Toronto City Council
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BL32.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for May 5 and 6, 2021 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2021.CC32
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, enacted By-laws 339-2021 to 406-2021.
CC32.1adopted
Ombudsman Toronto 2020 Annual Report
Pursuant to section 173(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 3, the Ombudsman is required to submit an annual report on the activities of her office directly to City Council.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the Ombudsman Toronto 2020 Annual Report for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Ombudsman Toronto 2020 Annual Report for information.
DM32.1adopted
206 Russell Hill Road - Request for Directions Regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing
On September 9, 2019, the applicant appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal citing Council's failure to make a decision on the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. The case management conference was held on January 28, 2020. The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes a 4-unit, 3-storey (13.7 metre) townhouse building with 8 parking spaces located within a below-grade garage. The proposal includes 1,252 square metres of gross floor area and a total density of 1.13 times the area of the site. The existing house would be demolished. The Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were deemed complete on May 18, 2018. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions regarding a matter appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 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 and Confidential Appendices A and B 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 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 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer as described in Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor and subject to Parts 2 to 4 below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing on the Zoning By-law Amendment in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 206 Russell Hill Road (the "Site"). 3. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold the issuance of the final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendix B to the report, (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor, including the re-zoning of the rear portion of the Site to Open Space - Natural (ON) to be conveyed into public ownership as directed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; and b. the owner has, at its sole expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water and confirmation that the amending by-laws do not require any modifications to address the accepted Engineering Reports, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; and ii. submitted a revised Landscape Plan and Arborist Report acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council direct the following regarding Site Plan Approval, whereby the owner shall: a. provide plans and drawings, including a site plan and tree protection and planting/restoration/naturalization plan clearly depicting the area zoned Open Space - Natural to be conveyed in public ownership to the City, at no cost to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and such requirement for conveyance of the land be secured in the Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and conveyed to the City as a pre-approval condition of Site Plan Approval; b. preserve the Category 4 Red Oak tree (identified as Tree 2) that is located in the northeast portion of the Site, in accordance with the Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan and Arborist Report prepared by Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc. dated March 24, 2021 (on file with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation) and with such report to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; c. submit a revised landscape and naturalization planting plan to Ravine and Natural Feature Protection for review and approval, where such plans and drawings shall contain details for lands located immediately north within Winston Churchill Park and for the western portion of the Site and such an approved landscape plan and naturalization planting plan will be secured as a plan and drawing as part of Site Plan Approval to the satisfaction of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and d. as a pre-approval condition to site plan approval, provide for compensation for the loss of trees and the disturbance to the ravine and natural heritage systems services to be directed towards including improvements along the north property line within the Winston Churchill Park, and such landscape improvements may include improvements on the adjacent City park lands (or a financial contribution for such improvements), with the details of such landscape improvements to be reflected in revised Landscape Plans to be approved as part of the Site Plan Approval process and the final financial contribution to be determined by, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 5. City Council authorize and direct City Officials to take the necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A" and Confidential Appendix "B" to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.1adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0001/21NY) (the "Application") to construct a new dwelling with an integral garage. The Application requests variances for height, length, side yard setbacks, and floor space index. The Committee of Adjustment approved the Application at its hearing on March 25, 2021. The Notice of Decision is attached as Attachment 1. The Decision was appealed by the Leaside Residents Association to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body with appropriate City Staff or outside consultants, in order to oppose the minor variances requested in the Application. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing in opposition to the proposal.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, with appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing respecting the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's approval of Application A0001/21NY for 140 Divadale Drive, in opposition to the proposal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, with appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing respecting the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's approval of Application A0001/21NY for 140 Divadale Drive, in opposition to the proposal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
RM32.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:34 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. May 5, 2021 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Henry Chu John Patrick Kruger Garth Stanley Wayne Magloire Rocco Mastrangelo Sr. Anastasios (Tom) Michalopoulos Anne Moore Ihor Pelech W. Galen Weston Mayor Tory addressed City Council to commemorate the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Mayor Tory spoke of the Prince's support of Her Majesty, the Queen, throughout her reign and of Prince Philip's dedication to public service. Mayor Tory recognized the positive impacts that the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Program has had on Toronto. City Council viewed a short video presentation featuring images of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during visits to the City of Toronto over the past 70 years. City Council observed a moment of silence in memory of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. Members, although Civic Buildings, including City Hall are currently closed to the public, I want to emphasize that today's Council meeting is being conducted publicly and is being streamed live on YouTube. I want to welcome the public who are watching our meeting this morning.
CC32.2amended
Appointment of Public Members to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board
On April 16, 2021, the Corporations Nominating Panel conducted interviews and recommended five public members and two tenant directors to City Council for appointment to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 6, 2023, continuing to serve until successors are appointed: Lawrence D'Souza Linda Jackson Warren Law Brenda Parris Maureen Quigley, as Chair 2. City Council waive Section 2.6 of the Public Appointments Policy concerning restrictions on multiple appointments with regard to the appointment of Lawrence D'Souza in Part 1 above. 3. City Council appoint the following two candidates to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board as Tenant Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 6, 2023, continuing to serve until successors are appointed: Carrie MacNeil Jim Meeks 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (April 8, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board. 5. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 8, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board. Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (April 8, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 8, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Corporations. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 6, 2023, continuing to serve until successors are appointed: Lawrence D'Souza Linda Jackson Warren Law Brenda Parris Maureen Quigley, as Chair 2. City Council appoint the following two candidates to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board as Tenant Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending May 6, 2023, continuing to serve until successors are appointed: Carrie MacNeil Jim Meeks 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (April 8, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board. 4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 8, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Seniors Housing Corporation Board. Candidates' biographies: Lawrence D'Souza Lawrence, a CPA, brings a diverse set of skills and real-world experience from the private and public sectors in finance, planning, regulatory regimes, audit, accounting, risk management, policy and research, corporate governance, and the knowledge of various federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations. He holds multiple professional designations and certifications in Accounting, Auditing, Management and Risk Management. He has worked for the Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments. Linda Jackson Linda Jackson is an experienced health care leader and social worker with substantial professional and Board experiences focused in health and community services . Linda has a particular interest in equity informed approaches to her professional and volunteer roles and a commitment to support the creation of senior friendly health and community services and communities. Linda is a former Board member of TCHC with lived experience as a daughter of a tenant who lived in a TCHC seniors building. Warren Law Mr. Law has devoted considerable time to working on behalf of public institutions having a focus on seniors-related issues. The immediate past Chair of the board of directors at West Park Health Centre, Mr. Law continues to chair the Hospital's committee on Long Term Care issues. Mr. Law has served on boards of directors in various parts of the health care sector and in all his appointments, he has brought a consensus-building, collaborative approach to dealing with key public issues. Carrie MacNeil (Tenant Director) Carrie has senior expertise in HR management, research and organizational communication. She has served as editor and writer for the national scanning publication of a major trade association; conducted communication audits in various Toronto hospitals; and recruited executive staff for associations. She is a founding member of her community's Tenant Association and a 25+ years volunteer assisting women re-entering the workforce following incarceration, domestic violence and addictions. Jim Meeks (Tenant Director) Jim Meeks has been involved in community building efforts and projects for many years and his skills and experience are a good fit with the mandate of the Seniors Housing Corporation Board. His commitment as a tenant representative helped to build a strong and vibrant community with special focus on security, agency liaison, community animation and harm reduction. He is dedicated to building a legacy of a just, diverse community. Brenda Parris Brenda is a respected professional with over 20 years experience in settlement and immigration, services for seniors' and persons with disabilities. Her leadership in workplace diversity and community advocacy provide her with the ability to mediate solutions and 'think outside of the box' for effective solutions. She is recognized as a 'bridge builder', noted for her established leadership qualities, dedication and resourcefulness. Maureen Quigley, as Chair Maureen Quigley, M.A, ICD.D has held Board leadership positions in national, provincial and community not-for-profit and government agencies and advised many Boards in the Canadian health sector. Seniors housing and support services have been a rewarding part of her Board and professional work during her 45 year career spanning the Government of Ontario, Metropolitan Toronto and as Principal of Maureen Quigley & Associates Inc. She received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for Community Service in 2012.
MM32.2adopted
This Motion is for the allocation of $156,287.06 of Section 37 funds towards a memorial commemorating the life and contributions of former Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell. At its meeting of July 23, 2018, City Council directed staff to honour the late Pam McConnell by renaming the Aquatic Centre in Regent Park after her, and incorporating a memorial bench and commemorative statue in her memory. http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2018.MM44.120 In 2019, work was begun on the project, and then the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic created delays through 2020. In 2021, staff reengaged with the project. While the budget for the bench and signage is being covered by the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Capital Budget, the commemorative artwork is unfunded. Economic Development and Culture staff have begun drafting the terms of reference for a public art commission for the site, but a budget must be identified for the call. Planning staff have identified Section 37 funds available from 75, 77, and 83 Mutual St that may be applied to this project adhering to uses identified in the by-law. It is anticipated that the call for proposals will be released at the public unveiling of the new signage for the Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre later this summer. The artwork will be installed in 2022.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2021- 2030 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by $156,287.06 gross and $0 debt in project costs with cash flow funding of $25,000 in 2021 and future year commitments of $131,287.06 in 2022 for the new Public Art - Pam McConnell memorial project, fully funded by Section 37 funds (Planning Act Reserve Funds) received from the development at 75, 77, and 83 Mutual Street, secured for community/cultural/recreational space improvements in the local area (Source Account XR3026-3700877) for the purpose of commissioning, fabricating and installing the Pam McConnell commemorative artwork at 640 Dundas Street West, as directed by City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2021- 2030 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by $156,287.06 gross and $0 debt in project costs with cash flow funding of $25,000 in 2021 and future year commitments of $131,287.06 in 2022 for the new Public Art - Pam McConnell memorial project, fully funded by Section 37 funds (Planning Act Reserve Funds) received from the development at 75, 77, and 83 Mutual Street, secured for community/cultural/recreational space improvements in the local area (Source Account XR3026-3700877) for the purpose of commissioning, fabricating and installing the Pam McConnell commemorative artwork at 640 Dundas Street West, as directed by City Council.
RM32.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on April 7 and 8, 2021.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting on April 7 and 8, 2021.
CC32.3adopted
Property Standards Committee - Appointment of Public Members
On April 20, 2021, the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee conducted interviews and recommended nine candidates to City Council for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto and East York Panel of the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending May 15, 2023 and until a successor is appointed: Stephen Job 2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending May 5, 2025 and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel James Douglas Lawrence Lo North York Panel Kevin King Robert Ruggiero Scarborough Panel Lisa Mallia Jan Seaborn Toronto and East York Panel Johanna Braden Laura Herbert 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (April 8, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (April 8, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee. The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto and East York Panel of the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending May 15, 2023 and until a successor is appointed: Stephen Job 2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending May 5, 2025 and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel James Douglas Lawrence Lo North York Panel Kevin King Robert Ruggiero Scarborough Panel Lisa Mallia Jan Seaborn Toronto and East York Panel Johanna Braden Laura Herbert 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4 to the report (April 8, 2021) from the Interim City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
MM32.3adopted
This Motion seeks approval to release Section 37 funds of in the amount of $50,000 to The Queensway Business Improvement Area for the completion of streetscape improvements. The Queensway Business Improvement Area has been working in partnership with the City, through the Business Improvement Area office on the reconstruction of the sidewalk on the north side of The Queensway just east of Islington Avenue. The sidewalk is safe to walk on, but stepped. By making the sidewalk flush with landscaping, is consistent with the shoptheQueensway Business Improvement Area's vision for a safe, pedestrian-oriented area. As such, the City request the Business Improvement Area's consideration. The reconstruction will incorporate sustainable green infrastructure to assist in storm-water management and reduce heat island effects. The Business Improvement Area will maintain the new tree planters as part of the sidewalk improvements. Funds have been secured through a Section 37 agreement for the development at 784 The Queensway for streetscape improvements in the area. The funds secured have been received by the City and sufficient monies remain uncommitted for this project.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2021 Approved Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture to increase the shoptheQueensway project (CED104-73) by $50,000 gross and $0 debt in project costs and cash flow of $50,000 in 2021, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 784 The Queensway (Source Account: XR3026-3701047) to complete streetscape improvements on The Queensway.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommend that: 1. City Council amend the 2021 Approved Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture to increase the shoptheQueensway project (CED104-73) by $50,000 gross and $0 debt in project costs and cash flow of $50,000 in 2021, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 784 The Queensway (Source Account: XR3026-3701047) to complete streetscape improvements on The Queensway.
RM32.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Deferred Items: Item TE21.9 Item TE23.10 Item TE23.21 Other Deferred Matter: Item DM32.1 Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 23 on April 29, 2021 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 27 on April 12, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Joe Cressy Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 21 on April 27, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 22 on April 26, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 21 on April 28, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 22 on April 22, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 8 on April 12, 2021 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 23 on April 19, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 23 on April 20, 2021 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 23 on April 23, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 24 on April 21, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested submitted by City Officials
Committee Reports, New Business and Business Previously Requested were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC32.4adopted
Development Charges Deferral for Anduhyaun Shelter
In response to the April 7, 2021 Council request, this report comments on the feasibility of deferring the payment of development charges for Anduhyaun Women's Shelter, a violence against women emergency shelter. The development proposal by Anduhyaun Women's Shelter is to construct a three storey Crisis Care Shelter for women. The shelter is a family support shelter that is substance free and provides culturally sensitive counselling and referrals for women and their children. The City's development charges bylaw requires a payment of $135,055.67 at the time of building permit issuance. While it is feasible to provide a deferral through a section 27 agreement, staff recommend that Council refer this request to the comprehensive bylaw review currently underway. This report seeks authority to enter into an agreement to defer payment until that review has been completed and where Council may see it fit to provide an exemption of the charges. This report has been prepared in consultation with the City Legal Services and Toronto Building.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to enter into an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to defer the payment of development charges for Anduhyaun Women's Shelter proceeding under building permit number 20-232944 based on the general terms and conditions in Attachment 1 to the report (April 29, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, including any amendments to previously executed agreements, as necessary, relating to the payment of development charges. 2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to review this matter as part of the development charges bylaw review process currently underway.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, to enter into an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to defer the payment of development charges for Anduhyaun Women's Shelter proceeding under building permit number 20-232944 based on the general terms and conditions in Attachment 1, including any amendments to previously executed agreements, as necessary, relating to the payment of development charges. 2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to review this matter as part of the development charges bylaw review process currently underway.
MM32.4adopted
I am requesting that Toronto City Council support Montreal City Council in its April 20, 2021 adopted motion moved by City Councillor Marvin Rotrand, urging the Bank of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint to ensure future Canadian currency more accurately reflects the values of the multicultural, gender diverse and multiracial society Canada has become. In 2015, the campaign to include women on Canadian currency was supported by a petition signed by 75,000 names sponsored by British Columbia writer Merna Forster who observed that Queen Elizabeth's image on our money is due to her position as Head of State, and not because she is a woman. Montreal City Councillor Marvin Rotrand sponsored a motion as did Toronto Councillor Mary Fragedakis. These actions were cited by Stephen Poloz, the head of the Bank of Canada in 2015, for helping launch the process that ultimately led to Viola Desmond being featured on the new Canadian $10 bill, starting November 19, 2018. In the pursuit to better reflect a more heterogeneous and inclusive society this Motion speaks to our currency being overrepresented by politicians, most of whom are white and male, underrepresenting persons who have contributed to other fields of great importance to our society. Our currency does not reflect our current multiracial, gender diverse and multicultural reality as a nation. In the United States, the Biden administration has recently decided to replace the image of President Andrew Jackson, who has appeared since 1928 on the United States $20 bill, with that of Harriet Tubman, who incarnates the struggle against slavery. The Biden administration is also considering special coin and bill issues which will give prominence to those who championed women's rights as well as civil and voting rights. Those being considered include Lucretia Mott, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, Martin Luther King Jr. and Marian Anderson. Now is the time for Canada to present a more diverse face to the world. This Motion reflects the evolution of our cities and Country and will have resonance with the Bank of Canada and the Government of Canada, celebrating Canada in the 21st century.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council urge the Bank of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint to ensure, in future issuance of Canadian currency, that it better reflects the values of the multicultural, gender diverse and multiracial society Canada has become. 2. City Council request the City Manager to correspond with the Minister of Finance, the Bank of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint, and Montreal City Council for their support.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council urge the Bank of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint to ensure, in future issuance of Canadian currency, that it better reflects the values of the multicultural, gender diverse and multiracial society Canada has become. 2. City Council request the City Manager to correspond with the Minister of Finance, the Bank of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint, and Montreal City Council for their support.
RM32.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC32.5adopted
Getting to the Root of the Issues - 60 Day Action Plan Update
On February 9, 2021, the Auditor General released a report entitled "Getting to the Root of the Issues: A Follow-Up to the 2019 Tree Maintenance Services Audit", which was tabled at the Audit Committee meeting on February 16, 2021. This report was in response to City Council's request that the Auditor General report further to the Audit Committee on Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division's (PFR) review of work performed by tree maintenance vendors. The Auditor General's report provided 18 recommendations for the consideration of City Council, that are aimed to strengthen PFR's oversight, monitoring and contract management related to tree maintenance services to ensure value for money for the City. In addition, the Audit Committee made 12 recommendations to City Council for consideration and provided three directions to PFR, in response to the Auditor General's report, which included the request for the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to provide an update on the progress made with respect to the 60-day actions and report directly to the May 5 and 6, 2021 meeting of City Council. PFR agrees with the assessment and recommendations of the "Getting to the Root of the Issues: A Follow-Up to the 2019 Tree Maintenance Services Audit" report and has established a 30/60/90 Day Plan of Action to advance short and medium term deliverables related to the report's recommendations, which focus on three key objectives: - improve tree maintenance crew oversight; - enhance contract management measures; and - improve productivity and operational efficiency. PFR had the opportunity to respond to the Auditor General's recommendations at the February 16, 2021 Audit Committee meeting through the delivery of a presentation which focused on this 90-day work program and outlined the 13 actions PFR will take. Further, PFR provided a 30-day update at the City Council meeting of April 7/8. The purpose of this report is to respond to the Audit Committee's direction on February 16, 2021, that PFR report directly to the May 5 and 6, 2021 meeting of City Council with a progress update on the 60-day Action Plan. PFR will be subsequently reporting back on the following topics on the following dates: - update on the progress made with respect to the 90-day actions to May 31, 2021 Audit Committee; and - improved system to deal with parked cars that impede tree maintenance crews to May 31, 2021 Audit Committee.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (April 27, 2021) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM32.5adopted
The future development of the City of Toronto's Canada Square lands is subject to a 350 page agreement which was signed between the developer, Oxford Properties, and the City of Toronto in 2018. In view of the critical importance of this publicly owned land to the future of one of Toronto's major crossroads, Yonge and Eglinton, and its impacts on not only the three Wards it abuts (Wards 8, 12, and 15) but also a major transit hub as the Yonge Subway Line and future Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project intersect here, it is in the public interest that this confidential agreement, which has not been made public since 2018, be made available due to the new development application submitted for the lands consisting of: - 5 Residential Towers - Tower 1 at 60 storeys (204.2 metres); - Floors 1-27 Office Space; - Floors 28-60 Residential; - Tower 2 at 70 storeys (231.7 metres); - Tower 3 at 60 storeys (204.2 metres); - Tower 4 at 55 storeys (184.3 metres); and - Tower 5 at 45 storeys (154.3 metres) Totaling 2,701 Residential Units. Using the City's "Growing Up Guidelines" where 25 percent of all units in residential mid-rise and high-rise must be "larger units," one could assume: - 675 Units would be dedicated to 2 - 3 Bedrooms; - At a conservative estimation, an additional 5,500+ residents could be added within the entire development; and - According to the Midtown in Focus Study, about 20,000 people already lived in the "Yonge-Eglinton Centre" or 34 percent of the 61,000 people in all of Midtown in 2017. City Council passed a resolution in support of the nine Residents' Associations in the area requesting that development be delayed until there is a comprehensive regional review of this development. Without full disclosure of the agreement between the City of Toronto, the Toronto Transit Commission, and the development partner, Oxford Properties, it will not be possible for the local Residents' Associations and the public at large to make fully-informed planning and development decisions on the future of these critical lands. It is essential that this agreement be made available to the public immediately to ensure that the City can engage in full and transparent community consultation. Given the significant impacts this proposal will have on Wards 8, 12, and 15, and the further strain it will have on the existing infrastructure in the area including: recreational facilities, open space, parks, housing, servicing, transit, and congestion, this document should be made public immediately. Further, the development application submitted for this site should be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee for its review.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the appropriate City Officials, to make the signed agreement with Oxford Properties regarding the Canada Square lands, located at 2200 Yonge Street, and all related documents available to the public immediately, to support a full and transparent process of disclosure of the future development of this vital public asset, and City Council refer the development application at this site to the Planning and Housing Committee for review. May 18, 2021: The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management has provided the following documents for public release. They can be accessed under Background Information (City Council): 1. Canada Square Consolidated Ground Lease Summary 2. Consolidated Amended and Restated Lease 3. Commencement Agreement 4. Toronto Transit Commission Development Lands Lease
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the appropriate City Officials, to make the signed agreement with Oxford Properties regarding the Canada Square lands, located at 2200 Yonge Street, and all related documents available to the public immediately, to support a full and transparent process of disclosure of the future development of this vital public asset, and City Council refer the development application at this site to the Planning and Housing Committee for review.
RM32.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, received the following petition for information: 1. Petition headed "Vaccinate Transit Workers Now", submitted by Councillor Shelley Carroll, Ward 17, Don Valley North, containing the names of approximately 636 persons.
CC32.6adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of Negotiated Request for Proposal (NRFP) Document Number 2305234907 for the provision of arboricultural services for various locations throughout the City of Toronto, and to request authority for the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into agreements with the top-ranked Proponents meeting the requirements set out in the NRFP. The consolidated cost of awarding contracts to the five successful proponents over the award period of two (2) years to the City of Toronto is $40,412,989 net of all taxes, or $41,124,257 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries. Details of the award are provided in the financial impact and comments sections. This NRFP was developed as a strategic sourcing initiative by the Purchasing and Materials Management Division's Category Management and Strategic Sourcing (CMSS) unit and Urban Forestry's operations and contract management team. The requirements of the NRFP followed current industry best practices and incorporated the recommendations from the Auditor General's reports to facilitate better contract management. As a result of this sourcing initiative, the City will benefit from a variety of suppliers with different size of operations and capabilities, access to live GPS to improve accountability, and service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable in terms of contract requirements. Furthermore, the contract pricing after negotiations is 7% below the established baseline.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into, and execute, an agreement with: a. Ontario Line Clearing an Tree Experts Incorporated, for the provision of Forestry Operations, By-law Enforcement, Stumping / Fill and Seed by Ward Hourly, Stumping / Fill and Seed Unit Rate, and Newly Planted Tree Maintenance as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal, document number 2305234907, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $15,739,869 net all applicable taxes and charges ($17,786,052 including Harmonized Sales Tax nd all applicable charges and $16,016,891 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; b. W.M Weller Tree Service Limited, for the provision of Forestry Operations, By-law Enforcement and Newly Planted Tree Maintenance as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $13,825,044 net all applicable taxes and charges ($15,622,300 including Harmonized Sales Tax and all applicable charges and $14,068,365 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; c. Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada for the provision of Area Street Tree Maintenance as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $5,078,851 net all applicable taxes and charges ($5,739,101 including Harmonized Sales Tax and all applicable charges and $5,168,238 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; d. Asplundh Canada ULC for the provision of Forestry Operations as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $4,905,984 net all applicable taxes and charges ($5,543,762 including HST and all applicable charges and $4,992,329 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and e. Tree Doctors for the provision of Stumping / Fill and Seed Unit rate as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $863,241 net all applicable taxes and charges ($975,462 including HST and all applicable charges and $878,434 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) based on the terms and conditions set out in the Negotiated Request for Proposal that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council grant authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into, and execute an agreement with: a. Ontario Line Clearing & Tree Experts Inc., for the provision of Forestry Operations, Bylaw Enforcement, Stumping/Fill & Seed by Ward Hourly, Stumping/Fill & Seed Unit Rate, & Newly Planted Tree Maintenance as defined in the Negotiated Request for Proposal (NRFP), document number 2305234907, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $15,739,869 net all applicable taxes and charges ($17,786,052 including HST and all applicable charges and $16,016,891 net of HST recoveries), based on the terms and conditions set out in the NRFP that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; b. W.M Weller Tree Service Ltd., for the provision of Forestry Operations, Bylaw Enforcement & Newly Planted Tree Maintenance as defined in the NRFP, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $13,825,044 net all applicable taxes and charges ($15,622,300 including HST and all applicable charges and $14,068,365 net of HST recoveries) based on the terms and conditions set out in the NRFP that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and the City Solicitor; c. Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada for the provision of Area Street Tree Maintenance as defined in the NRFP, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $5,078,851 net all applicable taxes and charges ($5,739,101 including HST and all applicable charges and $5,168,238 net of HST recoveries) based on the terms and conditions set out in the NRFP that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; d. Asplundh Canada ULC for the provision of Forestry Operations as defined in the NRFP, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $4,905,984 net all applicable taxes and charges ($5,543,762 including HST and all applicable charges and $4,992,329 net of HST recoveries) based on the terms and conditions set out in the NRFP that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and e. Tree Doctors for the provision of Stumping/Fill & Seed Unit rate as defined in the NRFP, for a period of two (2) years, in the amount of $863,241 net all applicable taxes and charges ($975,462 including HST and all applicable charges and $878,434 net of HST recoveries) based on the terms and conditions set out in the NRFP that are in a form satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
MM32.6adopted
In 2017, the City Council of Edmonton began work on identifying excessive noise locations and utilizing noise-capturing technology that triggers when noise levels exceeded 95 decibels and takes a picture of the vehicle in question for the purposes of mailing a warning or issuing a ticket to repeat noise offenders. I would like your support in requesting staff to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on options to run a similar program here in Toronto, and to include in the report what success, challenges, and associated costs can be expected. City of Edmonton report is here: https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=81155
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to contact the City of Edmonton about Edmonton's Vehicle Noise Enforcement Program, to discuss the background, challenges, successes, and financial implications of the Program and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the third quarter 2021 on acquiring the noise technology to implement a similar pilot project in Toronto, such report to include the current approach and actions being implemented to mitigate vehicle noise complaints. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with the Director, 311 Toronto, the Toronto Police Service and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to identify areas across the City where chronic complaints of excessive vehicle noise have been reported.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to contact the City of Edmonton about Edmonton's Vehicle Noise Enforcement Program, to discuss the background, challenges, successes, and financial implications of the Program and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the third quarter 2021 on acquiring the noise technology to implement a similar pilot project in Toronto, such report to include the current approach and actions being implemented to mitigate vehicle noise complaints. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with the Director, 311 Toronto, the Toronto Police Service and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to identify areas across the City where chronic complaints of excessive vehicle noise have been reported.
RM32.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021. May 5, 2021: Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged the exemplary contributions and service of Gord McEachen, Acting Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services. Councillor McKelvie, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated the Toronto Tamil Chair and the Canadian Tamil Congress for their achievement in fulfilling their three million dollar pledge, made in 2018. The pledge will allow for a full-time Chair of Tamil studies at the University of Toronto, Scarborough. Mayor Tory addressed City Council and recognized the fundraising efforts of the Toronto Tamil community in Toronto and congratulated them for their success. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized that one-year had passed since the first virtual City Council meeting, held during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaker Nunziata noted that during the past year the City Clerk's Office (assisted by the City's Audio Visual Services unit) has staged 357 meetings of City Council, its committees, local boards and tribunals; processed 4,700 agenda items, 1,500 deputants and recorded over 6,500 motions by Members of Council and boards; and, launched a new, online tool for Members of Council to vote, review motions and request to speak. Speaker Nunziata, on behalf of City Council, thanked the City Clerk's Office and Audio Visual broadcast staff for helping Council fulfil its legislative duties over the past year. May 6, 2021 Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized former Mayor of Toronto, Barbara Hall with a scroll in honour of her 75th birthday on Sunday May, 9. Councillor McKelvie, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized the C40 Women4Climate Mentorship Program which has paired twelve women with twelve mentors in Toronto, to help foster new ideas and businesses focused on climate action. City Council watched a short video featuring the winner of the program's recent pitch competition, Hillary Scanlon, and her idea to improve the accessibility of waste diversion and disposal for those with disabilities or marginalized identities. Councillor McKelvie, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised City Council that it was Daniela Magisano's last City Council meeting serving as the Council liaison for Mayor Tory and that she and other Members of Council have enjoyed working with Daniela.
CC32.7adopted
11, 13, 15, and 19 Altamont Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application for 11-19 Altamont. This application is subject to an LPAT Order approving the zoning by-law amendment for the site, but the applicant is in continued discussion with the City with respect to how to implement the Tribunal's decision.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, permit an application for minor variance with respect to the property municipally known as 11-19 Altamont Road for relief from the requirements of Former North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended by By-law 259-2020, and from the requirements of City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by By-law 260-2020, to amend the permitted height on site to allow the construction of an elevator pop-up. Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 28, 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 (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of the Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix "A", if adopted by City Council, with the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.7adopted
From informal street teams to official neighbourhood leagues, Toronto is home to a varied and vibrant sports culture. Teams and communities across the City are looking forward to staying physically and mentally healthy through safe approaches to community sports and recreation this summer. We thank the Province for their efforts to ensure the health and safety of Ontarians through the COVID-19 pandemic and recognize the importance of increased measures to control the virus and keep our communities safe. As we look to the brighter days around the corner, clear information and consultation with local sports clubs and leagues will be crucial to supporting local organizers and all who are looking forward to participating in recreation again. The Province's reopening framework from 2020 offers guidance on how outdoor sports and recreational activities can operate safely. However, since its initial publication, there have now been many lessons learned from last summer. Toronto's sport leaders have also shared helpful feedback and input on how to manage the 2021 summer season. The City of Toronto would like our local sports leaders to have the opportunity to provide input on how we can plan to get back outside, when it's safe, to enjoy outdoor physical activities like baseball, slo-pitch, softball, lacrosse, basketball, cycling, volleyball and soccer. The clarity from a reopening plan is urgently needed from the Province given the length of time required in planning and organizing these types of activities. Many Torontonians live for the summer months, this year more than ever. After all of the important sacrifices we've been making to keep each other safe, a sensible, measured plan to resume sports and recreation is critical for the mental and physical health of our communities.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to establish a reopening plan for outdoor sports and recreational activities, which includes opportunities for input from local leagues and associations.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to establish a reopening plan for outdoor sports and recreational activities, which includes opportunities for input from local leagues and associations.
RM32.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
May 5, 2021: City Council adopted the May 5, 2021 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. May 6, 2021: City Council adopted the May 6, 2021 Order Paper.
CC32.8adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek instruction for a matter before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary steps to give effect to a settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to advise the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal that the City supports the revision to the development proposal as set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor provided the following conditions are met: a. prior to issuance of any final order of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approving the revised development, the owner shall: i. submit a draft by-law Zoning By-law in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and ii. enter into a Section 37 Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which secures the following: A. a total cash contribution of $5.4 million dollars ($5,400,000.00) to be paid prior to issuance of any above-grade building permit; of that total, $400 000 shall be allocated for capital improvements to new or existing affordable housing or community and cultural space in the subject ward; the remaining $5 million will be allocated for community benefits in the vicinity of the subject lands, with specific allocation be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and specified in the Section 37 Agreement; and this amount reflects the $5 million already secured in March 2018 as part of the original settlement as well as an additional $400,000; B. the cash contribution referenced above shall be increased by upwards indexing in accordance with the Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported by Statistics Canada or its successor, calculated from the date the Section 37 Agreement is registered on title to the date payment is made; C. provision of a minimum of 10 percent three-bedroom units and a minimum of 30 percent two-bedroom units; D. prior to the commencement of any excavation and shoring work, the owner will submit a Construction Management Plan and Community Consultation Strategy, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to, the size and location of construction staging areas, location and function of gates, information on concrete pouring, lighting details, construction vehicle parking and queuing locations, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; E. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the site, no less than 470.5 square metres of unencumbered parkland shall be conveyed to the City, located on the north side of King Street East between the existing buildings identified as 254 King Street East and 266 King Street East, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act; these lands shall be unencumbered and meet Parks, Forestry and Recreation's environmental requirements and base park conditions, as set out in the Memorandum to Community Planning and City Legal provided by Planning, Design and Development Parks, Forestry and Recreation dated September 27, 2016, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation; F. prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the owner shall construct, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, an accessible public pedestrian walkway, on a private sidewalk along the south side of the proposed vehicular driveway through the building, which must abut the proposed public park and will be subject to a pedestrian public access easement extending between Princess Street and Ontario Street; the specific location, configuration and design of the pedestrian walkway shall be determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City; and G. design and financially secure any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Site Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. The recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report and Appendices "A" and "B" be made public at such time as Council adopts the recommendations. All other information contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential.
MM32.8adopted
With growing redevelopment pressure in the community, City Council has identified improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety and the public realm at the intersection of Yonge Street and Heath Street as a priority within the Yonge and St. Clair Planning Framework. Improvements to the eastern portion of the intersection have already been secured through an existing redevelopment approval. This Motion seeks to acquire the properties at the southwest corner (1564-1566 Yonge Street) to facilitate a comprehensive improvement to the entire intersection.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to explore mechanisms for acquiring the southwest corner of Heath Street and Yonge Street (1564-1566 Yonge Street) to provide green space and a realignment of the intersection as detailed in the Yonge St. Clair Planning Framework in Section 3.1-Yonge Heath Civic Corners.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to explore mechanisms for acquiring the southwest corner of Heath Street and Yonge Street (1564-1566 Yonge Street) to provide green space and a realignment of the intersection as detailed in the Yonge St. Clair Planning Framework in Section 3.1-Yonge Heath Civic Corners.
CC32.9amended
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 (Application No. 19 194902 NNY 15 OZ) to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. On January 4, 2021, the applicant submitted drawings in support of a further revised proposal on a with prejudice basis. Those drawings were further revised and resubmitted on or around February 12, 2021 on a with prejudice basis as a part of a formal submission to the City (the "Resubmission"). The purpose of this report is to request further instructions in respect of this matter prior to the LPAT hearing that is scheduled to commence on May 31, 2021.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Jaye Robinson. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 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 authorize the public release of Confidential Attachments 2, 3 and 4 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Jaye Robinson, and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer attached as Confidential Attachments 2, 3 and 4 (collectively, the "Settlement Offer") to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor, in respect of the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application (Application 19 194902 NNY 15 OZ) subject to Parts 3 to 5 below. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the appropriate staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in support of the Settlement Offer subject to Parts 3 to 5 below. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) for the development until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and include the requirement for appropriate matters, services and facilities to be provided by the owner at its sole expense pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other matters necessary to support the development as a legal convenience; b. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades and/or required improvements to municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development; and d. the owner has signed a Section 37 Agreement securing such matters, services and facilities to be provided by the owner at its own expense pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other matters necessary to support the development all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and registered said Agreement on title to the lands, satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to proceed with the preparation, execution, and registration of an Agreement with the owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following matters, services, and facilities to be provided as community benefits and legal conveniences to support of the development: a. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any part of the site, the owner shall make a cash payment to the City in the amount of $2.8 million to be allocated towards the acquisition of parkland and/or improvements to other parks and/or recreational facilities and/or streetscape improvements and/or other community projects in Ward 15, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; b. the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.a above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in the Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment to the City; c. in the event that the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.a. above has not been used for the intended purposes within three (3) years after the date the amending Zoning By-law comes into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose or purposes, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or designate, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose or purposes are identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. pursuant to the site plan control application process for the site but in any event prior to Site Plan Approval of the proposed development, the owner shall design an at-grade privately-owned publicly accessible open space reflective of the vision for the Park Street Loop as directed by the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan to be located on the site abutting the Broadway Avenue frontage of the site to a minimum depth of 7.5 metres from the Broadway Avenue property line starting at the west property line of the subject lands and terminating at the west boundary of the on-site parkland dedication to be provided by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate; e. prior to the earlier of: i. registration of a condominium in respect of any part of the site; ii. the division of the lands by consent to sever; and iii. and the first residential occupancy of any part of the development, the owner shall register a grant of easement to the City, for nominal consideration, along, upon, over, and above the entirety of the privately-owned publicly accessible open space referred to in Part 4.d. above; f. pursuant to the site plan control application process for the site but in any event prior to Site Plan Approval of the proposed development, the owner shall design an at-grade walkway on the site between the on-site parkland dedication and the east property line with a minimum width of 1.3 metres and a minimum depth of 12.5 metres, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate; g. prior to the earlier of: i. registration of a condominium in respect of any part of the site; ii. the division of the lands by consent to sever, and iii. the first residential occupancy of any part of the development, the owner shall register a grant of surface easement to the City, for nominal consideration, along, upon, over, and above the entirety of the walkway on the site referred to in Part 4.f. above; h. pursuant to the site plan control application process for the site but in any event prior to Site Plan Approval of the proposed development, the owner shall provide an illumination plan for the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or designate; and i. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any part of the site, the owner shall convey to the City the fee simple interest in the part of the site shown in yellow on the site plan in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor to be used for the purpose of public parkland pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and in accordance with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 415, Article III, at no cost to the City and the said parkland dedication shall be free and clear above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments and in acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachments 2, 3 and 4 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor if the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information and documents in Confidential Attachments 2 through 4, inclusive, to the report (April 27, 2021) from the City Solicitor if the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council.
MM32.9referred
5n2 Kitchen serves 3,500 residents with food packages per week to the area encompassing: West: the Don Valley Parkway and Woodbine Avenue, South: Danforth Avenue, North: Finch Avenue and East: Port Union Road. Since 2013, they have served 474,000 feeding families across Scarborough. During COVID-19, Seema David founder of 5n2 Kitchen has been instrumental in ensuring local families are supported, working with several agencies, schools and communities to address hunger in our Scarborough Communities. Without their community support many would have had great difficulty in working through their food security needs. Knowing how essential 5n2 Kitchen is to the community, it is important to ensure they remain in the community and receive financial assistance. As their current lease is coming to an end, I am asking that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive, Director Social Development Finance Administration accelerate their work with the agency to ensure a long-term site for occupancy no later then December 31, 2021 in the community. Thank you for your support.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, referred Motion MM32.9 to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Mckelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director, Social Development Finance Administration to work with 5n2 Kitchen to locate a City-owned site for occupancy no later then November 30, 2021, in the community, as well as offering financial support. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development Finance Administration to request, and work with, the Provincial government and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to offer financial support to 5n2 Kitchen.
CC32.10adopted
41 Chatsworth Drive - Request for Direction Regarding Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing
On December 20, 2017, the City received an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 41 Chatsworth Drive (the "Current Application"). The Current Application proposed a 4 storey residential condominium building containing 43 units and 8,667 square metres of gross floor area resulting in an overall site density of 1.96 times the site area. The proposed building would be 4-storeys facing Chatsworth Drive and 5-storeys facing Duplex Parkette. The Current Application was deemed complete on January 18, 2018. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (the "Appeals") to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") on October 21, 2019. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for a matter that has been appealed to the LPAT. A hearing of the appeal is scheduled to take place in May 2021. This report has been prepared in consultation with City Planning staff and other relevant divisions.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. June 9, 2023 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council, and the following confidential instruction to staff has been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, as follows: 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law amendment until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the Tribunal's Order is to be withheld until the zoning by-laws are in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has provided a Functional Road Plan and a Pavement Marking and Signage Plan for Chatsworth Drive to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. all engineering matters, including the submission of a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. the Owner has entered into an agreement or agreements or otherwise secured the design, construction and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development as may be identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report or Hydrogeological Assessment, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Toronto Water; e. the City Solicitor has received confirmation that the implementation of the Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services does not require changes to the proposed amending by-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending by-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor; f. the Owner and the City have entered into a Section 37 agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor to secure the following matters as a legal convenience: i. the Owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard; and g. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1, including the balance of the confidential instructions to staff adopted by City Council, and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 28, 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 balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor, including any part of them, will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix "A" to this Report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.10adopted
The newly constructed New Toronto Courthouse will consolidate a myriad of smaller court locations in Toronto under one roof. The New Toronto Courthouse will be located at 11 Centre Avenue and is set to open in 2022. The opening of the New Toronto Courthouse will have negative impact for communities across Toronto. The loss of our local courthouses will marginalize those who are trying to access justice; result in an economic loss for small businesses in the surrounding area; and present security concerns. The current local courthouses are a vital part of our City and its surrounding communities.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its objections to the closure of neighbourhood court houses and send a copy of its decision to the Attorney General of Ontario, objecting to the amalgamation to the New Toronto Courthouse. 2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the Executive Committee by June 1, 2021 on the impacts of the closure of local court houses, such report to include how the court amalgamation will impact local businesses and access to justice for those living with disabilities. 3. City Council request the City Solicitor to send a letter to the Attorney General of Ontario, objecting to the amalgamation to the New Toronto Courthouse.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council express its objections to the closure of neighbourhood court houses and send a copy of its decision to the Attorney General of Ontario, objecting to the amalgamation to the New Toronto Courthouse. 2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the Executive Committee by June 1, 2021 on the impacts of the closure of local court houses, such report to include how the court amalgamation will impact local businesses and access to justice for those living with disabilities. 3. City Council request the City Solicitor to send a letter to the Attorney General of Ontario, objecting to the amalgamation to the New Toronto Courthouse.
CC32.11adopted
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law for the property at 6 Dawes Road (the "Site") to permit four towers atop two base buildings separated by a publicly-accessible open space. The application includes residential and self-storage uses. The tower heights are 46, 44, 37 and 19 storeys. Together, a total of 1,467 units are proposed with a total gross floor area of 97,465 square metres. On March 23, 2021, the Applicant appealed the application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference has been scheduled for May 14, 2021. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal proceedings. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 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 (April 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 29, 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 (April 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing with appropriate City Staff in opposition to the Zoning By-law Amendment application (File 19 253476 STE 19 OZ) proposed for 6 Dawes Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address the outstanding issues set out in the report (April 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted required reports and secured necessary conditions to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report (including confirmation of water flow, sanitary and storm water capacity), Storm Water Management Report and Hydro-geological Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. the implementation of the Engineering Reports that are accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services either does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law, or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the design and the provision of financial securities is secured for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; f. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services; g. the owner has secured parkland dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; h. the owner has submitted a revised noise and vibration report and rail safety report acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the City's peer reviewer; and i. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in 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 at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.11adopted
Section 37 funds have been secured and received in the development at 174-188 Soudan Avenue and 71-73 Redpath Avenue (Formerly 18 Brownlow Avenue) to be allocated to community services and facilities in the Yonge-Eglinton Area, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and/or the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and local community. This Motion seeks to contribute $85,000 of these Section 37 funds, to assist Davisville Junior Public School to meet their construction timelines and begin building a new playground. This playground will replace the pre-existing playground that was removed to facilitate the construction on the new school, and will serve the wider community. The use of Section 37 funds is appropriate as the Section 37 Implementation Guidelines (section 5.7) approved by Council in 2007 states: "Cash contributions toward the capital improvement of school board playgrounds are eligible S.37 community benefits where the playground serves as a local park, where the public will continue to have reasonable access for the foreseeable future, and where there is no local City-owned parkland performing a similar function in the same community that could otherwise benefit from the cash contribution." The funds will be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the School Board has entered into a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the improved facilities, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $85,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 174-188 Soudan Avenue and 71-73 Redpath Avenue (Formerly 18 Brownlow Avenue) (Source Account: XR3026-3701086), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Davisville Junior Public School. 2. City Council request staff of the Management Services Branch, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the playgrounds at Davisville Junior Public School, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow, seconded by Councillor Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $85,000.00 gross, $0 net, (cost centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 174-188 Soudan Avenue and 71-73 Redpath Avenue (Formerly 18 Brownlow Avenue) (Source Account: XR3026-3701086), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Davisville Junior Public School. 2. City Council request staff of the Management Services Branch, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the playgrounds at Davisville Junior Public School, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities.
CC32.12amended
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application for a property located at 655-663 Queen Street West and 178 Bathurst Street and a related ongoing development appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"). An LPAT Case Management Conference has been scheduled for May 25.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy, and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated April 26, 2021 as set out in Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor, being Architectural Plans dated April 13, 2021. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the proposal as amended in the Settlement Offer, as generally shown in the plans by Teeple Architects Inc., dated April 13, 2021, subject to the following: a. the building will be a maximum height of 29.5 metres, exclusive of mechanical penthouse; b. amenity space be provided at a minimum rate of 2.0 square metres/unit for both indoor and outdoor amenity space; and c. a minimum of 32 percent of the dwelling units in the development will be 2-bedrooms or larger; a minimum of 9 percent of the dwelling units will be 3-bedroom units or larger. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the draft Zoning By-law Amendments implementing the Settlement Offer are finalized in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 445 (Queen West Planning Study); c. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 486 (King Spadina Secondary Plan); d. the owner has provided an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports prepared by WSP, and re-submit to the City for review and acceptance by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; the report will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; and e. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council direct that through the Site Plan approval application process staff will work with the applicant to secure the following matters: a. to minimize the height and overall size of the mechanical penthouse as part of a more detailed design; b. explore opportunities to increase the provision of bicycle parking spaces; c. through the site plan approval process the owner will undertake reasonable efforts to include a music venue within the new development, including engaging in discussion with the owner of the Paddock Tavern located at 178 Bathurst Street and City Staff regarding the right to return in the new retail space within the development; and d. design of any music venue within the new development will have regard for best practices and emerging lessons for viable live music venues in mixed-use buildings and dense urban contexts, such as sound insulation, including consultation with the Music Sector Development Officer. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 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.
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 instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices "A" and "B" if adopted by City Council, with the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.12adopted
The lack of affordable, high-quality early learning and child care is one of the most significant challenges for families in our City. The pandemic has exacerbated the situation, and accentuated the importance of child care for Toronto parents. We have seen the gendered-impact of the pandemic on women. We have experienced the toll on parents, particularly mothers, because of the lack of access to child care. We know women will continue to face huge barriers to equitable participation in our economy if child care is not at the centre of COVID-19 recovery strategies. We also know that underserved communities, low-income and BIPOC families, people with disabilities, and those who are precariously-employed will not share in the benefits of economic renewal without access to affordable child care. A broad consensus has emerged across all sectors, including business, academic, social service and feminist organizations, that a robust system of accessible, high-quality child care services is essential for Canada's economic renewal. The time is now to make long-awaited progress on child care for Toronto families. The Government of Canada has recognized that investment in child care is urgently needed, and of national importance, for families and the economy. As part of the Budget 2021, it has committed to build a Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system that is affordable, high-quality and accessible for all families. The plan calls for $30 Billion over 5 years, with an ongoing annual expenditure of $8.3 Billion. The goal is to reduce fees by 50 percent by 2022, and achieve an average cost of $10.00 per day by 2026. The announcement is welcome news for women, their families, and cities across the Country. Toronto manages the second largest system of child care services in the Country, and it is important for our City to show its support for building a strong system of Early Learning and Child Care in Toronto and across Ontario - and that we are ready to work with the Federal and Provincial governments to achieve it. City Council must reinforce the urgency, and express our willingness to be partners with all levels of government, and to act now, with urgency, to ensure this promise becomes a reality for Toronto children and families.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council reaffirm the City of Toronto's support for building a system of early learning and child care services that are high-quality, public and not-for profit, affordable, inclusive and accessible for all families. 2. City Council express its support for the Government of Canada's April 19, 2021 budget announcement to invest in building a Canada wide system of Early Learning and Child Care and Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care, that builds on City of Toronto policies and service plans, and has adequate and ongoing operating and capital funding. 3. City Council communicate to the Provincial and Federal Governments, the City of Toronto's interest in working collaboratively, and participating in tri-lateral discussions as soon as possible, with the goal of achieving intergovernmental agreements by Fall 2021, and City Council make these negotiations a priority in our intergovernmental strategies. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to include in the June 2021 Growth Strategy Update report to the Economic and Community Development Committee and City Council, the opportunities and funding the Federal announcement could provide to expedite the Growth Strategy in Toronto, and to report to the Budget Committee on the City's share of new committed funding for child care once it is known. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to work closely with, and leverage the expertise of partners including the Province, City divisions, school boards and service providers to expand existing and develop new licensed child care services. 6. City Council request the City Clerk to distribute City Council's decision to other municipalities in Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council reaffirm the City of Toronto's support for building a system of early learning and child care services that are high-quality, public and not-for profit, affordable, inclusive and accessible for all families. 2. City Council express its support for the Government of Canada's April 19, 2021 budget announcement to invest in building a Canada wide system of Early Learning and Child Care and Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care, that builds on City of Toronto policies and service plans, and has adequate and ongoing operating and capital funding. 3. City Council communicate to the Provincial and Federal Governments, the City of Toronto's interest in working collaboratively, and participating in tri-lateral discussions as soon as possible, with the goal of achieving intergovernmental agreements by Fall 2021, and City Council make these negotiations a priority in our intergovernmental strategies. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to include in the June 2021 Growth Strategy Update report to the Economic and Community Development Committee and Council, the opportunities and funding the Federal announcement could provide to expedite the Growth Strategy in Toronto, and to report to the Budget Committee on the City's share of new committed funding for child care once it is known. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to work closely with, and leverage the expertise of partners including the Province, City divisions, school boards and service providers to expand existing and develop new licensed child care services. 6. City Council request the City Clerk to distribute City Council's decision to other municipalities in Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
CC32.13adopted
840-860 Dupont Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Further Request for Direction
Tridel (the "Applicant") is the owner of lands municipally known as 840 and 860 Dupont Street on the north side of Dupont Street, west of Shaw Street (the "Subject Site"). In July, 2013, the previous owner of the Subject Site filed an application to amend the City of Toronto Official Plan (the "Official Plan Amendment Application") and Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, (the "Zoning By-law Amendment Application"), to permit a mixed-use development at 840 and 860 Dupont Street. On August 27, 2015, the Official Plan Amendment Application and the Zoning By-law Amendment Application were appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board ("OMB"), now known as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"). On March 31, 2016 and April 1, 2016, City Council adopted a recommendation from the City Solicitor to accept a settlement offer (the "Settlement Offer"), which was set out in a letter dated February 26, 2016. City Council authorized the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the OMB hearing in support of the revised proposal of a 9-storey mixed-use development containing 331 residential units, as detailed in the Settlement Offer. City Council also authorized the entering into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. On May 11, 2016, the City Solicitor and City Staff attended the settlement hearing before the OMB. On February 1, 2017, the OMB issued an Interim Order (the "Interim Order") allowing the Applicant's appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application and the Official Plan Amendment Application, but withheld a final order pending notification from the City Solicitor that requisite conditions are satisfied. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 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 (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for 840 and 860 Dupont Street in support of the minor revisions made to the proposed development, as reflected in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to include the revised residential unit count, the revised gross floor area, and the reduced parking rate in the draft Zoning By-law, Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor, to be submitted to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, with the final form to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 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. The balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 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 the Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 2, to this report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.13amended
This Motion is in consideration of the need to implement measures that will more effectively address the backlog of Committee of Adjustment applications that exist in the Toronto and East York district due to the COVID-19 pandemic. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Planning and Housing Committee Item PH16.4 (September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Part 2 of City Council's decision.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Part 2 of its decision on Item 2020.PH16.4 to add and adopt the following: ", except for applications with addresses in the Toronto and East York district which may be heard by a panel consisting of members that were appointed outside of the Toronto and East York district."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council delete Part 2 of its decision on Item 2020.PH16.4 and adopt instead the following: 2. City Council resolve that, notwithstanding Section 4-2 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 4, Adjustment, Committee of, and By-law 1134-2019, all members appointed to the Committee of Adjustment shall be deemed to be cross-appointed to all Districts and Panels only when there are an insufficient number of district-based members available to strike a panel and for the purposes of hearing applications with addresses in the Toronto and East York district until the end of November 14, 2022, and until their successors are appointed.
CC32.14amended
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application for a site that contains a heritage resource that has been identified at 100 Simcoe Street and a related ongoing development appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"). An LPAT Case Management Conference has been scheduled for May 3-4.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended, and Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Joe Cressy, and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer, dated April 27, 2021 as set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor, including the architectural plans and renderings dated March 19, 2021, and generally as set out the draft Zoning By-law, all as attached to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the proposal as amended in the Settlement Offer, as generally shown in the architectural plans prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects, dated March 19, 2021, including but not limited to the following: a. a maximum building height of 209.6 metres inclusive of equipment for the functional operation of the building; b. a maximum gross floor area of 67,750 square metres, of which a minimum 8,000 square metres must be for non-residential uses; c. parking spaces at a minimum ratio of 0.17 spaces per dwelling unit for the use of building residents, and a minimum of 40 parking spaces for residential visitor and non-residential uses which may be provided in the form of a commercial parking garage; d. a minimum of 40 percent of the total dwelling units in the development will be 2-bedroom units or larger, of which 10 percent will be 3-bedroom units; and e. securing sufficient indoor and outdoor amenity space to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the draft Zoning By-law Amendments implementing the Settlement Offer are finalized in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has entered into an Agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act with such Agreement to be registered on title to the lands satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure community benefits at the owner's expense, with a value of $10,200,000 as follows: i. $4,000,000 towards the provision of affordable housing in the local Ward; ii. the provision of affordable rental dwelling units within the development on the lands, with terms of affordability securing a value of $6,200,000 calculated to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; iii. the amount above will be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported by Statistics Canada in the Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement, or any other necessary agreement, to the date of payment which will be no later than issuance of first above grade building permit; and iv. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 3.b.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the issuance of first above grade building permit, 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; c. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 352, being the Downtown Tall Buildings Setback Area Specific Policy, and the associated Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016, as relates to the subject lands; d. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 486, being the King Spadina Secondary Plan, as relates to the subject lands; e. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of the King Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan as relates to 100 Simcoe Street, and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals; f. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of the intent to designate 100 Simcoe Street under the Ontario Heritage Act, or made arrangements satisfactory to the City Solicitor to effect such withdrawal; g. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the City for review and acceptance by and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; the reports will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; h. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, at the owner's sole expense, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and i. the owner has satisfied any and all conditions recommended by City Council in its consideration of Item 2021.CC32.15, a related report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor with respect to the intention to designate and to authorize alterations to 100 Simcoe Street. 4. City Council direct that through the Site Plan approval application process staff will work with the applicant to secure the following matters: a. to minimize the height and overall size of the mechanical penthouse as part of a more detailed design; b. prior to the commencement of any demolition, shoring or excavation work, the owner agrees to submit, and thereafter implement, a construction management plan to address such matters as noise, dust, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access. Such plan shall be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; c. the owner shall submit a Pedestrian Level Wind Study and implement any wind mitigation measures recommended, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; and e. prior to site plan approval, the owner shall apply for Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives for all affordable rental dwelling units within the development. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 o the report (April 28, 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.
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 instructions in Confidential Attachment 1, and the whole of Confidential Attachment 2 if adopted by City Council, with the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.14adopted
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the City, including to the work of the City's Accountability Officers. The Auditor General has faced this pressure on many fronts, with a diversion of resources to the pandemic response, constraints to delivering her work plan, and new priority focus areas. The Toronto Public Service has redeployed resources which has in some cases impacted the ability to respond to ongoing audits or the implementation of prior recommendations. Additionally the pandemic has highlighted significant social pressures, new circumstances, priorities, and risks, creating a crucial time for Council to rely on the continuity of the Auditor General's work. The City of Toronto's Auditor General was appointed by Council in 2014 for a seven year term, ending December 16, 2021, under item 2014.CC52.7. http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2014.CC52.7 In consideration of the impacts of the COVID-19 emergency on the Auditor General and her ongoing and evolving body of work to support Council, I propose that the term for the Auditor General be extended for 12 months, with an option to negotiate a limited employment agreement to aid the transition and onboarding of the next Auditor General. This extension will allow for a robust and comprehensive recruitment process to take place during the current Council term, and to ensure that a new Auditor General is appointed this term and ready to serve for the next Council term through an orderly and continuous transition.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council extend the appointment term of the Auditor General to December 16, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the Chief People Officer to negotiate a limited employment agreement of up to 3 months to permit a transition period with the successive Auditor General, as determined necessary through the recruitment process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council extend the appointment term of the Auditor General to December 16, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the Chief People Officer to negotiate a limited employment agreement of up to 3 months to permit a transition period with the successive Auditor General, as determined necessary through the recruitment process.
CC32.15adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application for a site that contains a heritage resource that has been identified at 100 Simcoe Street and a related ongoing development appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"). An LPAT Case Management Conference has been scheduled for May 3-4.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 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 Appendices A, B and C, to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 100 Simcoe, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for the construction of a new 209.6 metre tall residential tower and podium with alterations to the designated buildings at 100 Simcoe Street in conjunction with an appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal comprised of the plans and drawings prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 1, 2021, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. prior to issuance of a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the property at 100 Simcoe Street, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 100 Simcoe Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 1, 2021, subject to and in accordance with the approved Plan required in Part 1.a.2. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 100 Simcoe Street, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated March 1, 2021, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. the owner has withdrawn their appeal(s) of the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan, and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals; 4. the owner has withdrawn their appeal(s) of the Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act of the property at 100 Simcoe Street, and if not an appellant, but rather a party to such appeals, the owner shall withdraw as a party and not seek any party or participant status on the appeals; and 5. the owner has withdrawn any outstanding appeals with respect to any demolition application for the site; b. prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 100 Simcoe Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final site plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. above; 2. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 100 Simcoe Street, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. obtain final approval for the necessary By-law amendments required for the alterations to the property at 100 Simcoe Street, have come into effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan, Landscape Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 4. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property at 100 Simcoe Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.c.3. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan, Landscape Plan and Interpretation Plan, and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council request staff to continue to work with the applicant on a compatible entry at the Adelaide Street West frontage that responds to the architectural datum lines and floor levels of the heritage property at 100 Simcoe Street; the details of the entry treatment along Adelaide Street West will be included as part of the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. above. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 100 Simcoe Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 100 Simcoe Street. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (March 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 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.
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 instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices "A", "B", and "C" if adopted by City Council, with the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.15referred
Parents Engaged in Education - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
When schools closed last March, Parents Engaged In Education 's team of volunteers immediately began building Learn at Home kits for children living in poverty in Toronto. As a member of the Toronto COVID partnership table they distributed 2,000 kits last summer into fall. Their experience highlighted that helping 2,000 low income students was not enough leading Parents Engaged in Education to continue their work as the need was greater. It became apparent that there was a need for a more permanent source of supply of materials that children/teens can access to prepare them to learn and to support their mental health. A gap became clear, they have all been aware of the need for food banks to feed students bodies, but the gap to feed their minds and spirits has grown wider every week. Children are falling through the cracks and are suffering in the process as parents are left with a choice of feeding their children or supplying them with much needed school resources. There has been an increase of 600 percent in requests for support in the last two weeks alone. Parents Engaged In Education has served 275 families and 435 children in the last two weeks (April 12 - 28) with more requests every day. The families accessing the resources are from across the Greater Toronto Area, including Jane and Finch, Regent Park, Dorset Park etc. Of course, the high needs areas of Scarborough see the most traffic where they are serving Malvern, West Hill, Orton Park, Mornelle Court, Danzig, Tuxedo Court to name just a few. Partnerships with corporate Canada has brought in more than $600,000. since last summer, but financial support has been minimal and has now created a huge gap. It is estimated that $200,000. 00 is required to fund this project for an entire year. During the lock down, families are accessing materials through a curb side pickup and delivery. Students select what they need through a google form link from the website www.educationbank.ca
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, referred Motion MM32.15 to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director, Social Development Finance Administration to work with Parents Engaged in Education to locate a City-owned site for occupancy in Scarborough, as well as a commitment for financial support. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development Finance Administration to work with the Provincial Government and the Provincial Ministry of Education to secure financial support for Parents Engaged in Education.
CC32.16adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application for a site that contains several heritage resources, and a related ongoing appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT").
City Council on May 5 and 6, 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 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C 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 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 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the revisions to the conservation strategy as described in Confidential Appendices A, B and C (the "Revised Settlement Offer") to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor and subject to Parts 2 and 3 below. 2. City Council approve the request to demolish the heritage building at 265 (263) Queen Street East in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act as proposed in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor and substantially in accordance with the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 263-265 Queen Street East, 90 Ontario Street and 384 and 410 Richmond Street East prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated January 15, 2021, subject to the following conditions: a. prior to issuance of the final Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Order in connection with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall: i. provide a detailed Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan for the property at 265 (263) Queen Street East prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated January 15, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. enter into and register on the property at 265 (263) Queen Street East one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed demolition and requiring a Letter of Credit to secure all work included in the approved Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and iii. withdraw their appeal(s) to the Conservation Review Board of City Council's Intention to Designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act the properties at 245 Queen Street East, 90 Ontario Street, 384 Richmond Street East and 410 Richmond Street East; b. prior to issuance of a demolition permit for all or any part of the property at 265 (263) Queen Street East, the owner shall: i. provide full documentation of the existing heritage properties at 265 (263) Queen Street East, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8 inch by 10 inch colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Planning; and c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.a.ii. above the owner shall: i. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that all of the reconstruction and commemoration work has been completed in accordance with the Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan all to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to advise that City Council supports the revisions to the conservation strategy shown in the Revised Settlement Plans and Drawings prepared by Graziani + Corazza Architects Inc. dated January 15, 2021 attached as Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the January 15, 2021 Revised Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A", Confidential Appendix "B" and Confidential Appendix "C", to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.16adopted
In the City's Transit Expansion Projects, Fourth Quarter 2020 update to City Council on December 16, 2020, Item EX19.5, it was explained the City of Toronto will incur additional costs to the construction of the Eglinton East Light Rail line, due to design changes requested by Metrolinx for the Kennedy Subway Station. The change in scope requires the City to update the tunnel design for the Eglinton East LRT connection to Kennedy Station by further tunneling, increasing the project costs. As Metrolinx outlined, the required changes to the design of the Scarborough Subway Extension through Kennedy Station, including a third rail, results in increased cost to the EELRT of $600 million. These increased costs should not be borne by the City of Toronto. It removes much needed funding from the Eglinton East LRT.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to recover the increased capital costs from Metrolinx for the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit, due to increased cost of the Scarborough Subway Extension, as a result of changes in scope.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to recover the increased capital costs from Metrolinx for the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit, due to increased cost of the Scarborough Subway Extension, as a result of changes in scope.
MM32.17adopted
CaféTO is a significant pandemic response program initiated in Spring 2020 to support local Toronto businesses by accommodating rapid access to the public right-of-way for expanded outdoor dining, among other benefits. City Council authorized the renewal of the program with additional enhancements in January 2021. In alignment with the intent and principles of CaféTO, and to provide the most assistance possible to businesses that have been impacted by the hardships of the pandemic, the City of Toronto has made continuous efforts to provide restaurant owners with access to vacant/unused municipal property abutting restaurants that do not meet the CaféTO program criteria. In summer of 2020, 2249487 Ontario Limited (operating as The Ballroom) and Easy & The Fifth Inc. (collectively, the "Licensees") requested to operate outdoor patios at 229 Richmond Street West (the "Property"), which is a City-owned vacant lot, because they were not qualified under the CaféTO program due to the restaurants abutting the Property. Consequently, the City granted separate licenses over a part of the Property (the "Licensed Area") to each of the Licensees to use for outdoor patio purposes for a term of two (2) weeks commencing July 17, 2021 and expiring July 31, 2021 at fair market value license fees. The Licensees' use of the Licensed Area was governed by the guidelines under the CaféTO program. At its meeting on July 28 2020, City Council authorized the extension of the terms of the licenses until November 16, 2020 and waived the licence fees for the use of the Licensed Area, and additionally enacted a temporary use by-law (the "Site Specific By-law") permitting the use of Property as an outdoor patio. The Licensees have requested the use of the Licensed Area until January 2, 2022 on similar terms and conditions as provided for in the previous license agreements. Pursuant to Item PH21.7, the Site Specific By-law has been extended by City Council to permit the use of the Licensed Area for outdoor patio purposes until April 14, 2022.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into separate licence agreements with 2249487 Ontario Limited (operating as The Ballroom) and Easy & The Fifth Inc. (collectively, the "Licensees") on a nominal basis substantially on the terms and conditions in Appendix A to Motion MM32.17, including such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Mayor Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into separate licence agreements with 2249487 Ontario Limited (operating as The Ballroom) and Easy & The Fifth Inc. (collectively, the "Licensees") on a nominal basis substantially on the terms and conditions in Appendix A to Motion MM32.17, including such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM32.18adopted
The Toronto Seniors' Forum is a City-sponsored and supported group of seniors (60 and over) who are Toronto residents. It was established in 2004 "to facilitate civic engagement of seniors in Toronto" and "to ensure that Toronto meets its commitment to providing equitable services to all seniors living in or visiting Toronto." Members meets to examine, discuss and advise on seniors issues. It provides an opportunity for senior residents to have input into the City of Toronto's operations and policies. Currently, The Toronto Seniors' Forum is running a Show Us That You Care Campaign with the following requests: 1. To the Provincial Government It is estimated that $2 billion annually will support the program infrastructure to enable Ontario seniors to age in their homes or in their community in dignity and respect. We demand that the Ontario Government: · Plan and put in place comprehensive Ageing in Place programming for older adults · Immediately implement comprehensive needs-based home care for older adults · Support integrated and wrap-around seniors' services in the community, building on existing public infrastructure · Reverse immediately the Public Health cuts of 2018, with cost of living adjustments 2. To the Federal Government High-quality Long Term Care is social infrastructure and deserves federal funding as much as bridges, highways, public buildings and pipelines. We have good estimates that, appropriately adjusted for inflation, $2 billion a year for Ontario and around $8 billion for the rest of the country, will make available comprehensive home care for seniors as recommended in 2002 by the Romanow Commission. Applying these funds will provide high standards of safety and care, guaranteeing: · older adults' safety · older adults' dignity · older adults' respectful treatment For the effective management of this government expenditure, older adults must be consulted. The funds must be spent with: · careful planning · accountability Older adults deserve health care providers who make available highly qualified staff to care for them. The highly qualified staff provide critical care to older adults and therefore must be guaranteed: · full time employment · equitable and adequate pay · equitable and adequate benefits · good and safe working conditions 3. To the Provincial and Federal Governments Decades of research and policy on the social determinants of health indicate the need to reduce the income inequities in Canadian society. The allied health care workers who serve older adults are grossly underpaid. These workers are predominantly female and racialized - Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC). · We demand that the Ontario and Federal Governments legislate the implementation of employment and wage equity for BIPOC allied healthcare workers.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse the requests of the Toronto Seniors' Forum 'Show Us That You Care' Campaign. 2. City Council request the City Manager to advise the appropriate Federal and Provincial Ministries, and all Toronto MPs and MPPs, about the Toronto Seniors' Forum 'Show Us That You Care' Campaign requests and that the Campaign has the support of Toronto City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the requests of the Toronto Seniors' Forum 'Show Us That You Care' Campaign. 2. City Council request the City Manager to advise the appropriate Federal and Provincial Ministries, and all Toronto MPs and MPPs, about the Toronto Seniors' Forum 'Show Us That You Care' Campaign requests and that the Campaign has the support of Toronto City Council.
MM32.19amended
This Motion seeks to build upon the review of the sidewalk winter maintenance trial that was part of the "Clearing the Path towards a Safe and Accessible Winter" initiative which was conducted in the 2020-2021 winter maintenance period. This review of the potential clearing of accessible parking spaces on City streets directs staff to consider the feasibility of having City staff or winter maintenance contractors clear snow from accessible parking spaces. For many residents who park in accessible parking spaces clearing snow represents a considerable challenge and this review looks to determine how the City can assist them.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the September 14, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the feasibility of clearing snow from accessible parking spaces on City streets when undertaking winter maintenance work, such review to be considered within the parameters contained within the City's sidewalk snow removal trial conducted in the 2020-2021 winter maintenance period.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager of Transportation Services to report to the July 5, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the feasibility of clearing snow from accessible parking spaces on City streets when undertaking winter maintenance work, such review to be considered within the parameters contained within the City's sidewalk snow removal trial conducted in the 2020-2021 winter maintenance period.
MM32.20adopted
For disabled drivers, exiting a vehicle and filling up on fuel at a gas station can be both challenging and dangerous. In the past, disabled drivers could visit local gas stations in nearly any corner of the City, knowing that a full-service option would be both available and accessible. However, over the past 40 years, the number of full-service gas stations has dwindled dramatically, presenting a unique challenge for those who depend on this vital service. Not knowing in advance which stations can assist with full-service fueling can also be an impediment. Identifying and locating many full-service availability have been able to do so with mobile applications such as "fuelService". Applications like fuelService connect drivers with gas stations that continue to provide this option. In British Columbia, Chevron Canada is conducting a pilot project with fuelService, across Canada, affecting approximately 1,300 Shell Canada. These gas stations can be found on the app. Despite these positive developments, disabled drivers in Toronto continue to be left behind. Making a full-service option available at gas stations will assist not only differently-abled and mobility impaired drivers, but also other segments of the population that may struggle to pump gas, including seniors and young families.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to support a cost-effective, application-based, station locate system to further assist mobility-challenged drivers to full service gas retail stations, and that this measure be included as part of the 'Customer Service' section of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to adopt guidelines which identify a geographic radius for which full-service at gas stations would be available. 3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to work with gas companies and franchise owner-operators to support an application-based, cost-effective, station locate system for full-service availability across the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to support a cost-effective, application-based, station locate system to further assist mobility-challenged drivers to full service gas retail stations, and that this measure be included as part of the 'Customer Service' section of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to adopt guidelines which identify a geographic radius for which full-service at gas stations would be available. 3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to work with gas companies and franchise owner-operators to support an application-based, cost-effective, station locate system for full-service availability across the City of Toronto.
MM32.21adopted
The Community Awareness and Emergency Response Association is in southeastern Scarborough. It was formed in 1988 and has grown to include chemical manufacturing companies, local government agencies such as Fire, Police, Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and other Emergency Services which have operations in the east part of Toronto. The Community Awareness and Emergency Response Association is a commitment by the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, its members, partner companies, and each of their employees to making the entire chemical cycle life safer. The Community Awareness and Emergency Response Association requires each member company to have ongoing processes to identify and respond to community concerns, inform the community of risks associated with company operations, and have its own emergency plan integrated with the community's emergency response plan. The Community Awareness and Emergency Response Association group of companies meet with the public through an established Community Advisory Panel which is a group of community members that meet regularly throughout the year.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Director, Office of Emergency Management to meet with representatives of the Community Awareness and Emergency Response Association, as well as local City Councillors, to establish how the City of Toronto can assist in supporting the success of the Community Awareness and Emergency Response Association. 2. City Council request the Director, Office of Emergency Management to provide an update on these discussions to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Director, Office of Emergency Management to meet with representatives of the Community Awareness and Emergency Response Association, as well as local City Councillors, to establish how the City of Toronto can assist in supporting the success of the Community Awareness and Emergency Response Assocation. 2. City Council request the Director, Office of Emergency Management to provide an update on these discussions to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the fourth quarter of 2021.
MM32.22adopted
The Municipality of Powassan has recently voted to bring an issue to the attention of the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada. Recently, the cost of lumber has drastically risen, cites Powassan Deputy Mayor Randy Hall "last year, a piece of 2x4 Grade A lumber sold for $1.25, and one year later that same piece of lumber retails for more than $9.00." Exports to the United States may play a significant factor in the sharp price increase. As construction continues in Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cost of building materials directly affects the costs to residents and those in the construction industry, I am asking Toronto City Council to echo the concerns raised by the Municipality of Powassan and ask the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government to address this concern.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to write to the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada to address the increasing costs of building materials, particularly lumber, to determine if action is required to ease the costs locally. 2. City Council direct that a copy of City Council's decision be sent to the Municipality of Powassan and the Ontario General Contractors Association.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council request City Manager to write to the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada to address the increasing costs of building materials, particularly lumber, to determine if action is required to ease the costs locally. 2. City Council direct that a copy of City Council's decision be sent to the Municipality of Powassan and the Ontario General Contractors Association.
MM32.23adopted
A relic of an era when the "web" was still something spiders spun, the fax machine has withstood the advent of email, text and instant messaging to live on in several sectors, including health care. But its continued use carries extra costs and even risk. And in Ontario, the Ontario government directed the Province's public service to phase out its 1,500 traditional telephone fax lines by the end of the year. For residents more familiar with Instagram than gramophones, now is a good time to clear up two things. A fax machine is a device which scans paper, then transmits the image of the page, using a land line, to another fax machine, which then typically prints out a copy. And The Flintstones was a cartoon set in the Stone Age. An early version of the fax (short for "facsimile") was invented in 1843, but it wasn't commonly used until the 1980s when the devices became commonplace in Canadian offices. In 1988, CBC reported that "What's your fax number?" had become one of the most frequently asked questions in business. More than three decades later, many consider the fax obsolete. Facebook recently took out newspaper ads directed at U.S. lawmakers with the tagline, "The last time internet regulations were passed, people said, 'Fax it to me,'" alluding to 25 years ago. ** Credit to Yahoo News for the background**
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer, to draft a plan by the end of 2021 to phase out traditional telephone fax lines for City Divisions.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer, to draft a plan by the end of 2021 to phase out traditional telephone fax lines for City Divisions.
MM32.24adopted
New and enhanced investments in transit infrastructure continue to be a top priority for the City of Toronto, particularly due to the associated economic and social benefits. The extension of the Finch West LRT to the Kitchener Go Line is another opportunity to build on progress already underway for connecting many diverse communities in Northwest Toronto to the rest of our city. The Finch West LRT is a critical transit project here in our City's Northwest and will greatly enhance transit connectivity for residents in the City of Toronto. The LRT line will run from Finch West Station (Finch Avenue West and Keele Street) to the terminal stop at Humber College, comprising 18 stops, 11 kilometres of rail and connections to TTC's Line 1, and York and Peel Region local transit. Work on this project is well underway, with the Highway 400 bridge replacement at Finch Avenue West already completed and road widening and utility work currently in progress. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2023. In 2019, the Government of Ontario announced its partnership with Woodbine Entertainment to build another key piece of transit infrastructure in Northwest Toronto: the new GO station on the Woodbine lands. Funded entirely by the Woodbine Entertainment Group, this project will be constructed at no cost to taxpayers. The future Woodbine GO station will sit on the 684-acre site at 555 Rexdale Boulevard. With GO Transit currently operating from Union Station to Kitchener GO Station along the Kitchener Rail Corridor, this project will provide a new stop along this line, which will provide accessible and efficient transit for Etobicoke residents and commuters across the broader region. Linking the Finch West LRT to the future Woodbine GO station is an extension already identified in the Official Plan, however, it requires further study. This extension would entail an estimated 2.5 kilometres of additional rail and would link where the line currently ends at Humber College and Etobicoke General Hospital to the existing Kitchener GO line. This additional transit linkage would further complement the broader vision of transit revitalization already underway in the region, which includes tunneling the Eglinton West Crosstown Extension and connecting this line along with the Kitchener Rail Corridor to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Altogether, these projects would help connect more residents to institutions of higher education, employment opportunities, entertainment and amenities, and many other critical services that are provided in Northwest Toronto. Overall, this connectivity would drive further economic growth, revitalization and prosperity for North Etobicoke and the broader region. This proposed extension would not only enhance the unique benefits of both of these transit projects, but it would also complement the broader revitalization already underway in North Etobicoke. This includes the current Woodbine Entertainment Complex expansion, which comprises the casino expansion on the northern portion of the site, new hotel and restaurants amenities, a 5,000-seat auditorium and parks and open space. Future phases of the development on the 684-acre site will also present opportunities for: residential housing, commercial and office space, more jobs, expanded parks and open space, sports and entertainment uses, and more. Altogether, these transit projects and expansive developments currently underway will create countless jobs and limitless economic opportunities for thousands of residents in North Etobicoke. This Motion is requesting the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, to report back in the fourth quarter of 2021 through the Transit Priorities Report with details on what an extension of Finch West LRT to the Kitchener GO Line would look like, the feasibility and associated benefits of additional transit connectivity in the region, and how an extension like this could fit into the overall planning context of the area.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, to report to Executive Committee in fourth quarter of 2021, through the forthcoming Transit Priorities Report, on the feasibility of expanding the Finch West LRT south to connect to the Kitchener Go Line.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Ford, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, to report to Executive Committee in fourth quarter of 2021, through the forthcoming Transit Priorities Report, on the feasibility of expanding the Finch West LRT south to connect to the Kitchener Go Line.
MM32.25adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1662 Queen Street West to operate under the name Tammy's Wine Bar. The application is for an indoor area only. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This establishment is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and disturbance to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is May 12, 2021.
City Council on May 5 and 6, 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 Tammy's Wine Bar, 1662 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Tammy's Wine Bar, 1662 Queen Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises.