Toronto City Council
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BL34.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for June 8 and 9, 2021 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2021.CC34
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, enacted By-laws 454-2021 to 523-2021.
CC34.1amended
This report outlines the significant action the City of Toronto has taken to protect people experiencing homelessness from COVID-19 and ensure the safety of the shelter system. The City has implemented numerous safety measures in the shelter system to reduce the risks of COVID-19, including operating 28 new temporary shelter locations to create physical distancing, enhancing infection prevention and control measures, testing strategies, and an isolation and recovery program. Shelter, Support & Housing Administration's (SSHA) 2021 gross operating budget for Homelessness and Housing First solutions is $663.2M, including $281 million for COVID-19 response expenses. The City has implemented a range of strategies to expedite vaccine roll-out to people experiencing homelessness, as reducing barriers and achieving high rates of vaccination is essential to reducing the risk of COVID-19 in shelters. Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a noticeable increase in the number and size of encampments. This increase has led to heightened concerns about the safety and well-being of people living outdoors, as well as the impact on the surrounding community. The City remains focused on providing a human services response to encampments and offering voluntary referrals for people sleeping outdoors to safer inside space with supports including meals, laundry, harm reduction services and development of a housing plan. Outreach staff have provided more than 1,600 people staying in encampments with access to safe inside space since the start of the pandemic including 203 people in the past month. Space remains available for those living in encampments to access the City's shelter system. Encampments contravene several chapters of the Municipal Code and are not a solution to unsheltered homelessness. The safety and health conditions for people who stay outside are complex and serious. The City's response to encampments takes into consideration the health and well-being of those living outside and the broader community needs, including access to green space for safe outdoor recreation during the pandemic, and upcoming summer parks programming and permitting requirements including for summer camps. City parks must be ready, safe and accessible to all residents of Toronto. In particular, parks give residents living in apartment buildings or shared housing spaces a safe outdoor space to play and exercise. Homelessness is a complex social issue that has become more challenging as a result of the pandemic and requires solutions from all orders of government, businesses, community organizations and individuals. While temporary shelters are necessary to provide emergency shelter to people in housing crisis who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness and to address immediate concerns, they are not permanent solutions to homelessness. In addition to the significant efforts to ensure the safety of the shelter system during the pandemic, the City has taken immediate action to create new affordable and supportive housing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. In September 2020, Council approved the 24-month Housing and Homelessness Recovery Response Plan aimed at accelerating investments in the City's 10-year housing plan to urgently create 3,000 permanent, affordable homes before the end of 2022 dedicated for people experiencing homelessness. Through the federal Rapid Housing Initiative and the City's Emergency Housing Initiative, a total of 1,248 supportive housing opportunities, which are on track to be completed in 2021, are targeted to those experiencing chronic homelessness. Helping people move successfully out of shelters into housing will create space within the shelter system for those living outside to move indoors. Ongoing focus and advocacy from the City of Toronto to other orders of government is required to ensure successful delivery of the City's 24-month Housing and Homeless Recovery Response Plan by the end of 2022, and the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan by 2030. Investments in permanent affordable and supportive housing will improve the health and socio-economic outcomes for vulnerable and marginalized residents, reduce cost to the public sector, and increase the resilience of our housing and homeless systems. Ensuring a range of supports are available, in an integrated service model, for individuals with more complex challenges such as serious mental health issues, substance use and other disabilities alongside facing systemic racism and discrimination, will be critical to ensuring success in alleviating chronic homelessness, reducing demand on emergency services and supporting housing stability. The City of Toronto, with our community partners, will continue its dedication to reducing the risks of COVID-19 in the shelter system and work with the federal and provincial governments to secure investments in a range of affordable and supportive housing solutions. As City Manager I would like to thank City staff and our community partners for their work outlined in this report, and their ongoing commitment to protect people experiencing homelessness in our city.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council reiterate its request to the Federal and Provincial Government to urgently provide one-time capital and ongoing operating funding to fully implement the 24-month Housing and Homelessness Recovery Plan by the end of 2022, including funding for the remaining 2,460 permanent housing opportunities, comprised of 1,460 supportive housing units and funding for 1,000 portable housing benefits. 2. City Council request the Provincial Government to continue to prioritize vaccine supply for shelter clients and frontline staff, including expediting second doses for these vulnerable groups. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to work with Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area municipalities, community partners and institutions to request the Provincial Government to establish a coordinated approach to create supportive housing based on a social medicine model which integrates affordable housing with health care and a range of social services to help people successfully exit homelessness, acknowledging that affordable housing with wraparound supports plays a critical role in reducing chronic homelessness and addressing systemic issues faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups. 4. City Council adopt a goal of zero encampments. 5. City Council adopt a goal of ending chronic homelessness. 6. City Council reiterate its commitment to taking a housing first and human rights approach to housing those experiencing homelessness and ensuring that City staff develop and implement a response consistent with the findings of the Faulkner Inquest, specifically as it relates to the health and safety of those currently living in encampments. 7. City Council direct staff to continue to take appropriate steps to reduce risks of COVID-19 in the shelter system. 8. City Council direct staff to continue to take all steps necessary to achieve a high rate of vaccination for people experiencing homelessness. 9. City Council direct staff to continue working with those living in encampments to offer safe indoor space. 10. City Council direct staff to work with encampment residents to develop and activate individual and culturally appropriate housing plans on an accelerated basis regardless of whether an encampment resident accepts a placement in an "indoor space". 11. City Council direct the City Manager to review the emergency shelter and COVID-response hotel program to ensure it is as hospitable as possible for homeless residents, minimizes denial of service and creates a sense of community while maintaining Infection Prevention and Control protocols to protect against COVID outbreaks. 12. City Council direct staff to survey supportive housing agencies in Toronto to determine whether any supportive housing residents within their dedicated supportive housing buildings are no longer in need of supports and, with the appropriate housing benefit, would be interested in moving to other rental accommodation, thereby freeing up supportive housing for individuals on the waiting list or in need of supportive housing such as those in encampments. 13. City Council direct staff to report to the September 21, 2021 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on the potential new supportive housing opportunities by providing affordable housing pathways for residents in existing supportive housing and new housing opportunities for residents in need of supportive housing. 14. City Council direct the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to distribute, whenever possible, water to encampment residents and rotate the HTO To Go water trailers to various parks to ensure that free-of-charge tap water is safely available to all park visitors.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council direct staff to continue to take appropriate steps to reduce risks of COVID-19 in the shelter system. 2. City Council direct staff to continue to take all steps necessary to achieve a high rate of vaccination for people experiencing homelessness. 3. City Council request the provincial government to continue to prioritize vaccine supply for shelter clients and frontline staff, including expediting second doses for these vulnerable groups. 4. City Council direct staff to continue working with those living in encampments to offer safe indoor space. 5. City Council reiterate its request to the federal and provincial government to urgently provide one-time capital and ongoing operating funding to fully implement the 24-month Housing and Homelessness Recovery Plan by the end of 2022, including funding for the remaining 2,460 permanent housing opportunities, comprised of 1,460 supportive housing units and funding for 1,000 portable housing benefits. 6. City Council direct the City Manager to work with Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area (GTHA) municipalities and community partners and institutions to request the Province establish a coordinated approach to create supportive housing based on a social medicine model which integrates affordable housing with health care and a range social services to help people successfully exit homelessness, acknowledging that affordable housing with wraparound supports play a critical role in reducing chronic homelessness and addressing systemic issues faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups.
IA34.1referred
Council's Requests for a list of surplus Federal and Provincial lands in Toronto
Councillor Paula Fletcher has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: "City Council has been trying to deal with an ongoing homelessness crisis and housing affordability crisis for several years. We have taken important steps like Housing Now, which leverages City land to fund affordable housing, to try to address the latter and especially during the pandemic have worked to increase the housing solutions available to help people coping with homelessness, including the construction of new supportive housing on City lands. The surplus lands in Toronto of the federal and provincial government would help a great deal with efforts to improve the housing situation for many Torontonians. In January 2019, as part of Item 2019.EX 1.1 Implementing the "Housing Now" Initiative, Council adopted the following recommendations: 39. City Council authorize the City Manager to request the Federal Government to publicly release the list of surplus federal lands in the City of Toronto, and to make those surplus federal lands available to the City of Toronto for affordable housing immediately. 40. City Council authorize the City Manager to request the Ontario Government to support the development of new mixed-income developments by providing assistance to individuals with housing and support needs through the provision of capital and operating funding to the Housing Now Initiative, and to reiterate the request to the Provincial Government to identify surplus lands within Toronto, including those identified in Appendix 4 to the report (January 11, 2019) from the City Manager, and dedicate such surplus lands and any future surplus lands to be utilized to create new mixed-income communities, including new affordable and market rental units. Subsequently, in May 2020, as part of Item 2020.CC21.3 Creating New Affordable Housing Opportunities through Phase Two of the Housing Now Initiative, Council adopted the following recommendations: 28. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to request the Federal Government, through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, to: a. approve a portfolio approach to the funding and financing of the Phase Two Sites identified in Appendix 1 to the report (May 25, 2020) from the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services; and b. consider the City's previous requests for the Federal Government to dedicate surplus lands in Toronto to be utilized for increasing the supply of affordable and purpose-built rental housing. 29. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to request the Ontario Government to support the creation of supportive housing opportunities as part of the Housing Now Initiative by providing assistance to individuals with housing and support needs through the provision of operating, and to identify surplus lands within Toronto be utilized to create new mixed-income communities, with new affordable rental homes, including supportive housing opportunities. I request the lists of surplus federal and provincial properties in Toronto; and an update on discussions with the respective governments about making these surplus properties available to help increase the supply of affordable housing in Toronto."
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, referred Administrative Inquiry IA34.1 from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto Danforth regarding Council's Requests for a List of Surplus Federal and Provincial Lands in Toronto and Answer IA34.1a from the City Manager to the Planning and Housing Committee for consideration.
MM34.1adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 103 Roncesvalles Avenue to operate under Bossnova. The application is for both an indoor area and an outdoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol 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. The Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and other disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are attached to the licence, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the Premises be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is June 18, 2021.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 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 Bossanova, 103 Roncesvalles Avenue is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the License 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 Bossanova, 103 Roncesvalles Avenue is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the License 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.
RM34.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:37 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. June 8, 2021 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Giuseppina Vespoli De Luca John 'Jack' Foster Sharon Pollock Douglas George Pudsey Hafizur Rahman Liane Regendanz James 'Cam' Campbell Woodburne 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 called upon Mayor John Tory. Mayor Tory's Address to City Council I wanted to start this morning reflecting on the residential schools tragedy. It was a week and a half ago when our country was horrified to learn that the bodies of 215 children were found in an unmarked grave at a former residential school in Kamloops in N Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc First Nation Territory. I believe it is important for our City Council - the very Council that governs the most diverse City in the world, a City with the fourth largest Indigenous population in Canada - to acknowledge this horrific discovery. We have a duty as Elected Officials, who are privileged enough to be on this land and have a voice - we do indeed have a profoundly important duty - to share this story and to acknowledge this history. The discovery is jarring and sickening. It depicts a story that is often not talked about yet forms such a hugely significant chapter in our history. Many do not get the opportunity to see how it has unfolded in real life. I have been fortunate enough to do so when I visited the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Ki) and Bearskin Lake First Nations communities back in 2016. Both are located about 1,800 km northwest of Toronto and only accessible by air. I wanted to share a part of experience with all of you in hopes that it will bring to light the resiliency and courage of our Indigenous community and the work that remains towards truth and reconciliation. Among many lessons one stood out to me that is relevant to what came out of Kamloops. On my trip I met an elderly woman who shared her experience at a residential school - this is a story that sits with me to this day. Dora had been taken away from her family at age 4 to a faraway school where she was forbidden to speak her Indigenous language. It was at these very same schools children who died were buried - many never came home. Dora told me of the experience of being forbidden to speak her own Indigenous language to the point where when she came home she could no longer speak with her own grandparents, Dora is not alone. We must face this reality. Thousands of children were forcibly taken from their families and community. They were stripped of their culture, language and even their names. There are people alive today who can share their experience of being at residential schools. This wasn't something that happened hundreds of years ago, it was still happening within the lifetime of virtually everyone on this Council. And people who walk the same streets as us and call this City home are alive to tell that story. All of this has had a lasting negative impact on many of our residents and realizing that, recognizing that, speaking up makes it easier for us to understand the pain this has caused and the role we all play in bringing this to light. That is why reconciliation is so important for our country. We need to learn the history of this country and the impact that history had on many different Canadians so that we can address those impacts, nowhere more importantly than with our Indigenous community. We all have a role to play in that. We must continue to show our support for the reconciliation process and for Indigenous communities across Toronto. Words can only do so much, as I convey my condolence to all Indigenous children who didn't come home, the survivors and their families. I want the members of those communities to know, as Mayor, I am in your corner and I am an ally. I want to reaffirm the City of Toronto's commitment to Indigenous peoples, and acknowledge our ongoing work towards advancing truth, justice and reconciliation across the Toronto public service and in our City at large. There is still more work to do, but in this time of grief, please know that I remain committed to ensuring indigenous voices remain front and centre as we move forward with our work to redress the systemic injustices faced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. I have been meeting almost every month with our Indigenous stakeholders and partners, and our Indigenous Affairs Office, in order to try to ensure that we are doing our part. I will continue to do that. This discovery is not only difficult for us to accept as we face the true and complete history of our country but more importantly this is difficult for survivors of the residential school system, the trauma they endured and for the families who lost children. Imagine having a child forcibly taken from your home, stripped of language, culture and dignity, basically stripped of your identity. Imagine being one of those children. I extend my condolences to the Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc Nation and all the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. I have also extended condolence to Chief Laforme of the Mississaugas of the Credit. And I have had discussions with him as recently as last Friday to identify ways in which we can better achieve reconciliation. In memory of the 215 children who remains were found, the City of Toronto lowered its flags starting on May 30 to half-mast for 215 hours - nine days - one hour to represent each child whose life was lost. Our flags were also lowered in memory of the thousands of children who were sent to residential and day schools, those who never returned home and to mourn with the families whose lives were irreparably changed including those in subsequent generations. To further commemorate these young lives, the Toronto sign was dimmed on the evening of Sunday, May 30, and then lit orange over the past many days. Orange represents the losses suffered by residential school children, the survivors, their families and communities. These are some of the small gestures we are making but it is not enough. We know that we need to continue to search for more truth and more justice. And the reminder of the gravity and importance of reconciliation. This is far from over. We cannot be complacent because it is not something of the past. It's the present and we must take action. Thank you. Mayor Tory invited Chief Stacey Laforme of the Mississaugas of the Credit to address City Council. Chief Laforme thanked the Mayor, the Councillors and the people of Toronto for inviting him and said a prayer for the City Council meeting. Chief Laforme spoke of the victims and thanked the City of Toronto for lowering its flags to pay respect and support for the children, the families, the Indigenous people and the non Indigenous people who grieve. Chief Laforme remarked that the news of finding bodies of 215 children has caused a lot of pain but sadly that there is a lot more to come as more children are discovered still within the confines of the ground upon which the residential schools sit. Chief Laforme said that this is an awakening, a called responsibility not only for those involved but for all of us and a call to action. Chief Laforme noted that we need to recognize that these children are all our children and that there are no more excuses to be made or accepted. Chief Laforme remarked that is a moment in the life of this country that will determine where we go in the future. Chief Laforme spoke of the path before us and that it's a time to choose which direction we wish to take; let us choose to go forward together, let us choose a path of understanding, peace and friendship. Chief Laforme remarked that we should let this moment of sorrow be a light that guides us to a better path. Chief Laforme concluded his remarks by reciting his poem "Reconciliation." Mayor Tory called on Members and everyone else who has joined us virtually and is watching to join in a moment of silence to mark this time of grief and to recognize the ongoing need for truth and reconciliation. Member of Council observed 2 minutes and 15 seconds of silence in memory of the 215 children of the residential school in Kamloops. 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. June 9, 2021 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: The victims of the London attack Pegi Dover Douglas George Pudsey Guiseppe Simonetta.
CC34.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the results of the collective bargaining negotiations between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Civic Employees Union (TCEU) Local 416 - Paramedics and to seek ratification by Council of the negotiated agreement.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council ratify and approve the attached Memorandum of Settlement dated May 8, 2021 between the City of Toronto and Toronto Civic Employees Union Local 416 - Paramedics, in order to effect the new collective agreement. 2. City Council authorize staff to make the necessary amendments to rates of pay, benefits and other issues identified as agreed changes in the new Memorandum of Settlement. 3. City Council authorize staff to make the necessary adjustments to the 2020 and 2021 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budgets to reflect the provisions of the Memorandum of Settlement. 4. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (June 1, 2021) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer. Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the report (June 1, 2021) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Chief People Officer recommend that: 1. City Council ratify and approve the attached Memorandum of Settlement dated May 8, 2021, in order to effect the new collective agreement. 2. City Council authorize staff to make the necessary amendments to rates of pay, benefits and other issues identified as agreed changes in the new Memorandum of Settlement. 3. City Council authorize staff to make the necessary adjustments to the 2020 and 2021 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budgets to reflect the provisions of the Memorandum of Settlement. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 if the Memorandum of Settlement is ratified and approved by Council, at the conclusion of the Council Meeting.
MM34.2adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 2114 Bloor Street West, Unit C to operate under the name Little Nicky's Park Café. The application is for an indoor area and an outdoor area. 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. The Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns that an establishment with a liquor licence can cause noise and other disturbances to residents in the area. If certain conditions are attached to the licence, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the Premises be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is June 10, 2021.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 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 Little Nicky's Park Cafe, 2114 Bloor Street West, Unit C 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 Little Nicky's Park Cafe, 2114 Bloor Street West, Unit C 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.
RM34.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 5 and 6, 2021, and the special meeting held on May 26, 2021.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting on May 5 and 6, 2021 and the special meeting on May 26, 2021.
CC34.3deferred
10 and 10A Dawes Road - Request for Direction
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application for a site that contains heritage resources, and a related ongoing appeal at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, deferred consideration of Item CC34.3 to the July 14 and 15, 2021 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 10 and 10A Dawes Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 10 and 10A Dawes Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Public Appendix "D" to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of City Council's decision on the designation of the property. 5. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 6. 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 (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, only at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 7. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to litigation and solicitor-client privilege.
MM34.3adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1709 Jane Street, Fullaluv Bar and Grill. 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 are attached to the licence.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 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 1709 Jane Street operating under the name Fullaluv Bar and Grill is not in the public interest, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licensing Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the 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 determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, 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 1709 Jane Street operating under the name Fullaluv Bar and Grill is not in the public interest, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licensing Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the 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 determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM34.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Deferred Items: Item GL22.8 Item TE23.10 Item TE23.21 Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 24 on June 1, 2021 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 28 on May 10, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Joe Cressy Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 19 on May 11, 2021 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 22 on May 26, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 23 on May 27, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 22 on May 25, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 23 on May 20, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 24 on May 17, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 24 on May 21, 2021 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 24 on May 18, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 25 on May 19, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC34.4adopted
301-317 Queen Street East - Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Appeal - Request for Direction
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction from City Council with respect to the allocation of Section 37 benefits in the amount of $1,050,000 that have been approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. This report has been prepared in consultation with City Planning.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 28, 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 (May 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 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 (May 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct that Section 37 benefits in the amount of $1,050,000 be directed as follows a. $525,000 toward capital improvements for existing or new affordable housing within Ward 13; and b. $525,000 toward local streetscape, park and recreation centre improvements in Ward 13, including but not limited to Moss Park and John Innes Community Centre, in consultation with the local Councillor. 2. City Council direct that the amounts identified in Part 1 above, if not used within three (3) years, may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in Ward 13. 3. City Council direct that the amount identified in Part 1 above be increased upwards by indexing in accordance with the Non-residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported by Statistics Canada or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made to the City. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to take any steps necessary to secure the above Section 37 benefits and any other matters required to implement the development on site in the implementing Zoning By-law as well as a Section 37 Agreement to be registered on title, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 28, 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 (May 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 confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council, but that the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM34.4adopted
For over 15 years, Jonathan Ahee has been working with Canadian and American studios, networks, investors and production companies to bring film and television productions to Ontario. He co-founded the xoTO Schools program - a joint initiative of the City of Toronto, the Film Industry and the Toronto District School Board. The program is a co-op placements for high school students alongside film industry professionals. As Co-Chair of the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board, he led the development of Toronto's strategic plan for the screen industry that has helped to grow Toronto's dynamic film industry and he continues to provide counsel and leadership for the workforce component which is one of the key pillars of the plan. Along with the Board Chair, he oversaw the successful development of Spotlight on Toronto - the Strategic Plan of the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board which will continue to guide the work of the Board until the end of this Council term. For this reason it is important that he remain on the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council waive the two-term limit provision of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint Jonathan Ahee to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022. 2. City Council thank Warren Ross of the CMPA for his contribution to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board and appoint Marcia Douglas of CMPA to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term ending on November 14, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council waive the two-term limit provision of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint Jonathan Ahee to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022. 2. City Council thank Warren Ross of the CMPA for his contribution to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board and appoint Marcia Douglas of CMPA to the Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term ending on November 14, 2022.
RM34.4received
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.
CC34.5adopted
On or around April 14, 2021, the appellant submitted materials in support of a further revised proposal on a with prejudice basis. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the purpose of a case management conference before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) on June 24, 2021.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 31, 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 (May 31, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 31, 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 (May 31, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) hearing to oppose the applicant's appeals respecting the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Control applications (Files: 20 115845 NNY 08 OZ; 20 115847 NNY 08 SA) for 4050 Yonge Street and the abutting City-owned lands on the basis that the proposal does not reflect appropriate height, scale, mass and built form, among other matters, for this site and, with respect to Site Plan Control, on the additional basis that the applicant is not the registered owner of all lands forming the subject matter of such application. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue to seek revisions to the applications and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve issues with the proposal satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary. 3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form and content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. a Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered to secure Section 37 contributions and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; c. the owner has provided a Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and Groundwater Report satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has designed and provided the City with financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; and e. the owner has entered into an agreement(s) with the City requiring the owner, prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit, and at no cost to the City, to design, financially secure, construct and make operational, any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Groundwater Report, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 31, 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 (May 31, 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 (May 31, 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 (May 31, 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 (May 31, 2021) along with the Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 31, 2021) from the City Solicitor, if the confidential recommendations are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 31, 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.
MM34.5adopted
In May 2021, City Council adopted the recommendations set out in Item 2021.CC32.8, supporting a proposed development at 254-266 King Street East, 427-435 Adelaide Street East and 157 Princess Street. As part of that settlement, the owner will be dedicating a 470.5 square metre on-site park on the north side of King Street East between the existing buildings identified as 254 King Street East and 266 King Street East, to satisfy their parkland dedication requirements. The owner has indicated a willingness to complete the Above Base Park Improvements on the parkland. In order to do so, the Parks and Recreation component of the development charges, paid upon issuance of building permit, would be required to be directed to the above base park improvements. There is currently no City Council authority to direct this component of the development charges to the Above Base Park Improvements. Parks, Forestry and Recreation Staff are agreeable to having the owner design and build out the park, in consultation with Parks Forestry and Recreation. The new park will be designed in consultation with the local community and the Ward Councillor.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; the owner is required to submit a design and cost estimate to be approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and a letter of credit equal to 120 percent of the Parks and Recreation Development Charges payable for the development; and the design, cost estimate and letter of credit will be required prior to the issuance of the first building permit. 2. Council allow the owner to propose the encumbrance of tiebacks on the onsite park, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; the owner is required to submit a design and cost estimate to be approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and a letter of credit equal to 120 percent of the Parks and Recreation Development Charges payable for the development; and the design, cost estimate and letter of credit will be required prior to the issuance of the first building permit. 2. Council allow the owner to propose the encumbrance of tiebacks on the onsite park, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
RM34.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, received the following petitions for information: 1. Petition headed "Urge Change to the Staples Proposal to Preserve our Neighbourhood", submitted by Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11, University-Rosedale, containing the names of approximately 182 persons. 2. Petition headed "Move the Train Yard from Thorncliffe Park", submitted by Councillor Jaye Robinson, Ward 15, Don Valley West, containing the names of approximately 8,620 persons.
CC34.6amended
In a resubmission in October 2019, the owner proposed to amend the zoning by-law at 314, 315, 316, 317, and 325 Bogert Avenue and 305, 306, 307, and 308 Poyntz Avenue to permit 5 new buildings, 4 towers of 17, 19, 27 and 29 storeys, and a mid-rise building of 11 storeys. The retained existing and proposed buildings have a total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 132,668 square metres and add an additional 1,111 residential units along with 279 rental replacement units and 148 existing rental units being maintained for a total of 1,538 units. The retained existing and proposed buildings would have an overall Floor Space Index (FSI) of 3.22 times the lot area as calculated under Zoning By-law 569-2013. The applicant has appealed the refusal of the application by the City to LPAT. A date has not yet been set for a hearing. City Planning and Housing assisted in the preparation of this report. Further direction from City Council is required in this matter.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor John Filion. 2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor John Filion remain confidential. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (May 31, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety as they contain advice that is subject to Solicitor Client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff attached to motion 1 by Councillor John Filion remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (May 31, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to this report of the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM34.6adopted
Currently under construction, Mount Dennis Station will be one of the largest transit hubs in the City, connecting the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Toronto Transit Commission buses, UP Express and GO Transit's Kitchener Line. A number of city initiatives have been completed or are nearing completion in the Mount Dennis Area to maximize on the potential for revitalization that comes from this significant transit investment in the area, including the Economic Development Strategy for the Mount Dennis Area, Picture Mount Dennis - the Mount Dennis Planning Framework Study and efforts to draw a post-secondary institution to the area. Within walking distance of the new Mount Dennis Station are the Toronto Parking Authority lot at 1169 Weston Road and the Mount Dennis Community Hall at 4 Hollis Street, two City-owned sites which should be considered for development opportunity including affordable housing and community benefits.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Interim Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the President, Toronto Parking Authority to explore the development opportunities of the City-owned site(s) municipally known as 4 Hollis Street, with an additional convenience address of 1169 Weston Road (also known as Car Park Number 651) including the following: a. a mixed-use development that provides a variety of community benefits and with the potential inclusion of private land holdings within the immediate vicinity; b. working with the Toronto Parking Authority to identify new parking opportunities in both on and off street locations suitable for replacement of parking spaces within the vicinity of the proposed development, should an investment in parking on-site be deemed not feasible; and c. working with City Planning and Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, to conduct a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report on the existing building at 4 Hollis Street. 2. City Council request the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Interim Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to report back to a future CreateTO Board meeting by the fourth quarter of 2021 on any development opportunity identified.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Interim Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the President, Toronto Parking Authority to explore the development opportunities of the City-owned site(s) municipally known as 4 Hollis Street, with an additional convenience address of 1169 Weston Road (also known as Car Park Number 651) including the following: a. a mixed-use development that provides a variety of community benefits and with the potential inclusion of private land holdings within the immediate vicinity; b. working with the Toronto Parking Authority to identify new parking opportunities in both on and off street locations suitable for replacement of parking spaces within the vicinity of the proposed development, should an investment in parking on-site be deemed not feasible; and c. working with City Planning and Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, to conduct a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report on the existing building at 4 Hollis Street. 2. City Council request the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Interim Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to report back to a future CreateTO Board meeting by the fourth quarter of 2021 on any development opportunity identified.
RM34.6received
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 June 8 and 9, 2021. June 8, 2021 Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, spoke of the tragedy in London, Ontario that was the result of anti-Muslim hatred. Mayor Tory on behalf of Members of Council and the people of Toronto, expressed condolences to the family and friends of the victims, the Muslim community in the City of London and the Muslim community in the City of Toronto. Mayor Tory spoke of the continuing determination of the City of Toronto to be free of fear, hate and discrimination. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, addressed City Council with respect to the terrible and tragic discovery of the bodies of 215 children found in an unmarked grave on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory. Mayor Tory shared lessons he had learned while visiting the Ki and Bearskin Lake communities in 2016 and spoke of the experiences of a senior citizen named Dora who is a residential school survivor and how she, like thousands of other Indigenous children, were forcibly taken from their homes and stripped of their culture, of their language and even their names in a deliberate way. Mayor Tory spoke of the importance of learning the history of Canada and the impact that history has on different Canadians and to address those impacts especially with our Indigenous communities. Mayor Tory spoke of the City's continued support for the reconciliation process and the Indigenous communities across the City and across the country. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council and people of the City of Toronto, expressed condolences to all the Indigenous children and their families and the survivors of those children that did not come home. Mayor Tory reaffirmed the City of Toronto's commitment to the Indigenous people and acknowledged the ongoing work towards advancing truth, justice and reconciliation across the Toronto public service at City Hall and across the City at large. Mayor Tory stated that the City remains committed to ensuring that Indigenous voices remain front and centre as the City moves forward to redress the systemic injustice faced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Mayor Tory extended condolences to the Kamloops Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc Nation and all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Mayor Tory commented to Members that he had contacted Chief Laforme of the Mississaugas of the Credit directly to express condolences. Mayor Tory advised that on May 30th, the City symbolically lowered its flags for 215 hours to represent each child lost in this tragedy. Mayor Tory also advised that flags were also lowered for the thousands of children who were sent to residential and day schools and for those who never returned home, and to mourn with their families whose lives were changed and the lives of those in subsequent generations. Mayor Tory noted that to further commemorate the lives of the children, the Toronto sign was dimmed on the evening of Sunday, May 30th and then lit orange over the past few days. Mayor Tory remarked that together action must be taken to pay approapriate homage to the memory of the 215 children, the many other children, their families, the survivors and members of these communities in Toronto and across the country. Mayor Tory invited Chief Stacey Laforme of the Mississaugas of the Credit to address City Council. Chief Laforme, on behalf of his Nation, offered thoughts, prayers and support to the families in London, Ontario and to the Muslim community for the terrible tragedy that befell them on Sunday. Chief Laforme thanked the Mayor, the Councillors and the people of Toronto for inviting him and said a prayer for the City Council meeting. Chief Laforme spoke of the victims and thanked the City of Toronto for lowering its flags to pay respect and support for the children, the families, the Indigenous people and the non Indigenous people who grieve. Chief Laforme remarked that the news of finding bodies of 215 children has caused a lot of pain but sadly that there is a lot more to come as more children are discovered still within the confines of the ground upon which the residential schools sit. Chief Laforme said that this is an awakening, a called responsibility not only for those involved but for all of us and a call to action. Chief Laforme noted that we need to recognize that these children are all our children and that there are no more excuses to be made or accepted. Chief Laforme remarked that is a moment in the life of this country that will determine where we go in the future. Chief Laforme spoke of the path before us and that it's a time to choose which direction we wish to take; let us choose to go forward together, let us choose a path of understanding, peace and friendship. Chief Laforme remarked that we should let this moment of sorrow be a light that guides us to a better path. Chief Laforme concluded his remarks by reciting his poem "Reconciliation." Members of City Council observed 2 minutes and 15 seconds of silence in memory of the 215 children. June 9, 2021 Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to recognize the retirement of Giuliana Carbone, Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services. Mayor Tory spoke of Ms. Carbone's 30 years of dedicated public service, of her leadership that went far beyond the titles or positions she held and of her empathetic nature and well guided leadership style. Mayor Tory remarked that Giuliana Carbone is someone that everyone looks up to as a leader, as a role model and is the epitome of public service. Mayor Tory recognized Ms. Carbone's herculean tasks of re-engineering the tax system for the previous seven municipalities at amalgamation. Mayor Tory acknowledged Giuliana Carbone's landmark accomplishments such as the Tenants First Strategy, the Poverty Reduction Strategy, the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism, the Shelter Expansion Plan, the Seniors Strategy, the Housing Opportunities Toronto Plan, the Childcare Growth Strategy, the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, the Housing Now Plan and Policing Reform work. Mayor Tory commented that Ms. Carbone's work has touch every aspect of City life and as impacted the lives of many people in Toronto. Mayor Tory noted that Giuliana Carbone postponed her retirement to help during the pandemic. Mayor Tory acknowledged that Ms. Carbone has been involved with the United Way in a way beyond anyone else has done and this year, the City will start giving out the Giuliana Carbone Spirit of Philanthropy Award on an annual basis. Mayor Tory remarked on Giuliana Carbone's sense of caring about the City and caring about each other and how people trust and like working with Giuliana. Mayor Tory said that is was an absolute pleasure working with Ms. Carbone and she will be missed dearly. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council, thanked Giuliana Carbone for her service to the City of Toronto and wished her well on her retirement. Mayor Tory called upon Chris Murray, City Manager. Mr. Murray spoke of the leadership qualities of Giuliana Carbone and remarked on her dedication and commitment to Toronto and the public service. Chris Murray, on behalf of the leadership team thank Ms. Carbone for her support. Giuliana Carbone addressed City Council and thanked Mayor Tory and Chris Murray, City Manager, for their kind words. Ms. Carbone noted that she is only one person and that all of the successes are because of her great staff. Giuliana Carbone noted that it has been an honour and privilege to serve City Council and the City. Ms. Carbone spoke of her time working at North York Public Health that inspired her public service. Giuliana Carbone remarked that she has had the privilege to watch the City mature and evolve over the years. Ms. Carbone spoke of the work to connect the community and private sector partners, and through everything that the City has been through, the public service has built a solid foundation which will help drive a strong economic recovery for the City. Giuliana Carbone thanked Mayor Tory and City Council for their exceptional leadership over the years and particularly over this past year and a half. Ms. Carbone remarked that is has been an honour of a life time to support Council as the Deputy City Manager and thanked Council for placing its trust and confidence in her leading Community and Social Services these past six years. Giuliana Carbone thanked her husband Bruce, her daughters and their partners for their encouragement and for putting up with her long hours. Ms. Carbone thanked her Chairs, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Bailão and Councillor Cressy for their support. Giuliana Carbone thanked the Senior Leadership colleagues for their unwavering trust and for their friendship, and thanked her leadership team and staff for their dedication and accomplishments, noting that it has been a privilege to work with them. Giuliana Carbone remarked that she will miss everyone in the corporate leadership team and thanked them for their friendship and support. Ms. Carbone commented that, to borrow the words from former City Manager, Joe Pennachetti, please continue to take care of yourself, this organization and of each other. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked Giuliana Carbone for bringing her a double espresso before the start of each Council meeting. Mayor Tory, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Councillor Grimes will be celebrating his 60th birthday on June 21st and wished Councillor Grimes a Happy 60th Birthday.
CC34.7adopted
31 Parliament Street - Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Appeal - Request for Directions
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction regarding the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing and decision regarding the appeals of proposed Official Plan amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law amendment (ZBA) applications at 31 Parliament Street. The City and owner reached a settlement on the appeal as endorsed by City Council at its meeting on April 25, 2018. On July 19, 2018 the LPAT issued a decision allowing the appeal subject to certain conditions and withheld a final order pending confirmation from the City Solicitor that the OPA and ZBA were in a final form satisfactory to the City. The City Solicitor now requires further directions from City Council.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 1, 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 (June 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 1, 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 (June 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice proposed revisions to the terms of the settlement accepted by City Council on April 25, 2018, as set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct the City Solicitor and other staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) in support of the revised settlement. 2. City Council authorize an amendment to the terms of the April 25, 2018 settlement regarding the allocation of the Section 37 contribution as follows: a. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands, the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $4,900,000 dollars to be allocated as follows: i. $980,000 for the provision of affordable housing in the vicinity of the site; and ii. $3,920,000 towards any combination of the following, at the discretion, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor: A. local parkland improvements and/or public realm improvements in the vicinity of the site, which may include David Crombie Park Revitalization and/or improvements to the Parliament Street underpass; and B. community services and facilities in the vicinity of the site. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and relevant City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (June 1, 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 (June 1, 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 recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and all of Confidential Attachment 2, if the recommendations are adopted by City Council, but that the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM34.7adopted
This Motion seeks authority to enter into a Construction Project Agreement with the Developer, with Lanterra Development (Bay Wellesley) Limited (the "Owner"), and for the authority to transfer Section 37 funds up to $0.750 million from the 951 - 971 Bay Street and 36 Wellesley Street West development for the construction of a portion of Breadalbane Street at Dr. Lillian McGregor Park. The executed Section 37 Agreement between the City and Lanterra Development (Bay Wellesley) Limited dated August 27, 2014, for their development at 11 Wellesley Street, details the obligations for Lanterra to design, construct and project-manage the delivery of the new City park (Dr. Lillian McGregor Park) that will be located on the north side of Breadalbane Street between Yonge and Bay Streets. Proposed streetscape enhancements on Breadalbane Street will improve the overall public realm by visually connecting the two public parks (Dr. Lillian McGregor Park and Opera Place Park) on the street, and by potentially calming traffic and reducing vehicular speeds. Increased infiltration of rain and snow melt through the road surface and using permeable pavers on Breadalbane Street will help in achieving City green development and sustainability guidelines and objectives. Opportunities exist to realize efficiencies in delivering the streetscape improvements by having Lanterra manage and design the improvements in conjunction with their park delivery obligations. Completing the streetscape enhancements in coordination with the park construction will also help to reduce the duration of construction activity in the community. $3,706,372.69 for parkland acquisition, park construction and/or local streetscape improvements was received through the executed Section 37 Agreement for the development located at 951-971 Bay Street and 36 Wellesley Street West. The proposed Breadalbane Street streetscape enhancements meets the parameters and is eligible to receive funds from this contribution. City Council authority is now required to authorize the appropriate City staff to enter into the Construction Project Agreement with Lanterra to commence and complete the construction of the streetscape enhancements. City staff will be involved in establishing the final scope of the work, providing appropriate standards and details, and in approvals and acceptance of the work. This Motion is required at this time as a Construction Project Agreement with Lanterra and the authority to transfer funds is required to be entered into while Lanterra is actively working in the area. Construction of Dr. Lillian McGregor Park is currently underway having begun early in 2021 and is expected to be substantially complete by the summer of 2021. Any additional funding requirements for this project as a result of the tendering process will be included in future budget processes for consideration and authority from City Council would be requested to increase the project costs and the transfer of funds to the Owner. Operating impacts related to the park development will be submitted for consideration through the 2022 Budget process.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, a Construction Project Agreement with Lanterra Development (Bay Wellesley) Limited for streetscape improvements on Breadalbane Street up to the eastern and western limits of the currently-under-construction Dr. Lillian McGregor Park, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects. 2. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, any other ancillary agreements necessary to complete the design and construction of the streetscape improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council amend the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services to create a new capital project known as Breadalbane Street Improvements (CTP421-04), with a project cost $0.750 million and cash flow commitments of $0.250 million in 2021 and $0.500 million in 2022, fully funded from the Section 37 community benefit obtained from the development at 951 - 971 Bay Street and 36 Wellesley Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700644) for the purpose of streetscape improvements on Breadalbane Street. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to transfer to Lanterra Development (Bay Wellesley) Limited up to $0.750 million from the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services from the Breadalbane Street Improvements capital project, subject to the City of Toronto entering into a Construction Project Agreement with Lanterra Development (Bay Wellesley) Limited, to fund the City's agreed cash portion for the development of the Streetscape Improvements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, a Construction Project Agreement with Lanterra Development (Bay Wellesley) Limited for streetscape improvements on Breadalbane Street up to the eastern and western limits of the currently-under-construction Dr. Lillian McGregor Park, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects. 2. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to enter into, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to execute on behalf of the City, any other ancillary agreements necessary to complete the design and construction of the streetscape improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council amend the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services to create a new capital project known as Breadalbane Street Improvements (CTP421-04), with a project cost $0.750 million and cash flow commitments of $0.250 million in 2021 and $0.500 million in 2022, fully funded from the Section 37 community benefit obtained from the development at 951 - 971 Bay Street and 36 Wellesley Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700644) for the purpose of streetscape improvements on Breadalbane Street. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to transfer to Lanterra Development (Bay Wellesley) Limited up to $0.750 million from the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services from the Breadalbane Street Improvements capital project, subject to the City of Toronto entering into a Construction Project Agreement with Lanterra Development (Bay Wellesley) Limited, to fund the City's agreed cash portion for the development of the Streetscape Improvements.
RM34.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
June 8, 2021: City Council adopted the June 8, 2021 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. June 9, 2021: City Council adopted the June 9, 2021 Order Paper.
CC34.8adopted
The Owners of the sites at 470-474 Wellington Street West (file no. 16 270154 STE 20 OZ) and 482-488 Wellington Street West (file no. 16 261191 STE 20 OZ) made separate applications in December 2016 for a 15-storey building with approximately 318 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 11,311 square metres of office space above at 470-474 Wellington Street West, and for a 16-storey building with 272 square metres of retail and service commercial uses on the ground floor and 18,226 square metres of office space above at 482-488 Wellington Street West. Both applications were appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) citing Council's failure to make a decision within the time allotted by the Planning Act. The matters were consolidated at a pre-hearing held on May 8, 2018. A hearing was scheduled for May 2019, but was adjourned on consent of the parties. Since the applications were filed and appealed, they have evolved considerably. The two previously proposed office buildings, submitted under separate applications, have been consolidated into a single new office building on a combined site. The revisions resulted in a settlement proposal that was considered by City Council on March 27, 2019. City Council decided to not accept the proposed settlement because of concerns regarding the height of the proposed building and instructed City staff to continue negotiations with the applicant to further reduce the overall height of the revised proposal. Since 2019, there have been ongoing without prejudice discussions between the applicants and the Wellington Place Neighbourhood Association (WPNA), a party to the LPAT hearing, and with City staff. The City Solicitor requires direction from City Council for the LPAT appeals. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 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 Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (May 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 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 (May 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) hearing in support of the without prejudice settlement offer respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 470-474 Wellington Street West (File 16 261191 STE 20 OZ) and 482-488 Wellington Street West (16 270154 STE 20 OZ) as set out in Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (May 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor (the "Settlement Offer"). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) hearing of the appeals generally in support of the Settlement Offer proposal, subject to the Parts 3 to 5 set out below. 3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeals until such time as: a. the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) has been advised by the City Solicitor that the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) have been finalized in a form mutually satisfactory to the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Owner, and have been provided to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal); b. 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; c. the Owner has entered into and registered a financially secured agreement for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing report, as accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has provided access, parking and loading facilities to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. Heritage Easement Agreement(s) with the City for the properties at 482 and 488 Wellington Street West are registered to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the City Solicitor; f. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; g. the Owner has submitted a copy of the relevant assessment report(s) to Heritage Planning in both hard copy format and as a PDF file on compact disk; h. the Owner has made arrangements satisfactory to the City Solicitor to withdraw their appeal(s) of the King-Spadina Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 486), upon the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) Order allowing the Zoning By-law Amendment appeals in part; i. the Owner has made arrangements satisfactory to the City Solicitor to withdraw their appeal(s) of Official Plan Amendment 352 and By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016, with respect to 470-488 Wellington Street West, upon the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) Order allowing the Zoning By-law Amendment appeals in part; j. the Owner has made arrangements satisfactory to the City Solicitor to withdraw 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; k. the Owner has made arrangements satisfactory to the City Solicitor to withdraw their appeal(s) of the designation of both 482 and 488 Wellington Street West to the Conservation Review Board, upon the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) Order allowing the Zoning-law Amendment appeals in part; and l. the Owner has entered into a Section 37 Agreement securing the matters set out in Part 4 below. 4. Before the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) issues any Order approving a site-specific Zoning By-law for the lands, the Owner shall enter into and register on the properties at 470-474 and 482-488 Wellington Street West one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; the community benefits and other matters to be secured are as follows: a. a financial contribution in the amount of $1,380,000 to be allocated as follows: i. $1,180,000.00 for above-base streetscape improvements on the north side of Wellington Street West between Spadina Avenue and Portland Street to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; ii. $100,000.00 for the maintenance of or the provision of new affordable housing in Ward 10; iii. $100,000.00 toward the Toronto Community Housing Corporation revolving capital fund for repairs to Toronto Community Housing Corporation housing in Ward 10; iv. in the event the financial contributions referred to in Sections i., ii., and iii. above, have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the By-law(s) coming into full force and effect, the financial contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and v. the financial contribution referred to in Section 4.a. above is to be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada's Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, calculated from the date of the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) decision to the date of payment; all financial contributions will be payable prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit; b. the Owner shall covenant that not less than 22,000 square metres of the floor space at its site shall always remain zoned and constructed for office use, with such area of office space being attributed toward the required office replacement for the subject applications and for the related owner's development application proposed for 504 Wellington Street West; c. the Owner agrees to pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing report, as accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development; construction of such improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, prior to issuance of the final building permit; d. the Owner shall implement any wind mitigation measures required as identified by the applicant's wind study, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to be submitted as part of an application for Site Plan Approval; e. materials for the new building will be secured through Site Plan approval to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. in the event the Owner connects to the Enwave District Heating and Cooling System, or another similar energy system, the height of the mechanical penthouse will be reduced, with the objective of eliminating any visual impact from the mechanical penthouse, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and g. prior to Site Plan Approval, the Owner will submit a construction management plan for the development at 470-488 Wellington Street West, to address such matters as wind, noise, dust, street closures, parking and laneway uses, and access, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and agree to implement the plan. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (May 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 (May 28, 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 (May 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 Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to this report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM34.8adopted
This Motion requests authority from City Council to amend the Approved 2021 Capital Budget and 2022-2030 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project for commemorative plaques in McCormick Park and near the main entrances of McCormick Arena and Mary McCormick Recreation Centre. Historical plaques will commemorate three subjects connected to McCormick Park: philanthropist Mary Virginia McCormick, the historic Grand National Rink, and the Mary McCormick Recreation Centre. Mary Virginia McCormick (1861-1941) was a daughter of the wealthy McCormick industrial family that founded McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, which became International Harvester. McCormick lived at the family's Oaklands estate (now De La Salle College) on Farnham Avenue from 1908 to 1924. A generous philanthropist, in 1910 McCormick provided the Toronto Playgrounds Association $25,000 that was used to build the City's largest supervised playground on the former site of the Grand National Rink on Brock Avenue. McCormick's gift also allowed for a new community recreation centre. The Grand National Rink, opened December 1896, was the largest open-air rink in Toronto. It hosted the Canadian Amateur Skating Association championships, and in 1902 Toronto speed skaters Frederick Robson and Lot Roe won titles here before becoming world record holders. It was the focus of an unsuccessful bid to build an arena for the team that became the Toronto Maple Leafs and was demolished in 1911. The new recreation centre Mary McCormick funded opened September 1912. It was the first recreation centre with a supervised children's playground on City of Toronto property. During the first 15 years, it was the largest recreation centre in Toronto, attracting 120,000 people a year until it closed in 1964 and was rebuilt as an indoor skating arena. The new building was where boxer Muhammad Ali refereed a junior boxing championship before his historic match against Toronto's George Chuvalo at Maple Leaf Gardens. The building was renamed the Mary McCormick Recreation Centre in January 2003. Authority from City Council is required to add a new capital sub-project for the commemorative plaques in McCormick Park to the 2021-2030 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation, with a project cost and cash flow of $0.014 million in 2021. The commemorative plaques will be fully funded by various Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu generated from developments in proximity to McCormick Park. These funds have been received and are eligible for these purposes.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as McCormick Park Commemorative Plaques in the Park Development project, with project cost and cash flow in 2021 of $0.014 million, fully funded by various Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu included in the chart below, for the purpose of commemorative plaques: Development Location Internal Order Account Amount 1636 Dundas Street West XR2213-4200032 $508.06 1636 Dundas Street West, Phase 2 XR2213-4200060 $597.67 1544 Dundas Street West XR2213-4200584 $6,606.55 267 Brock Avenue XR2213-4200599 $544.00 51 Florence Street (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3) XR2213-4200972 $5,743.72 Total $14,000.00
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as McCormick Park Commemorative Plaques in the Park Development project, with project cost and cash flow in 2021 of $0.014 million, fully funded by various Section 42 Above 5 percent Cash-in-lieu included in the chart below, for the purpose of commemorative plaques: Development Location Internal Order Account Amount 1636 Dundas Street West XR2213-4200032 $508.06 1636 Dundas Street West, Phase 2 XR2213-4200060 $597.67 1544 Dundas Street West XR2213-4200584 $6,606.55 267 Brock Avenue XR2213-4200599 $544.00 51 Florence Street (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3) XR2213-4200972 $5,743.72 Total $14,000.00