Toronto City Council
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CC36.8amended
1460 Victoria Park Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
Subsequent to the July 4, 2018 preliminary report, the application was revised to propose a nine storey (27 metre) residential building with retail on the ground floor. The unit count has increased from 106 to 114 residential dwelling units with 53.4 square metres of retail space proposed at grade. The building is proposed to be comprised of 4 studio units, 79 one bedroom units, 22 two bedroom units, 9 three bedroom units and 1 at-grade retail unit. The proposed building gross floor area (GFA) is 9,921 square metres with a floor space index (FSI) of 4.19 times the area of the lot and lot coverage of 51.6 percent of the lot area. In accordance with the Procedural Order issued by the OLT, the Owner filed revised plans and drawings proposing a revised application. The most recent revised application proposes to redevelop the lands with an 11-storey residential building containing a total of 116 dwelling units. A small non-residential space is proposed at grade fronting onto Victoria Park Avenue. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Zoning By-law Amendments (the "Appeal") to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT"), now the OLT, on June 12, 2020. On May 5 and 6, 2021, City Council directed the City Solicitor, along with appropriate staff, to oppose the applications, in their current form, and oppose the Appeal. City Council also directed that staff continue to work with the applicant and seek revisions to the applications and report back to City Council on the outcome of those discussions.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Deputy Mayor Denzil Mayor Minnan-Wong, 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended by motion 1 by Deputy Mayor Denzil Mayor Minnan-Wong, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 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, as amended by motion 1 by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended by motion 1 by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 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 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. October 19, 2021 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council, as amended by motion 1 by Deputy Mayor Denzil Mayor Minnan-Wong, and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice and confidential" settlement offer as described in Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor and subject to the Parts 2 to 5 below and the revision to the Settlement Offer directed in Part 2 below. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to advise the owner (and receive confirmation of same) that the Zoning By-law Amendment shall contain a Holding (H) Symbol pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act on the lands which shall be lifted in part or in whole as applicable when one of the following is satisfied: a. the selection of the public street alignment as it relates to the O'Connor Drive reconfiguration and extension and substantial completion of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, under the Environmental Assessment Act, identifying the alignment of the O'Connor Drive extension; or b. it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services that the development subject of the Zoning By-law can proceed without impacting the final determination of the public street alignment for O'Connor Drive. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 1460 Victoria Park Avenue. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) is in a final form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor and such Zoning By-law including a Holding (H) Symbol, pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, as generally described in Part 2 above, with any such stylistic and technical changes satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; and b. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. has secured the design and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and iv. provided a revised transportation impact study satisfactory and acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services, including transportation demand measures to be implemented and secured at site plan approval. 5. City Council authorize and direct City Officials to take the necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix "A" and Confidential Appendix "B" to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 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.
MM36.8adopted
This Motion recommends the release $5,475 in Sections 37 Planning Act funds to The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign (Registered Charity 71228 7895 RR0001) for the installation of three benches. The Garden Club of Toronto was the first founding sponsor of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign. From the very beginning of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign campaign, the members have been excited to participate in an historic environmental project that reflects the club's goals of education, the value and beauty found in natural landscapes, inspired by the service and sacrifices of our veterans. The Garden Club of Toronto was involved in the planting of the Highway of Heroes garden at the corner of Sir William Hearst Avenue and Keele Street and throughout the years have continued to show appreciation and recognition for the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign's efforts. Both the Garden Club of Toronto and the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign organizations feel that the installation of benches at the publicly accessible garden will allow community members, pedestrians, visitors and staff at Humber River hospital, the opportunity to enjoy a space for quiet reflection and lunchbreaks while contemplating the beauty and meaning of the garden. Funds have been secured from the development at 2772-2778 Keele Street as community benefits through Sections 37 Planning Act to be allocated towards for parkland and streetscape improvements in the vicinity of the development site. The funds identified have been received by the City.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $5,475 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 2772-2778 Keele Street (Source Account XR3026- 3700050) for transfer to The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign for the installation of benches at the corner of Sir William Hearst Avenue and Keele Street (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council forward $5,475 to the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, subject to the Highway of Heroes signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $5,475 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 2772-2778 Keele Street (Source Account XR3026- 3700050) for transfer to The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign for the installation of benches at the corner of Sir William Hearst Avenue and Keele Street (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council forward $5,475 to the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, subject to the Highway of Heroes signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC36.9amended
On June 19, 2020, the applicant submitted the subject application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws (Application 20 158233 NNY 18 OZ) to permit a 20-storey mixed use building at 6080 Yonge Street and 11 Homewood Avenue. A total of 262 residential units (19,879 square metres of GFA) were proposed with 808 square metres of ground floor retail. The applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (known then as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal), citing Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe. The Ontario Land Tribunal conducted the first Case Management Conference in the proceedings by video hearing on April 22, 2021 at which point the OLT scheduled a 9 day hearing beginning January 10, 2022. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the purposes of the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 2 by Councillor John Filion. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 2 by Councillor John Filion. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 2 by Councillor John Filion, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer dated September 17, 2021 attached to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor as Confidential Appendix A, and the revised architectural plans substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor as may be acceptable and satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (the "Revised Proposal"), subject to an increase in the Section 37 contribution from two million two hundred and fifty thousand ($2,250,000) to two million nine hundred thousand ($2,900,000) dollars. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) hearing on this matter in support of the revised development proposal, generally described in the settlement offer and the revised plans substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) allow 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 final 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 final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and other appropriate divisions; b. the owner has entered into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreement(s) registered on title to 6080 Yonge Street and 11 Homewood Avenue Road, in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the community benefits and matters of legal convenience at the owner's expense, as set out in Part 4 below; and c. the owner has, at the owner's expense: i. addressed the outstanding comments identified in the memorandum dated August 28, 2020 from the Manager, Development Engineering, Engineering and Construction Services, including an updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report that addresses staff's concerns; and ii. designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Assessment to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Assessment, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; 4. City Council authorize the entering into of an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows, satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. the community benefits offered in the Settlement Offer and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. a cash contribution of two million nine hundred thousand ($2,900,000) dollars to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any building on the Site and to be allocated toward local community improvements, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. the cash contributions referred to in Part 4 a. i. above, shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; iii. the construction and maintenance of the development in accordance with the Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of item PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017 through the adoption of PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time; and iv . the owner shall implement any required recommendations and/or mitigation measures from the accepted Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment Report, wind study analysis, Traffic Impact Study, Traffic Demand Management Plan, Landscape Plan, Parking and Loading Study, through the Site Plan approval process for the Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and information regarding potential litigation. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B, 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.
MM36.9adopted
City Council has twice in the last year recognized the severity of the dangerous driving problem in Toronto by passing two Members Motions, Motion MM25.24 Too Fast, Too Furious: Addressing Street Racing and Motion MM34.38 Too Fast Too Furious 2. These and ensuing actions by City staff and the Toronto Police Service have helped but this threat to road safety persists. Expanding the use of Automated Speed Enforcement would go a long way to making our roads safer. City staff have reported: Data from the first set of locations shows the City's Automated Speed Enforcement program had a positive impact on driver behaviour where the speed cameras were placed, with a demonstrated reduction in speeding incidents and a reduction in repeat offenders. A Toronto Medical Officer of Health report (Item 2015.HL5.6 entitled Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety in Toronto) on road safety in 2015 notes: "The speed of a vehicle has an impact on both the likelihood of a collision and the severity of injuries for those involved. A recent review of the evidence of the health impact of reduced speeds (zones and limits) found a reduction in traffic collisions, injuries, traffic speed and volume, as well as improved perceptions of safety." The City has embraced Vision Zero in an attempt to end the senseless tragedy of road deaths and serious injuries. Expanding the use of Automated Speed Enforcement would be a wise investment in achieving that vision. One limitation on that expansion are the provincial government regulations which restricts automated speed enforcement technology on only roads with speed limits under 80 kilometres per hour in School and Community Safety Zones. Though these designated school safety zones and community safety zones have proven to be helpful for improving road safety, the use of Automated Speed Enforcement should be expanded beyond those zones. Both Motion MM25.24 and Motion MM34.38 noted the increase during the pandemic of dangerous driving on highways in Toronto. The Province should be asked to allow the City to develop and implement an Automated Speed Enforcement program that would help to make those roads safer as well.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review how the City's Automated Speed Enforcement program may be expanded, including how it might be implemented on collector and arterial roadways where traffic is accessing or egressing highways but where Provincial regulations currently do not allow it, and City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the December 2, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the review and on the Provincial Government's response to Part 2 below. 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to revise the Highway Traffic Act to allow the use of Automated Speed Enforcement on all roads including those with speed limits of 80 kilometres per hour and over.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review how the City's Automated Speed Enforcement program may be expanded, including how it might be implemented on collector and arterial roadways where traffic is accessing or egressing highways but where Provincial regulations currently do not allow it, and City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the December 2, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the review and on the Provincial Government's response to Recommendation 2 below. 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to revise the Highway Traffic Act to allow the use of Automated Speed Enforcement on all roads including those with speed limits of 80 kilometres per hour and over.
CC36.10adopted
Shiplake Properties Ltd. (the "Applicant") has applied for a Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Application") for the property municipally known as 22 Balliol Street (the "Site"). The Applicant initially submitted their Application on February 23, 2016, and proposed the construction of a 38 storey mixed-use rental building containing 425 dwelling units on the Site. On October 26, 2017, the Applicant appealed the Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, now the Ontario Land Tribunal, for non-decision (the "Appeal"). An OLT hearing for this matter was initially scheduled for twelve days intended to commence on September 27, 2021. In addition to the City and the Applicant, the South Eglinton Ratepayers' and Residents' Association ("SERRA") is also a party to the Appeal. On July 14, 2021, City Council considered a solicitor's report regarding a with prejudice settlement offer and revised plans from the Applicant intended to resolve the Appeal as Item 2021.CC35.26. The revised plans are dated July 6, 2021 and prepared by gh3 Architects (the "Revised Plans"). The Revised Plans show a 38-storey building with 399 dwelling units. The building has a reduced tower floor plate of 750 square metres and includes increased stepbacks of 1 metre above the 2nd floor and 1.5 metres above the 4th floor. There are no projecting balconies on the north, south, and east sides of the tower. The Revised Plans also include a 3 metre north-south mid-block pedestrian connection on the eastside of the Site, and provides room for a grocery store to be contained within the building. In its decision, City Council adopted amended recommendations from a motion by the local Ward Councillor refusing the with prejudice settlement offer but instructing the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to continue settlement discussions with the Applicant. As a result of such ongoing discussions between the Applicant and the City, on September 15, 2021, the City Solicitor received a new with prejudice settlement offer from the Applicant (the "With Prejudice Settlement Offer"). The new With Prejudice Settlement Offer proposes to resolve the Appeal on the basis of the Revised Plans (which were previously before City Council on July 14, 2021, as described above) and adds a new affordable housing component to the proposed development to be secured as a Section 37 community benefit contribution. In order to resolve the Appeal, the Applicant is now proposing to include within the development one of the following two affordable housing options, whichever is preferable to the City: Option 1: Thirty-two (32) affordable rental units, secured at affordable rents for twenty-five (25) years, comprising twenty-four (24) one-bedroom units and eight (8) two-bedroom units; or, Option 2: Thirty-three (33) affordable rental units, secured at affordable rents for twenty-five (25) years, comprising twenty-six (26) one-bedroom units and seven (7) two-bedroom units. The Applicant, the City, and SERRA, as the parties to the Appeal, have all agreed on consent to adjourn the first 7 days of the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing that was scheduled to commence on September 27, 2021 in order to permit time for City Council to consider the new With Prejudice Settlement Offer at its next meeting on October 1 and 4, 2021. As a result, the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing for this matter will now commence on October 6, 2021.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 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 (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 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 (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the "with prejudice" settlement offer for the lands municipally known as 22 Balliol Street (the "Site") as described in Public Attachment 1 (the "With Prejudice Settlement Offer") to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor and subject to Parts 2 through 7 below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) hearing on this matter in support of the With Prejudice Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 22 Balliol Street. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report which addresses the May 18, 2016 Memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, and a Storm Water Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted an updated Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents addressing any on-site groundwater to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. the owner pays for and constructs any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report and Hydrogeological Report, to be submitted for review and acceptance by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development arising from the accepted engineering reports; and e. a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing community benefits and matters of legal convenience to support the development. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following: a. on-site affordable housing as described in the With Prejudice Settlement Offer, with the election of the option of either a total of 32 affordable housing units or 33 affordable housing units to be made by the City Solicitor in consultation with the Ward Councillor and City Planning; and b. the provision by the Applicant of a publicly accessible pedestrian walkway (the "Midblock Connection"), to be secured by means of a surface pedestrian public easement, in the location as generally shown as midblock connection on the Revised Plans found at Public Attachment 2 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor, the final location and design of which will be secured as part of and through the site plan approval process, the Midblock Connection shall have a minimum width of 3.0 metres, unless otherwise satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council direct that, as part of its Site Plan application for the Site, the owner shall work with City staff on the design and placement of the projecting balconies. 6. City Council direct that, as part of its Site Plan Application for the Site, the Applicant shall submit a Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and implement any wind mitigation measures required therein to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 7. City Council authorize and direct City Officials to take the necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 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 (September 22, 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 (September 22, 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 (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 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.
MM36.10adopted
At its meeting held on March 10, 2021, City Council adopted Toronto and East York Community Council Item 2021.TE23.9 entitled "2946-2968 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Final Report". The item recommended amendments to former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a new 8-storey mixed-use building (approximately 28 metres in height, including mechanical penthouse, with a slight pop-up for the elevator overrun) with a total of 120 residential units, 1,973 square metres of retail space and 1,660 square metres of office space. A total of 119 vehicular parking spaces and 144 bicycle parking spaces are proposed. A further review of Zoning-law compliance through the Site Plan Control application determined that the dimensions of the proposed access easement in favour of the City set out in the Section 37 provisions of the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Attachment 6 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District (January 29, 2021) are inconsistent with the dimensions shown on the associated Diagram 1. The dimensions shown on Diagram 1 of the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment are the appropriate dimensions. Additionally, it has been determined that the rezoning application does not require amendment to the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the subject site. Per Section 1.5.6 (2) of Zoning By-law 569-2013, the Former General Zoning By-laws are superseded by the Zoning By-law 569-2013 where it applies. The subject site is located within the Commercial-Residential zone, where all applicable regulations under Zoning By-law 569-2013 are no longer under appeal. This Motion is brought forward to authorize the correction of the easement dimensions to be consistent with what is shown in Diagram 1, to remove the recommendation to amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, and to determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act. These changes are not the result of any modifications to the proposal. This Motion is urgent as the Bill cannot be introduced until this technical amendment is approved. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE23.9 (March 10, 2021 City Council) only as it pertains to Parts 1 and 12 b.v.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item TE23.9 by: a. deleting Part 1; and b. deleting Part 12.b.v.: Part to be deleted: 12. b.v. prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall prepare all documents and convey, on terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement, an access easement in favour of the City in perpetuity, including support rights as applicable, for public pedestrian and vehicular use of the rear access having a width of not less than 3.05 metres from the north property boundary at the north east corner of the site and a length of 6.10 metres from the east property boundary to the west then widening to a width of not less than 4.57 metres for the remaining full width of the site, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; such access easement shall include use associated with properties adjacent to the east to provide a pedestrian and vehicular link to Jackson Lane and public connection from Jackson Lane to Pacific Avenue. and adopting instead the following new part 12.b.v.: 12.b.v. prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, owner shall prepare all documents and convey, on terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement, an access easement in favour of the City in perpetuity, including support rights as applicable, for public pedestrian and vehicular use of the rear access having a width of not less than 3.05 metres from the north property boundary at the north east corner of the site and a length of 6.10 metres from the east property boundary to the west then widening to a width of not less than 3.66 metres for the remaining full width of the site, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; such access easement shall include use associated with properties adjacent to the east to provide a pedestrian and vehicular link to Jackson Lane and public connection from Jackson Lane to Pacific Avenue. 3. City Council authorize a revision to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2946-2968 Dundas Street West, attached as Attachment 6 to the report (January 29, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District [Item 2021.TE23.9] in accordance with Part 1.b. above. 4. City Council determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Item TE23.9 by: a. deleting Part 1; and b. deleting Part 12.b.v.: Part to be deleted: 12. b.v. prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall prepare all documents and convey, on terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement, an access easement in favour of the City in perpetuity, including support rights as applicable, for public pedestrian and vehicular use of the rear access having a width of not less than 3.05 metres from the north property boundary at the north east corner of the site and a length of 6.10 metres from the east property boundary to the west then widening to a width of not less than 4.57 metres for the remaining full width of the site, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; such access easement shall include use associated with properties adjacent to the east to provide a pedestrian and vehicular link to Jackson Lane and public connection from Jackson Lane to Pacific Avenue. and adopting instead the following new part 12.b.v.: 12.b.v. prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, owner shall prepare all documents and convey, on terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement, an access easement in favour of the City in perpetuity, including support rights as applicable, for public pedestrian and vehicular use of the rear access having a width of not less than 3.05 metres from the north property boundary at the north east corner of the site and a length of 6.10 metres from the east property boundary to the west then widening to a width of not less than 3.66 metres for the remaining full width of the site, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; such access easement shall include use associated with properties adjacent to the east to provide a pedestrian and vehicular link to Jackson Lane and public connection from Jackson Lane to Pacific Avenue. 3. City Council authorize a revision to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2946-2968 Dundas Street West, attached as Attachment 6 to the report (January 29, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District [Item 2021.TE23.9] in accordance with Part 1.b. above. 4. City Council determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law under Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
CC36.11adopted
On June 18 and 19, 2019, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 453 - Policies to Address the Loss of Dwelling Rooms ("OPA 453"). OPA 453, a citywide amendment, sought to address the loss of this important low-end of market rental housing stock through redevelopment proposals. OPA 453 introduces replacement requirements, affordability periods, and new definitions to the City's Official Plan, and was the result of extensive consultation. OPA 453 was appealed by a number of appellants to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, now continued as the Ontario Land Tribunal. A first Case Management Conference was held on January 27, 2020. A second Case Management Conference is scheduled for October 25, 2021. The purpose of this report is to provide an update to City Council on the status of the Ontario Land Tribunal proceeding and request further instructions for the purposes of the upcoming Case Management Conference. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 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 B to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment A to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to allow the Governing Council of the University of Toronto's appeal in part, and modify and approve Official Plan Amendment 453, substantially in accordance with Confidential Attachment B to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment B to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment A to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment A to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment B, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment A are to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
MM36.11adopted
Stopping Bike Theft in Toronto - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
Since 2014, Toronto has had over 22,000 bike thefts reported to the Toronto Police Service. The actual number of bikes stolen is likely much higher, as the majority of victims do not report this type of crime, recognizing the well-known fact that investigations rarely take place and most stolen bikes are never returned to the owner. By 2020, the total number of reported bike thefts was approximately three times higher than 2014. Bike theft is an ongoing and serious concern City-wide that the City of Toronto and its partners can do more to address this disturbing trend. Neighbourhoods all across Toronto are seeing huge increases in reported bike thefts including: Bayview Village (up 411 percent), Birchcliffe-Cliffside (up 180 percent), Broadview North (up 169 percent), Englemount-Lawrence (up 230 percent), Forest Hill South (up 187 percent), Lawrence Park South (up 190 percent), Mount Pleasant West (up 123 percent) to name a few. Downtown neighbourhoods have continued to experience steady bike thefts with only slight changes, but the numbers are still staggering: Bay Street Corridor (over 240 thefts), Church-Yonge Corridor (over 200 thefts), Kensington-Chinatown (over 100 thefts), Niagara (over 140 thefts), Waterfront Communities-The Island (over 300 thefts). In 2017, the Toronto Police Service reported 1,042 bike recoveries and returned only 6 percent of those bikes to their owners. The current bike registration system owned and operated by the Toronto Police Service is outdated, inefficient and ineffective in deterring bike thefts and helping recover stolen bikes. Bike thefts are also contributing to other safety and crime indicators such as secondary crimes, drug trade, and the black market. Taking meaningful action means fewer secondary crimes, more successful bike and owner reunions, increased bike sales and ridership growth, better utilization of city cycling infrastructure, and increased confidence in our reporting and enforcement mechanisms. Across Canada, major cities are working together to share best practices to implement new integrated bike registration systems. They are also working with their local communities and police agencies to jointly reduce bike thefts and increase stolen bike recoveries. By partnering with 529 Garage, the largest community-powered bike recovery service with over 2,000,000 searchable bikes and trusted by law enforcement across North America, Canadian cities such as Abbotsford, Burnaby, Regina, Vancouver[1], Ottawa[2], Peterborough, Guelph, Halton Region, Kingston, and London have all implemented a cross-jurisdictional bike registration and recovery system. In Vancouver alone, they have experienced a 43 percent decline in bike theft since launching their partnership with 529 Garage in 2015. In 2018, as part of the bicycle parking strategy, the City of Toronto's Transportation Services staff researched and recommended 529 Garage to the Toronto Police Service. However, due to a number of issues including Toronto Police Service staff turnover and work prioritization, the process has stalled. In order for us to renew efforts to reduce and eliminate bike thefts, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Police Service need to ensure that modern strategies and the use of new technology should be guided by three principles: 1. cross-jurisdictional integration; 2. ease of use; and 3. adoption for end-users. Toronto's approach to reducing bike theft must be community-supported. With the City of Toronto's support, Cycle Toronto has also committed to providing outreach support for this initiative by building partnerships in bike theft prevention and recovery with community organizations, riding clubs, retailers, local media outlets, and the public at large. In partnership with the City's Transportation Services division, their online and on-street outreach will dedicate resources to registering bikes across the city, and teach safe locking techniques and theft prevention at public engagements. The data is clear. Criminals do not operate on jurisdictional boundaries and it's time for Canada's biggest city to modernize its approach to stopping bike theft. [1] https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/register-your-bike-to-reduce-theft.aspx [2] https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/529-garage.aspx
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief of Police and the Toronto Police Services Board, to meet with 529 Garage and request that they provide a demonstration and presentation on how their app deters and eliminates bike theft, to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on October 26, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief of Police and the Toronto Police Services Board, to meet with 529 Garage and request that they provide a demonstration and presentation on how their app deters and eliminates bike theft, to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on October 26, 2021.
CC36.12adopted
On November 25, 2019, a Zoning By-law Amendment application (the "Application") was submitted for the property at 6 Dawes Road to permit three residential towers of 49 storeys, 46 storeys and 40 storeys atop a shared base building including residential, retail and community space. In addition to residential dwelling units, the proposal would have also included: a new integrated entrance to the existing Danforth GO transit station; a 6-storey community centre (approximately 4,865 square metres or 50,000 square feet); and a privately-owned publicly accessible open space (737.68 square metres). On January 15, 2021, the applicant submitted a revised development proposal for 6 Dawes Road (the "Revised Application"). The Revised Application proposed to amend the Zoning By-law for 6 Dawes Road to permit four towers atop two base buildings separated by a publicly-accessible open space. The towers were to be 44-storeys, 46 storeys, 37 storeys and 19 storeys. In addition to residential units, the Revised Application also included space for self-storage. Neither a community centre use nor integrated entrance with the adjacent GO transit station was provided. The Revised Application included above-grade parking for portions of floors 1 to 5 where highly sensitive uses such as residential would not be permitted due to the proposal's adjacency with the rail corridor to the south. On March 23, 2021, the applicant appealed the Revised Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, now continued as the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT"), citing Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe. The OLT conducted the first Case Management Conference in the proceedings by video hearing on May 14, 2021, at which Tri-Metro Investments Inc., Canadian Tire Corporation Limited, Minto (Dawes) GP Inc., Dandaw Developments Limited, Victoria Woods (Main Square Inc.), a local resident and Metrolinx were each granted party status on consent. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the future OLT hearing that is not yet scheduled.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix C to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as they contains advice that is subject to litigation privilege and solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to litigation privilege and solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix C to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contains advice that is subject to litigation privilege and solicitor-client privilege. December 24, 2021 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer dated September 21, 2021 in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor, inclusive of the revised plans substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor as may be acceptable and satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (the "Settlement Proposal"), to the Report dated September 23, 2021 from the City Solicitor for the lands municipally known as 6 Dawes Road (the "Site"), subject to Parts 2 to 9 below, and subject to the Owner providing a complete architectural package to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner by no later than September 30, 2021. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the revised development proposal generally described in the settlement offer and the revised plans substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council accept an on-site parkland dedication (the "Parkland") pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act having a minimum size of 1,400 square metres (which 1,400 square metres may include an as yet undetermined parkland over-dedication, should the size of the site decrease from its current size), generally as shown on Plan A201 in Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor, with the exact size, location and configuration of the on-site parkland dedication to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and such on-site parkland dedication to be transferred to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, and is to be conveyed to the City prior to the earlier of first occupancy or condominium registration of the Mid-Rise Component (as that term is defined in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor), subject to the owner entering into and registering a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act (to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor) prior to the issuance of the Ontario Land Tribunal's final order, agreeing not to transfer or charge the Parkland, which restriction may be released only upon the owner transferring the Parkland to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. 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. 5. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Water Management components of the Development Charges applicable to the development, for any servicing works undertaken by the owner which benefit other properties, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is equal to the cost of any improvements that are in excess of the improvements necessitated by and attributable to the development, but not to exceed (1) the actual cost of the work identified in the Master Functional Servicing Report for Character Area C of Official Plan Amendment 478 that is undertaken by the owner and (2) the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Water Management components of the Development Charges applicable to the development. 6. City Council require the owner to submit a phasing plan, in a form acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor, and such matters are secured in the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendments and appropriate agreement(s), satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. the community benefits offered in the Settlement Offer and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. a cash contribution of $7,300,000.00 to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any building on the Site and to be allocated toward a new community recreation centre within the vicinity of the Site, or such other public benefits that are to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. a cash contribution of $66,667.00 to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any building on the Site and to be allocated toward a streetscape improvements study for Main Street in proximity to 6 Dawes Road, which will include the intersections of Main Street and Danforth Avenue and Main Street and Gerrard Street; iii. the cash contribution referred to in Part 7.a.i. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; iv. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 7.a.i. above has not been used for the determined purpose within seven years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; v. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 7.a.ii. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; vi. the design, construction, and finishing of six (6) affordable housing units with a minimum floor area of 427 square metres (4,600 square feet) within the approved development at 6 Dawes Road (the "Affordable Housing Units") by the Owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, including: 1. the conveyance of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be at no cost to the City, in fee simple, prior to first occupancy of the any building on the Site; 2. the owner and the City entering into one or more Agreements of Purchase and Sale for the Affordable Housing Units, prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the phase of development within which the units are to be provided, and the Agreements of Purchase and Sale will be assignable by the City at no additional cost; 3. the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be comprised of at least three 1-bedroom units with a minimum size of 50 square metres (540 square feet), two 2-bedroom units with a minimum size of 87 square metres (936 square feet), and one 3-bedroom unit with a minimum size of 100 square metres (1,076 square feet); 4. the Affordable Rental Housing Units will have access to all building facilities and amenities on the same terms and conditions as all the other residents; and 5. on, or prior to, the conveyance of the Affordable Rental Housing Units, the City and the owner enter into, and register on title to the appropriate lands, an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the Affordable Housing Units; and b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. the statutory parkland dedication and any parkland over-dedication referred to in Recommendation 3, and the Above Base Park Improvements, and the Section 118 Restriction for the statutory parkland dedication, and the development charge credit referred to in Part 4 above; ii. the development charge credit referred to in Part 5 above; iii. the phasing of development in accordance with the phasing plan required pursuant to Part 6 above; iv. one privately owned publicly accessible open space, not less than 503 square metres approximately in the centre of the Site, as generally shown on Plan A201 in Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the owner shall convey to the City, for nominal consideration, easement(s) along the surface of the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which shall constitute the privately owned publicly accessible open space and any required public access easements to connect the privately owned publicly accessible open space to adjacent privately owned publicly accessible open space and/or public rights-of-way, where necessary, with the timing of conveyance to be determined at the time of and through the Site Plan Approval process for the first phase of development; following construction of the privately owned publicly accessible open space, the owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the privately owned publicly accessible open space and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the privately owned publicly accessible open space at all times of the day and night, 365 days of the year; and the specific location, configuration and design of the privately owned publicly accessible open space shall be determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City; v. the construction by the owner of the 10.7 metre-wide southerly portion of the east-west extension of Dawes Road, which shall function as a private driveway as an interim condition; the conveyance to the City, for nominal consideration, of easements(s) along the surface of the lands, which shall not be extinguished until the east-west extension of Dawes Road in its entirety has been constructed, conveyed, and assumed by the City; and the conveyance of the southerly portion of the east-west extension of Dawes Road at the time that the lands to the north redevelop and the northerly portion of the east-west extension of Dawes Road has been constructed and conveyed to the City, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; and subject to subject to the owner entering into and registering a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act, prior to the issuance of the Ontario Land Tribunal's final order, agreeing not to transfer or charge its lands which will form part of the future east-west extension of Dawes Road, which restriction may be released only upon the owner transferring the land to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor; vi. the provision of on-site parking ratios to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, supported by a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management Plan, submitted to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; should the accepted Transportation Demand Management Plan include any cash contribution toward Transportation Demand Management measures, such cash contribution shall be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development and allocated in accordance with the Transportation Demand Management Plan, and such cash contribution shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication No. 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; vii. the provision by the owner of space within the development for installation and maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, for both storm and sanitary service connections, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; viii. a minimum of 10 percent of all units on the lands at 6 Dawes Road as 3-bedroom units and a minimum of 20 percent of all units on the lands at 6 Dawes Road as 2-bedroom units; ix. the construction and maintenance of the development in accordance with the Tier 1 or higher performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 2009 through the adoption of Item 2009.PG32.3 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5, 6 and 7, 2017 through the adoption of Item 2017.PG23.9 of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, and as may be further amended by Council from time to time; x. an Environmental Noise and Vibration Report, and the peer review of the submitted Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment Report, at the owner's sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; xi. a Rail Safety Report and the peer review of the submitted Rail Safety Report, at the owner's sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; xii. a Traffic Impact Study, at the owner's sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; xiii. a Wind Tunnel analysis to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; xiv. Grading and Servicing Plans, Architectural Plans and Landscape Plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation, as appropriate, with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation; xv. the owner's agreement that prior to the commencement of any excavation and shoring work, the owner shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related details: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, including matters related to the construction of streets or infrastructure, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; xvi. the owner's agreement to implement any required recommendations and/or mitigation measures from the accepted and peer reviewed Rail Safety and Environmental Noise and Vibration Reports, and the accepted the Wind Tunnel analysis, Traffic Impact Study, Grading and Servicing Plan, and Landscape Plan, through the Site Plan approval process for the Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; xvii. the owner's agreement to include warning clauses and signage of the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Toronto District School Board in the conditions of site plan approval and subsequently within any agreements of purchase and sale or tenant lease agreements for the proposed units, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; xviii. the owner's agreement to incorporate Metrolinx's requirements addressing construction measures, warning clauses and other rail safety requirements, during the site plan review process to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and xix. the owner's agreement to satisfy the requirements of the Toronto Transit Commission in regards to additional information related to the Toronto Transit Commission infrastructure and their Limited Scope Technical Review, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Technical Review, Toronto Transit Commission. 8. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold issuance of its Order until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are in a form satisfactory to the City, including securing the affordable rental dwelling units, rents and appropriate Section 37 provisions in Part 7 above and, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the Site to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the benefits and matters of legal convenience outlined in City Council's decision; and c. the owner has, at its sole expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; iii. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured, if required, and if necessary, the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment has been revised to address any mitigation measures arising from the accepted studies or reports; iv. submitted a Noise and Vibration Study, and Wind Tunnel analysis, acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and securing such mitigation matters through the Site Plan Approval process, and if necessary, revise the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to address any mitigation measures arising from the accepted studies or reports; v. submitted a Rail Safety Report acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and securing such mitigation matters through the Site Plan Approval process, and if necessary, revise the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to address any mitigation measures arising from the accepted studies or reports; and vi. registered or authorized the City to register a Section 118 Restriction on title to the Parkland and the Dawes Road extension lands. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix C is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to litigation privilege and solicitor-client privilege.
MM36.12adopted
Toronto is increasingly becoming a 24-hour city and we should embrace it. Music, clubs and theatres; 24-hour gyms, late-opening book stores and art galleries - the night-time economy encompasses many activities. Before the pandemic, it was a multi-billion dollar industry and there's no reason why it won't be again. For some time, the request for 311 service extended well outside the traditional business hours. Toronto residents are asking for rapid response when it comes to by-law enforcement for construction noise, light pollution, road racing, animal services, transportation right-of-way encroachments etc. As a City stays up later and wakes up earlier, it's imperative that the local government meet the needs of its dynamic and demanding constituents.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to prepare a budget briefing note for City Council through the 2022 Operating Budget process on the financial implications of implementing rapid response by-law enforcement outside of existing operating hours across the City or in area-specific pilot projects where the largest number of by-law complaints are currently being generated. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the fourth quarter of 2021 on the feasibility and work involved in harmonizing by-law enforcement on City sidewalks.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to prepare a budget briefing note for City Council through the 2022 Operating Budget process on the financial implications of implementing rapid response by-law enforcement outside of existing operating hours across the City or in area-specific pilot projects where the largest number of by-law complaints are currently being generated. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee in the fourth quarter of 2021 on the feasibility and work involved in harmonizing by-law enforcement on City sidewalks.
CC36.13amended
At its meeting of June 8 and 9, 2021, City Council gave directions to the City Solicitor. http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.CC34.6 . Further direction from City Council is required in this matter.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 20201) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor John Filion. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor John Filion, and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 23, 20201) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 20201) 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 (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor John Filion, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer, dated September 20, 2021, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor, subject to the following conditions: a. the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; b. City Council has approved the rental housing demolition application 17 139152 NNY 23 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the owner has entered into an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 securing the replacement rental dwelling units and rent, tenant assistance and other rental-related matters, and registered the said agreement on title, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 2,060 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; the subject parkland conveyance is to be free and clear, above and below grade of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements and be in an acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; d. prior to the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City the over-dedication of parkland, having a minimum size of 1,640 square metres located adjacent to the required parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; the subject parkland conveyance is to be free and clear, above and below grade of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements and be in an acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; e. prior to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) issuing its final order, the owner shall satisfactorily address the required revisions and required reports identified in Part I and Part II of the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated November 26, 2019. f. the owner has entered into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for the purpose of securing appropriate community benefits to be based on the value of additional height and / or density beyond what is permitted by the current zoning by-law and to be registered on title, such Section 37 benefits to include: i. a cash contribution of $9,000,000, indexed in accordance with the Construction Price Index, calculated from the date of the Ontario Land Tribunal bringing the Zoning by-law amendments into full force and effect to the date of payment, as set out below: A. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit: i. the sum of $1,750,000 for any new residential dwelling unit to be erected on the Lands, excluding the required rental replacement dwelling units, for community, cultural or institutional facilities, non-profit child care facilities, affordable housing, parkland and/or park improvements, and/or public access to ravines and valleys, in Ward 18, to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and the sum of $500,000 for affordable housing; and B. prior to the issuance of any subsequent above-grade building permits: i. the sum of $1,750,000 for any new residential dwelling unit, to be erected on the Lands, which exceeds 225 new residential dwelling units, excluding the required rental replacement dwelling units, for community, cultural or institutional facilities, non-profit child care facilities, affordable housing, parkland and/or park improvements, and/or public access to ravines and valleys, in Ward 18, to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the sum of $500,000 for affordable housing; ii. the sum of $1,750,000 for any new residential dwelling unit, to be erected on the Lands, which exceeds 450 new residential dwelling units, excluding the required rental replacement dwelling units for community, cultural or institutional facilities, non-profit child care facilities, affordable housing, parkland and/or park improvements, and/or public access to ravines and valleys, in Ward 18, to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the sum of $500,000 for affordable housing; and iii. the sum of $1,750,000 for any new residential dwelling unit, to be erected on the Lands, which exceeds 700 new residential dwelling units, excluding the required rental replacement dwelling units, for community, cultural or institutional facilities, non-profit child care facilities, affordable housing, parkland and/or park improvements, and/or public access to ravines and valleys, in Ward 18, to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the sum of $500,000 for affordable housing; C. notwithstanding the phasing of payments in section 1f above, the balance of the $9,000,000, including any indexing, shall be payable seven years after the payment of the first above-grade building permit; and D. the sums for affordable housing be directed to the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing for the provision of new affordable rental housing in Ward 18; and g. the following are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. the owner shall provide and maintain the 148 existing rental housing units retained on the site as rental housing for the period of at least 20 years, from the date of the Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, with all associated facilities and building amenity, to be secured for the retained rental housing units, at no extra cost to the existing tenants, and with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; ii. the owner shall provide needed improvements for the retained rental housing, taking into account feedback from tenants, the timing and the details to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; iii. the owner shall permit and provide tenants of the retained rental housing with access to indoor and outdoor amenities within and adjacent to the proposed buildings on the site, including all outdoor amenity spaces and indoor amenity space within one or more of the proposed buildings, at no extra charge to the tenants and with no pass-through cost to tenants of the existing building; access and the use of these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other tenant in the building; iv. prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, the owner shall provide a Tenant Construction Mitigation Plan and Tenant Communication Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate and thereafter the owner shall implement such Plans; v. the owner will provide at least 15 percent of all new dwelling units as two-bedroom units and 10 percent of all new dwelling units be three-bedroom units; and vi. matters required to implement the rental replacement and tenant assistance provisions. Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 23, 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 (September 23, 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 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 Appendix A 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.
MM36.13adopted
A resident in Toronto Centre has been engaged with 311 and RentSafeTO for several years regarding pest management complaints in their apartment building. During this time, there was constant and repeated pest infestation which was never fully resolved, despite efforts by Municipal Licensing and Standards staff in working with the landlord to manage the problem. The local Councillor attended a visit with Municipal Licensing and Standards staff to personally inspect the claims of poor pest management and was able to speak with several tenants who brought forward their own complaints and confirmed the experience of the originating complainant. After multiple attempts to resolve the complaints and multiple attempts to escalate the complaint unsuccessfully, the local Councillor supported staff's advice to seek an internal audit of Municipal Licensing and Standards' handling of the complaint, including investigation and enforcement. The internal auditor concluded that staff did follow the process but still found several areas for service improvements. In a nutshell, the process was followed but the process was flawed. The recommendations in this Motion were contained in the internal auditor's report and will allow City Council the opportunity to further refine the recently adopted RentSafeTO program by fixing the service gaps. With these and other similar RentSafeTO issues, some of the process and policy corrections go beyond the legislative authority Toronto currently has, including regulatory changes that need to be amended by the Provincial Government which includes giving By-law enforcement officers the right-of-entry for investigation and enforcement purposes.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to: a. ensure Municipal Licensing and Standards staff are sufficiently trained to deal with pest management issues and consider collaborating with other City Divisions and Agencies (i.e. Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Toronto Community Housing Corporation) that have experience with pest control, in their pest management guidelines; b. ensure a positive customer experience by implementing a formal process for notifying residents when service requests have been opened and subsequently closed; and c. ensure the City's position is well supported in all case matters, all pertinent evidence should be retained and well organized within IBMS (or other equivalent storage system) and easily accessible for future inquiries including potential court proceedings and/or audit. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on the status of implementation for the recommendations outlined above. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to provide a report and recommendations to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on the municipal and/or provincial legislative amendments required to grant By-law Officers Investigative Entry powers.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to: a. ensure Municipal Licensing and Standards staff are sufficiently trained to deal with pest management issues and consider collaborating with other City Divisions and Agencies (i.e. Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Toronto Community Housing Corporation) that have experience with pest control, in their pest management guidelines; b. ensure a positive customer experience by implementing a formal process for notifying residents when service requests have been opened and subsequently closed; and c. ensure the City's position is well supported in all case matters, all pertinent evidence should be retained and well organized within IBMS (or other equivalent storage system) and easily accessible for future inquiries including potential court proceedings and/or audit. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on the status of implementation for the recommendations outlined above. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to provide a report and recommendations to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on the municipal and/or provincial legislative amendments required to grant By-law Officers Investigative Entry powers.
CC36.14adopted
By agreement dated October 1, 2008 and amended on May 3, 2011 (the "Agreement"), the City engaged Universal Resource Recovery Inc. ("URRI") to process its green bin material, or source separated organics material ("SSO"), into compost as part of the City's strategy to divert waste from landfill. In May, 2013, URRI commenced a lawsuit against the City seeking $50,000,000 in damages plus interest and legal costs for alleged breach of contract and wrongful interference with URRI's contractual relationship with York Region. The City defended and advanced a counterclaim for breach of contract against URRI. Confidential Attachment 1 contains legal advice from the City Solicitor regarding the litigation.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, remains confidential at this time at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege and it relates to ongoing litigation against the City. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege and relates to ongoing litigation against the City. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege and relates to ongoing litigation against the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege and relates to ongoing litigation against the City.
MM36.14referred
On July 16, 2019, City Council adopted new mandatory training requirements for vehicle-for-hire drivers, such as taxicabs and limousines, and private transportation company drivers, such as Uber and Lyft. Under By-Law 1517-2019, the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards is required to establish a driver training accreditation program and, from June 1, 2020, require all drivers to have completed an accredited driver training course. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the re-direction of Municipal Licensing and Standards resources to pandemic-related initiatives, the implementation of the driver training program has been delayed. This Motion requests an update on the implementation of the driver training program at the November 30, 2021 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee. Currently, Municipal Licensing and Standards continues to issue licences to drivers who have not completed a driver training course. While Municipal Licensing and Standards continues to ensure that drivers hold a Class G or higher provincial driver's license, pass driver screening and vehicle requirements, and carry $2,000,000 in mandatory insurance coverage, it is important that the driver training program be implemented as directed by City Council.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, referred Motion MM36.14 to the General Government and Licensing Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to consider pausing the issuance of new vehicle-for-hire and private transportation company driver's licences until such time as a driver training accreditation program is established, and applicants have demonstrated completion of a driver training course to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards as per By-Law 1517-2019. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to include the following as part of the scheduled report back to the November 30, 2021 meeting of the General Government and Licensing Committee on the status of an accreditation program and any driver training courses required to licence new vehicle-for-hire and private transportation company drivers, including: a. a report with confidential attachment, if needed, on any legal issues that may exist with respect to the delayed implementation of the driver training program; b. the number of drivers who have been issued a licence since June 1, 2020; c. a plan for implementing the driver training program for current and new licensees; and d. changes to service levels, including number of passenger trips, drivers available, and any relevant information pertaining to licensing, reported by Vehicles-for-Hire and Private Transportation companies due to the pandemic between March 2020 to present.
CC36.15adopted
Request Related to 311 Calls Using the City of Toronto Telephone Exchange
The Regional Municipality of Durham is implementing a 311 service as the primary source of contact for all non-emergency information and service requests. To move forward with this initiative Durham Region has requested a resolution from Toronto City Council to allow 311 calls made by its customers, residents, and businesses within the City of Toronto telephone exchange to be re-routed to the appropriate zone (Durham Region) for a 311 number to be generated by Bell Canada. This report provides details regarding this request and recommends that City Council supports this routing of 311 calls to the appropriate zone.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council indicate that it has no objection to the re-routing of 311 dialed calls originating from the overlap that exists between the City of Toronto and the geographical area of the Regional Municipality of Durham, on the understanding that where callers (customers, residents, and businesses) of the Region of Durham or the City of Toronto dial 311 erroneously from within these exchanges, they will be given an option of being transferred to the correct contact centre of the municipality, town or county in which they reside.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services recommend that: 1. City Council indicate that it has no objection to the re-routing of 311 dialed calls originating from the overlap that exists between the City of Toronto and the geographical area of the Regional Municipality of Durham, on the understanding that where callers (customers, residents, and businesses) of the Region of Durham or the City of Toronto dial 311 erroneously from within these exchanges, they will be given an option of being transferred to the correct contact centre of the municipality, town or county in which they reside.
MM36.15adopted
In 2020, the City of Toronto began its rollout of Automated Speed Enforcement cameras using photo and radar technologies to more consistently apply penalties to drivers travelling in excess of posted speed limits. With 50 cameras in circulation, 227,322 tickets were issued to vehicles travelling in excess of speed limits during the first year of operation between July 6, 2021 and July 5, 2021 in various school zones. Data collected during the first year of operation has indicated that Automated Speed Enforcement devices have been effective at lowering speed limits, but that significant work is still needed, even in the limited areas where Automated Speed Enforcement cameras have been installed to date. This has led to calls to expand the Automated Speed Enforcement program, such as the motion adopted by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on September 14, 2021 (IE24.16). In addition to expanding camera counts, the City of Toronto must also expand the number of locations in which Automated Speed Enforcement cameras are eligible for placement. The current Automated Speed Enforcement program places cameras only in designated school zones, leaving other vulnerable populations unprotected. The Ontario Highway Traffic Act currently allows for placement of Automated Speed Enforcement cameras both in school zones or designated Community Safety Zones. However, City Council placed a moratorium on establishing new Community Safety Zones in 2002 creating an obstacle to establishing new Automated Speed Enforcement areas. The consideration of any expansion to the Automated Speed Enforcement. The program presents an opportunity to review and adjust the City's policy of establishing new Community Safety Zones. Doing so would allow other sensitive areas, such as existing Senior Safety Zones to be assigned this designation making them eligible for Automated Speed Enforcement deployment and protection. This review and an action plan for implementation should be included with the next report on Automated Speed Enforcement expansion.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on an implementation plan to expand the areas eligible for placing Automated Speed Enforcement cameras in conjunction with reports on expanding the number of cameras in use, and addressing measures such as designating all Senior Safety Zones as Community Safety Zones, making them eligible for Automated Speed Enforcement deployment.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on an implementation plan to expand the areas eligible for placing Automated Speed Enforcement cameras in conjunction with reports on expanding the number of cameras in use, and addressing measures such as designating all Senior Safety Zones as Community Safety Zones, making them eligible for Automated Speed Enforcement deployment.
MM36.16adopted
Community Benefit Programs are agreements in which large scale construction projects provide opportunities for participation to residents in the surrounding neighbourhoods. Residents benefit directly from employment and training opportunities in the construction and operations of these projects. Similar programs have been developed and implemented before, such as the Woodbine Live Project. Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park are Neighbourhood Improvement Areas with large, diverse populations, many who have low incomes or live below the poverty line. The Ontario Line project by Metrolinx has three stations in Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park. An Ontario Line Community Benefits Program would provide important opportunities for equity-seeking communities in close proximity to the planned transit line.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse the proposal that Metrolinx should promote and support the employment of local Neighbourhood Improvement Area residents for the construction of the Ontario Line through the creation of a Community Benefits Program. 2. City Council direct that, by the end of fourth quarter of 2021, the City Manager request Metrolinx to develop a Community Benefits Program that is promoted to all Neighbourhood Improvement Areas on the Ontario Line, with an implementation plan that includes local advertising, job fairs, hiring targets, and training programs. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the Executive Committee on the Metrolinx response to this request.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the proposal that Metrolinx should promote and support the employment of local Neighbourhood Improvement Area residents for the construction of the Ontario Line through the creation of a Community Benefits Program. 2. City Council direct that, by the end of fourth quarter of 2021, the City Manager request Metrolinx to develop a Community Benefits Program that is promoted to all Neighbourhood Improvement Areas on the Ontario Line, with an implementation plan that includes local advertising, job fairs, hiring targets, and training programs. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the Executive Committee on the Metrolinx response to this request.
MM36.17amended
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's most recent report indicates that global warming and the melting of the arctic ice caps are happening at a faster rate than previously anticipated. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report also calls upon global nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius, a goal set forth in the Paris Agreement, with science-based targets indicating that cities globally need to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and halve global emissions by 2030. The Race to Zero is a global campaign - led by the United Nations High-Level Climate Champions for Climate Action to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, and investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November 2021. Cities Race to Zero is a campaign for cities by cities to inspire commitments and action from their peers around the world and channel the best available tools and expertise to help them stay on track with the 1.5 degrees celsius goal of the Paris Agreement. The objective of Cities Race to Zero is to recruit 1,000 cities to the Race to Zero by COP26. Cities are facing tremendous financial losses in the billions of dollars due to the increased intensity of storms, flooding, drought, wildfires and coastal flooding, linked to rising global temperatures; and billions of dollars of commercial real estate and business property are at risk due to current and projected rising sea levels and the intensity of storms, droughts, floods and wildfires, The objective of Cities Race to Zero is to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy ahead of COP26, where governments must strengthen their contributions to the Paris Agreement. Showing strong city leadership in reaching net zero emissions by 2050 will send governments a resounding signal that cities are united in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement and creating a more inclusive and resilient economy.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare support for the Cities Race to Zero as part of the United Nation's Cities Race to Zero campaign and amplify its efforts in building the momentum of the Race to Zero campaign by publicizing our involvement and encouraging more Canadian cities to join in this effort, especially those in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area where regional transportation systems and economies are shared and require joint cooperation. 2. City Council reiterate its position that we are in a global climate emergency. 3. City Council reiterate its position to reach (net)-zero by 2050 or sooner, and commit to endorsing actions that are in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees celsius. 4. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to submit to the Race for Zero initiative, in advance of COP26 and the City's Net Zero Report (expected in the fourth quarter of 2021), what steps have been taken toward achieving Toronto's interim goal of 65 percent reduction of emissions from 1990 levels by 2030 in order to align with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius. 5. City Council commit to plan at least one inclusive and equitable climate action as listed in the Cities Race to Zero campaign that will help to place Toronto on a resilient pathway, consistent with the 1.5 degrees Celsius objective of the Paris Agreement and begin implementation no later than the third quarter of 2022. 6. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to report on progress on this initiative annually, beginning no later than the third quarter of 2022 to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council declare support for the Cities Race to Zero as part of the United Nation's Cities Race to Zero campaign and amplify its efforts in building the momentum of the Race to Zero campaign by publicizing our involvement and encouraging more Canadian cities to join in this effort, especially those in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area where regional transportation systems and economies are shared and require joint cooperation. 2. City Council reiterate its position that we are in a global climate emergency. 3. City Council reiterate its position to reach (net)-zero by 2050 or sooner, and commit to endorsing actions that are in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees celsius. 4. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to report to the October 26, 2021 Infrastructure and Environment Committee to explain what steps have been taken toward achieving Toronto's interim goal of achieving 65 percent reduction of emissions from 1990 levels by 2030 in order to align with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 degrees celsius. 5. City Council commit to plan at least one inclusive and equitable climate action as listed in the Cities Race to Zero campaign that will help to place Toronto on a resilient pathway, consistent with the 1.5 degrees Celsius objective of the Paris Agreement and begin implementation no later than the third quarter of 2022. 6. City Council direct the Director, Environment and Energy to report on progress on this initiative annually, beginning no later than the third quarter of 2022 to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
MM36.18amended
Following the devastating news about the death of an 18 year old cyclist on our streets and several other incidents of pedestrian safety around the City, Council must make immediate intervention on Avenue Road. Death on our streets can be been prevented. The situation on Avenue Road took place along a stretch of Avenue Road which Council has previously identified for study for ActiveTO intervention ( http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2020.CC21.20 ) and the installation of basic cycling infrastructure as identified by Councillor Matlow. We must complete the new design and make other changes now to make Avenue Road safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and all road users. Investing into transformation of our streets is essential. Other cities around the world, including New York and Paris, have boldly challenged the status quo by prioritizing substantially safer streets. Unfortunately, Toronto's priorities remain stuck in the middle of the last century demonstrated by recent budgets featuring billions of dollars funneled toward the Gardiner Expressway. Meanwhile we wait years for cost effective cycling infrastructure that is proven to make our roads safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Immediately prior to the tragedy on Avenue Road, a video shared on social media showed an area of cycling infrastructure just southeast on Bloor Street obstructed by road work and insufficient signage, causing drivers to dangerously merge into the cycling lane, and leading to many near misses. The following day, the same issue occurred at the southwest corner of the intersection. City Council has repeatedly asked to review these issues, which come up frequently, and to make changes that would support the safety of residents. However, we continue to be met with delays. City Council has approved measures that have seen limited implementation which could have helped to avoid serious injuries, including: work zone coordination issues in relation to disruption of the bike lane; the need to implement a 1-metre passing rule between cyclists and vehicles on all roads; and advocacy to Transport Canada for the installation of side-guards ( http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2013.HL23.7 ). City Council also supported Councillor Layton's request for implementation of greater safety measures for cyclists during construction activity, with a focus on the development of new construction condition practices, and ensuring that protocols are in place that allow for the maintenance of cycling infrastructure during road construction and closures ( http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2015.PW5.10 ). Avenue Road has also been identified for numerous safety improvements by the Avenue Road Safety Coalition ( http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2020.TE19.49 ). The Coalition's recommendations include lowering the speed limit to 40 kilometres per hour, narrowing the roadway by dedicating the curb lanes to pedestrian use by separating them from live traffic with sturdy barriers and widening sidewalks, and providing ramp access to existing sidewalks and greening the new landscape. We sought to have this pilot extend from Bloor Street to St. Clair Avenue, but were advised that this is not feasible. This installation, in combination with cycling infrastructure, would significantly lower speeds on this stretch, and create a buffer between fast moving traffic and our most vulnerable road users. In the absence of regulatory changes, and the political will and dedication of resources needed to impact behavioural change, the physical environment must be altered to reflect the vision of safety that we purport to support through Vision Zero. We need a broad-based approach to proactively address roads with similar characteristics as Avenue Road (6+ lane major arterial roadways with high speed limits and major destinations). The City of Toronto declared support for Vision Zero 5 years ago yet we're still missing the systemic, street-by-street approach that will prevent unnecessary deaths on our roads.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to ensure the scope of work for the Avenue Road Study North of Bloor Street West evaluates the Avenue Road Safety Coalition's complete streets concept and explore options to expedite implementation, including a pilot. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide an update to the December 2, 2021 meeting of Infrastructure and Environment Committee on: a. a broad based, systemic, street-by-street approach to proactively address dangerous roads (6+ lane arterial roadways with high speed limits); b. implementation of greater safety measures for cyclists during construction activity; and c. implementation of safety mandates for heavy trucks and downsizing fleets.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to expedite the Avenue Road Safety Coalition's requests for a complete streets pilot and intervention, and extend this approach south of Davenport Road. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide an update to the December 2, 2021 meeting of Infrastructure and Environment Committee on: a. a broad based, systemic, street-by-street approach to proactively address dangerous roads (6+ lane arterial roadways with high speed limits); b. implementation of greater safety measures for cyclists during construction activity; and c. implementation of safety mandates for heavy trucks and downsizing fleets.
MM36.19adopted
The John Innes Community Centre and Moss Park Arena located at Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East in the Moss Park greenspace have been long overdue for revitalization. Since 2015, the local councillor and community has been working with The 519 Community Centre (The 519) and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff on plans to redesign and rebuild the outdated but well-used recreation facilities and parkland. By the end of 2016, the previous partnership with The 519 and their private donor that originally catalyzed the revitalization efforts was determined by City staff as no longer feasible. The project was stalled until 2019 when City Council adopted the implementation strategy for the new Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan which included recommendations for the replacement of John Innes Community Recreation Centre, Moss Park Arena facade improvements, and park improvements. Concurrently as City staff work to redesign, and reinvigorate Moss Park to better serve the community, the Province in 2019 announced plans to build the Ontario Line, which essentially replaces the City's long-awaited Relief Line. The technical and construction details were not fast coming from Metrolinx as stations moved and then added and deleted with little detail and no meaningful public consultation. Eventually, it was revealed that Metrolinx wanted to take over the south half of the park to facilitate staging and the building of the Moss Park station for the Ontario Line. They are using a method of subway construction known as cut-and-cover which will be highly disruptive and destructive to the trees and all landscaping in the park. The timeline for the Ontario Line Moss Park station construction is expected to cause further multi-year delays to an already overdue recreation project. The timeline for City's project delivery of the community recreation facilities is now pushed out to 2028 and possibly longer. The Ontario Line construction and staging at Moss Park is expected to temporarily but significantly reduce access to the existing green space, including the baseball diamond and result in permanent loss of large canopy trees along the Queen Street park frontage. The loss of large canopy trees is a major concern and any reduction in green space is worrisome because a majority of area residents, many of whom are vulnerable, living in adjacent buildings and homes will lose access to their only recreational and green space. Undoubtedly, in a city where green space is limited for residents, it is imperative that we preserve our parks to ensure positive public health outcomes such as a reduction of stress, promoting physical activity and filtering out air pollutants. The local Councillor has asked repeatedly that Metrolinx and City staff consider other sites including shifting the work zone toward the armoury located to the West or using a different construction technique. In addition, Metrolinx was asked to consider incorporating the station into a larger urban revitalization effort with development opportunities outside of the park just across Sherbourne and Queen streets. While adjacent options are limited but still a possibility, Metrolinx continues to move forward with their plans to remove mature trees and build a large staging area inside of the park, because it is the most cost-efficient for them to take over a city park instead of negotiating land use of the armoury with the Federal Government or expropriation of private property to the east and south. Friends of Moss Park and other community stakeholders have expressed strong opposition to Metrolinx taking over their park and instead ask that construction take place outside of the park. Further to that, building a transit-oriented community development on Queen Street East or Sherbourne Street would make planning sense if the future Moss Park station was incorporated in the new development. The main rationale for establishing the staging area, underground work and station location inside of the Moss Park green space appears to be cost benefits exclusive to Metrolinx. While a presentation deck from Metrolinx summarizing their staging area preference inside Moss Park was provided to the local Councillor, it remains unclear if other staging areas or station locations have been technically vetted for feasibility. Six months ago, the Councillor's office provided a Terms of Reference to develop working groups for each station in Toronto Centre. To this day, Metrolinx has yet to implement a response to the request for community collaboration. There is an opportunity for meaningful, long-term, and consistent engagement to help build complete communities while supporting transit development in the downtown. A station on the alternative corners of Sherbourne and Queen incorporated into a development application would help revitalize the street and still permit the park use and much faster build-out of the community recreation centre, arena and parkland. This will uphold accountability and better meet local planning objectives and protect parkland all the while improving collaboration on smarter, more sustainable transit expansion in an undervalued section of the city.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request Metrolinx, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, to host a public meeting as soon as possible inviting community organizations including the Garden District Residents Association, Friends of Moss Park, Toronto Community Housing, the local Councillor and other identified stakeholders on the Moss Park station location and construction technique as proposed by Metrolinx, including but not limited to: a. alternative locations considered and reasons for rejection; b. detailed impacts on park use and mitigation strategies; and c. coordination strategy for the Moss Park revitalization. 2. City Council request Metrolinx, in partnership with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to immediately create a working group with community organizations, including the Garden District Residents Association, Friends of Moss Park, Toronto Community Housing, the local Councillor and other stakeholders, advising on community focussed issues, as well as long-term and short-term impacts for the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request Metrolinx, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, to host a public meeting as soon as possible inviting community organizations including the Garden District Residents Association, Friends of Moss Park, Toronto Community Housing, the local Councillor and other identified stakeholders on the Moss Park station location and construction technique as proposed by Metrolinx, including but not limited to: a. alternative locations considered and reasons for rejection; b. detailed impacts on park use and mitigation strategies; and c. coordination strategy for the Moss Park revitalization. 2. City Council request Metrolinx, in partnership with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to immediately create a working group with community organizations, including the Garden District Residents Association, Friends of Moss Park, Toronto Community Housing, the local Councillor and other stakeholders, advising on community focussed issues, as well as long-term and short-term impacts for the community.
MM36.20adopted
Section 37 funds have been secured and received in the development at 700 Evans Avenue (205, 215, 225 and 235 Sherway Gardens Road) to be allocated to parkland improvements in the Ward. This Motion seeks to contribute $50,000 of these Section 37 funds, for improvements to the St. Ambrose turf sports field. Currently the field can only be used for a couple of months per year because a lack of drainage results in mud and accumulated water. The field takes up a large portion of the school field, which leaves very little usable area for students and the community. The use of Section 37 funds is appropriate as the Section 37 Implementation Guidelines (section 5.7) approved by Council states: "Cash contributions toward the capital improvement of school board playgrounds are eligible S.37 community benefits where the playground serves as a local park, where the public will continue to have reasonable access for the foreseeable future, and where there is no local City-owned parkland performing a similar function in the same community that could otherwise benefit from the cash contribution." The funds will be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board once the School Board has entered into an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements prior to the funds being released from the City.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 700 Evans Avenue (205, 215, 225 and 235 Sherway Gardens Road) (Source Account: XR3026-3700181), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for turf upgrades at the St. Ambrose Catholic School field. 2. City Council direct that the $50,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 700 Evans Avenue (205, 215, 225 and 235 Sherway Gardens Road) (Source Account: XR3026-3700181), for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for turf upgrades at the St. Ambrose Catholic School field. 2. City Council direct that the $50,000.00 be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Board governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM36.21adopted
Given the unprecedented number of development application for high-rise residential towers reaching up to 70 plus stories in height and that elevator crowding is a serious concern in the spreading of COVID-19 in close quarters, in order to protect the health safety of those living in future super high rise residential towers, it is critical that we have a study to assess the impact of the spread of COVID-19 in these towers and the impact to health of the residents.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to consult with the Medical Officer of Health and Toronto Public Health to study the impact of super high rise towers on the safety of residents given the potential for crowding in elevators and other public areas; such study should consider factors such as, but not limited to: a. the impact of close quarters on the spread of COVID-19; and b. how to deal with the limited space issues in these towers given the need for enhanced ventilation and physical distancing because of COVID-19.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to consult with the Medical Officer of Health and Toronto Public Health to study the impact of super high rise towers on the safety of residents given the potential for crowding in elevators and other public areas; such study should consider factors such as, but not limited to: a. the impact of close quarters on the spread of COVID-19; and b. how to deal with the limited space issues in these towers given the need for enhanced ventilation and physical distancing because of COVID-19.
MM36.22adopted
On May 5 and 6, 2021, City Council adopted the Final Report for the Zoning Amendment Application at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street (Item TE24.10) which recommended approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a mixed-use building with two towers, 32 and 46 storeys in height, connected by a shared podium. Since the Final Report, the need for additional relief from the zoning by-law has been identified to permit a temporary elevator to be used during construction of the mixed-use building at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE24.10 (May 5 and 6, 2021 City Council).
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as amended, no further notice is required in respect of the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (September 23, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report dated September 23, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report dated September 23, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, as amended, no further notice is required in respect of the proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law.
MM36.23amended
Since 2017, the City of Toronto and CreateTO have been working with local stakeholders and residents to develop the First Parliament Master Plan. The comprehensive vision document for this nationally important historical site builds upon the prior work of City Council, which intentionally assembled the First Parliament lands to ensure archaeological best practice, heritage stewardship, public ownership and public use are prioritized in any further development. The First Parliament Master Plan completed in July 2021 serves as a policy guide for local community and city planning and identifies the preservation of national heritage, affordable housing, a district library, and substantial parkland and key objectives of any future development. This thoughtful, community-informed plan recognizes a fast-growing neighbourhood, the need for social infrastructure, and offers solutions to current challenges. Since its completion, it has not been presented to City Council due to the recent expropriation of the properties at 25 Berkeley Street and 271 Front Street East. In August 2021, the Province took ownership and control of the First Parliament for the temporary construction staging area for the building of the Ontario Line and have now proposed a high-density Transit-Oriented Community development for their newly acquired site. City Council's endorsement of the First Parliament Master Plan ensures public reporting and accountability to residents and stakeholders involved with this multi-year planning exercise. City Planning, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and all other divisions reviewing the Province's development plans for the First Parliament site should be guided by the master plan and the recently adopted King-Parliament Secondary Plan.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to bring forward to the October 27, 2021 meeting of the Executive Committee, a report with the following for review and consideration: a. the completed First Parliament Master Plan; and b. an update on the discussions with Infrastructure Ontario about the proposed concept for the Province's Transit-Oriented Community development at 271 Front Street and 25 Berkeley Street, including public input received to date.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to bring forward to the October 28, 2021 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee, a report with the following for review and consideration: a. the completed First Parliament Master Plan; and b. an update on the discussions with Infrastructure Ontario about the proposed concept for the Province's Transit-Oriented Community development at 271 Front Street and 25 Berkeley Street, including public input received to date.
MM36.24amended
This summer a number of home owners with backyard swimming pools dipped their toes in a new on-line marketplace for pool rentals. Through a website, they listed their pools for rent by the hours, booked reservations, and collected rental fees. There are several inherent problems with this type of service, ranging from property standards issues to serious health and safety issues. In some cases nearby neighbours were impacted by nearly constant usage of these pools, with more parties and disruptive behavior than is typical with a residential pool. Several by-law complaints, ranging from excessive noise to operating a commercial business from a residential property, were filed with Municipal Licensing and Standards. Municipal Licensing and Standards however, was limited in its ability to enter these properties to investigate complaints. Health and safety issues are a serious concern. As a commercial operation these pools are required to adhere to Ontario's Health Protection and Promotion Act regulations for public pools. The Act regulates many aspects of pool operations, ranging from emergency equipment to water quality and chemical storage. These regulations are generally considered to be very difficult, if not impossible, to implement at a private residential pool. A single pool rental location in my ward disrupted several families' enjoyment of their properties this summer. In Toronto we should expect this service to grow considerably for next year's pool season. The next six months are the ideal time to analyze this issue and develop an approach to managing it next summer.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the appropriate divisions and Toronto Public Health to: a. perform a robust analysis of residential pool rentals, and the associated property standards and public health and safety issues, including compliance with the City's pool fence enclosure By-law; and b. develop a plan of action, with proper regulations and an enforcement plan to protect residents. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the appropriate committee by April 2022 on Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the appropriate divisions and Toronto Public Health to: a. perform a robust analysis of residential pool rentals, and the associated property standards and public health and safety issues; and b. develop a plan of action, with proper regulations and an enforcement plan to protect residents. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to the appropriate committee by April 2022 on Part 1 above.