Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 68 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM34.9adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to request an exemption from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636 - Public Squares and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237 - Nathan Phillips Square for the installation of the Brain Art Project in the reflecting pool from July 5 - August 3, 2021. This year's exhibit of 25 brain art sculptures by a talented group of local and international artists, celebrities and thought- leaders includes a curated look back at some of the inspirational works from the first three years that tie into the themes of brain resilience, memory, neuroplasticity, stigma and protection. On May 14, 2021, the City announced that all City-led and City-permitted festivals and events would be cancelled through September 6, 2021. This includes festivals and other large in-person gatherings held at outdoor sites managed by the City or other public locations, such as roads, parks and civic squares. The installation of the Brain Art Project in the reflecting pool is not an event. It is a temporary art project located on Nathan Phillips Square and has happened for the last three years. It is passive programming, and all proceeds from the online sales of these art sculptures go towards various health care programs and research into brain health and ageing. This project will generate support for the more than 564,000 Canadians living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Baycrest Foundation will be responsible for submitting the installation plans for the reflecting pool to the permit-issuing body and monitoring on-site operations in a manner that maintains compliance with all Public Health guidelines and best practices. Installation plans shall consist of the following elements: - general overview and written plan on the installation method; - physical distancing plan including accurate site diagram; and - cleaning/disinfection and personal protection equipment plan for all the staff while on-site during the sculptures' installation and removal. The City of Toronto will be compensated by the Baycrest Foundation for any costs incurred as a result of this installation and the approval of requested exemptions to the Municipal Code through the appropriate Divisions.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council grant an exemption to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636 - Public Squares and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237 - Nathan Phillips Square to allow the Baycrest Foundation to place objects in the reflecting pool in support of the Brain Art Project. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to continue to work with Baycrest Foundation to assess viability, based on ongoing public health direction, Provincial emergency orders, and any risks associated with the installation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton recommends that: 1. City Council grant an exemption to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636 - Public Squares and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237 - Nathan Phillips Square to allow the Baycrest Foundation to place objects in the reflecting pool in support of the Brain Art Project. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to continue to work with Baycrest Foundation to assess viability, based on ongoing public health direction, Provincial emergency orders, and any risks associated with the installation.
MM34.10adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority, along with appropriate City Staff, to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the minor variance application at 1356 Mount Pleasant Road (Application A0142/21NY) (the "Application") and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Application. The Application seeks to construct a new detached dwelling. The Application required the Committee of Adjustment's approval of four (4) variances to Zoning By-law 569-2013 and one (1) variance to By-law 438-86. The variances sought relate to the height of exterior main side walls; floor space index; front yard soft landscaping; side yard setback; and overall building height. Prior to the Committee of Adjustment meeting, the Application originally sought approval of eleven (11) variances. Planning staff, in its report to the Committee of Adjustment, raised concerns with respect to the Application. Staff expressed concerns regarding the Application's request for variances to the building length; front yard setback; floor space index; front yard landscaping; front yard soft landscaping; rear yard soft landscaping; platform encroachments; amongst other concerns. Some of these variances were eliminated prior to the Committee of Adjustment meeting. The Committee of Adjustment approved the Application in its decision mailed on May 5, 2021. Subsequently, an appeal of the Decision was received by the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Application.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose minor variance Application A0142/21NY regarding 1356 Mount Pleasant Road, and any other variances and relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as may be necessary in order to oppose the Application. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Application, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose minor variance Application A0142/21NY regarding 1356 Mount Pleasant Road, and any other variances and relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as may be necessary in order to oppose the Application. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Application, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
MM34.11adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0250/20SC) (the "Application") for minor variances. The applicant proposes to add vehicle dealership, vehicle fuel station, vehicle washing establishment and vehicle service shop as permitted uses at 1882 Lawrence Avenue East. The Application also requests variances with respect to the main wall height of a building where the main wall has windows or openings. At its hearing on May 12, 2021, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached. In order to preserve the City's right of appeal, the City Solicitor appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on May 20, 2021. This Motion will retroactively authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the proposed minor variances requested in the Application. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the May 12, 2021 decision of the Scarborough Committee of Adjustment regarding Application A0250/20SC respecting 1882 Lawrence Avenue East to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and attend any subsequent hearing of the appeal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the May 12, 2021 decision of the Scarborough Committee of Adjustment regarding Application A0250/20SC respecting 1882 Lawrence Avenue East to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and attend any subsequent hearing of the appeal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM34.12adopted
At its meeting of March 24, 2021 the Toronto Preservation Board adopted Item PB22.2, a revised report recommending the Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to a Heritage Property, and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 260 Church Street, which included revised conditions. At its meeting of April 21, 2021, the related Zoning Amendment Final Report, Item TE24.9, was adopted by the Toronto and East York Community Council which included the revised conditions consistent with Item PB22.2. At the same meeting, the Toronto and East York Community Council adopted Item TE24.12, recommending the Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to a Heritage Property, and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 260 Church Street with conditions. However, the report considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council, through inadvertence, did not contain the revised conditions that were adopted as part of Item PB22.2 and Item TE24.9. Therefore, at the following May 5 and 6, 2021 City Council meeting, City Council adopted the Final Report and Item TE24.12, approving the Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to a Heritage Property, and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 260 Church Street with conditions that are inconsistent with those set out in Item PB22.2 and Item TE24.9. Heritage Planning Staff are requesting that the City Council decision for Item TE24.12 be amended, as noted in this Motion, to be in keeping with Item PB22.2 as adopted by the Toronto Preservation Board and Item TE24.9 as adopted by City Council. The proposed revisions do not change the nature or content of the conditions contained in the staff recommendations, however corrects them to be in keeping with the adopted Item PB22.2 and Item TE24.9, reflecting the standard practice for timing Heritage Planning-related conditions. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE24.12 - (City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021) only as it pertains to Part 6 of City Council's decision.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2021.TE24.12 by: a. deleting Parts 6.b.3 to 6.b.6. b. inserting a new Part 6.c as follows: 6.c. prior to site plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 260 Church Street the owner shall: 1. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 6.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. provide a Signage Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. re-lettering the existing Part 6.c as Part 6.d due to the insertion of the new Part 6.c above, to read as follows: 6.d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 260 Church Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 6.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan, Interpretation Plan and Landscape Plan; and 3. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and d. re-lettering the existing Part 6.d as Part 6.e. due to the insertion of the new Part 6.c above, to read as follows: 6.e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 6.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item TE24.12 by: a. deleting Parts 6.b.3 to 6.b.6. b. inserting a new Part 6.c as follows: 6.c. prior to site plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 260 Church Street the owner shall: 1. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 6.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. provide a Signage Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. re-lettering the existing Part 6.c as Part 6.d due to the insertion of the new Part 6.c above, to read as follows: 6.d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 260 Church Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 6.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan, Interpretation Plan and Landscape Plan; and 3. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and d. re-lettering the existing Part 6.d as Part 6.e. due to the insertion of the new Part 6.c above, to read as follows: 6.e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 6.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
MM34.13adopted
City Council adopted amending Zoning By-laws 1683-2019, 1684-2019, and 1685-2019 on July 16, 2019 without amendments and without debate to permit the development of a 62-storey mixed-use building on the development site located at 11-25 Yorkville Avenue and 16-18 Cumberland Street (Item TE17.13). A Section 37 Agreement was entered into between the Owner and the City and was registered against title. The Agreement was entered into on November 20, 2019 and registered on title on November 27, 2019. The Zoning By-laws and the Agreement require the owner to convey to the City the fee simple interest of a minimum 455 square metres of land for public park purposes prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development site in order to satisfy the owner's parkland dedication obligations for the development. Prior to the conveyance to the City, the owner must complete their environmental obligations in accordance with the City's Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to the City under the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City. The Owner understood such obligations and agreed to them within the Agreement registered on title. The subject parkland is located along the western side of the development site, approximately 9 metres wide and 51 metres deep. It is adjacent to the future on-site dedication of the neighbouring development at 27-37 Yorkville Avenue, to create a total combined park size of approximately 1,040 square metres. In late 2019/early 2020, the development at 27-37 Yorkville Avenue fell under receivership, which resulted in the below grade construction work being halted after only partial excavation of its 6-level underground parking garage. The owner of 11-21 Yorkville Avenue identified some challenges to City staff around tying the parkland dedication process, as well as the design and construction of the Public Park and any aspect of their development to 27-37 Yorkville Avenue and how this is reflected in the Agreement. City Staff, including the City Solicitor, had purposefully drafted the Section 37 Agreement, which was agreed to by the Owner of 11-21 Yorkville Avenue, to address coordination, cost and process efficiencies should the two landowners proceed together, but also established a process that made 11-21 Yorkville Avenue separate, in the event an unexpected event occurred on 27-37 Yorkville Avenue that would delay the conveyance, construction and design of the public park. Under the current Agreement, the conveyance of the parkland is due prior to the first above grade building permit, consistent with Chapter 415 of the Municipal Code. An above grade building permit will be sought in January/February 2022. However, the City cannot accept lands that have not completed the environmental process under its Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to the City. Completion of this process, including remediation and subsequent Record of Site Condition, is not expected until Spring/Summer of 2022. The City's intended use of this space is parkland, which would connect to the parkland secured at 2 Bloor Street West and therefore would require a Record of Site Condition, consistent with provincial legislative requirements in the change of land use to a more sensitive use, such as Parkland. However, unbeknownst to City Staff, the Owner of 11-21 Yorkville Avenue originally relied on the completion of an adjacent garage at 27-37 Yorkville Avenue to be able to dig out 60 feet of the parkland and back fill it with clean soil, thereby removing the potentially contaminated soil. Given the lack of an adjacent supported shoring wall at 27-37 Yorkville Avenue, it was no longer feasible to dig 60 feet down. The applicant's new Risk Assessment approach now contemplates excavating only 15 feet in order to deal with the soil and groundwater issues without an adjacent supported shoring wall. The parkland would then be monitored for 12 months thereafter to ensure the 15 feet remediation approach was effective. After the 12 month monitoring period a Record of Site Condition could then be filed for. At this time it is unknown whether this new approach will work until monitoring is complete. The purpose of this Motion is to direct the City Solicitor to amend the Agreement in order to delay the conveyance of the parkland dedication so that the environmental remediation can be fully completed before conveyance of the lands, thereby reducing the risk to the City and enabling the rest of the development to carry on.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council require the owner of the lands at 11-25 Yorkville Avenue and 16-18 Cumberland Street to enter into and register, in priority, against title to the respective lands an Amended Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, in accordance with the following terms: a. prior to the issuance of the any above grade building permit(s), including any conditional above-grade building permits the Owner shall: i. post Financial Security to secure the Above Base Park Improvements in the amount of 120 percent of the value of the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges; this Financial Security shall be held for the installation and warranty of the Park Improvements; and no credit shall be given towards the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for costs associated with the Base Park Improvements; ii. post Financial Security in the amount of the value of the parkland as appraised by the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management in the form of a Letter of Credit and such security shall not be released until the parkland is conveyed to the City in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and iii. register in priority a Section 118 Restriction pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to said parcel of land prohibiting the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, concurrent with the registration of amending Section 37 Agreement for 11-21 Yorkville Avenue and 16-18 Cumberland Street; and b. within six (6) months after the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits, the Owner shall: i. convey a minimum 306 square metres of the Lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, which shall satisfy the Owner's Statutory Parkland Dedication requirement; ii. convey an additional 149 square metres of the Lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act; iii. where the conveyance of Parts 1.b.i. and ii. above, combined together form a minimum of 455 square metres of land for public parkland purposes ("Public Park"); iv. complete the conveyance referred to above to be free and clear above-grade and below-grade of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; v. complete the environmental obligations as outlined in the Section 37 Agreement registered on title; and vi. in no event shall there be any residential occupancy or registration of any condominium on any part of the lands under the Condominium Act until such a time as the Public Park is conveyed to the City. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and any other such amendments determined necessary to implement City Council's decision on this matter to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council require the owner of the lands at 11-25 Yorkville Avenue and 16-18 Cumberland Street to enter into and register, in priority, against title to the respective lands an Amended Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, in accordance with the following terms: a. prior to the issuance of the any above grade building permit(s), including any conditional above-grade building permits the Owner shall: i. post Financial Security to secure the Above Base Park Improvements in the amount of 120 percent of the value of the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges; this Financial Security shall be held for the installation and warranty of the Park Improvements; and no credit shall be given towards the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for costs associated with the Base Park Improvements; ii. post Financial Security in the amount of the value of the parkland as appraised by the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management in the form of a Letter of Credit and such security shall not be released until the parkland is conveyed to the City in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and iii. register in priority a Section 118 Restriction pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to said parcel of land prohibiting the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, concurrent with the registration of amending Section 37 Agreement for 11-21 Yorkville Avenue and 16-18 Cumberland Street; and b. within six (6) months after the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits, the Owner shall: i. convey a minimum 306 square metres of the Lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, which shall satisfy the Owner's Statutory Parkland Dedication requirement; ii. convey an additional 149 square metres of the Lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act; iii. where the conveyance of Parts 1.b.i. and ii. above, combined together form a minimum of 455 square metres of land for public parkland purposes ("Public Park"); iv. complete the conveyance referred to above to be free and clear above-grade and below-grade of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; v. complete the environmental obligations as outlined in the Section 37 Agreement registered on title; and vi. in no event shall there be any residential occupancy or registration of any condominium on any part of the lands under the Condominium Act until such a time as the Public Park is conveyed to the City. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and any other such amendments determined necessary to implement City Council's decision on this matter to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
MM34.14adopted
While conducting a review of the City's Fence Chapter concerning a routine constituency matter, a technical issue within the By-law came to my attention. Sub-section 447-1.3 concerns Pool Enclosures, and Part E contains the description of minimum construction standards for wood fences forming part of a pool enclosure. Part E (2) (b) [1] within the subsection describes vertical boards in a fence as: "(b) spaced at least 38 mm apart where horizontal rails are spaced at less than 1.2 metres apart;" and "(c) spaced at least 100 mm apart where horizontal rails are spaced 1.2 metres apart or more;" The intent of the Chapter is to promote an effective barrier to form an enclosure and restrict access to the pool. Minimum spacing of boards is counterintuitive, and therefore these clauses should be amended to describe maximum spacing. I have discussed this concern with staff and they have confirmed that a technical correction is necessary. Due to the urgent nature of the issue, and the safety element, a Motion before City Council is the most expedient remedy. City staff have advised that the amendment in this Motion is the appropriate solution.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: City Council amend subsections 447-1.3E(2)(b)[1] [b] and [c] of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, so they read as follows: (b) A wood fence used in a swimming pool enclosure shall be constructed in a good, workmanlike manner as follows: [1] Vertical boards shall be: [b] Spaced not more than 38 millimetres apart where horizontal rails are spaced less than 1.2 metres apart; [c] Spaced not more than 100 millimetres apart where horizontal rails are spaced 1.2 metres apart or more.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that: City Council amend subsections 447-1.3E(2)(b)[1] [b] and [c] of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, so they read as follows: (b) A wood fence used in a swimming pool enclosure shall be constructed in a good, workmanlike manner as follows: [1] Vertical boards shall be: [b] Spaced not more than 38 millimetres apart where horizontal rails are spaced less than 1.2 metres apart; [c] Spaced not more than 100 millimetres apart where horizontal rails are spaced 1.2 metres apart or more.
MM34.15adopted
Support for a 988 Crisis Hotline - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson
On December 11, 2020, the House of Commons passed a motion, through unanimous consent, to bring a national 3-digit suicide prevention hotline line to Canada: That given that the alarming rate of suicide in Canada constitutes a national health crisis, the House call on the Government to take immediate action, in collaboration with our provinces, to establish a national suicide prevention hotline that consolidates all suicide crisis numbers into one easy to remember three-digit (988) hotline that is accessible to all Canadians. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for suicide prevention services by 200 percent. Existing suicide prevention hotlines require the user to remember a 10-digit number and go through directories or be placed on hold. In 2022, the United States will have in place a national 988 crisis hotline. The City of Toronto recognizes that a 988 crisis hotline is a significant and important initiative to ensure critical barriers are removed to those in a crisis and seeking help.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse the 988 crisis hotline initiative. 2. City Council request the City Clerk to advise the Federal Minister of Health, the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Municipalities, the Toronto Members of Parliament and the Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament of City Council's endorsement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the 988 crisis hotline initiative. 2. City Council request the City Clerk to advise the Federal Minister of Health, the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission, the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Municipalities, the Toronto Members of Parliament and the Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament of City Council's endorsement.
MM34.16adopted
On February 2, 2021, Toronto City Council considered Item 2021.EX20.8 Affordable Internet Connectivity for All - ConnectTO and among other things requested the Canada Radio-television Telecommunications Commission to: a. put its 2015 ruling that super-fast fibre optic network be made available through wholesale network access and set corresponding rates, into effect; and b. put mechanisms in places for telecommunication companies to implement data rollover for account holders at the end of their billing cycles. On May 27, 2021, the Canada Radio-television Telecommunications Commission made a decision on wholesale access and rates. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry has committed to reviewing this decision and its implications to ensure they align with ministry policy priorities of affordability, competition and innovation in the sector. Broadband affordability is a key objective for Toronto and other local governments with many (rural and urban) leading initiatives that seek to improve services for their residents. Municipalities also participate in federal and Canada Radio-television Telecommunications Commission processes as changes to national policies and regulations are also necessary to achieve municipal objectives on broadband affordability. This Motion seeks to send City Council's decision to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for them to consider, including at their September 2021 Board Meeting, the Canada Radio-television Telecommunications Commission's May 27, 2021 ruling and its impact on broadband affordability. The Motion is urgent as Federation of Canadian Municipalities requires a formal motion by July 12, 2021. Advocacy by Federation of Canadian Municipalities can add further support to the City's request and help inform future Federation of Canadian Municipalities policies and advocacy on digital connectivity.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council forward its decision on Item 2021.EX20.8 to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and City Council request the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to consider the following issues at the September 2021 meeting: a. review the Canada Radio-television Telecommunications Commission's May 27, 2021 decision, and required federal advocacy on broadband affordability, including wholesale network access and corresponding rates - across Canada, including both rural and urban centres; and b. wireless affordability, including mechanisms in place for telecommunication companies to implement data rollover for account holders at the end of their billing cycles.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council forward its decision on Item 2021.EX20.8 to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and City Council request the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to consider the following issues at the September 2021 meeting: a. review the Canada Radio-television Telecommunications Commission's May 27, 2021 decision, and required federal advocacy on broadband affordability, including wholesale network access and corresponding rates - across Canada, including both rural and urban centres; and b. wireless affordability, including mechanisms in place for telecommunication companies to implement data rollover for account holders at the end of their billing cycles.
MM34.17adopted
Recently it has become apparent that there is a service gap in the enforcement of late night noise complaints. Residents who report late-night noise issues (related to large parties, for example) are confused when told by the Toronto Police Service that it is a Municipal Licensing and Standards issue, while Municipal Licensing and Standards claims it is a Police issue. This gap leaves residents with no recourse, and there is apparently a lack of consistency in how 311 deals with these calls.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the September 22, 2021 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee on how the Toronto Police Service interprets their Way Forward Action Plan in dealing with late night noise complaints and whether there is a service gap between the Toronto Police Service, Municipal Licensing and Standards and 311 Toronto, in dealing with these issues, such report should include the number of Municipal Licensing and Enforcement staff working late night hours and information regarding any adjustments to staffing levels since the adoption of Way Forward Action Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the September 22, 2021 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee on how the Toronto Police Service interprets their Way Forward Action Plan in dealing with late night noise complaints and whether there is a service gap between the Toronto Police Service, Municipal Licensing and Standards and 311 Toronto, in dealing with these issues, such report should include the number of Municipal Licensing and Enforcement staff working late night hours and information regarding any adjustments to staffing levels since the adoption of Way Forward Action Plan.
MM34.18adopted
Toronto's Ravines, like the Don Valley, are gems that enhance our City with many ecological wonders and recreation opportunities. They are also a fragile resource. As noted in the City staff report on our ravines when City Council adopted the City's new Ravine Strategy in January 2020: Ravines provide an exciting opportunity to connect people in the city with nature. Approximately 30 percent of Toronto's population lives within 500 metres of ravines…the ravine system provides significant opportunities to reflect the integral connection that continues today between the Indigenous communities that were the original inhabitants of the area and Toronto's natural spaces and waterways. Ravines provide essential access to urban greenspace and opportunities for passive and active recreation which contributes to the physical health, mental health and well-being of residents. Toronto's ravines provide over $800 million in services every year from nature-based recreation, avoided health care costs due to inactivity, and reduced rates of depression. City Council confirmed its appreciation of the value of ravines in September 30, 2020, when it adopted the following regarding Metrolinx's proposed Don Valley Layover Facility: 10. City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to advise Metrolinx that the City strongly recommends that Metrolinx undertake a study, in consultation with the City, General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority which considers the possible impacts of this proposed facility on the Don Valley Park and the implications for the City's Ravine Strategy, and a full range of alternative solutions and locations for the Don Valley Layover Facility Metrolinx is proposing as a part of its GO Expansion project Alas, Metrolinx has not undertaken such a study and has shown no inclination to do so. The Federal Government has the authority, the resources, and a mechanism - Federal Impact Assessment Study - to do a proper environmental assessment of Metrolinx's proposed Don Valley Layover Facility. The City, community and environmental groups - like Don't Mess with the Don, Evergreen Brick Works, the Rotary Ecosystem Education Program and many more - numerous philanthropists and so many others dating back to the indomitable Charles Sauriol have invested millions of dollars and countless hours to restoring the Don Valley's wonders for the health and joy of current and future residents of and visitors to Toronto. A Federal environmental impact assessment would honour and strengthen that important work.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council express support for a Federal Impact Assessment, under the Federal Impact Assessment Act, of Metrolinx's proposed GO Layover Facility in the Don Valley and City Council support local residents and community groups' calls for such an assessment. 2. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Provincial Minister of Transportation and the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Provincial Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. 3. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council express support for a Federal Impact Assessment, under the Federal Impact Assessment Act, of Metrolinx's proposed GO Layover Facility in the Don Valley and City Council support local residents and community groups' calls for such an assessment. 2. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Provincial Minister of Transportation and the Honourable Jeff Yurek, Provincial Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. 3. City Council request that a copy of this Motion be provided to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
MM34.19adopted
For several years Metrolinx and our Provincial partners have been working to add a fourth track to the Lakeshore East GO line to enable all day two-way transit service. In general, the communities around the rail corridor in Beaches-East York support the changes and the many social, economic and environmental benefits of improving transit access in our City and region. Through an extraordinary amount of research, education and advocacy, members of the local community have come together to form The Friends of Small's Creek. Their objective is to make sure this much-needed transit expansion is completed in a way that meets the highest possible standards of environmental sustainability, and represents the best available approach to planning for the effective stewardship of this critical creek, ravine ecosystem and wetland. The community has come together as parents, community activists, planners, artists, geotechnical and civil engineers, architects, forestry ecologists, landscape architects, lawyers, and designers, to propose alternative design concepts and to call on Metrolinx to improve their approach overall. The current design proposes an extensive concrete retaining wall and culvert reconstruction which is deemed necessary for safe construction of the fourth track. Using their technical expertise, members of the Friends of Small's Creek advocate for an alternative approach that would preserve more of the approximately 260 trees to be cleared for this project. The community's proposal could also allow for an opportunity to reconnect important ravine ecosystems on the north and south sides of the existing track. Doing so would take important steps in protecting, preserving and enhancing our natural heritage as advocated for by key City policy documents like the Toronto Ravine Strategy. This Motion requests City Council's support in asking Metrolinx to explore all available engineering options for the proposed work, and to continue engaging the community to achieve important environmental and social objectives as this necessary work moves forward.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request Metrolinx to undertake a thorough, independent technical review of alternative structural design approaches which not only consider cost and schedule, but also analyze the need to protect greenspace and prioritize the environment. 2. City Council request Metrolinx to conduct engineering analysis to explore opportunities to connect Small's Creek and Williamson ravines with a new wildlife crossing or pedestrian underpass, coordinated with their proposed culvert design in Small's Creek, in keeping with the 'connecting' goal of the Council-endorsed Toronto Ravine Strategy. 3. City Council request Metrolinx to provide a proactive ecological restoration and stewardship plan for the Small's Creek ravine in advance of significant work impacting mature trees and a wooded ravine slope, taking guidance from the United Nation's Nature-Based Solutions approach and other relevant standards and best practices.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request Metrolinx to undertake a thorough, independent technical review of alternative structural design approaches which not only consider cost and schedule, but also analyze the need to protect greenspace and prioritize the environment. 2. City Council request Metrolinx to conduct engineering analysis to explore opportunities to connect Small's Creek and Williamson ravines with a new wildlife crossing or pedestrian underpass, coordinated with their proposed culvert design in Small's Creek, in keeping with the 'connecting' goal of the Council-endorsed Toronto Ravine Strategy. 3. City Council request Metrolinx to provide a proactive ecological restoration and stewardship plan for the Small's Creek ravine in advance of significant work impacting mature trees and a wooded ravine slope, taking guidance from the United Nation's Nature-Based Solutions approach and other relevant standards and best practices.
MM34.20adopted
Substance abuse continues to be an urgent public health emergency in Toronto and it has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been an alarming increase in overdoses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and it continues to worsen. While the City has supports offered through The Works and has provided additional efforts to address the increases in overdoses among people who are experiencing homelessness, the expansion of residential rehabilitation facilities, especially for individuals in the low to mid income bracket, is critical and is needed urgently in order to determine what further action can be taken by the City, its community partners, and other levels of governments to save lives.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report back with an update on all residential rehabilitation treatment programs and services currently offered in the City by all levels of government and by all non-profit agencies for individuals of limited income who are dealing with substance abuse challenges.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to report back with an update on all residential rehabilitation treatment programs and services currently offered in the City by all levels of government and by all non-profit agencies for individuals of limited income who are dealing with substance abuse challenges.
MM34.21adopted
Torontonians have a rich history cultivating our natural spaces. The various gardens across our City bring a sense of joy, renewal, and pride to those that create and admire them. The year 2022 will mark the centennial anniversary of Canada's ornamental horticulture sector. With over 100 community gardens across our City, gardening plays an important role in the health and wellbeing of residents. Whether it is taking a walk in the Toronto Botanical Garden, planting flowers in your front yard, or growing fruit and vegetables, gardens play an important role. Canada's passion for gardening has never been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the spring and summer of 2020, many residents turned their yards into practical and beautiful garden sanctuaries, and it is expected that this trend will continue. According to a recent NANOS poll, four out of five Canadians expect to spend the same or more time gardening in 2021, than they did in 2020. The Year of the Garden has been championed by the Canadian Garden Council, calling on all municipalities to join and bring awareness to this unique celebration. The Year of the Garden 2022 will celebrate the role that gardens play in sustainable development and combatting climate change, improving the health and well-being of Canadians, and driving economic growth.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City of Toronto commit to being a garden friendly City and proclaim 2022 as the Year of the Garden. 2. City of Toronto proclaim June 19, 2022, as National Garden Day in the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City of Toronto commit to being a garden friendly City and proclaim 2022 as the Year of the Garden. 2. City of Toronto proclaim June 19, 2022, as National Garden Day in the City of Toronto.
MM34.22adopted
Toronto's downtown Chinatown - located around Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West - is a neighbourhood with many culturally-specific businesses, services, and community organizations, all of which contribute to Chinatown's vibrancy and unique character. Many of these businesses and organizations, including bakeries, restaurants, grocery stores, and family associations, are important community gathering spaces and a significant part of the fabric of the community. All across the City of Toronto, the conditions of the real estate market have resulted in rising rents and displacement, as existing buildings are demolished to accommodate new development and small businesses are forced out due to rising commercial rents. Many businesses in Chinatown are at threat of displacement or closure, as we have heard from the community and local business owners. Community calls have highlighted the urgent need to address gentrification, in addition to protecting small businesses and culturally-specific services that provide assistance in languages other than English. While we anticipate City Planning's Chinatown Study (TE11.74) will address some of these issues within Chinatown in the context of planning for new development, and other City policies exist to preserve and create affordable residential housing, more needs to be done to support existing local businesses and community organizations. Chinatown's many bakeries, shops, and other small businesses are important cultural spaces and play a critical role in fostering social connections and community. This Motion seeks to preserve and strengthen Chinatown's cultural heritage, and builds on work already in progress by City staff to gather information about Cultural District around the world that help communities protect their cultural identity and livelihood within a rapidly changing urban environment.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to identify policy and program options to protect Chinatown's cultural identity, affordable cultural spaces and local retail through a Cultural District Plan or other mechanisms, and to report back on the initial findings to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the end of 2021. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to consult with relevant community groups, including but not limited to, the Chinatown Business Improvement Area, Grange Community Association and Friends of Chinatown Toronto. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consider options for identifying Cultural Districts in the Official Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to identify policy and program options to protect Chinatown's cultural identity, affordable cultural spaces and local retail through a Cultural District Plan or other mechanisms, and to report back on the initial findings to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the end of 2021. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to consult with relevant community groups, including but not limited to, the Chinatown Business Improvement Area, Grange Community Association and Friends of Chinatown Toronto. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consider options for identifying Cultural Districts in the Official Plan.
MM34.23adopted
The Motion seeks authorization to amend the 2021 Capital Budget of Transportation Services, to include additional Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Funds of $15,000 which shall be utilized to fabricate and install branded street name signs to commemorate the history of the West Rouge Community. The West Rouge Community is an engaged neighbourhood surrounded by the natural beauty of the Rouge National Urban Park and Lake Ontario. The neighbourhood has a long history in eastern Scarborough transitioning from farmland to a community that provides recreational, and residential opportunities for families young and old. These branded signs will celebrate the West Rouge Community. Funds have been secured through Section 37 benefits from the development at 17 Island Road for parkland and streetscape improvements in the Ward. The funds have been received by the City from this development and the monies identified above have not been spent and remain uncommitted to satisfy this motion.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Capital Budget for Transportation Services, on a one-time basis by $15,000, funded from the development at 17 Island Road (Source Account: XR3026- 3700729) to be utilized to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the West Rouge Community (CTP721-02). 2. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to prepare and execute an encroachment agreement between the City and the West Rouge Community Association that stipulates the Community Association's responsibility for all on-going maintenance of proposed new signs, which would include any future repairs, graffiti removal, maintenance or required removals.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Capital Budget for Transportation Services, on a one-time basis by $15,000, funded from the development at 17 Island Road (Source Account: XR3026- 3700729) to be utilized to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the West Rouge Community (CTP721-02). 2. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to prepare and execute an encroachment agreement between the City and the West Rouge Community Association that stipulates the Community Association's responsibility for all on-going maintenance of proposed new signs, which would include any future repairs, graffiti removal, maintenance or required removals.
MM34.24adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority, along with appropriate City Staff, to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the minor variance application at 1356 Mount Pleasant Road (Application A0279/20SC) and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Application. The Application seeks to construct a new detached dwelling. The Application required the Committee of Adjustment's approval of seven (7) variances to Zoning By-law 569-2013 and one (1) variance to Birchcliff Community By-law 8786. The variances sought relate to the height of exterior main walls, floor space index, overall building height, roof eaves projections, lot coverage, building length and parking space width. Planning staff did not prepare a memorandum for the Committee of Adjustment's consideration with respect to the Application. The Committee of Adjustment approved the Application in its decision mailed on May 18, 2021. Subsequently, an appeal of the Decision was received by the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This Motion will direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Application.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the minor variance Application A0279/20SC regarding 20 Woodland Park Drive, and any other variances and relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as may be necessary in order to oppose the Application. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Application, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the minor variance Application A0279/20SC regarding 20 Woodland Park Drive, and any other variances and relief that may be requested. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as may be necessary in order to oppose the Application. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Application, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.
MM34.25adopted
On April 28, 2021 the Committee of Adjustment North York Panel Refused the above application which proposed to construct a new dwelling. In their report to the Committee, which is attached to this Motion, Community Planning staff recommended that the following variance should be modified: - Variance No. 5 with respect to the proposed floor space index to a maximum of 0.65 times the area of the lot. - Should the Committee choose to approve this application, staff recommend the following conditions be attached: 1. The property be developed substantially in accordance with the site plan and east side elevation drawings submitted to the Committee of Adjustment, attached as Attachments 1 and 2 to this report. At the Hearing, the applicant's agent refused to reduce the proposed floor space index (Variance No. 5). The Committee members voted unanimously to refuse the application. The applicant has appealed the Committee of Adjustment Refusal Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. A date for the Hearing has been set as August 31, 2021.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to support and uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision for the Minor Variances Application A0153/21NY and any other variances that may be requested regarding 335 Lytton Boulevard. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, North District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to support and uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision for the Minor Variances Application A0153/21NY and any other variances that may be requested regarding 335 Lytton Boulevard. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, North District.
MM34.26adopted
The creation of modular supportive housing is a key element of the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan. The HousingTO Plan has a target of approving 40,000 affordable rental homes over the next 10 years, including 18,000 supportive homes, at least 1,000 of which will be modular homes. By creating modular supportive homes for those living outside or in our shelter system, the City is creating permanent housing solutions to help some of our most marginalized residents live in dignified housing with supports. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these homes will also save lives by providing individuals with safe spaces to exercise physical distancing and self-isolation. The City uses a number of initiatives to increase the supply of modular supportive housing: At its meeting of April 30, 2020, City Council adopted Item 2020.CC20.6 - Implementing the Toronto Modular Housing Initiative as an Urgent Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. City Council authorized the Housing Secretariat, Corporate Real Estate Management and CreateTO, in consultation with City Planning, Toronto Buildings and other Divisions, to identify sites appropriate for the modular housing initiative and ways to expedite the necessary building and planning approvals to deliver up to 250 modular housing units. The Rapid Housing Initiative was announced by the Government of Canada on September 21, 2020. The Rapid Housing Initiative will deliver $1 billion in grant funding nationally to rapidly create new affordable rental housing in response to the urgent housing needs of vulnerable and marginalized individuals. On October 27, 2020, the Government of Canada announced the City of Toronto's allocation of $203,265,729. The City has committed to build create 540 new supportive homes through the Rapid Housing Initiative by end of 2021 through the construction of modular housing, as well as the acquisition of land, and the conversion of existing buildings to affordable housing. Leveraging Toronto Community Housing Corporation's sites is a unique and cost-effective opportunity for the City to maximize the capital and operating funding provided by all orders of government to increase the supply of supportive housing through modular construction.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council: a. in its capacity as Shareholder of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, approve pursuant to Section 7.4.1 (c) of the City's Shareholder Direction to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation; and b. in its capacity as Social Housing Service Manager, consent pursuant to subsection 161(1) of the Housing Service Act: to the use of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's sites for the creation of modular supportive housing. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to consult with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation in the assessment and selection of sites deemed appropriate for the construction of modular supportive housing. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the local Councillor and the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to develop a community engagement strategy for all modular housing projects on Toronto Community Housing Corporation's sites. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, nominal rent lease agreements (the "Leases") in relation to the selected Toronto Community Housing Corporation owned sites, each lease having a term of up to 50 years less a day on the terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and to execute the Leases, and any ancillary agreements or documents, as required, on behalf of the City. 5. City Council, as sole shareholder, direct the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors to negotiate and execute Leases as described in Part 4 above on terms and conditions otherwise acceptable to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board, and to ensure that there will be no delay in entering into such Leases. 6. City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to provide Service Manager consent to such Leases pursuant to subsections 161(2) and 162(2) of the Housing Services Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council: a. in its capacity as Shareholder of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, approve pursuant to Section 7.4.1 (c) of the City's Shareholder Direction to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation; and b. in its capacity as Social Housing Service Manager, consent pursuant to subsection 161(1) of the Housing Service Act: to the use of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's sites for the creation of modular supportive housing. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to consult with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation in the assessment and selection of sites deemed appropriate for the construction of modular supportive housing. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the local Councillor and the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to develop a community engagement strategy for all modular housing projects on Toronto Community Housing Corporation's sites. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, nominal rent lease agreements (the "Leases") in relation to the selected Toronto Community Housing Corporation owned sites, each lease having a term of up to 50 years less a day on the terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and to execute the Leases, and any ancillary agreements or documents, as required, on behalf of the City. 5. Subject to approval of Recommendation 4 above, City Council, as sole shareholder, direct the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors to negotiate and execute Leases as described in Recommendation 4 above on terms and conditions otherwise acceptable to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board, and to ensure that there will be no delay in entering into such Leases. 6. City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to provide Service Manager consent to such Leases pursuant to subsections 161(2) and 162(2) of the Housing Services Act.
MM34.27adopted
The HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan identifies the critical need to address the barriers faced by specific groups to obtain affordable housing, including Black persons and persons from equity seeking groups. This Motion seeks City Council's approval to provide Open Door Affordable Rental Housing Program incentives for ten new affordable rental housing units at 1423 Dufferin Street by Dream Affordable Housing, the operating name for 11216368 Canada Inc., a Black owned company. Tenants of the new homes will be 50 percent Black households and 50 percent persons from equity seeking groups. Dream Affordable Housing is the affordable housing arm of Dream Maker Inc. and has been established as a turn-key developer for non-profit housing providers to ensure long-term affordability of new affordable housing. The City's Open Door Program support would exempt the development from development charges and parkland dedication fees, totaling $323,801, and provide a forty year property tax exemption with a net present value of $216,567. Construction is ready to begin this July and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. The building is a 3 storey walk-up comprised of 4 studios, 1 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedrooms and 3 three-bedrooms. The architect is Lapiste Architecture, also a Black owned firm. Residents will be selected by WoodGreen Community Housing, who will also manage the property. Rents will be no more than 100 percent of average market rents for forty years, with rent supplements also being pursued for all units to make them deeply affordable. This Motion is urgent as it will allow for the construction of ten "shovel-ready" affordable rental units. Information to support Open Door Program contributions has been received by Housing Secretariat staff.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to exempt the development of ten affordable rental housing units by 11216368 Canada Inc. (operating as Dream Affordable Housing), or a related corporation, at 1423 Dufferin Street from the payment of development charges and parkland dedication fees. 2. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes of the ten affordable rental housing units owned by 11216368 Canada Inc. (operating as Dream Affordable Housing), or a related corporation, at 1423 Dufferin Street for a period of forty years. 3. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the municipal housing facility agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement). 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a municipal housing facility agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement) with 11216368 Canada Inc. (operating as Dream Affordable Housing), or a related corporation, to secure the financial assistance and to set out the terms of the development and the operation of the new affordable rental housing, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in a form approved by the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents or any other documents required to facilitate the funding process, by 11216368 Canada Inc. (operating as Dream Affordable Housing), or related corporation, to complete construction and secure conventional financing, where required, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to exempt the development of ten affordable rental housing units by 11216368 Canada Inc. (operating as Dream Affordable Housing), or a related corporation, at 1423 Dufferin Street from the payment of development charges and parkland dedication fees. 2. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes of the ten affordable rental housing units owned by 11216368 Canada Inc. (operating as Dream Affordable Housing), or a related corporation, at 1423 Dufferin Street for a period of forty years. 3. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the municipal housing facility agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement). 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a municipal housing facility agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement) with 11216368 Canada Inc. (operating as Dream Affordable Housing), or a related corporation, to secure the financial assistance and to set out the terms of the development and the operation of the new affordable rental housing, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in a form approved by the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents or any other documents required to facilitate the funding process, by 11216368 Canada Inc. (operating as Dream Affordable Housing), or related corporation, to complete construction and secure conventional financing, where required, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council.
MM34.28adopted
This Motion seeks City Council's authorization to provide financial support of $500,000 to return the JUNO Awards to Toronto in 2022. Funding will be accommodated within the Economic Development and Culture Division's Approved 2021 Operating Budget. These funds augment confirmed support for the 2022 JUNOs from the Province of Ontario. Produced by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), the JUNO Awards are the premier event in Canadian music and play a critical role in elevating Canada's industry and artists year round. CARAS, working with the City of Toronto, had planned a full celebration of the JUNOs' 50th anniversary, originally scheduled for spring 2021. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the event to be postponed to June, and ultimately to be shifted to a broadcast-only format. The City is ready to work with CARAS to ensure the JUNO Awards will achieve a far-reaching, inclusive public impact in 2022 that demonstrates the importance of music to Toronto's civic identity. City financial support for a Toronto JUNO Awards celebration in 2022 is premised on the alignment of the event with the broader goals of the City of Toronto, especially those of its Music Strategy. It is the City's intention that this partnership engage and elevate all of Toronto's diverse music scene. Toronto's Music Strategy advances equity of opportunity for musicians and music organizations and businesses throughout the city, across genres, inclusive of varying business models. The City is working with CARAS to help shape tangible JUNOs-related programs and partnerships that advance equity, talent and workforce development for Toronto's grassroots music communities, including a slate of free events accessible to all Toronto residents - with goals, timelines, and benchmarks that clearly define this community engagement process. The City also recognizes the importance of the JUNO Awards in contributing to the resurgence of local tourism and the reinvigorated branding of Toronto as a global cultural capital. This Motion is urgent as the week of June 6th is Juno week and the City of Toronto is hosting the Junos in 2022.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to allocate $500,000 from the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture, to provide financial support to the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to return the JUNO Awards to Toronto in 2022, conditional upon execution of an agreement between the City and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for this purpose.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to allocate $500,000 from the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture, to provide financial support to the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to return the JUNO Awards to Toronto in 2022, conditional upon execution of an agreement between the City and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for this purpose.
MM34.29adopted
At its meeting of July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, Toronto City Council adopted Item 2018.TE34.14, approving draft Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 for 495-517 Wellington Street West and 510-532 Front Street West, to permit a 15 storey office development with retail at grade. It has come to City Planning's attention that a minor omission did not make its way into the final By-law amending City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 adopted by City Council as Site Specific By-law 593-2019. As a result, a technical amendment to Zoning By-law 593-2019 is required to permit the development as reflected in the proposal approved by City Council. It should be noted that this amendment does not arise from any revisions to the development and no changes have been made to the proposal as approved by City Council. It is therefore the opinion of Planning and Legal staff that the required change is minor and technical in scope. The proposed revision to Site Specific By-law 593-2019 (which amends City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013) is to exempt the development from the requirement to provide a fence and 1.5 metre landscaping strip abutting the adjacent R zone. The proposal approved by City Council permits the new office building on the lot property abutting the R zone and an existing heritage property that is being retained is already located within the area where this landscaping strip would be required. The exception to the fence and landscaping strip was unintentionally omitted from the approved Site Specific By-law 593-2019. As such, the technical amendment proposes to add the needed exemption to Site Specific By-law 593-2019. As there have been no changes to the design of the proposal, it is appropriate for City Council to deem that no further notice be required pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act. This is an urgent matter since Site Specific By-law 593-2019 was enacted in 2019 and further delay may cause hardship to the applicant.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend By-law 593-2019 for the lands at 495-517 Wellington Street West and 510-532 Front Street West in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached to this Motion. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-law are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law 593-2019 for the lands at 495-517 Wellington Street West and 510-532 Front Street West in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Motion MM34.29. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-law are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law.
MM34.30adopted
On February 2, 2021, City Council adopted Motion 2021.MM 28.24 titled "Filling the Director of Community Planning Vacancy in North York District". The North York Community Council continues to receive a substantial amount of development applications, each requiring a thorough review process. To help North York District, one of the fastest-growing areas in the City of Toronto process these new development proposals, it is advisable to permanently fill the vacant Director position as soon as possible. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Member Motion MM28.24 - (City Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021.)
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to provide an update on the current status and timeline of when a new Director for Community Planning, North York District will be hired and report back to North York Community Council meeting on June 23, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to provide an update on the current status and timeline of when a new Director for Community Planning, North York District will be hired and report back to North York Community Council meeting on June 23, 2021.
MM34.31adopted
Appointment of a Toronto Ombudsman - by Mayor John Tory, Seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday
I am pleased to transmit the report from the Selection Panel recommending appointment of an Ombudsman as identified in the confidential attachment. Toronto's Ombudsman, Susan E. Opler, was appointed by City Council at its July 2016 meeting for a non-renewable seven-year term. On October 21, 2020 the Ombudsman announced her intention to retire from the position. I appointed a selection panel that included Deputy Mayor Holyday (Chair), Councillor Fletcher, Councillor Matlow and Councillor Nunziata. The Ombudsman Selection Panel undertook a comprehensive recruitment process to recommend a preferred candidate to City Council. The Selection Panel was assisted by an independent external search firm. I want to thank the Selection Panel for their participation in the recruitment process and for their efforts to ensure a successful outcome for this very important position. I look forward to an opportunity to formally recognize the outgoing Ombudsman at a later date.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Kwame Addo as Ombudsman effective August 23, 2021, subject to and following written acceptance by Kwame Addo of the prescribed Accountability Officer employment agreement offered by the City, for a 7-year non-renewable term ending on August 23, 2028, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Ombudsman by Chapter 3, Accountability Offices, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 2. City Council appoint Ciaran Buggle, the current Deputy Ombudsman as Interim Ombudsman effective July 23, 2021 and ending August 22, 2021, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Ombudsman by Chapter 3, Accountability Offices, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the Curriculum Vitae Summary in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 4, 2021) from the Chair, Ombudsman Selection Panel. The following Curriculum Vitae Summary for Kwame Addo is now public: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY June 2019 - present Ombudsperson, at Ryerson University Feb 2009 - Jun 2019 Director of Investigations, Ombudsman Toronto Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 Interim Ombudsman, Ombudsman Toronto 1990 - 2009 Investigator, Ombudsman Ontario 1988 - 1990 Senior Claims Officer, Ministry of Transportation 1985 -1988 Claims Adjuster, Crawford and Company EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Human Resource Management Certificate University of Toronto Honours Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology/Nutrition (minor) University of Guelph AFFILIATION 2013 - Present: Board of Directors - Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators Education 2014 - Present: Sub-committee member Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators 2011 - Present: Humber College Advisory Committee-ADR Program 2019 - Present: Forum of Canadian Ombudsman 2019 - Present: Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons Past Member: Employment Equity Committee - Ombudsman Ontario Past Member: Mayor's Committee on Community and Race Relations
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (June 4, 2021) from the Chair, Ombudsman Selection Panel: 1. City Council appoint as Ombudsman the candidate identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, effective August 23, 2021, subject to and following written acceptance by the candidate of the prescribed Accountability Officer employment agreement offered by the City, for a 7-year non-renewable term ending on August 23, 2028, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Ombudsman by Chapter 3, Accountability Offices, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 2. City Council appoint the current Deputy Ombudsman as Interim Ombudsman effective July 23, 2021 and ending August 22, 2021, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the Ombudsman by Chapter 3, Accountability Offices, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the Curriculum Vitae Summary in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report from the Chair, Ombudsman Selection Panel.
MM34.32adopted
ActiveTO in the Meadoway - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson
Last year, in response to the pandemic, the City of Toronto launched ActiveTO, a quick start program to provide more space for cyclists and pedestrians and facilitate physical distancing. Based on its success, the program has returned this year. In Scarborough, there is much potential to promote the Meadoway as an ActiveTO corridor, by providing additional supports to the multiuse trail system. The Meadoway is an integral greenspace in Scarborough stretching from Rouge National Park to the Don Valley managed collaboratively with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A multipurpose trail exists through much of the corridor, and presents an opportunity for residents to explore nature and exercise, while remaining physically distant. This Motion provides recommendations to improve accessibility of the Meadoway for residents, and include it as an ActiveTO corridor.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to identify the best contiguous corridors in the Meadoway, and adjacent trail systems, to promote as part of ActiveTO, including but not limited to, the Thomson Memorial Park 3.5 kilometre stretch, and the segment East of Conlins Road and connected cycling paths. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to include the Meadoway as an ActiveTO corridor, and: a. investigate opportunities for additional Bike Share in the corridor; b. investigate opportunities for temporary public parking (such as schools and community centres) and promote existing parking opportunities close to the Meadoway; c. evaluate improvements that can be made at access points, including improved signage, curb cuts for accessibility, or crossing guards at unprotected crossings during ActiveTO weekends; and d. develop social media and communication materials for ActiveTO on the Meadoway. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to identify any areas of the Meadoway requiring stabilization due to erosion or hazards that would complicate, or put at risk an ActiveTO, and identify any opportunities to accelerate trail remediation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to identify the best contiguous corridors in the Meadoway, and adjacent trail systems, to promote as part of ActiveTO, including but not limited to, the Thomson Memorial Park 3.5 kilometre stretch, and the segment East of Conlins Road and connected cycling paths. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to include the Meadoway as an ActiveTO corridor, and: a. investigate opportunities for additional Bike Share in the corridor; b. investigate opportunities for temporary public parking (such as schools and community centres) and promote existing parking opportunities close to the Meadoway; c. evaluate improvements that can be made at access points, including improved signage, curb cuts for accessibility, or crossing guards at unprotected crossings during ActiveTO weekends; and d. develop social media and communication materials for ActiveTO on the Meadoway. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to identify any areas of the Meadoway requiring stabilization due to erosion or hazards that would complicate, or put at risk an ActiveTO, and identify any opportunities to accelerate trail remediation.
MM34.33adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0215/21NY) (the "Application") for minor variances to permit the conversion of unused space within underground garage levels to storage space, and for revised dimensions for required bicycle parking spaces, all within a building currently under construction that was the subject of a previous zoning and site plan approval at the Ontario Municipal Board. The applicant has requested variances for an exception to the calculation of gross floor area and for the minimum dimensions for a bicycle parking space under former North York Zoning By-law 7625. Community Planning staff do not support the application. On May 18, 2021, Community Planning staff for the North York District wrote a report to the Committee of Adjustment recommending that the minor variances be refused. Staff recommended refusal of the minor variances because the proposed additional gross floor area fails to meet the intent of the secondary plan policies, including the provision of benefits where additional density beyond the secondary plan limits is requested. Staff also cited the Application's failure to meet the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act. In addition, Community Planning staff recommended that, should the Application be approved, the Committee of Adjustment's decision be conditional on the provision of a cash contribution to the City by the applicant in accordance with secondary plan density policies. At its hearing on May 27, 2021, the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application and did not impose a condition requiring a cash contribution in exchange for the increase in density. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Board in order to oppose the proposed minor variances requested in the Application. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the May 27, 2021 decision of the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment regarding Application A0215/21NY respecting 75 Canterbury Place to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend any subsequent hearing of the appeal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the May 27, 2021 decision of the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment regarding Application A0215/21NY respecting 75 Canterbury Place to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend any subsequent hearing of the appeal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.