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