Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 80 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM31.8adopted
The Bell Box Murals Project is a program of Community Matters Toronto. Since 2009, artists from the Bell Boxes Murals Project have painted murals on Bell Canada outdoor utility boxes throughout Toronto, Southern Ontario and Quebec. The benefits of the Bell Boxes Murals Project include: Replaces graffiti and vandalism with original works of art. Makes the streets more inviting to residents and visitors. Enhances residents' sense of community. Art is accessible to all people, regardless of income, language or social stature. Creates a public art channel to reflect local culture and heritage. Provides income and opportunities for local artists. Ten Bell utility boxes have been identified throughout the Agincourt North area in Ward 23, by area residents and Councillor Lai and approved for mural installations by Bell Field Services. Section 37 funds have been secured and received from the development at the southwest and southeast corners of McCowan Road and Finch Avenue for the purposes of public initiatives in the Agincourt North area. The theme for the murals will be determined in consultation with local residents, businesses and artists. Preference will be given to artists who live or work in Ward 23. The Bell Canada utility box mural project is to be completed in Summer/Fall 2021 by the Bell Box Murals Project, represented by Michael Cavanaugh of Community Matters Toronto. The intent of this Motion is to transfer a total of $15,000.00 of Section 37 funds from the development at the southwest and southeast corners of McCowan Road and Finch Avenue to Community Matters Toronto to provide one-time capital funding for the purpose of painting murals on ten Bell utility boxes in the Agincourt North area of Ward 23 - Scarborough North.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program, by $15,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at the southwest and southeast corners of McCowan Road and Finch Avenue, secured for community facilities, (Source Account: XR3026-3700162) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to complete ten murals on Bell Boxes in the Agincourt North area of Ward 23 - Scarborough North (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by Community Matters Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cynthia Lai, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program, by $15,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at the southwest and southeast corners of McCowan Road and Finch Avenue, secured for community facilities, (Source Account: XR3026-3700162) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to complete ten murals on Bell Boxes in the Agincourt North area of Ward 23 - Scarborough North (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by Community Matters Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC31.9amended
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. 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 purpose of this report is to request further instructions in respect of this matter prior to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing that is scheduled to commence on May 31, 2021.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council direct that all information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 of the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential.
MM31.9adopted
Toronto Hydro is conducting work along Ossington Avenue to rebuild the aging overhead and underground electrical system to help improve service reliability. The rebuild includes upgrading overhead and underground electrical cables and replacing hydro poles on city-owned property. This work is scheduled to be completed in May 2021. At the same time, many businesses on Ossington Avenue are preparing for the CafeTO program, which begins in May 2021. The CafeTO program has provided a lifeline for many local cafes, restaurants, and bars throughout the pandemic. As so many businesses have struggled through the winter months due to the pandemic, it is critical that any construction work that must take place on City property have as little impact as possible on the CafeTO program. While the goal is for Toronto Hydro to complete the work on Ossington before CafeTO begins, businesses and the Business Improvement Area are concerned that any delays or disruptions to construction may have a negative impact on CafeTO and the beginning of the patio season. Should the Toronto Hydro work on Ossington extend into the CafeTO season, I am requesting that City staff work with Toronto Hydro to ensure patios are not disrupted, and that if needed, alternative solutions for businesses be found on temporary basis. The CafeTO program is vital for our local businesses and main streets after a very difficult winter, and although vaccines give us hope, there will be more challenging months ahead. Working with Toronto Hydro to ensure no disruptions to outdoor dining is essential.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request Toronto Hydro to make every effort to ensure that ongoing infrastructure work along Ossington Avenue is completed on schedule by May 2021, and that any overlap with CafeTO installation and operation be carefully coordinated with the City of Toronto to minimize negative impacts on local businesses. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in coordination with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to work proactively with Toronto Hydro to support on-time completion of infrastructure work along Ossington Avenue and plan for strategies to mitigate any negative impacts on local businesses due to overlap with CafeTO installation and operation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request Toronto Hydro to make every effort to ensure that ongoing infrastructure work along Ossington Avenue is completed on schedule by May 2021, and that any overlap with CafeTO installation and operation be carefully coordinated with the City of Toronto to minimize negative impacts on local businesses. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in coordination with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to work proactively with Toronto Hydro to support on-time completion of infrastructure work along Ossington Avenue and plan for strategies to mitigate any negative impacts on local businesses due to overlap with CafeTO installation and operation.
CC31.10adopted
On December 20, 2019, the City received an application to amend Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 for 1540-1550 Bloor Street West to permit the development of the lands for a 25-storey (80.6 metres plus 6 metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. The proposal included 327 dwelling units, of which 12 would be affordable rental replacement units; 25,638 square metres of residential gross floor area and 807 square metres of commercial gross floor area. The proposed total gross floor area of 26,445 square metres would result in a density of 10.72 times the area of the lot. The proposal would incorporate a two-level below-grade garage with a total of 100 vehicular parking spaces. A total of 337 bicycle parking spaces were proposed. An associated application for Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Chapter 667 Municipal Code) was also submitted. That application proposed to demolish 12 existing affordable rental dwelling units on the lands, all of which would be replaced within the proposed development. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal") to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") on June 25, 2020. The LPAT has conducted two Case Management Conferences to date, on October 29, 2020 and February 10, 2021. The LPAT has scheduled a two-week hearing commencing on July 5, 2021. In a report to City Council dated November 13, 2020, City Planning recommended opposition to the Appeal at the LPAT (the "Request for Direction Report"). City Planning concluded in the Request for Direction Report that the proposal was inconsistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, conflicted with and did not conform to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019), as amended, and did not conform to the Official Plan, all for the reasons set out in the Request for Direction Report. City Council adopted the recommendations in the Request for Direction Report to oppose the Appeal, but to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in the Request for Direction Report. On March 15, 2021, the applicant submitted a revised development proposal for 1540-1550 Bloor Street West (the "Revised Proposal"). The Revised Proposal in its entirety is available here: http://app.toronto.ca/AIC/index.do The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the LPAT hearing that is scheduled to commence on July 5, 2021. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 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 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other staff as appropriate, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment application in its revised form for the property at 1540-1550 Bloor Street West. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address the issues outlined in the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Request for Direction Report dated November 13, 2020, and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary. 3. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order approving the application until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to 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 other appropriate divisions, and among other matters include securing: i. the rents and rental tenure of the existing rental units; ii. a tenant relocation and assistance plan and any other rental housing related matters in conformity with Section 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan; iii. the on-site parking ratios to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; iv. space within the development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, for both storm and sanitary service connections; and v. a minimum of 10 percent of all units on the lands at 1540-1550 Bloor Street West as 3-bedroom units; b. the owner has entered into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and that agreement has been registered on title to 1540-1550 Bloor Street West, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for the purpose of securing appropriate community benefits, to be based on the value of additional height and/or density beyond what is permitted by the current Zoning By-law, and include community benefits that have been identified as being priorities for this area; c. the owner has, at the owner's sole expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm capacity, satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; ii. addressed all outstanding engineering issues outlined in the memorandum dated October 16, 2020, and any other comments that may arise further to the review of materials submitted as part of the process to address the issues set out in the memorandum dated October 15, 2020 from Engineering and Construction Services to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; iii. made arrangements satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, and that the applicant has entered into a financially secured agreement to pay for and construct any necessary improvements to the municipal infrastructure; and iv. submitted a revised Transportation Impact, Parking and Loading Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such matters arising from such study be secured, if required; and d. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 19 263430 STE 04 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow for the demolition of the 12 existing rental dwelling units at 1540-1550 Bloor Street West and the owner has entered into one or more agreements with the City, and those agreement(s) have been registered on title to 1540-1550 Bloor Street West, securing rental housing related matters, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 4. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council request that the following matters also be secured in a Section 37 Agreement for the development, as a legal convenience: a. the construction and maintenance of the development in accordance with the Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017 through the adoption of PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as may be further amended by Council from time to time; b. the peer review of the submitted Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment Report, at the owner's sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. a Wind Tunnel analysis to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner's agreement to implement any required recommendations and/or mitigation measures from the accepted Wind Tunnel analysis, Traffic Impact, Parking and Loading Study, and Landscape Plan, through the Site Plan approval process for the Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the requirements of the Toronto Transit Commission regarding warning clauses and other requirements noted in the Toronto Transit Commission comments; f. the requirements of the Toronto Catholic District School Board's clauses and conditions noted in the Toronto Catholic District School Board comments; and g. the owner's agreement that prior to the commencement of any excavation and shoring work, the owner shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related details: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, including matters related to the construction of streets or infrastructure, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor. 5. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council accept cash-in-lieu of a parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and Chapter 415, Article III of the Toronto Municipal Code. 6. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 above. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
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, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM31.10amended
Community consultation remains one of the most critical elements of the City Planning process. Public consultation meetings provide an important opportunity for local residents to voice their opinions and seek answers to questions about how major development proposals will impact their neighbourhoods. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, City Planning has been holding virtual community consultation meetings in accordance with public health protocols. While these virtual meetings continue to provide an important forum for community engagement, there are opportunities to improve the experience for members of the public. For example, the lack of a consistent, standardized meeting agenda can allow the applicant to dominate the meeting with a lengthy presentation that limits the time available for the public question and answer period. Technical issues can impede public participation and many residents find it difficult to navigate the meeting platform. It is particularly difficult for members of the public phoning into the meeting to follow the presentations and participate in the ensuing discussion. Typically, the applicant team is promoted to "panelist" status, while members of the public join the meetings as "participants." Meeting participants are muted by the organizer until called upon, which can allow the applicant to dominate the discussion. As participants, members of the public often do not have an opportunity to follow up on their questions once the applicant has provided a response-meaning the developer usually has the last word on the topic. While gathering restrictions remain in place, it is important for the City to periodically review the virtual community consultation meeting format and update policies and procedures accordingly. Public consultation is an important part of the development review process and the City should continue to identify areas for improvement and incorporate best practices, in consultation with stakeholders and members of the public.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review virtual planning consultation meetings, in consultation with members of the public, and report back to Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2021 with recommendations for improvement, including: a. guidelines and practices to ensure that virtual community consultation meetings are consistent and effective; b. strategies to improve opportunities for members of the public to participate in virtual community consultation meetings; c. best practices related to virtual consultation in other jurisdictions; d. opportunities to improve accessibility for members of the public and, in particular, members of the public participating by phone; e. opportunities to enhance and expand details and images contained in the public meeting notices which are mailed out to the community; f. opportunities to enhance signage which is placed on development sites, including images, plans and other drawings, by either the City or the applicant as requested by the City; g. the feasibility of a "print-to-mail on demand" option for physical supporting materials such as slide presentations which may not be available for residents without computer access; and h. options to share the responsibility of consultation supports with applicants.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review virtual planning consultation meetings, in consultation with members of the public, and report back to Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2021 with recommendations for improvement, including: a. guidelines and practices to ensure that virtual community consultation meetings are consistent and effective; b. strategies to improve opportunities for members of the public to participate in virtual community consultation meetings; c. best practices related to virtual consultation in other jurisdictions; and d. opportunities to improve accessibility for members of the public and, in particular, members of the public participating by phone.
CC31.11amended
On October 4, 2016, the applicant submitted an Official Plan Amendment to amend the Toronto Official Plan to add a Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) for the lands known as the Eglinton Square lands (1-70 Eglinton Square, 1431 and 1437 Victoria Park Avenue, 14-26 and 19-23 Engelhart Crescent, and 64-68 Harris Park Drive) Application Number 16 230579 ESC 35 OZ to permit a mixed use development. (The "Originally Proposed SASP"). The Originally Proposed Site and Area Specific Policy maintained the existing Mixed Use Areas and Neighbourhoods designations. The Originally Proposed Site and Area Specific Policy provided for a mixed-use community to develop over time on the lands. The proposed mixed-use development would include multiple tall buildings with a range of building heights and stacked townhouses with a total of 1,630 residential units and 26,004 square metres of new retail uses proposed to be developed in five (5) blocks. A related Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application (File Number 16 230698 ESC 35 RH) under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code) was also submitted on October 4, 2016 to allow for the removal of 91 rental units in eight (8) existing apartment buildings, to be replaced elsewhere in the future redevelopment of the site. Review of this application is underway and a decision on this application will be deferred until such time as a decision has been made by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on the Official Plan Amendment application, and a decision has been made on the Zoning By-law Amendment (17 242390 ESC 35 OZ) application for these lands. On November 10, 2017, the applicant appealed their proposed Official Plan Amendment to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe. On December 16, 2019, the City received a letter from the applicant's solicitor, being a "with prejudice" settlement offer and formal revision to the application ("Resubmission Letter"). The Resubmission Letter advised that the applicant has amended its application to include all of its lands, inclusive of the existing shopping mall, and excluding the lands south of Engelhart Crescent (Block E in the Originally Proposed Site and Area Specific Policy, which contains the four existing rental apartment buildings at 19-23 Engelhart Crescent and 64-68 Harris Park Drive) with a proposed density of 4.9 times the area of the lands. The Resubmission Letter was not accompanied by any supporting reports or update letters from the original application, as acknowledged in the Resubmission Letter. City Staff are not in a position to adequately review, circulate and comment on the revised proposal given the lack of a complete submission package. City staff require a complete submission package, including supporting reports, in order to adequately review and comment on the revised proposal On January 8, 2020, Scarborough Community Council directed that the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and appropriate City staff attend a meeting to discuss a possible resolution of the matter in advance of the January 29, 2020 City Council meeting. The matter was deferred at the January 29, 2020 City Council meeting and due to COVID-19 it was subsequently deferred to the July 28 and 29 City Council meeting and then the November 25 and 26, 2020 City Council meeting. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions in this matter which is the subject of an appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor for information. 2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor Gary Crawford. 3. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff adopted by City Council remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (April 6, 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. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. The confidential instructions to staff adopted by City Council remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. The confidential instructions to staff will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor, Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (April 6, 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 advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (April 6, 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 direct that all information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 of the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential.
MM31.11amended
The heart and soul of Eglinton Avenue West, which is colloquially known as "Little Jamaica" or "Eglinton", is home to the highest concentration of Black and Caribbean-owned and operated businesses in Toronto. From the barbershops and hair salons that act as community spaces to the various restaurants that remind many of home, Eglinton Avenue West is an important part of Toronto's Black history. However, the community has been fighting a battle against the potential loss of the character, identity and roots of their neighbourhood for years. Due to rising rents, construction of the Province's Light Rail Transit project and now, the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of prominent and historic small businesses have been forced to shutter their doors. While these factors have certainly contributed to the challenges this community face, we must not discount the silent yet significant roles of gentrification, Black displacement, and cultural erasure. City Council recently adopted a motion on supporting Black and Caribbean-owned and operated businesses and preserving the cultural heritage of Little Jamaica through a 17 recommendation sustainability plan. In this robust and holistic motion, Council directed the City's Little Jamaica inter-divisional team to develop a Cultural District Plan, which will be informed through the application of an anti-Black racism lens. This would foster opportunities for historic preservation, economic development, growth in tourism and highlight the vibrant African, Black and Caribbean arts and culture. While efforts are underway to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of Little Jamaica, community members and key stakeholders have underscored the urgent need to preserve and protect this neighbourhood through the form of a heritage conservation district and/or use of other new and existing mechanisms. Municipal planning policies have historically served to disenfranchise Black communities, and the application of an anti-Black racism lens will be needed to ensure all future engagement and consultations to explore a heritage conservation designation meaningfully addresses the needs of Black communities. The City of Toronto must respond to this call, while acting as an ally to our city's African, Black and Caribbean communities. Through creating this space of learning, the findings gathered will be informed by lived experience and authentic conversation. This will further empower the City of Toronto to celebrate the identity, and showcase the resiliency of the African, Black and Caribbean communities and their contributions to our City.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner, Executive Director, City Planning to prioritize a survey of the cultural heritage resources of Little Jamaica in the 2021 and 2022 City Planning Study Work Program as a part of the Council-adopted Little Jamaica Cultural District initiative (MM24.36, September 30 2020) and report back to City Council on the outcome of a comprehensive heritage survey, including an examination of the character and appearance of the area, and any recommendations for an individual property, concentration of properties or property features for a heritage conservation district, or cultural heritage landscape, to be protected under the Ontario Heritage Act and/or other land use planning mechanisms. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner, Executive Director, City Planning to consult with BlackUrbanismTO, Black Futures on Eglinton and additional community partners on the process, outcome and recommendations of the comprehensive heritage survey before reporting back to City Council. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to explore all ways whereby active and future development applications along Eglinton Avenue West take into account the goals and scope of the forthcoming study on Little Jamaica and the Eglinton West Neighbourhoods and compare all existing and future development applications against Planning Framework from the EGLINTONConnects Planning Study to ensure that the unprecedented rapid growth occurring in the study areas preserve the heritage, culture, architectural significance, and the priorities and principles brought forward by the local residents from the Little Jamaica Study.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner, Executive Director, City Planning to prioritize a survey of the cultural heritage resources of Little Jamaica in the 2021 and 2022 City Planning Study Work Program as a part of the Council-adopted Little Jamaica Cultural District initiative (MM24.36, September 30 2020) and report back to City Council on the outcome of a comprehensive heritage survey, including an examination of the character and appearance of the area, and any recommendations for an individual property, concentration of properties or property features for a heritage conservation district, or cultural heritage landscape, to be protected under the Ontario Heritage Act and/or other land use planning mechanisms. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner, Executive Director, City Planning to consult with BlackUrbanismTO, Black Futures on Eglinton, and additional community partners on the process, outcome and recommendations of the comprehensive heritage survey before reporting back to Council.
CC31.12amended
5995-5997 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendments Application - Request for Direction
This application proposes to amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7659 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the property at 5995 to 5997 Yonge Street to permit a forty storey mixed-use building with 443 residential units. The applicant has appealed the application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframe prescribed in the Planning Act. A hearing has been scheduled to begin May 11, 2021. Further direction from City Council is required in this matter.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by John Filion. 2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff adopted by City Council remain confidential in their entirety, as they contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety as they contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. 4. City Council affirm that any change to land use designations, in proximity to a proposed Cummer Station, is premature until such time as the Cummer Station is confirmed as proceeding by Metrolinx and futhermore that City Council confirms that it is the City's responsibility to delineate the boundaries of any Major Transit Station Area as part of a municipal comprehensive review. The confidential instructions to staff adopted by City Council remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 30, 2021) of the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.
MM31.12amended
At its meeting of November 25, 2020, City Council adopted a number of recommendations requesting the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to request information from Metrolinx about economic business case, impacts on the local community, mitigation measures, costs comparison for running the Ontario Line underground and other previous requests City Council has made of Metrolinx; and to report to the January 27, 2021 meeting of the Executive Committee on the information from Metrolinx. Those previous requests include Council voting, at its January 29, 2020 meeting, to call for a full, formal Transit Project Assessment Process and to include consideration of alternatives for the technology, station locations and alignment, including putting underground those sections proposed to be above ground in the Ontario Line Initial Business Case. The Transit Expansion Office did not report back to the January 27, 2021 meeting of the Executive Committee on the Ontario Line nor did it report to the subsequent meeting of the Executive Committee on March 30, 2021. City Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021, adopted the following: City Council reiterate its support for a below ground subway in the segment of the former Relief Line from Pape to the Don Yards, the elevated segment of the proposed Ontario Line that runs through the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood and the length of the Ontario line from Eglinton East through the Flemingdon Community and that Metrolinx, the Ontario Provincial Government and the Federal Government be formally advised of City Council's decision. In an attempt to get answers to the questions the community and City Council have requested regarding the Ontario Line, Save Jimmie Simpson and the Lakeshore East Community Advisory Committee, along with hundreds of community members, have formally requested the federal government do an environmental assessment of the proposed Ontario Line. Such a review would not only strengthen the project but given that the provincial government is asking the federal government to help fund the Ontario Line it is a prudent course of action.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council express support for Save Jimmie Simpson and the Lakeshore East Community Advisory Committee's request that the above ground section of the Ontario Line through Riverside and Leslieville be designated for a Federal Environmental Assessment pursuant to s. 9(1) of the Impact Assessment Act. 2. City Council: a. request the City Manager to provide City Council with the impacts on the City's infrastructure, social housing, as well as overall neighbourhood impacts related to shifting both tracks to the west side of GO tracks for the proposed 2 kilometre above ground section of the Ontario Line; and b. request Metrolinx to review the feasibility of the proposed hybrid Ontario Line developed by the local community from the Don River to Gerrard Street which maintains the at-grade station at East Harbour and creates a portal to underground the line immediately to the east of the station through the South of Eastern employment area and moves the Ontario Line station to Queen and Carlaw in Leslieville immediately. 3. City Council request the City Manager to provide an update on the status of the Metrolinx Subway Expansion Program to the Executive Committee by the third quarter of 2021. 4. 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. 5. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council express support for Save Jimmie Simpson and the Lakeshore East Community Advisory Committee's request that the above ground section of the Ontario Line through Riverside and Leslieville be designated for a federal Environmental Assessment pursuant to s. 9(1) of the Impact Assessment Act. 2. City Council request the City Manager to: a. provide City Council with the impacts on the City's infrastructure, social housing, as well as overall neighbourhood impacts related to shifting both tracks to the west side of GO tracks for the proposed 2 kilometre above ground section of the Ontario Line; and b. review the feasibility of the proposed hybrid Ontario Line developed by the local community from the Don River to Gerrard Street which maintains the at-grade station at East Harbour and creates a portal to underground the line immediately to the east of the station through the South of Eastern employment area and moves the Ontario Line station to Queen and Carlaw in Leslieville immediately. 3. City Council request the City Manager to provide an update on the status of the Metrolinx Subway Expansion Program to the Executive Committee by the third quarter of 2021. 4. 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. 5. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
CC31.13amended
On December 22, 2016, the applicant submitted an Official Plan Amendment to amend the Toronto Official Plan to add a Site and Area Specific Policy for the lands municipally known as 1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523-1545 Victoria Park Avenue (the "Subject Lands") to permit a mixed use development. The Subject Lands are located within the Golden Mile Secondary Plan study area. The proposed Site and Area Specific Policy included building heights ranging from one-storey to 39-storeys, 2,614 residential units (242,799 square metres of residential uses) and 30,629 square metres of non-residential uses, with a proposed gross Floor Space Index of 3.5 times the area of the site, for a total gross floor area of 273,428 square metres. The proposed mixed-use development would include multiple tall buildings with a range of building heights and stacked townhouses with a total of 1,630 residential units and 26,004 square metres of new retail uses proposed to be developed in five (5) blocks. On March 5, 2018, the applicant appealed their proposed Site and Area Specific Policy to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe. On November 8, 2019, the City received a letter from the applicant's solicitor, being a "with prejudice" settlement offer and formal revision to the application ("Resubmission Letter"). The Resubmission Letter advised that the applicant has amended its application, including an increase in proposed density to 4.28 times the area of the lands, comprising of approximately 3,291 residential units (303,215 square metres of residential uses) and 31,173 square metres of non-residential uses, for a proposed total gross floor area of 334,928 square metres. The Resubmission Letter also provided an updated OPA by-law, which provides for upwards of 340,000 square metres of gross floor area, which is a significant increase of approximately 61,500 to 66,572 square metres of gross floor area. The Resubmission Letter was not accompanied by any supporting reports or update letters. On September 22, 2020, the applicant filed updated materials and studies in support of its Resubmission Letter. On January 8, 2020, Scarborough Community Council directed that the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and appropriate City staff attend a meeting to discuss a possible resolution of the matter in advance of the January 29, 2020 City Council meeting. The matter was deferred at January 29, 2020 City Council meeting and due to COVID-19 was on the agenda for the July 28 and 29, 2020 meeting of City Council. The matter was considered by Council in July and was before Council for further consideration in January 2021. On October, 2020, the applicant filed zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications for the Subject Lands. A notice of incomplete application letter was issued in November. After further required materials were received by the applicant, a notice of complete application was issued on December 14, 2020. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions regarding a matter appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Michael Thompson. 2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended, and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 6, 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. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended, and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (April 6, 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 advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended, and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 6, 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 supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. August 27, 2021 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Thompson, have been partially released, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make portions of them public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer attached as Confidential Appendix A (the "Settlement Offer") and substantially in the form and content of Confidential Appendix B to the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor (together, the "Revised Proposal") for the lands municipally known as 1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523-1545 Victoria Park Avenue (the "Development Site") and City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to support the Revised Proposal, subject to Parts 2 to 9 below, subject to the Owner increasing the number of affordable housing units set out in the Settlement Offer to 130 affordable housing units, based on 100 percent Average Market Rent and an affordability period of at least 15 years and that such confirmation of an increase is received on or before April 15, 2021 (or a date as otherwise agreed to by the City and the Owner): 2. City Council direct that the Owner will provide lands for: a. a future public street network; b. the future implementation of transit priority measures on Victoria Park Avenue and/or otherwise provide for satisfactory arrangements to the General Manager, Transportation Services for the Transit Corridor Study along Victoria Park Avenue; and c. public realm improvements on Eglinton Avenue East for pedestrians and cyclists. 3. City Council direct that, provided Policy 5.1.1 of the Official Plan is met regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment, in exchange for the increase in height and/or density to permit the Revised Proposal at the density of 3.95 times the area of the lot described above, the Owner will agree to provide to the City: a. $13,500,000 for the provision of 30,000 square feet of community service facility space to be provided in phase 1 of the Revised Proposal; and b. the provision of 130 affordable housing units, based on 100 percent Average Market Rent and an affordability period of 15 years with these affordable housing units being provided in phase 2 (Block G) and phase 3 (Block D) of the Revised Proposal and the Owner may apply for additional financial assistance through the City of Toronto's Open Door Program to lengthen and/or deepen affordability. 4. City Council direct that the Owner provide a phasing plan as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision application process for the development, municipal servicing and public street infrastructure, parkland dedication, affordable housing, and community benefits for the Development Site and in a form and content acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor, and such matters are recommended to be secured in appropriate agreement(s) satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the inclusion of a portion of Craigton Drive in the proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Development Site, as generally shown in Confidential Appendix B to the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor; and City Council resolve that such inclusion of a portion of Craigton Drive shall not fetter the discretion of the City in the operation, management and/or control of such lands, including any potential future disposition or non-disposition of such lands and no amendment to such policies contained in the proposed Official Plan Amendment related to Craigton Drive are permitted without the consent of the City and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 6. Part 6 of the instructions remains confidential. 7. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final content and form of the Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including any revisions to the maps and schedules to the Official Plan Amendment as may be necessary to implement the Settlement Offer; b. the revised Zoning By-law Amendment has been endorsed by City Council; c. the draft Plan of Subdivision Application is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. the Owner has agreed to resolve its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 499, including the Golden Mile Secondary Plan and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals, and that Official Plan Amendment 499 as adopted by City Council is brought into force as it applies to the Site, subject to any authorized changes as may be required as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to implement this Settlement Offer for this Site, including, but not limited to, amending Schedule 1 to Official Plan Amendment 499 (and on associated maps of Official Plan Amendment 499) by removing the requested designation for Parks on the Site and supporting the requested Parks designation included in the proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Site. 8. Part 8 of the instructions remains confidential. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the supplementary report (April 6, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council direct that all information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 of the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential.
MM31.13adopted
A liquor licence application has been submitted for 1124 Queen Street West (Pizza Pizza). This application is being opposed as it does not have community support for approval and is not in the community interest.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 1124 Queen Street West operating under the name Pizza Pizza is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 1124 Queen Street West operating under the name Pizza Pizza is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
CC31.14adopted
Port Lands Official Plan Modification Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Appeals - Request for Direction
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, 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 commended the City and the parties on their efforts, and recognized the "careful, complete, comprehensive and transparent planning and technical process" that had been undertaken, and approved the various settlements in principle. This had the effect of significantly narrowing the scope of the remaining issues. At its meeting on March 10th, 2021, City Council endorsed further settlements with two more of the parties. A hearing on the remaining contested issues is scheduled to commence on April 20, 2021. The purpose of this report is to seek further instructions that would resolve the remaining issues outstanding for the hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30. 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30. 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30. 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council endorse the TCK Proposed Modifications, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to support the TCK Proposed Modifications at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing of the Port Lands Official Plan Modification appeals. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such further actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 30, 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 30, 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 and litigation privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 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, and Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1, once adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege.
MM31.14adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0135/20SC, minor variance Application (A0134/20SC) and consent application (BO22/20SC) (the "Application") to obtain consent to sever rear portion of 89 McCowan Road to form a portion of a new residential lot with frontage on Martindale Road. At its hearing on November 24, 2021, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (the "Decision"). The Notice of Decision is attached. The decision has been appealed to Toronto Local Appeal Body (File 20 225355 S45 20 TLAB).
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 89 McCowan Road to oppose the variances in Committee of Adjustment Application A0135/20SC, minor variance application (A0134/20SC) and the consent application (BO22/20SC). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring resolution of the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 89 McCowan Road to oppose the variances in Committee of Adjustment Application A0135/20SC, minor variance application (A0134/20SC) and the consent application (BO22/20SC). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring resolution of the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
CC31.15adopted
Latch Developments Ltd. (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 859 The Queensway (the "Subject Property"). The Applicant applied for a Zoning By-law Amendment in order to facilitate a proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the Subject Property (the "Original Application"). The Application proposes a 14-storey mixed use building. The proposed building is "L" shaped, with an 8-storey component along The Queensway that wraps around the corner onto Plastics Avenue and then rises to a tall building height of 14-storeys. On January 24, 2018, the Applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Municipal Board now known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to City Council's failure to make a decision. The rezoning appeal is known as Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Case Number PL180105. On November 30, 2018, the Applicant submitted a related Site Plan Approval application with revised plans for a 14-storey mixed-use building that modified certain elements of the original proposal. The Site Plan Approval application is not under appeal and remains with the City for review. On August 19, 2019, the Applicant's legal counsel Goodmans LLP submitted a "with prejudice" settlement offer that included a slightly revised design for the proposed development (the "LPAT Plans"). The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Plans still proposed a 14-storey building "L" shaped building, however, incorporated certain minor changes to the design of the development. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Plans proposed 237 units, with only 9 units (or 4 percent of the overall unit mix) proposed to be 3-bedroom units, and had an overall gross floor area of 20,038 square metres and a floor space index of 5.22. The Applicant confirmed that they would be seeking approval of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Plans at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing related to their appeal. City Council ultimately refused the proposed "with prejudice" settlement offer at its meeting of October 2 and 3, 2019. Notwithstanding, the Applicant continued to seek approval of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Plans through its Local Planning Appeal Tribunal appeal. On November 26 to 30, 2020, a 5-day Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing was held regarding the Applicant's rezoning appeal and sought approval of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Plans (the "LPAT Hearing"). The City attended the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing in opposition to the proposal reflected in the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Plans. On December 21, 2020, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued its written decision and interim order from the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing (the "LPAT Decision"). The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision is included as Public Attachment 1 to this report. The Tribunal found that the proposal reflected in the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Plans did not satisfy the applicable planning policies. The Tribunal continued with its decision, writing: "[15] Rather than deny the development application and force the Applicant to restart the process, the Tribunal will instead enable the parties to have the opportunity to see if a settlement might be arrived at through the following directions from the Tribunal. [16] The Tribunal finds that a development proposal based on the L shaped design in Exhibit 11, of up to and including 12 storeys in height, with an increased rear yard setback from the south property line of about 7.5 metres, with a south elevation stepback of 2.5 metres above the fourth floor, and the application of the angular plane to the Plastics Avenue frontage would satisfy the policy regime, provided of course that it achieves the angular plane to The Queensway and minimizes shadowing. [140] Accordingly as the Subject Lands are appropriate for intensification, rather than refusing this application and requiring the Applicant to start all over again, the Tribunal is prepared to consider a revised development proposal that hopefully would come with consent of the City and would take into account the findings in this decision." (Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision, paragraphs 14, 15, and 140) Finally, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision directed the Applicant and the City to engage in discussions in order to achieve a settlement based on changes to the rezoning application that follow the parameters set out in paragraph 16 of the Tribunal's decision, cited above. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision provided a deadline of 6 months for the Applicant to provide a revised proposal to City and a deadline of 3 months once the revised proposal is received for the City to provide responding comments to the Applicant to resolve any outstanding matters. Within 6 months of the City receiving the revised proposal, both the City and the Applicant are required to provide final written submissions to the Tribunal and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal will then issue its final order. The purpose of this report is to request instructions in relation to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Decision and interim order. City Planning staff have been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 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 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor, and Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 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 30, 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 dated March 26, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor and as shown on the Settlement Plans dated March 25, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 2 to 6 below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the revised proposal as set out in the without prejudice Settlement Offer dated March 26, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor and as shown on the Settlement Plans dated March 25, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor, subject to the Parts 3 to 6 below. 3. City Council accept the Section 37 offer contained in the without prejudice Settlement Offer dated March 26, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor for a community benefit in the form of a cash contribution in the amount of six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to secure the community benefit in a Section 37 Agreement as more particularly described in Part 4 below. 4. 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 Applicant to the City in the amount of six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) as described in Part 3 above, to be allocated amongst the following at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor: i. streetscape improvements along The Queensway through the Shop The Queensway Business Improvement Area; ii. improvements to local parks and trails located in Ward 3, including Queensway Park and Mimico Park Trail; and/or iii. public art on the site at the south-west corner of The Queensway and Islington known municipally as 1001-1037 The Queensway; b. the amount of the cash contribution in Part 4.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 Applicant to the City; and c. in the event that the cash contribution in Part 4.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. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to secure the following as matters of legal convenience to support the development in an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act with the Applicant as follows, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: a. a 1.9 metre road widening along The Queensway to be conveyed by the Applicant to the City through the Site Plan Control process to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; b. a 5 metre right-of-way rounding at the southwest corner of The Queensway and Plastics Avenue intersection to be conveyed by the Applicant to the City through the Site Plan Control process to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; c. a surface pedestrian clearway easement to be conveyed by the Applicant to the City for public access over the privately-owned portions of the pedestrian clearway along Plastics Avenue on the site; the details, location, and configuration of the pedestrian clearway and easement will be determined and conveyed through the Site Plan Control process and the Applicant shall agree to construct and maintain the pedestrian clearway easement lands at its own cost and expense; d. the conveyance of any easement or fee simple interest of lands by the Applicant to the City shall be at no cost to the City and for nominal consideration and shall be free and clear of encumbrances, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as well as the General Manager, Transportation Services as the case may be; without limiting the generality of the forgoing, the cost of preparation and deposit of accepted reference plans shall also be at the Applicant's sole cost and expense; e. a revised Pedestrian Wind Assessment, including a wind tunnel test, to be provided by the Applicant to the City, and the implementation of any recommended mitigation measures by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. a Peer Review of the Noise and Vibration Impact Feasibility Study prepared by J.E. Coulter Associates Limited by a third-party Noise and Vibration Consultant retained by the City at the Applicant's sole cost and expense, and the implementation of any noise and vibration control measures and recommendations as identified through the Peer Review by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and g. an Air Quality Study prepared by an Air Quality Consultant, which shall be subject to a Peer Review by a third-party Air Quality Consultant retained by the City at the Applicant's sole cost and expense, and the implementation of any air quality control measures and recommendations identified through the Peer Review by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 6. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final order on the Zoning By-law Amendment application until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the revised proposal as shown on the Settlement Plans dated March 25, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor is submitted for a recirculation for comments to all appropriate City divisions and such recirculation is completed, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is finalized to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the Applicant and the City have entered into and registered an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act securing such community benefits and other matters of legal convenience as set out in Parts 4 and 5 above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. all outstanding transportation matters, including the submission of an accepted revised Transportation Impact Study, Parking Justification Report and Truck Maneuvering Diagrams, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. all outstanding engineering matters, including the submission of an accepted revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Geotechnical Report and Hydrogeological Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; f. the Applicant has entered into an agreement or agreements securing 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 Transportation Impact Study, Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Geotechnical Report and Hydrogeological Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; g. the Applicant has provided space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with Sewer By-law Chapter 68-10 and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and h. the Applicant has provided a revised shadow study based on the Settlement Plans to demonstrating the sun and shadow impacts of the Settlement Plans, the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (March 30, 2021) are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 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 and litigation privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 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, as well as Confidential Attachments 2 and 3, 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.
MM31.15adopted
Over the past several years, the costs of covering and isolating Toronto Hydro distribution wires for simple maintenance of building facades has continued to rise. One property was quoted $19,351 for a 17 foot wide property. Another was quoted $43,825 for the same distance. Such costs can make it difficult for property owners to maintain their buildings, and can jeopardize safety when critical repairs are not made. I have heard from property owners on Queen Street West who want to conduct maintenance and make repairs to their heritage buildings, but the rising cost of hydro wire covering has become prohibitive. One factor in the rising cost is likely due to Toronto Hydro requiring the hydro covering to be completed by private contractors. At the April 13, 2018 meeting of the Economic Development Committee, a motion was approved (ED28.11) requesting that the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, consult with appropriate City Staff and Toronto Hydro on measures that can be taken to reduce the costs of covering distribution lines for small businesses in the City, including restoring the role of Toronto Hydro to complete line covering and isolation. Given the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses, this issue has become more urgent than ever. The survival of our main streets will be essential to Toronto's economic recovery and livability, and it's critical that small businesses are able to safely maintain their buildings. As a part of our economic recovery, the City must determine solutions to ensure small business owners are protected from the runaway costs of hydro wire covering.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consult with appropriate City staff, TABIA, and Toronto Hydro on measures that can be taken to reduce the costs of covering distribution lines for small businesses in the City, as well as exploring financial support mechanisms to mitigate unavoidable costs.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consult with appropriate City staff, TABIA, and Toronto Hydro on measures that can be taken to reduce the costs of covering distribution lines for small businesses in the City, as well as exploring financial support mechanisms to mitigate unavoidable costs.
CC31.16adopted
The purpose of this report is to obtain instructions regarding a potential settlement of the claim by Steelcore Construction Ltd. against the City of Toronto, for compensation arising out of delay claims for work at 3306 Kingston Road to complete a new shelter.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM31.16adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment Application A0134/20SC, minor variance application (A0135/20SC) consent application (BO29/20SC) and application AO136/20SC (the "Application") to obtain consent to sever rear portion of 91 McCowan Road to construct a new two-storey detached dwelling on the proposed new lot fronting on Martindale Road. At its hearing on November 24, 2021, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (the "Decision"). The Notice of Decision is attached. The decision has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (File 20 225356 S45 20 TLAB).
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 91 McCowan Road to oppose the variances in Committee of Adjustment Application A0134/20SC, minor variance application (A0135/20SC), consent application (BO29/20SC) and application AO136/20SC. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring resolution of the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 91 McCowan Road to oppose the variances in Committee of Adjustment Application A0134/20SC, minor variance application (A0135/20SC), consent application (BO29/20SC) and application AO136/20SC. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring resolution of the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
CC31.17adopted
City Council, at its October 2020 meeting, approved the appointment of an Interim City Clerk, pending the completion of a recruitment process to appoint a permanent City Clerk. This report recommends the appointment of John D. Elvidge to the permanent position of City Clerk.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint John D. Elvidge to the position of City Clerk, for the City of Toronto for the purposes of section 137 of the City of Toronto Act, with such appointment to be effective April 9, 2021, subject to and following written acceptance by John D. Elvidge of the terms and conditions of a contract of employment offered by the City. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with John D. Elvidge. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary by-laws to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. John D. Elvidge be appointed to the position of City Clerk, for the City of Toronto for the purposes of section 137 of the City of Toronto Act, with such appointment to be effective April 9, 2021, subject to and following written acceptance by John D. Elvidge of the terms and conditions of a contract of employment offered by the City. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with John D. Elvidge. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary by-laws to give effect to the recommendation in this report.
MM31.17adopted
At its meeting of February 2, 3 and 5, 2021, Toronto City Council adopted Item CC28.11 (Victory Silos -315 and 359 Lake Shore Boulevard), approving amendments to the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law 438-86 to permit the redevelopment of the property for both residential and non-residential uses, including three proposed residential tower buildings with heights of 151 metres, 130 metres, and 70 metres, the provision of affordable rental housing, a cash contribution towards the provision of day care, and heritage protection for the Victory Silos currently located on the property. A minor revision to the Council authority is required to correct an inadvertent error in one of the recommendations. In the Council approval, Part 2.a.iv. correctly describes the maximum combined (residential and non-residential) gross floor area for the development proposal as being 125,000 square metres, but incorrectly describes the maximum residential gross floor area as being 92,905 square metres. The correct number for the maximum residential gross floor area is 113,600 square metres, which number was set out and discussed in the body of the Confidential Report, and was shown in the architectural plans included in the Offer to Settle (now released publicly) that was approved by City Council. City staff have requested this Motion to make this technical correction to Part 2 of City Council's decision. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Item CC28.11 (February 2, 3 and 5, 2021 City Council Meeting) only as it pertains to Part 2.a.iv. of City Council's decision.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Part 2.a.iv. of its decision on Item CC28.11, adopted by Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021, so that it correctly reads as follows: iv. permit tower heights of 151 metres, 130 metres, and 70 metres, and a maximum combined non-residential gross floor area and residential gross floor area of 125,000 square metres, and a maximum residential gross floor area of 113,600 square metres.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. City Council amend Part 2.a.iv. of its decision on Item CC28.11, adopted by Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021, so that it correctly reads as follows: iv. permit tower heights of 151 metres, 130 metres, and 70 metres, and a maximum combined non-residential gross floor area and residential gross floor area of 125,000 square metres, and a maximum residential gross floor area of 113,600 square metres.
MM31.18adopted
City Council, at its meeting on December 5, 2017, adopted Item TE28.5, approving a Zoning By-law amendment for the lands located at 1182 King and 1221 King Street West to allow for the construction of a 17-storey mixed-use building at 1182 King Street West, and a 14-storey mixed-use building at 1221 King Street West. Revisions to Proposal: During the review of the Site Plan Control application for 1182 King Street West, and after the Zoning By-law amendment approval, Toronto Hydro identified a potential conflict between the close proximity of the west elevation of the building and Toronto Hydro's infrastructure located along the east side of Dufferin Street. Toronto Hydro requested an increased setback of the building's upper floors. The applicant responded positively, setting the upper floors farther back from the western property line. To maintain the gross floor area that had been approved by City Council on December 5, 2017, the applicant requested an increase of two storeys, for a total building height of 19 storeys. City Planning have reviewed the proposed increase in height and determined that no negative impact would result from the additional two storeys. Revisions to Section 37 Agreement: The Section 37 agreement has been revised, at the applicant's request, to delay the timing of the conveyance of land for an on-site park abutting the property located at 1221 King Street West to allow for the Environment Assessment process to be completed. Parks, Recreation and Forestry have considered this request, and recommend City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication prior to the earlier of the issuance of any permit after the first Above Grade Building Permit or November 15, 2021, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks and such other encumbrances, if any, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such encumbrances will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. At the time Item TE28.5 was approved, both properties were located in former Ward 14 Parkdale-High Park (currently Ward 4), and as such, City Council directed the Section 37 cash contribution be allocated to Ward 4. While the property located at 1221 King Street West remains in Parkdale-High Park (Ward 4), the property located at 1182 King Street West is now located within Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: City Council delete Parts 1 and 2 of its previous decision on Item 2017.TE28.5 and adopt instead the following: 1. City Council amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended for the lands at 1182 and 1221 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law attached to this Motion. 2. City Council amend City-Wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1182 and 1221 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law attached to this Motion. 3. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-laws are minor and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered previously by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required in respect of the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-laws. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication prior to the earlier of the issuance of any permit after the first Above Grade Building Permit or November 15, 2021, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks and such other encumbrances, if any, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such encumbrances will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: City Council delete Parts 1 and 2 of its previous decision on Item 2017.TE28.5 and adopt instead the following: 1. City Council amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended for the lands at 1182 and 1221 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law attached to Motion MM31.18. 2. City Council amend City-Wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1182 and 1221 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law attached to Motion MM31.18. 3. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-laws are minor and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered previously by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required in respect of the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-laws. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication prior to the earlier of the issuance of any permit after the first Above Grade Building Permit or November 15, 2021, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks and such other encumbrances, if any, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such encumbrances will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
MM31.19adopted
In Toronto's current real estate market, affordable multi-unit rental buildings are rapidly being converted into expensive rentals, or demolished to make way for new condominium development. There is a critical need to permanently protect the affordability of existing rental housing across the city, and partnerships with the non-profit housing sector provide a viable pathway towards doing so. This Motion presents such an opportunity: to help a land trust acquire a property in Kensington Market and maintain its 12 units as affordable rental housing for the next 99 years. The building's tenants have already been faced with the threat of renoviction, and protecting their homes is urgent. This Motion recommends that City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $3,000,000 in funding to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust to acquire, renovate, and operate the property municipally known as 54-56 Kensington Avenue in Toronto, fully funded by Ward 11, University-Rosedale Section 37 funds with funding provided by the various developments in the Ward, subject to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust successfully acquiring the property by no later than May 31, 2021. This Motion also recommends that the 12 residential units be exempt from the payment of property taxes for 99 years to ensure long term viability of the project and to secure the units as affordable rental housing in perpetuity. The property at 54-56 Kensington Avenue is an existing mixed-use property with 12 dwelling units and 5 retail units at-grade. Ten of the 12 units are currently occupied. The property is currently on the market for sale, and the Kensington Market Community Land Trust has signed a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the owners. The Land Trust is completing due diligence on the property and anticipates closing of the transaction by May 26, 2021.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $3,000,000 to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust to acquire, renovate and operate the property municipally known as 54-56 Kensington Avenue as affordable rental housing with at-grade retail space for a minimum of 99 years, subject to the successful acquisition of the property by the Kensington Market Community Land Trust by no later than May 31, 2021; approval of a business case for the property outlining the management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the project, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and the Kensington Market Community Land Trust entering into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 2. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $3,000,000 gross, to be payable to 54-56 Kensington Avenue, subject to Part 1 above, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits for this purpose, received by the City from the following developments: a. 275 Albany Avenue and 420 Dupont Street, secured for the provision of new affordable housing, in the amount of $1,107.01 (Source Account: XR3026-3701049); b. 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing in Ward 20, however the funds have not been used for 3 years and as per the provisions of the by-law and section 37 Agreement, the funds can be redirected for affordable housing generically, in the amount of $221,085.94 (Source Account: XR3026-3700835); c. 126-128 Hazelton Avenue, secured for a range of uses including the provision of affordable housing, in the amount of $68,468.12 (Source Account: XR3026-3700969); d. 4, 6 and 8 St. Thomas Street and 100-110 Charles Street West, secured for new affordable housing, in the amount of $372,145.02 (Source Account: XR3026-3700642); e. 1-11 Bloor Street West, 768-784 Yonge Street, and 760-762 Yonge Street, secured for new affordable housing, in the amount of $2,100,643.63 (Source Account: XR3026-3701059); and f. 826-834 Yonge Street and 2-8 Cumberland Street, secured for affordable housing, in the amount of $236,550.28 (Source Account: 220096). 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, to secure the property as affordable rental housing for a 99 year term, subject to Part 1 above. 4. City Council enact a site specific by-law amending the criteria for "Affordable Housing" in the Municipal Housing Facility By-law 1756-2019, to exempt the 12 affordable rental housing units at 54-56 Kensington Avenue to be operated by the Kensington Market Community Land Trust from the restriction that affordable rental housing units be "new" housing to meet the definition of "Affordable Housing" in Municipal Housing Facility By-law 1756-2019, subject to Part 1 above. 5. City Council, conditional on the enacting of the site specific by-law amendment referred to in Part 4 above, exempt the 12 affordable rental units at 54-56 Kensington Avenue from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the term of the City's Contribution Agreement with Kensington Market Community Land Trust, which will be 99 years. 6. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the Contribution Agreement. 7. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by the non-profit housing provider, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council, subject to Part 1 above.
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 $3,000,000 to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust to acquire, renovate and operate the property municipally known as 54-56 Kensington Avenue as affordable rental housing with at-grade retail space for a minimum of 99 years, subject to the successful acquisition of the property by the Kensington Market Community Land Trust by no later than May 31, 2021; approval of a business case for the property outlining the management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the project, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and the Kensington Market Community Land Trust entering into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 2. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $3,000,000 gross, to be payable to 54-56 Kensington Avenue, subject to Part 1 above, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits for this purpose, received by the City from the following developments: a. 275 Albany Avenue and 420 Dupont Street, secured for the provision of new affordable housing, in the amount of $1,107.01 (Source Account: XR3026-3701049); b. 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street, secured for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing in Ward 20, however the funds have not been used for 3 years and as per the provisions of the by-law and section 37 Agreement, the funds can be redirected for affordable housing generically, in the amount of $221,085.94 (Source Account: XR3026-3700835); c. 126-128 Hazelton Avenue, secured for a range of uses including the provision of affordable housing, in the amount of $68,468.12 (Source Account: XR3026-3700969); d. 4, 6 and 8 St. Thomas Street and 100-110 Charles Street West, secured for new affordable housing, in the amount of $372,145.02 (Source Account: XR3026-3700642); e. 1-11 Bloor Street West, 768-784 Yonge Street, and 760-762 Yonge Street, secured for new affordable housing, in the amount of $2,100,643.63 Source Account: XR3026-3701059); and f. 826-834 Yonge Street and 2-8 Cumberland Street, secured for affordable housing, in the amount of $236,550.28 (Source Account: 220096). 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, to secure the property as affordable rental housing for a 99 year term, subject to Part 1 above. 4. City Council enact a site specific by-law amending the criteria for "Affordable Housing" in the Municipal Housing Facility By-law 1756-2019, to exempt the 12 affordable rental housing units at 54-56 Kensington Avenue to be operated by the Kensington Market Community Land Trust from the restriction that affordable rental housing units be "new" housing to meet the definition of "Affordable Housing" in Municipal Housing Facility By-law 1756-2019, subject to Part 1 above. 5. City Council, conditional on the enacting of the site specific by-law amendment referred to in Part 4 above, exempt the 12 affordable rental units at 54-56 Kensington Avenue from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the term of the City's Contribution Agreement with Kensington Market Community Land Trust, which will be 99 years. 6. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the Contribution Agreement. 7. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by the non-profit housing provider, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council, subject to Part 1 above.
MM31.20withdrawn
In early 2021, the City of Toronto's Social Development Finance and Administration, Research and Information Management Unit posted changes coming to its Neighbourhood Profiles that would expand the number of neighbourhoods recognized by the City from 140 to 158. This process has been undertaken to more accurately group and analyze census data, and allow other community agencies to do the same. The City had not reorganized its neighbourhoods since amalgamation. Names for new neighbourhoods selected in the process did not include input from Council or local councillors. As these names are the only comprehensive list of neighbourhood titles posted by the City, they are seen as "official" by many of those living in the community. In some cases, where new names failed to adequately consider neighbourhood history, community response has been negative.
Motion MM31.20 was withdrawn at City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee on a process to: a. revise newly adopted names used in the City of Toronto's Neighbourhood Profiles, in consultation with the local community, where concerns have been identified by local Councillors; and b. ensure that local Councillors are notified and consulted, along with the local community, when the City of Toronto is considering changes for neighbourhood names used in an official capacity.
MM31.21amended
A Different Booklist Cultural Centre is an organization engaging in elevating the cultural, social, educational and economic well-being of the African Canadian and Caribbean Canadian communities, by providing space for community projects, events and culturally responsive resources. It provides opportunities for the public to experience the rich cultural legacy of Toronto's Black and Caribbean communities. The City is committed to supporting the future of this important Black cultural centre, owned and operated by A Different Booklist Cultural Centre with a permanent home and to grow deeper roots in Toronto. In December 2020, City Council authorized the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to initiate negotiations with A Different Booklist Cultural Centre for a long-term lease at 756 Bathurst Street, contingent on the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture's review of A Different Booklist Cultural Centre's long-term business plan, and to report back to City Council for authorization of the lease terms. http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2020.MM27.11 A Different Booklist Cultural Centre is leading a $6 million capital fundraising campaign to retrofit the municipally-owned building at 756 Bathurst Street which will be the new home of the organization previously housed in the Mirvish Village neighbourhood,. The City has committed $1 million for capital costs for this City-owned building and is now looking to support the organizations fundraising efforts by facilitating donations through the City's DonateTO portal. Revenue generated through the fundraising campaign will be managed by Economic Development and Culture with funds being flowed to A Different Booklist Cultural Centre to implement the capital work.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Director, Strategic Partnerships, to report to the May 26, 2021 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with proposed terms and conditions under which the City may accept donations in compliance the Donations to the City of Toronto For Community Benefits Policy with respect to the capital project at 756 Bathurst Street for a new home for A Different Booklist Cultural Centre, such conditions to include the fundraising requirements for a long-term lease, the acceptance of a business plan and capital project plans.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships to accept donations to retrofit the municipally-owned building at 756 Bathurst Street in compliance with the Policy on Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to enter into an agreement with A Different Booklist Cultural Centre to transfer funds from the DonateTO campaign for the purpose of implementing capital work at 756 Bathurst Street.
MM31.22adopted
As the City of Toronto is widely recognized as a leader in bird conservation, Nature Canada would like to celebrate and award the City's efforts by certifying the City as a Bird Friendly City, once they complete their evaluation of the application. The bird team in Toronto is currently in the process of filling out the application, however, Nature Canada has requested that the Toronto City Council makes a resolution in support of becoming a Bird Friendly City, one of the requirements of the program. Toronto was the first city in North America to establish bird-friendly policies and many cities in Canada and the United States have since followed suit. In 2005, a Notice of Motion was passed by City Council directing staff to report back on how to reduce migratory bird deaths in Toronto. In 2006, a staff report was adopted by City Council that directed all City of Toronto facilities to turn their lights off at night during migratory seasons. It also directed staff to support the work of the Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP), an organization that advocates for the plight of migratory birds that the City has been working with ever since. Along with that, FLAP is a national partner in Nature Canada's Bird Friendly City program, as well as a member of the local Toronto Bird Team. In 2007, the City adopted and released the "Bird-Friendly Development Guidelines", which provided voluntary options and strategies for developers and building-owners to help make their buildings bird-friendly. In 2010, City Council directed that all new development applications must meet the requirements of the Toronto Green Standard (TGS), which includes many bird-friendly elements drawn from the 2007 Guidelines. Since then, Toronto has also released the following documents in support of the bird-friendly components of the TGS: Best Practices for Bird-Friendly Glass (2016), Best Practices for Effective Lighting (2017). Most recently the City led in the development of bird-friendly building guidelines for the Canadian Standards Association leading to a voluntary national standard for bird-friendly buildings that can be adopted by any jurisdiction in Canada. The City of Toronto has also developed various plans and strategies to protect biodiversity and natural habitat in and around the City, which is essential for birds to thrive as they return to Canadian landscapes during their breeding seasons. Examples include: Sustaining and Expanding the Urban Forest: Toronto Strategic Forest Management Plan 2012-2022, Toronto Ravine Strategy, Toronto Biodiversity Strategy and Pollinator Protection Strategy. Toronto's Private tree by-law and Ravine and Natural Feature Protection by-law protect the urban forest, ravines and natural areas, which are important habitat for bird species. The City promotes the appreciation of birds through publications such as Birds of Toronto. Every May the City of Toronto participates in the Toronto Bird Celebration, a two week long celebration of birds, culminating in the Colonel Sam Smith Bird Festival, co-hosted by the City of Toronto and community partners. Certification is a badge of honor and a source of community pride. It tells the world that a city or town is doing things to help birds and reverse their declines in their own backyard. A Bird Friendly City certification strengthens a municipality's legacy as a champion for bird conservation and celebrates the efforts of a municipality, as well as the local community organizations, to protect birds in their own backyards.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council support the efforts of Nature Canada and the potential to become a certified Bird Friendly City. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to explore partnership opportunities with Birds Canada in an effort to organize the Toronto Bird Celebration to celebrate Toronto's status as a Bird Friendly City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council support the efforts of Nature Canada and the potential to become a certified Bird Friendly City. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to explore partnership opportunities with Birds Canada in an effort to organize the Toronto Bird Celebration to celebrate Toronto's status as a Bird Friendly City.
MM31.23adopted
In 2016, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched Delivering Community Power - a program for Canada Post to confront climate change, promote better access to expanded services, bring financial inclusion to unbanked and underbanked communities, and address other social inequalities - all by making the most of our existing public postal service network. Effects of climate change are deadly and are affecting nearly every part of society all around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need for a more equal, more resilient society that prioritizes the health of our must vulnerable neighbours and loved ones. We are relying more than ever on the internet to connect people and to do our business. The continuing decline of traditional letter mail combined with a dramatic rise in parcels from e-commerce makes it plain to see: the postal service has to adapt to a new reality. This is a great opportunity to address multiple problems at once, with a valued public infrastructure that connects everyone in their own community. To the City of Toronto, the benefit of these changes is clear. Urgent action is needed to establish a robust network of electric vehicle charging stations; and to achieve carbon-neutral targets by 2050, Canada Post must greatly accelerate the electrification of its fleet. This will help continue to push Toronto toward its goal to eliminate GHG emissions. Canada Post's letter carriers can also check-in on vulnerable residents to help keep people in their homes longer as they age this is part of an expansion of services Canada Post can expand and adapt to the changing needs of the public through their implementation of Delivering Community Power, a vision of the post-carbon digital-age postal service that address the above needs and more.
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse Canadian Union of Postal Service Workers delivering the Community Power Program. 2. City Council send a copy of this endorsement to the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister for Public Services and Procurement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse Canadian Union of Postal Service Workers delivering the Community Power Program. 2. City Council send a copy of this endorsement to the Hon. Anita Anand, Minister for Public Services and Procurement.