for the stated purpose within 3 years of the final confirmation date and thus may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is directed in the City's Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Lands, in the amount of $10,740.04 (Source Account XR3026-3700935). 2. City Council approve an increase to the 2021 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat, subsequent to its approval by Council, of $229,208.45 gross, $0 net, in coordination with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, for affordable housing at 138 Pears Avenue funded from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026 to XR1058; and b. St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society signing an agreement which governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $229,208.45 in funding, inclusive of HST and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society, a non-profit housing operator, to support the modernization of 10 kitchens at 138 Pears Avenue in Ward 11, fully funded from the following development: a. 250 Davenport Road, secured for improvements to the privately owned publically accessible open space; however the funds have now been utilized for the stated purpose within 3 years of the final confirmation date and thus may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is directed in the City's Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Lands, in the amount of $218,468.41 (Source Account XR3026-3700937); and b. 250 Davenport Road, secured for capital improvements to support food security benefits and/or health services for the benefit of current and future tenants; however the funds have now been utilized for the stated purpose within 3 years of the final confirmation date and thus may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is directed in the City's Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Lands, in the amount of $10,740.04 (Source Account XR3026-3700935). 2. City Council approve an increase to the 2021 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat, subsequent to its approval by Council, of $229,208.45 gross, $0 net, in coordination with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, for affordable housing at 138 Pears Avenue funded from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026 to XR1058; and b. St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society signing an agreement which governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM30.18adopted
In 2019, the City of Toronto received an unsolicited proposal from the Friends of University Avenue, a non-profit citizen-led organization. The proposed public realm improvement project consisted of temporary lighting and landscaping enhancements to University Median Park and was envisioned to lift the spirits of patients under care in nearby hospitals. In its decision on September 30, 2020, City Council adopted Motion MM24.24 that provided support for the Friends of University Avenue's proposal and authorized City staff to negotiate and sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the organization for the temporary lighting and landscaping enhancements. Furthermore, on February 18, 2021, City Council amended the 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation in order to provide cash flow commitments of $50,000 in 2021 and $50,000 in 2022, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 20 Edward Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701042), for potential infrastructure repairs linked to the enhancement plan within the median on University Avenue between Elm Street and College Avenue. Friends of University Avenue would like to realize their vision and proposal to bring lighting and landscaping enhancements to University Median Park. This Motion is required to provide City staff the delegated authority to enter into the agreements necessary to facilitate the installation and erection of the proposed enhancements to University Avenue between College Street and Elm Street. Construction would begin as soon as possible and is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2021. A Steering Committee, comprised of the Friends of University Avenue and representatives from City Divisions, including: City Planning; Economic Development and Culture; Transportation Services; the Toronto Office of Partnerships; and Parks Forestry and Recreation, continue to collaborate with the Friends of University Avenue team to achieve a viable project that delivers on the intent of the Friends of University Avenue group to make the hospital precinct more welcoming and to honour front-line health care staff.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to negotiate, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services as necessary, and execute on behalf of the City, a Construction and License Agreement and any other necessary ancillary agreements with the Friends of University Avenue to complete, maintain and remove temporary enhancements to University Avenue, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to negotiate, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services as necessary, and execute on behalf of the City, a Construction and License Agreement and any other necessary ancillary agreements with the Friends of University Avenue to complete, maintain and remove temporary enhancements to University Avenue, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM30.19amended
In July 2020, City Council designated the Toronto Parking Authority lot at 25 Bellevue Avenue (Green P Carpark 71) in Kensington Market for new non-profit affordable rental housing development. To prepare the site, City staff need funds for due diligence and pre-development work, such as environmental and engineering studies. This Motion recommends up to $150,000.00 in Section 37 funds from developments in Ward 11 to pay these costs. This work in conjunction with a competitive affordable housing proposal call to select a strong non-profit developer/operator, this pre-development funding will ready the site for the construction of much-needed safe, secure and affordable new homes. Background: City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted Motion MM23.19, Creating New Non-Profit Affordable Rental Housing at 25 Bellevue Avenue, and declared the City-owned property at 25 Bellevue Avenue surplus, for lease to a non-profit housing organization to be selected through a competitive process. This decision can be found at the following link: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2020.MM23.19 City Council at its meeting of July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, adopted Motion MM44.93, 15 Denison Avenue - Exploring Affordable Housing and Cultural Animation Opportunities, and requested staff explore affordable housing and cultural animation opportunities for 15 Denison Avenue. This decision can be found at the following link: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2018.MM44.93 On July 4, 2018, the Toronto and East York Community Council adopted Item TE34.218, Visioning for 25 Bellevue Avenue Toronto Parking Authority Parking Lot, and directed staff to undertake a visioning process and consider City-building opportunities on the site, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, Kensington Market Land Trust and the local community. Through this exercise, the Carpark site was identified as appropriate for 100 percent affordable rental housing. This decision can be found at the following link: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2018.TE34.218
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate, enter into and execute, on behalf of the City, agreements or other documents with such environmental, engineering, planning and financial or other consultants, community agencies, professionals, private entities and/or individuals deemed necessary to conduct the pre-development investigations and due diligence considered necessary to ensure a successful, competitive affordable housing proposal call to identify a non-profit developer and operator with respect to the City-owned property at 25 Bellevue Avenue, or work with the Executive Director, CreateTO for CreateTO to procure these pre-development and due diligence services, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to pay for the services obtained through Part 1 above from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058), to a maximum of $150,000.00 inclusive of the Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, fully funded from the development at 126 and 128 Hazelton Avenue secured capital improvements for new or existing affordable housing, in the amount of $150,000 (Source Account: XR3026-3700969). 3. Pursuant to Part 2 above, City Council authorize the transfer of $150,000 from the Section 37 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR3026-3700969) to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058). 4. City Council amend the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Housing Secretariat through an increase of $150,000 in the project cost and 2021 cash flow for the Rental Development Project, to support the pre-development work at 25 Bellevue Avenue fully funded from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate, enter into and execute, on behalf of the City, agreements or other documents with such environmental, engineering, planning and financial or other consultants, community agencies, professionals, private entities and/or individuals deemed necessary to conduct the pre-development investigations and due diligence considered necessary to ensure a successful, competitive affordable housing proposal call to identify a non-profit developer and operator with respect to the City-owned property at 25 Bellevue Avenue, or work with the Executive Director, CreateTO for CreateTO to procure these pre-development and due diligence services, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to pay for the services obtained through Part 1 above from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058), to a maximum of $150,000.00 inclusive of HST and disbursements, fully funded from the development at 126 and 128 Hazelton Avenue secured capital improvements for new or existing affordable housing, in the amount of $150,000 (Source Account: XR3026-3700969). 3. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, by $150,000 gross, $0 net, in coordination with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, for affordable housing at 25 Bellevue Avenue funded from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) subject to the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026 to XR1058.
MM30.20adopted
In July 2018, City Council approved my Motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Bailão, for City staff to explore affordable housing and cultural animation opportunities for 15 Denison Avenue, as an independent and/or joint development opportunity and report back in second quarter of 2019 with a conceptual design and feasibility plan. In December 2020, City Council again directed City staff to work on a plan to redevelop the property located at 15 Denison Avenue for affordable housing use, and that consideration be given to selecting a not-for-profit partner as the development partner for both of these properties. I have been hearing from affordable housing providers and cultural organizations that there is tremendous interest in the potential of this property. The effects of COVID-19 have underscored the depth of the affordable housing crisis in Toronto and intensified the serious challenges that were already facing the arts and culture in our City. We must move more quickly to build new affordable housing and support cultural work at 15 Denison Avenue.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to accelerate plans to redevelop the property located at 15 Denison Avenue for affordable housing use and cultural animation, including that consideration be given to selecting a not-for-profit partner as the development partner, and to report to the Planning and Housing Committee by its May 20, 2021 meeting, with an update and recommendations for seeking and securing a development partner.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to accelerate plans to redevelop the property located at 15 Denison Avenue for affordable housing use and cultural animation, including that consideration be given to selecting a not-for-profit partner as the development partner, and to report to the Planning and Housing Committee by its May 20, 2021 meeting, with an update and recommendations for seeking and securing a development partner.
MM30.21amended
Residents of East York, particularly those who remember when their small but mighty borough fought against the Harris Government over amalgamation, are fiercely proud and protective of the legacy of the Borough of East York. Recently they have noticed that there are parks all across Toronto that were listed as being in East York - of particular note was one in the West Don Lands. In 2018, Economic Development and Culture division listed the Don Jail tour as being in East York in the City-wide Open Doors promotional material. East York residents who are passionate about maintaining the local history want to ensure that the City of Toronto, which represents all amalgamated cities, is conscious of helping to maintain this local history. One small way the City can help is to ensure that the internal businesses practice is to use East York to refer to only locations in the former Borough of East York.
City Council on March 10, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the policy on designating park districts to ensure that the former Borough of East York is recognized as separate from the other legacy municipalities. 2. City Council direct City Divisions to ensure that any designations of "East York" conform to the historic pre-amalgamation boundaries. 3. City Council direct the City Clerk to put actual map boundaries on the Toronto and East York Community Council website which clearly delineates the boundaries of the former City of Toronto and the former Borough of East York, as well as the parts of North York Community Council which cover areas of the former Borough of East York, and City Council direct the City Clerk to advise Google of their geographic mistake and request a correction. 4. City Council request the City Clerk to report directly to the December 15 and 16, 2021 meeting of City Council, if all the necessary corrections have been made.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the policy on designating park districts to ensure that the former Borough of East York is recognized as separate from the other legacy municipalities. 2. City Council direct City Divisions to ensure that any designations of "East York" conform to the historic pre-amalgamation boundaries. 3. City Council direct the City Clerk to put actual map boundaries on the Toronto and East York Community Council website which clearly delineates the Toronto and East York boundaries and City Council direct the City Clerk to advise Google of their geographic mistake and request a correction.