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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MM34.34adopted
City Planning has received a request from Crow's Theatre at 345 Carlaw Avenue and 1180 Dundas Street East, for a temporary outdoor patio associated with the Crow's Theatre Lobby Bar along the Carlaw frontage. Crow's Theatre is located within the Streetcar Crowsnest development, on the east side of Carlaw Avenue, north of Dundas Street East. The proposed outdoor patio is on private property. The site is not part of the CaféTO program. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Crow's Theatre has remained closed due to the limitations on indoor public gatherings. The Theatre has suspended all scheduled performances and cancelled productions for 2020/2021. The proposed outdoor patio would provide an opportunity for Crow's Theatre to open their lobby bar and animate the corner of Carlaw Avenue and Dundas Street East. The lobby bar meets the definition of a restaurant or bar as set out in O.Reg.345/20, to which the patio is an accessory. Staff are of the opinion that adding a temporary site-specific relief for an outdoor patio is supportable at this site, and does not cause undue impacts on the surrounding residential neighbourhoods, while Crow's Theatre wait to be able to recommence their regular programming. Any delay would limit the opportunity to begin to recover from the impacts of the pandemic closure and result in the loss at least a full month of business during the prime warm weather patio season.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact the zoning by-law amendment substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (June 8, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council direct that approval be contingent on the following conditions: a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community; b. the patio be closed at 10:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 11:00 p.m. from Friday to Saturday; c. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with management; and d. there will be no outdoor music, performances and dancing, or amplified sound on the patios, and doors and windows to the establishments will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the zoning by-law amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (June 8, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council enact the zoning by-law amendment substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (June 8, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council direct that approval be contingent on the following conditions: a. signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community; b. the patio be closed at 10:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 11:00 p.m. from Friday to Saturday; c. a telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with management; and d. there will be no outdoor music, performances and dancing, or amplified sound on the patios, and doors and windows to the establishments will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the zoning by-law amendment as may be required.
MM34.35adopted
Help for Fontbonne Place - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão
Fontbonne Ministries, the operator of Fontbonne Place, in their discussions with Metrolinx have become aware that running the Ontario Line aboveground in the rail corridor in Riverside/Leslieville poses serious problems for the residents of Fontbonne Place, both during and after construction. Fontbonne Place is located at 791 Queen Street East and has 18 one-bedroom apartments. They are provided to older women, on a rent-geared-to-income basis who otherwise would be homeless or inadequately housed, in response to Toronto's lack of affordable housing. Women applying to live there must be in one of the following situations: in need of rent-geared-to-income housing, or currently homeless or under-housed, or in danger of losing housing, or living in an untenable situation. Each resident also has the opportunity to take part in the Mustard Seed community programs that operates out of the same building. Mustard Seed is an important local community program that provides life skills programs and community for adults in a safe space for social connection, in an inclusive and welcoming environment. The mitigation measures suggested by Metrolinx so far seem entirely inadequate. Addressing this issue will require sufficient time, resources and expertise of City's Housing Secretariat. Solutions to this problem may take a long time to develop. If requests need to be made of Metrolinx, they should be done as soon as possible while they are still in the design phase of the project. As well, Fontbonne Place staff and residents need to know the City is actively reviewing the situation and is seeking solutions.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to work with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office and Fontbonne Ministries to review the impacts of the Ontario Line, in its currently proposed configuration, on the ongoing viability of the supportive housing at Fontbonne Place, and the health and well-being of its residents; and include the initial findings of this review in the report on the Ontario Line to be considered at the July 6, 2021 Executive Committee meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to work with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office and Fontbonne Ministries to review the impacts of the Ontario Line, in its currently proposed configuration, on the ongoing viability of the supportive housing at Fontbonne Place, and the health and well-being of its residents; and include the initial findings of this review in the report on the Ontario Line to be considered at the July 6, 2021 Executive Committee meeting.
MM34.36amended
This Motion has been prepared in consultation with Councillor Mark Grimes in response to a significant increase in illegal fireworks in Ward 3 and the City of Toronto as a whole during the COVID-19 pandemic. At its meeting held on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020, City Council adopted Councillor Grimes' Member Motion MM25.14, entitled "Requesting a Review of Chapter 466, Fireworks", directing the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee on the outcome of a review of Chapter 466, Fireworks, including a jurisdictional scan and consideration of increased education, enhanced environmental protections, and other regulation on fireworks sales and discharge. City Council adopted EC21.10, entitled "Response to Increased Unpermitted Fireworks Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic" on May 5 and 6, 2021, which included a "COVID-19 Unpermitted Fireworks Action Plan". Reports of illegal fireworks taking place virtually every night since the May 24th long weekend, often until 3:00 a.m., have demonstrated that the COVID-19 Unpermitted Fireworks Action Plan is insufficient to manage the documented increase in fireworks in Toronto. This Motion suggest enhanced measures, some to be implemented immediately and some to be considered further. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Economic and Community Development Committee Item EC21.10 - (City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021.)
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and the General Manager, Office of Emergency Management, in consultation with relevant City divisions to: a. immediately ban the possession of fireworks in a City of Toronto park; b. identify a funding source for Municipal Licensing and Standards By-law Officers to enforce fireworks regulations after midnight on the following dates: July 1 to July 4, 2021; July 30 to August 2, 2021; September 3 to September 6, 2021; c. immediately apply to the Province of Ontario, and take any other steps required, to double fireworks-related set fines; d. immediately install permanent No Fireworks signage in Marie Curtis Park, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Humber Bay Park West, Humber Bay Park East, Humber Bay Shores Park, Port Union Commons and Waterfront, Adam's Park, Laverly Trail Park, Parkway Forest Park, Weston Lions Park, and any other parks with higher rates of fireworks non-compliance under the Parks By-law, in consultation with the local Councillor; e. immediately launch an information campaign, including transit shelter and electronic billboard ads, to educate the public on the rules and reinforce that Victoria Day and Canada Day are the only two days that fireworks are allowed; and g. explore the feasibility of introducing new City of Toronto fines under the noise by-law and report back in the third quarter of 2021 to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and the General Manager, Office of Emergency Management, in consultation with relevant City divisions to: a. immediately ban the possession of fireworks in a City of Toronto park; b. identify a funding source for Municipal Licensing and Standards By-law Officers to enforce fireworks regulations after midnight on the following dates: July 1 to July 4, 2021; July 30 to August 2, 2021; September 3 to September 6, 2021; c. immediately apply to the Province of Ontario, and take any other steps required, to double fireworks-related set fines; d. immediately install permanent No Fireworks signage in Marie Curtis Park, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Humber Bay Park West, Humber Bay Park East, Humber Bay Shores Park and any other parks with higher rates of fireworks non-compliance under the Parks By-law, in consultation with the local Councillor; e. immediately launch an information campaign, including transit shelter and electronic billboard ads, to educate the public on the rules and reinforce that Victoria Day and Canada Day are the only two days that fireworks are allowed; and g. explore the feasibility of introducing new City of Toronto fines under the noise by-law and report back in the third quarter of 2021 to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
MM34.37adopted
City Council adopted MM32.38, entitled "Deferral of Development Charges for Regent Park Community Health Centre" at its meeting held on May 5 and 6, 2021. In doing so, City Council authorized staff to defer payment of development charges for Regent Park Community Health Centre by way of a payment agreement. Staff identified that the Council decision did not provide sufficient authority to authorize the necessary agreement. This Motion provides the terms and conditions to execute the necessary payment agreement. This Motion is urgent as without this deferral, Regent Park Community Health Centre would not be able to continue to operate life-saving services while the renovation is in progress. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Member Motion MM32.38 - (City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021) only as it relates to part 1 of City Council's decision.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.MM32.38 by deleting Part 1 and replacing it with the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to enter into an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to defer the payment of development charges for Regent Park Community Health Centre, 465 Dundas Street East, based on the general terms and conditions as outlined in Attachment 1 to Motion MM34.37, including any amendments to previously executed agreements, as necessary, relating to the payment of development charges.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2021.MM32.38 by deleting Part 1 and replacing it with the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, to enter into an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to defer the payment of development charges for Regent Park Community Health Centre, 465 Dundas Street East, based on the general terms and conditions as outlined in Attachment 1 to Motion MM34.37, including any amendments to previously executed agreements, as necessary, relating to the payment of development charges.
MM34.38adopted
A fatal crash on the Don Valley Parkway in late May 2021, highlights the need to take action against stunt driving, street racing and other dangerous driving practices. This crash, involving multiple motorcycles travelling at high speed, resulted in one death and sent two others to hospital. Tragedies like this, of which there have been far too many on our roads, behooves us to develop new practices and policies to prevent similar incidents from happening again. For the past few years' residents living along the Don Valley Parkway, one of the busiest arteries in our City, have been reporting stunt driving and racing on the Don Valley Parkway. Since the summer of 2020, the number of complaints has increased. The residents are not only concerned about possible injuries and fatalities, but they are also concerned about the noise and vibrations late at night. Council has recently recognized the severity of our dangerous driving practices in October 2020 when, at the request of Councillors Minnan-Wong and Carroll (MM25.24 Too Fast, Too Furious: Addressing Street Racing) it adopted the following recommendation: City Council direct the City Manager to convene an action table with appropriate stakeholders to address the significant increase in street racing on local streets and highways from a safety, noise, and traffic perspective As well, on May 31, 2021, Bill 282, Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021, passed third reading in the Ontario Legislature and will be passed into law soon. This legislation introduces new measures to combat high-risk driving and improve road safety, including longer driver's licence suspensions and vehicle impoundment periods for drivers who engage in aggressive driving, stunt driving, and street racing.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to increase their efforts to take action against stunt drivers and street racers in order to end these dangerous practices. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to prepare in advance on how measures in Bill 282, Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021 might be used to improve road safety in Toronto. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the September 14, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on how Bill 282, Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021 might make Toronto's roads safer; and to include in that report what authority would be required to conduct automated enforcement of dangerous street racing. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include the Don Valley Parkway in the City's Noise Team and Toronto Police Services' upcoming education initiatives to inform the motorcycle industry, riders and enthusiasts on the acceptable noise levels for motorcycles on Toronto roadways; and to report to the September 14, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on those initiatives and related community noise concerns. 5. City Council request the City Manager to report to the July 5, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the work of the action table convened, as per Council's request of October 27, 28 and 30, 2020 in Member Motion MM25.24, with appropriate stakeholders to address the significant increase in street racing on local streets and highways from a safety, noise, and traffic perspective.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to increase their efforts to take action against stunt drivers and street racers in order to end these dangerous practices. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to prepare in advance on how measures in Bill 282, Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021 might be used to improve road safety in Toronto. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the September 14, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on how Bill 282, Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, 2021 might make Toronto's roads safer; and to include in that report what authority would be required to conduct automated enforcement of dangerous street racing. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include the Don Valley Parkway in the City's Noise Team and Toronto Police Services' upcoming education initiatives to inform the motorcycle industry, riders and enthusiasts on the acceptable noise levels for motorcycles on Toronto roadways; and to report to the September 14, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on those initiatives and related community noise concerns. 5. City Council request the City Manager to report to the July 5, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the work of the action table convened, as per Council's request of October 27, 28 and 30, 2020 in Member Motion MM25.24, with appropriate stakeholders to address the significant increase in street racing on local streets and highways from a safety, noise, and traffic perspective.
MM34.39adopted
On June 7, 2016, the Broadview Avenue Planning Study was adopted by Council as Official Planning Amendment 343 but was appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. On August 15, 2018, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approved Official Planning Amendment 343 except for three sites, one being the Salvation Army site located at 1132 Broadview Avenue. In addition to appealing Official Planning Amendment 343, the Salvation Army submitted its own application to amend the City of Toronto Official Plan. Therefore, the Salvation Army has two appeals before Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, one for Official Planning Amendment 343 and one for its site-specific application. The site-specific application to amend the Official Plan is to redesignate the lands from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas and for a site specific policy to apply to the site that would amend Official Planning Amendment 343 and would permit an 11-storey building, provided that a) the tallest portion of the building is located at the southeast portion of the site with the heights stepping down to 4-storeys to the north and west; b) a generous frontage yard setback along Broadview Avenue frontage; and c) the heritage Coach House building to be conserved. A rezoning application has not been submitted for this site. The City and the Salvation Army have scheduled two days of mediation at the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) in June. In addition to discussing issues such as height, density, rental housing and heritage, the issue of affordable housing should also be discussed at this mediation.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada to engage in meaningful discussions with the City of Toronto about the future development plans for its property located at 1132 Broadview Avenue, through mediation at the Ontario Land Tribunal, especially the important issue of affordable housing. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to immediately reach out to the leadership of the Salvation Army to discuss how their property at 1132 Broadview Avenue can continue to contribute to the social mission of the Salvation Army and City Council request CreateTO to support City staff in this endeavor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council request The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada to engage in meaningful discussions with the City of Toronto about the future development plans for its property located at 1132 Broadview Avenue, through mediation at the Ontario Land Tribunal, especially the important issue of affordable housing. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager Community and Social Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to immediately reach out to the leadership of the Salvation Army to discuss how their property at 1132 Broadview Avenue can continue to contribute to the social mission of the Salvation Army and City Council request CreateTO to support City staff in this endeavor.
MM34.40adopted
The Economic Development and Culture Division plans to apply for a Municipal Asset Management Program grant for up to $50,000, through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Toronto History Museums Digitization Initiative. A Council resolution or decision is required as part of the grant application process. Should Economic Development and Culture be successful in the application, the Municipal Asset Management Program grant funding will support the Toronto History Museums Digitalization Initiative. The Toronto History Museums Digitalization Initiative will develop the asset management process for Toronto History Museums through the digitization of the City of Toronto's Fine Art Collection. This project intends to develop processes for capturing visual images and comprehensive records of the entire Fine Art Collection (more than 3,000 pieces), standardizing asset circulation information, risk assessment records, evaluation and appraisal records, maintenance of the database and staff training and training resources to support ongoing asset management. This initiative aligns with the City of Toronto's Toronto History Museums digital initiatives that are currently underway. The scope of this project will lead to improvement of the City's asset management processes. The enhanced asset management process and learnings made possible by the grant funding will improve the management of user access for internal staff and external users, including members of the public. Where applicable, staff will separately seek approval for budget adjustments through the regular variance reports to Budget Committee to reflect any new funding received.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to submit applications to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Municipal Asset Management Program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to submit applications to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Municipal Asset Management Program.
MM34.41adopted
On April 28, 2021, the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused an application for a number of variances to facilitate the development of a single detached dwelling at the lands known municipally as 62 Norden Crescent (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision regarding the Application is attached. Specifically, the Application seeks a total of 12 variances including those related to the height, main wall heights, setbacks, lot coverage, and exterior stair width in order to facilitate the construction of a new single-detached dwelling. On May 19, 2021, the applicant appealed the Committee's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District dated April 21, 2021, Community Planning Staff noted that they were opposed to the proposed main wall heights as they would create massing and scale impacts to the streetscape similar to that of a flat roof dwelling and therefore would not maintain the intent of the zoning by-law. The report notes that Planning Staff did not have any objections to the other variances, and requested that if approved, the application be subject to a condition that the west side yard setback be developed substantially in accordance with the applicable site plan drawing. A copy of the Planning report is attached. This Motion would give the City Solicitor and appropriate staff the authority to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the Application and to retain external consultants as necessary. It would also give the City Solicitor authority to settle the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the Committee's decision has been appealed and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing.
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 Board hearing to oppose Application A0156/21NY respecting 62 Norden Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application A0156/21NY respecting 62 Norden Crescent and 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 of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Cynthia Lai, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Board hearing to oppose Application A0156/21NY respecting 62 Norden Crescent. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application A0156/21NY respecting 62 Norden Crescent and 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 of Community Planning, North York District.
MM34.42adopted
On May 27, 2021, the Tk'emlups te Secwépemc First Nation announced the discovery of 215 Indigenous children on the grounds of a former residential school in Kamloops. This discovery has retraumatized many First Nations, Métis and Inuit across Turtle Island, who have long been dealing with the intergenerational trauma and lasting impacts of being forcibly removed from their families and communities, put into residential and day schools and forced to abandon their traditions, cultural practices and languages in order to assimilate them. Residential schools operated in Canada for more than 160 years, up until the late 1990s, were Federally funded, and church-run. The last school closed in 1996. This discovery must move our Country and our Governments beyond words of condolences and toward actions that advance truth and reconciliation. We must recommit to advancing the Calls for Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the Calls for Justice from the MMIWG2S Final Report - Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. These actions must be far reaching and must work to advance access to housing, clean water, prosperity and justice for all Indigenous people, in partnership with Indigenous communities. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada made recommendations on efforts governments, justice systems and church officials should take to try to locate, name and commemorate the children who died. Six of these recommendations specifically list the actions the commission determined should be done to address missing children and burial information, including funding and co-ordination support to locate and protect school burial sites, both known and unknown. We must act now to implement Call to Action 82 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which calls upon Provincial and Federal Governments, in collaboration with survivors and their organizations, to commission and install a publicly accessible, highly visible, residential schools monument in each capital city to honour survivors and families. This is a concrete action that Toronto is already pursuing through the creation of the Indian Residential School Survivors Restoration of Identity Project and Spirit Garden at Nathan Phillips Square, in partnership with Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. Earlier this year, City Council allocated $13 million towards the construction of the Spirit Garden to honour residential and day school survivors and all the children who were lost to their families and communities and those that are living with the trauma. The Spirit Garden will be a peaceful, contemplative space to help advance truth and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Toronto. We must now call on our partners in the Provincial and Federal Governments, as well as Toronto's corporate leaders and charitable sector to also contribute to this essential and initiative, which is an important part of moving truth and reconciliation from discussion to action. This Motion is urgent as it ensures the City of Toronto is responding to the discovery of the 215 Indigenous children on the grounds of a former residential school in Kamloops with actions to support the Indigenous Community.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to support Call to Action 82 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and specifically to help provide capital funding to the construction of Indian Residential School Survivors Restoration of Identity Project on Nathan Phillips Square. 2. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to take action now on Calls 71 to 76 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to address missing children and burial information, including funding and co-ordinating support to locate and protect school burial sites, both known and unknown. 3. City Council call on the Federal Government to drop the Federal Court appeals related to compensation for First Nations children separated from their families. 4. City Council request the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office, in consultation with relevant staff, to report to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee and the Executive Committee on what further actions are needed to advance truth, reconciliation and justice, how the City will hold itself accountable to community in advancing these actions, and whether additional resources and funding are required to further the City of Toronto's work on reconciliation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to support Call to Action 82 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and specifically to help provide capital funding to the construction of Indian Residential School Survivors Restoration of Identity Project on Nathan Phillips Square. 2. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to take action now on Calls 71 to 76 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to address missing children and burial information, including funding and co-ordinating support to locate and protect school burial sites, both known and unknown. 3. City Council call on the Federal Government to drop the Federal Court appeals related to compensation for First Nations children separated from their families. 4. City Council request the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office, in consultation with relevant staff, to report to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee and the Executive Committee on what further actions are needed to advance truth, reconciliation and justice, how the City will hold itself accountable to community in advancing these actions, and whether additional resources and funding are required to further the City of Toronto's work on reconciliation.
MM34.43amended
Standing against Islamophobia - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, a family of five were deliberately targeted due to their Mulsim faith and attacked in London, Ontario. Four innocent people - a 74-year-old woman, a 46-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, and a 15-year-old girl - were killed and a young boy, 9, remains in hospital. London Police have said they believe the innocent victims of this horrendous act were murdered because of their Islamic faith. London Mayor Ed Holder has called this mass murder of three generations of a family an unspeakable act of hatred and Islamophobia. We join our neighbours in London in mourning this family and comforting the Muslim Community in London, in Toronto and across Canada. We should never hesitate to say that and to call out those perpetrating acts of hatred against our Muslim Community when we see them. This incident of Islamophobic violence and other acts of hatred increase fear in our Muslim Community. It is so important at this time to stand with the Muslim Community in London and here in Toronto in the face of this tragedy. And to absolutely reject the hatred and Islamophobia that led to this deadly violence. We welcome and embrace our Muslim faith community here in Toronto and across Ontario and we will not tolerate any attacks on them or their places of worship. Islamophobia has absolutely no place in our City and our society. The mass shooting in Quebec City, the stabbing here in Toronto at the IMO, this tragedy in London and many other less high profile incidents tell us we have much to do to live up to our values which tell us to embrace each other, not stigmatize and never hate. As a City, we have been working to try to combat these acts of hatred. One of the first Toronto For All public education campaigns was focused on confronting Islamophobia. We have also created the Muslim Youth Fellowship at City Hall to break down barriers and to ensure voices from our Muslim communities are represented in decision-making spaces. More than 30 fellows have worked at City Hall over the last three years. This year, we have also increased funding for the Toronto Police hate crime unit to ensure our enforcement officials have the resources they need to combat Islamophobia and hate-fuelled violence targeting any community in our City. We remain deeply committed to this work in our City and we express our solidarity with the family and friends of the victims in London, to all of the members of the Muslim Community in London and to all members of the Muslim faith community here in Toronto.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its condolences to the family and friends of the London, Ontario family killed on Sunday night in what police have confirmed was a targeted and intentional Islamophobic attack. 2. City Council condemn in the strongest terms possible this act of Islamophobia and all such acts, and restate its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming City for all Toronto residents. 3. City Council condemn white supremacy in the strongest possible way and commit itself to work with all levels of government to end all hate-motivated speech and crimes, including Islamophobia. 4. City Council condemn politicians and governments of all political backgrounds who promote hate, including but not limited to xenophobia and Islamophobia for political gain. 5. City Council denounce the Quebec Charter of Values as it is inherently biased toward people of faith and in particular Muslim women for its ban on the hijab and other head coverings 6. City Council call upon the Government of Canada to immediately introduce and strengthen laws to address online hate speech including white supremacy and the distribution of hateful materials targeting minority groups, including Muslims. 7. City Council call on the Provincial Government to reinstate the anti-racism directorate funding. 8. City Council urge our Provincial Crown Attorneys to aggressively pursue justice in acts of hate against our Muslim Community to send a message that Islamophobia and other forms of hate are not acceptable and will result in legal consequences. 9. City Council support the call from the National Council of Canadian Muslims for a commitment to implement a National Action Summit on Islamophobia with the participation of the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments. 10. City Council commit to relaunching the Toronto For All anti-Islamophobia public education campaign. 11. City Council direct the City Manager, in partnership with relevant City divisions, to support diverse Muslim organizations to work with community members on how to report hate crimes, as outlined in Action 17.3 of the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. 12. City Council direct the City Manager, in partnership with relevant City divisions, to investigate creating a community table to develop an anti-hate strategy with anti-Islamophobia as a pillar of that strategy and to ensure that it is done in partnership with the Muslim Youth Fellowship program, as outlined in Action 17.3 of the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism and reviews City policies, practices, services, gaps and the ability to implement change based on those recommendations. 13. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee before the 2022 Budget Launch on permanent funding sources for the Muslim Youth Fellowship program and to decrease the reliance upon community fundraising for these positions.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council express its condolences to the family and friends of the London, Ontario family killed on Sunday night in what police have confirmed was a targeted and intentional Islamophobic attack. 2. City Council condemns in the strongest terms possible this act of Islamophobia and all such acts, and restate its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming City for all Toronto residents. 3. City Council urge our Provincial Crown Attorneys to aggressively pursue justice in acts of hate against our Muslim Community to send a message that Islamophobia and other forms of hate are not acceptable and will result in legal consequences.
MM34.44adopted
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Toronto has provided a vital lifeline to local businesses and cultural organizations. The City, through the Economic Development and Culture Division, rapidly pivoted in spring 2020 to deliver new strategic programs that helped to mitigate the immediate impacts of the pandemic on the local economy, and position business and culture to thrive as Toronto moves closer to reopening. These initiatives have been informed by Council-approved strategies including the report of the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild, and Building Back Stronger, the report of the City's Economic and Culture Recovery Advisory Group. As the vaccination program continues to gain momentum, and we prepare to reopen the economy, the City's support for business and culture is as important as ever. The scale and complexity of the challenges facing local business and culture will require a collaborative and nimble effort among the various orders of government and the private sector. Accordingly, the City is currently in discussions with Federal and Provincial Governments about the potential for partnerships that can support COVID-19 recovery for business and culture in Toronto. If confirmed, these new partnerships with other orders of government would support Council priorities including relief for small business; targeted assistance for diverse communities; recovery of main streets across the City; high-growth sector initiatives; strengthening the arts and cultural industries; and tourism recovery programs, among others. It is anticipated that these opportunities are time-sensitive and will require the City to enter into and execute required agreements with other governments in the coming weeks and months. Recognizing the importance and urgency of these new partnerships, this Motion seeks authority from City Council for the City Manager to enter into, execute, and amend agreements with the Federal and Provincial Governments for funding related to COVID-19 recovery initiatives for business and culture. Where applicable, staff will separately seek approval for budget adjustments through the regular variance reports to Budget Committee to reflect any new funding received.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to apply for Federal and Provincial funding that supports COVID-19 recovery initiatives for business and culture, and report to City Council on successful applications. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to receive funds and to negotiate, enter into and execute any agreements, including any amendments thereto, with the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario and/or agencies of the Federal and Provincial Governments to support COVID-19 recovery initiatives for business and culture, for successful City applications, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to inform City Council, through Budget Committee, and as part of the 2022 Budget process, of any changes required to the 2022 Budget as a result of successful funding.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to apply for Federal and Provincial funding that supports COVID-19 recovery initiatives for business and culture, and report to City Council on successful applications. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to receive funds and to negotiate, enter into and execute any agreements, including any amendments thereto, with the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario and/or agencies of the federal and provincial governments to support COVID-19 recovery initiatives for business and culture, for successful City applications, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to inform City Council, through Budget Committee, and as part of the 2022 Budget process, of any changes required to the 2022 Budget as a result of successful funding.
MM34.45adopted
In recognition of the increased need for access to outdoor space, essential fresh air and exercise, and to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation requests authority to waive fees for providing permits to private businesses who want to offer outdoor fitness, yoga or martial arts classes in park spaces. Permits will be issued for open green spaces in parks, and approval for permit requests will depend on proximity to environmentally sensitive areas, sports fields, gardens, conflicts with other permitted or programmed areas and other site-specific considerations. Permit holders will be required to comply with current Provincial restrictions, including gathering limits and restrictions around amplified sound. Outdoor fitness classes, personal training and sports training up to 10 patrons is allowed under Step 1 of the Province of Ontario's three-step plan to safely and gradually life public health measures. Indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities are not expected to resume until Step 3. In the interim, several businesses have inquired and requested permission access to cities green spaces so they may resume providing services to residents. The reason for urgency is that staff need the authority to waive the fees for these permits ahead of Step 1 of the Reopening Plan, which begins on June 11th.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to waive any fees required under Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, or Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, where the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, issues a Commercial Fitness Class in Parks permit and determines that the following criteria are met: a. the applicant is a person or group organizing instructor led exercise, yoga or martial arts classes on City owned and/or managed parkland; b. the facility being permitted is an outdoor area in a City park approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; c. the fitness classes will take place between June 8, 2021 and October 3, 2021, inclusive, and is permitted under Provincial and Municipal statutes, by-laws, regulations, orders and guidance on the date it is to be held; and d. the applicant and fitness class participants will comply with: i. all other requirements of Chapter 608, including the physical distancing requirements under section 608-3A(1.1); ii. any conditions of the permit, including standard conditions and any additional conditions which the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation adds to ensure the health and safety of persons participating in the fitness activity and otherwise using the park; and iii. all provincial and municipal statutes, by-laws, regulations, orders and guidance relating to the fitness activities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to waive any fees required under Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, or Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, where the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, issues a Commercial Fitness Classes in Parks permit and determines that the following criteria are met: a. the applicant is a person or group organizing instructor led exercise, yoga or martial arts classes on City owned and/or managed parkland; b. the facility being permitted is an outdoor area in a City park approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; c. The fitness classes will take place between June 8, 2021 and October 3, 2021, inclusive, and is permitted under Provincial and Municipal statutes, by-laws, regulations, orders and guidance on the date it is to be held; and d. The applicant and fitness class participants will comply with: i. all other requirements of Chapter 608, including the physical distancing requirements under section 608-3A(1.1); ii. any conditions of the permit, including standard conditions and any additional conditions which the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation adds to ensure the health and safety of persons participating in the fitness activity and otherwise using the park; and iii. all provincial and municipal statutes, by-laws, regulations, orders and guidance relating to the fitness activities.
MM34.46adopted
The Deputy City Manager, Giuilana Carbone, has announced her retirement from the City of Toronto effective June 30, 2021. This report seeks Council authority to appoint an interim Deputy City Manager to ensure continuity in the position prior to the effective start date of the next Deputy City Manager. This Motion is urgent as the current Deputy City Manager, Social and Community Services is retiring at the end of June, and City Council must make an appointment at this meeting.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Thomas Azouz to the position of Interim Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective on July 1, 2021 and ending when City Council appoints a new Deputy City Manager and commences their term, subject to and following written acceptance by Thomas Azouz of the employment agreement offered by the City. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with Thomas Azouz. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Interim Deputy City Manager in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 8, 2021) from the City Manager. The following Curriculum Vitae Summary for Thomas Azouz is now public: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY February 2020 - now General Manager, Employment and Social Services (TESS), City of Toronto 2017 - 2020 Director General, EX-03, Program Delivery Branch (PDB), Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development, Service Canada 2017 Executive Director, Business Expertise, EX-02, PDB 2015 - 2017 Director, EX-01, Planning, Accountability and Strategic Analysis (PASA), Strategic Services Branch (SSB) 2013 - 2014 Acting Executive Director, EX-02 2010 - 2013 Director, EX-01, Community Based Delivery Directorate 2010 - 2012 Director, Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) - concurrently 2009 - 2010 Director, EX-01, East Toronto Service Area, Citizen Services and Program Delivery Branch EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1996 Certificate in Environmental Management, Ryerson University 1991 Bachelor of Science, Honours, University of Toronto AFFILIATION Regional Champion of Mental Health, Official Languages, Values and Ethics and lead for the region's Communities of Practice (Executive, Managers, Team Leaders and Administrative Networks) from November 2015 to April 2017 Regional lead for Service Canada at the Federal Operations Committee Co-chair of the Labour Market Working Group for the Ring of Fire initiative Regional lead in a tripartite Working Group with the Ministry of Community and Social Services and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to improve alignment of Canada and Ontario priorities, programs and investments
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (June 8, 2021) from the City Manager: 1. The candidate identified in the Confidential Attachment 1 be appointed to the position of Interim Deputy City Manager for the City of Toronto, with such appointment to be effective on July 1, 2021 and ending when City Council appoints a new Deputy City Manager and commences their term, subject to and following written acceptance by the candidate of the employment agreement offered by the City. 2. The City Manager be authorized to negotiate terms and conditions of employment with the candidate. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Interim Deputy City Manager contained in Confidential Attachment 1 upon City Council's approval of the appointment.
MM34.47adopted
As we enter these warm, hopeful summer months, it's been incredible to see Torontonian's enjoying the City's extensive, beautiful parks and public spaces in numbers we've never seen before. Like many City Council colleagues, I am hopeful the pandemic will bring renewed attention to the value of investing in and supporting our public spaces for generations to come. Unfortunately, many of the communities surrounding our most popular parks and public spaces have been inundated by large crowds and the associated litter, traffic and parking impacts, and at its worst, safety issues. In my own Beaches-East York community, the areas in and around Woodbine Beach and the eastern beaches have been overwhelmed by inaccessible streets, large gatherings and a deluge of litter and garbage. We made best efforts to put a proactive plan in place based on the lessons learned from last summer. What we've seen so far in 2021, however, is unprecedented even by pandemic standards. This Motion asks City Council to support urgent measures to address the ongoing pressure at Woodbine Beach and in the eastern beaches including requesting support for even more enhanced garbage pick-up, additional enforcement support, and a dedicated towing program to relieve extensive pressure on local streets. This matter is urgent given the increasing, ongoing pressure on local communities around Woodbine Beach and the eastern beaches.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, working with the Toronto Police Service's Parking Enforcement Unit, to initiate a towing pilot program to remove illegally parked vehicles on public streets South Queen Street East from Kingston Road to Victoria Park Avenue starting as soon as possible and running at least until Fall 2021. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, working with the Toronto Police Service, to increase by-law enforcement to the maximum possible extent, with particular focus on gatherings, littering and noise violation at Woodbine Beach and the eastern beaches after 10:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Fall 2021. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to work together to increase litter pick-up and emptying of garbage bins at Woodbine Beach and the eastern beaches to at least three-times per day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Fall 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, working with the Toronto Police Service's Parking Enforcement Unit, to initiate a towing pilot program to remove illegally parked vehicles on public streets South Queen Street East from Kingston Road to Victoria Park Avenue starting as soon as possible and running at least until Fall 2021. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, working with the Toronto Police Service, to increase by-law enforcement to the maximum possible extent, with particular focus on gatherings, littering and noise violation at Woodbine Beach and the eastern beaches after 10:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Fall 2021. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to work together to increase litter pick-up and emptying of garbage bins at Woodbine Beach and the eastern beaches to at least three-times per day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Fall 2021.
MM34.48adopted
We know from the Toronto Police Hate Crime Unit that the Jewish community was the most frequently victimized group in 2020. Anti-Semitic attacks have continued in 2021 with an extremely troubling rise in recent weeks and months. We have heard the valid concerns of the Jewish community and we stand with them against this hatred. The Jewish community is one that includes survivors of the Holocaust and their descendants - they know all too well the danger of anti-Semitism and the tragedies that follow when it is allowed to stand unchallenged. That is why we are committed as a City to confronting anti-Semitism - in all its forms - and ensuring Toronto Police are supported in the pursuit of hate crimes. We will not let hatred take root in our City and we will not let it grow. This is why our Toronto For All public education initiative this year will target anti-Semitism and why we have worked to put in place policies to stop hate rallies in our City. While we all have more work to do in the weeks, months, and years ahead to continue to confront anti-Semitism, it is important to the Jewish Community and to our entire City to send a clear message reaffirming that there is no place for any kind of attacks on the Jewish Community in Toronto. Along with a rise in incidents of anti-Semitism, we are also currently seeing a deeply concerning global increase in polarized discourse that includes a disturbing rise in racist and discriminatory behaviour, including but not limited to Islamophobia, anti-Asian, and anti-Black racism, and hatred directed at our Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ Communities. It is our job as elected officials to make sure all of the communities who call Toronto home are able to live without fear in our City. We all have a right to feel respected and safe in Toronto. That is why we will continue to stand with Toronto's diverse communities - in tough times and in good times - so that they know their City and their Council supports them.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council condemn in the strongest terms possible the recent acts of Anti-Semitism and hate and restate its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming City for all Toronto residents. 2. City Council express its support for a National Action Summit on Anti-Semitism with the participation of the Federal, Provincial and local governments. 3. City Council commit to relaunching the Toronto For All anti-Semitism campaign. 4. City Council direct the City Manager, in partnership with relevant divisions, to support Jewish community members on how to report hate-crimes.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Josh Matlow and Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council condemn in the strongest terms possible the recent acts of Anti-Semitism and hate and restate its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming City for all Toronto residents. 2. City Council express its support for a National Action Summit on Anti-Semitism with the participation of the Federal, Provincial and local governments. 3. City Council commit to relaunching the Toronto For All anti-Semitism campaign. 4. City Council direct the City Manager, in partnership with relevant divisions, to support Jewish community members on how to report hate-crimes.
MM34.49adopted
At its meeting held on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020, City Council adopted Item PH17.11 entitled, "Amendments to the Municipal Code: Chapter 103 - Heritage, and Chapter 27 - Council Procedures". As described in the staff report, Provincial Bill 108 (More Homes, More Choice Act) made significant amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act that will have an impact on how the City of Toronto undertakes heritage planning. At the time of the report, the Province also released a draft regulation associated with these amendments which had not yet come into force. Recently, it was announced that Provincial regulation (Ontario Regulation 385/21) and the Bill 108 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act will be proclaimed into force on July 1, 2021. This Motion would align with the staff review being undertaken to give effect to the implementation of the changes to the Ontario Heritage Act as previously authorized by City Council in Item PH17.11. This Motion is urgent because it relates to amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act that will come into force on July 1, 2021 and aligns with the staff review currently underway.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with relevant City divisions and the City Solicitor, to review the City's process and procedures, City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 103, Heritage and any related By-Laws in respect of properties that have cultural heritage value or interest and recommend any further refinements, modifications or amendments that would strengthen and enhance protections for such properties, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the fourth quarter of 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with relevant City divisions and the City Solicitor, to review the City's process and procedures, City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 103, Heritage and any related By-Laws in respect of properties that have cultural heritage value or interest and recommend any further refinements, modifications or amendments that would strengthen and enhance protections for such properties, and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee by the fourth quarter of 2021.
MM34.50adopted
In January 2019, the City-owned property at 140 Merton Street was identified as one of eleven "Housing Now" sites to be re-developed into mixed-income market and affordable housing and community use space. To facilitate the re-development of this site the Director, Real Estate Services,the Director, Affordable Housing Office and the CEO of CreateTO were requested to work with Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto Incorporated to expedite the identification and securing of a suitable location and facility for the temporary relocation of the Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto Incorporated facility at 140 Merton Street, which has been in operation since 1998. As directed by Council an extensive search was conducted to find a suitable temporary relocation space for Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto Incorporated. Following a survey of all City-owned assets in the vicinity of 140 Merton Street, it was determined that there were no suitable, available spaces that met the required timelines, location and space requirements. This was followed up in January 2020 by a search for suitable third-party space, with a space at 1 Eglinton Avenue East initially identified as a suitable option. However following a delay to the 140 Merton project due to funding shortfalls in 2020, the timing of the lease at 1 Eglinton Avenue East was no longer suitable and a new search was started in February 2021. As a result of this new search, and following initial negotiations, 130 Merton Street has been identified as a suitable and cost effective temporary re-location option for Senior People's Resources in North Toronto Incorporated. The 140 Merton Housing Now re-development offering was released by the Housing Secretariat and CreateTO in early June 2021 and it is anticipated that a proponent will be selected for this project in Fall 2021. Following the completion of the remaining planning approvals, it is anticipated that the proponent could begin construction at 140 Merton as early as Spring or Summer 2022. The proposed lease at 130 Merton is to begin in January 2022. This timing will ensure that Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto Incorporated have been relocated prior to the anticipated start of any demolition and heritage preservation work on 140 Merton. This Motion seeks City Council authority to enter into a lease at this location on terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and seeks authority to enter into a Community Space Tenancy sublease with Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto Incorporated to allow for the temporary relocation of their operations to 130 Merton Street, all consistent with Council's previous decision on item EX1.1 - Implementing the "Housing Now" Initiative. Approval of the recommendations in this motion will allow Senior Peoples Resources in North Toronto to continue to operate in the North Toronto area throughout the duration of the re-development of 140 Merton Street. Following completion of construction at 140 Merton Street, Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto Incorporated will re-locate back into the newly constructed community space at 140 Merton Street.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a lease agreement with a term of five years, and with two options to renew of one year each, for certain premises situated at 130 Merton Street on terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City to enter into a new Community Space Tenancy sublease with Senior People's Resources in North Toronto Incorporated based on substantially the same terms and conditions as their current Community Space Tenancy lease at 140 Merton Street or amended terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to facilitate the temporary relocation of their operations at 140 Merton Street to 130 Merton Street as part of the re-development of the City owned property at 140 Merton Street, consistent with Council's previous decision on Item EX1.1 entitled Implementing the "Housing Now" Initiative. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to ensure that any additional costs incurred as a result of this relocation of Senior People's Resources in North Toronto Incorporated are not to be allocated back to Senior People's Resources in North Toronto Incorporated and should be funded through the "Housing Now"' initiative initial allocation of $20,000,000 from the City Building Reserve Fund (XR1730) to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) overseen and used by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to fund pre-development work for the first 11 sites. 4. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to execute such documents required to complete the relevant lease agreements. 5. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to report back on the designation of the subject leased premises at 130 Merton Street as a municipal capital facility.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a lease agreement with a term of five years, and with two options to renew of one year each, for certain premises situated at 130 Merton Street on terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, and the Executive Director Social Development, Finance and Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City to enter into a new Community Space Tenancy sublease with Senior People's Resources in North Toronto Incorporated based on substantially the same terms and conditions as their current Community Space Tenancy lease at 140 Merton Street or amended terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or designate, and the Executive Director Social Development Finance and Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to facilitate the temporary relocation of their operations at 140 Merton Street to 130 Merton Street as part of the re-development of the City owned property at 140 Merton Street, consistent with Council's previous decision on Item EX1.1 entitled Implementing the "Housing Now" Initiative. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director of the Housing Secretariat to ensure that any additional costs incurred as a result of this relocation of Senior People's Resources in North Toronto Incorporated are not to be allocated back to Senior People's Resources in North Toronto Incorporated and should be funded through the "Housing Now"' initiative initial allocation of $20,000,000 from the City Building Reserve Fund (XR1730) to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) overseen and used by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to fund pre-development work for the first 11 sites. 4. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to execute such documents required to complete the relevant lease agreements. 5. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to report back on the designation of the subject leased premises at 130 Merton Street as a municipal capital facility.
MM34.51amended
In Beaches - East York and Davenport, artists have shared insights the ways they've been hit hard by the difficult but important measures to fight COVID-19. With brighter days on the horizon, opportunities for musicians to share their craft with the public will be crucial to Toronto's cultural recovery. Following the Province of Ontario's publication of the Roadmap to Reopen on May 20, 2021, the Province recently announced Ontario would be moving into Step One of the framework effective June 11, 2021 at 12:01 am. This stage includes provisions for smaller, well-managed outdoor activities and patio usage. Our City looks forward to once again enjoying music and performance. Reigniting Toronto's arts scene will be crucial to rebuilding a vibrant city and invigorating the small businesses and establishments that make up our Main Streets. Members of the Toronto Music Advisory Committee and key stakeholders in the arts industry have expressed key insights on the situations faced by the music sector as well as suggestions for a strong recovery. Through measures to pilot music on outdoor patio spaces, Torontonians can look forward to the joys of live performance safely returning to our city. This Motion is urgent as staff need authority and preparation is required in response to the Province of Ontario's accelerated timeline for transition into Stage One reopening beginning June 11, 2021.
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with any relevant divisions, to develop and implement a scoped pilot for amplified live performances by musicians on patios in the public right of way located within Ward 14, Ward 19 and Ward 9 for implementation in summer 2021, as public health measures permit. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to develop and implement the pilot program in Part 1 above, in consultation with the local Ward Councillors, public health guidance, and music, restaurant and local business sector stakeholders, and to report back to the relevant committee with data and results of the pilot at an appropriate juncture.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with any relevant divisions, to develop and implement a scoped pilot for amplified live performances by musicians on patios in the public right of way located within Ward 19 and Ward 9 for implementation in summer 2021, as public health measures permit. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing & Standards to develop and implement the pilot program in Recommendation 1 in consultation with the local Ward Councillors, public health guidance, and music, restaurant and local business sector stakeholders, and to report back to the relevant committee with data and results of the pilot at an appropriate juncture.