Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 78 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM36.25not adopted
Many Toronto residents were shocked and concerned by the actions taken during the encampment clearings in parks this summer across the City. The videos and images that circulated in the media showed a use of force that is unprecedented and unacceptable. There is a critical need to examine what happened during those encampment clearings, and the impact on vulnerable Torontonians and housing advocates. A tent in a park is not the solution to providing permanent, safe, affordable housing. However, forcibly and violently removing encampment residents is not a human rights approach to housing. This approach traumatized many already vulnerable unhoused residents and pushed many who did not want to accept shelter spaces out of one park and into another park, underneath a bridge, or onto a sidewalk or laneway. As Councillors, we have a duty to ensure that never again are vulnerable people subjected to violence for simply not having a home. While the Ombudsman is investigating the City's role in the clearings, the Toronto Police Service is not within this accountability officer's purview. The role of the police deserves a thorough investigation that can only be achieved through an external party. That's why this Motion recommends that Council request a Judicial Inquiry into this matter Section 215(1)(b) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which provides allowance for a municipality to request a judge of the Superior Court to "inquire into any matter connected with the good government of the City". In Volume 3 of the Toronto Computer Leasing Inquiry Report, Justice Bellamy cites previous case law on the utility of Judicial Inquiries: "[Section 274(1) of the Municipal Act] reflects a recognition through the decades that good government depends in part on the availability of good information. A municipality, like senior levels of government, needs from time to time to get to the bottom of matters and events within its bailiwick. The power to authorize a judicial inquiry is an important safeguard of the public interest...." Other Ontario municipalities have ordered judicial inquiries into hosting a gala (Mississauga), the sale of a 50 percent stake in a power distribution company (Collingwood), and a land swap (Sarnia). As the governing body of this City, we have a responsibility to provide Torontonians with answers to lingering questions stemming from the Toronto Police Service's role in encampment clearings, including; what process was followed in the request of the Toronto Police Service's presence at the clearings? Why was force and violence used against unhoused people and their advocates? Why were journalists barred from covering the encampment clearing and in two cases, arrested? Most importantly, what protocols can be implemented to ensure better outcomes in the future? In her Report, Justice Bellamy also reflects on her hopes for the broad power of an inquiry to "…engage the citizens of Toronto in a discourse about their municipal government and the kind of city in which they wish to live." In the midst of a housing crisis that is only predicted to worsen, there are few topics more worthy of a civic conversation than how we law enforcement interacts with unhoused Torontonians.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, did not adopt Motion MM36.25.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Clerk to request a judge of the Superior Court of Ontario to hold a public inquiry into the City of Toronto's engagement with the Toronto Police Service, and its role in the encampment clearings of the summer of 2021, including but not limited to: a. the process by which the Toronto Police Service was engaged in the clearings: b. the use of force and violence against unhoused people and their advocates; c. the decision to ban and arrest journalists from covering the encampment clearings; d. the Toronto Police Service's continued pursuit of advocates and unhoused residents in connection to this summer's encampment evictions; and e. recommendations to ensure a human rights approach is prioritized when engaging with encampment residents and other unhoused people to ensure violent interactions with vulnerable people and their advocates do not reoccur.
MM36.26adopted
Adequate and accessible community facilities are essential to create complete communities in high-growth areas in the City of Toronto. A number of communities in Toronto are facing an explosion of an unprecedented amount of residential development. Toronto is facing an unrelenting development boom. There are currently over 1,000 active development projects underway and 208 cranes operating in the city─ the most in North America. This unprecedented level of extreme development is placing a critical strain on existing community infrastructure needs and calls in to question the capacity to absorb the needs of future development once completed. The lack of community infrastructure such as social services, childcare centres, public health services, seniors and youth centres and public libraries cannot keep up with the anticipated population growth. The need for a comprehensive, city-wide inventory of community infrastructure is essential if we are to have a city that works. This study of community infrastructure needs is necessary to meet with the forecasted population growth in high density areas. Identifying necessary community infrastructure additions and improvements is required to meet the required unprecedented demands that will be caused by this extreme development brought about by the ever-changing and ever-increasing demand within the community.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and General Manager, City Planning to undertake an immediate Community and Social Services Infrastructure study to assist in the identification of current and required future levels of social and community infrastructure needed to support the health, safety and wellbeing of local residents in high-growth areas.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and General Manager, City Planning to undertake an immediate Community and Social Services Infrastructure study to assist in the identification of current and required future levels of social and community infrastructure needed to support the health, safety and wellbeing of local residents in high-growth areas.
MM36.27adopted
At its meeting of July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, City Council adopted Item CC44.35 thereby agreeing to settle a Zoning Amendment Application appeal for the properties then known as 470, 490 and 530 Wilson Avenue. As part of the offer, the developer, Collecdev, on behalf of the owner of 500 Wilson Avenue, committed to provide $500,000 to support an affordable home ownership initiative on the property (likely 10-12 units, with the actual amount to be determined), contingent on the City deferring development charges through its Home Ownership Assistance Program. City Council authorized the deferral of the development charges. More recently, CollecDev initiated discussions with Habitat for Humanity GTA and together CollecDev and Habitat for Humanity GTA are now proposing a revised approach to the provision of affordable ownership units. CollecDev proposes to sell 10 units to Habitat for Humanity GTA at fair market value and provide $500,000 to the program to reduce the purchase prices. In addition, Collecdev, on behalf of the owner of 500 Wilson Avenue, proposes to donate $400,000 directly to Habitat for Humanity GTA which will be distributed across the 10 units to facilitate final sales to Habitat for Humanity GTA purchasers who may otherwise not be able to afford the units. This Motion is urgent because the manner in which affordable housing units are now being proposed to be provided is being changed, and Item CC44.35 did not provide authority to enter into an agreement with Habitat for Humanity GTA.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate, enter into and execute, on behalf of the City: a. a tripartite delivery agreement with the owner of 500 Wilson Avenue and Habitat for Humanity GTA whereby the City will agree to defer the payment of development charges in relation to 10 affordable ownership housing units; and b. any security, financing or other documents required with the owner of the 500 Wilson Avenue, Habitat, or any other parties deemed necessary to facilitate the development charges deferral outlined in this Motion, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute, postpone, confirm the status of and discharge any City security documents registered as required by normal business practices.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate, enter into and execute, on behalf of the City: a. a tripartite delivery agreement with the owner of 500 Wilson Avenue and Habitat for Humanity GTA whereby the City will agree to defer the payment of development charges in relation to 10 affordable ownership housing units; and b. any security, financing or other documents required with the owner of the 500 Wilson Avenue, Habitat, or any other parties deemed necessary to facilitate the development charges deferral outlined in this Motion, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute, postpone, confirm the status of and discharge any City security documents registered as required by normal business practices.
MM36.28adopted
In recognition of the increased need for access to outdoor space, essential fresh air and exercise, and to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation requested authority to waive fees for providing permits to private businesses who want to offer outdoor fitness, yoga or Martial arts classes in park spaces from City Council at the June 8 and 9, 2021 meeting [Motion MM34.45]. The program was marketed under ParkFitTO program name. Authority was granted to provide permits for Toronto businesses holding outdoor fitness activities until October 3, 2021. Now, given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business are requesting an extension of ParkFitTO later into the fall. The extension will provide these service providers greater flexibility and opportunity to continue operating so long as weather and park conditions remain viable. This Motion is urgent because staff need the authority to continue waiving the fees for these permits past October 3, 2021 when Council's delegated authority expires.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council extend delegated authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to waive any fees required under Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, or Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, where the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation issues a Commercial Fitness Classes in Parks permit and determines that the following criteria are met: a. the applicant is a person or group organizing instructor led exercise, yoga or martial arts classes on city owned and/or managed parkland; b. the facility being permitted is an outdoor area in a City park approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; c. the fitness classes will take place between June 8, 2021 and December 31, 2021, inclusive, and is permitted under provincial and municipal statutes, by-laws, regulations, orders and guidance on the date it is to be held; and d. the applicant and fitness class participants will comply with: i. all other requirements of Chapter 608, including the physical distancing requirements under section 608-3A(1.1); ii. any conditions of the permit, including standard conditions and any additional conditions which the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation adds to ensure the health and safety of persons participating in the fitness activity and otherwise using the park; and iii. all provincial and municipal statutes, by-laws, regulations, orders and guidance relating to the fitness activities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council extend delegated authority to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to waive any fees required under Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, or Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, where the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation issues a Commercial Fitness Classes in Parks permit and determines that the following criteria are met: a. the applicant is a person or group organizing instructor led exercise, yoga or martial arts classes on city owned and/or managed parkland; b. the facility being permitted is an outdoor area in a City park approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; c. the fitness classes will take place between June 8, 2021 and December 31, 2021, inclusive, and is permitted under provincial and municipal statutes, by-laws, regulations, orders and guidance on the date it is to be held; and d. the applicant and fitness class participants will comply with: i. all other requirements of Chapter 608, including the physical distancing requirements under section 608-3A(1.1); ii. any conditions of the permit, including standard conditions and any additional conditions which the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation adds to ensure the health and safety of persons participating in the fitness activity and otherwise using the park; and iii. all provincial and municipal statutes, by-laws, regulations, orders and guidance relating to the fitness activities.
MM36.29amended
On January 31, 2018, through Item 2018.EX30.2, Implementing Tenants First - Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) Scattered Portfolio Plan and an Interim Selection Process for Tenant Directors on the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board, City Council approved the transfer of ownership of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Rooming Houses to qualified non-profit housing operators for the purpose of operating affordable housing as well as directed the City and the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to issue a Request for Proposals to transfer the ownership of the single-family homes to the non-profit housing sector. On October 27, 2020, through Item 2020.EX17.2, "Implementing Tenants First - 2020 Action Updates", City Council directed the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to negotiate and settled agreements of purchase and sale with the successful proponents selected through the Request for Proposals process. In order to proceed with the transfers, some properties require dividing land into separate lots through a plan of subdivision or a land severance. A number of properties are also in need of repair and renovations to improve the quality of the homes for existing and future residents. Given that these homes are rented as affordable rental housing (with many providing deeply affordable rental homes), it is recommended that Council approve an exemption from planning application and building permit fees to allow the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to proceed with any required renovations and/or future transfer of these properties.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide a waiver of all applicable planning application and building permit fees for the affordable rental properties located at: a. 502-508 Parliament Street and 37-41 Winchester Street; b. 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue; c. 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue; d. 54 Aldergrove Avenue and 131-133 Woodbine Avenue; and e. 51 Tiverton Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide a waiver of all applicable planning application and building permit fees for the affordable rental properties located at: a. 502-508 Parliament Street and 37-41 Winchester Street; b. 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue; c. 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue; and d. 54 Aldergrove Avenue and 131-133 Woodbine Avenue
MM36.30adopted
The West Hill Baseball League is a not-for-profit organization located in east Scarborough. The League's mission is to develop, promote and guide amateur baseball in the east Toronto (West Hill) area of the City. The organization is dedicated to providing a fun and safe environment where girls and boys can learn and develop life skills through sport and team work. Heron Park is located within the boundaries of a Neighbourhood Improvement Area. West Hill Baseball League has identified a growing demand for affordable youth baseball programming in the community. Through this donation, the organization's goals are to increase sport participation for youth in the 14 to 18 year-old age range and to instill a sense of pride in the community with an improved and well-maintained sports facility. In 2020, West Hill Baseball League was awarded $150,000 in funding through a grant from the Toronto Blue Jays, Jays Care Foundation after the successful submission of a proposal to the Jays Care Field of Dreams program to improve conditions of the baseball diamond located at Heron Park. West Hill Baseball League will be contributing another $10,000 towards this project, for a total donation of $160,000. The 2021 Council Approved Capital Budget and 2022-2030 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation includes a project cost and cash flow in 2021 of $0.300 million for Heron Park Baseball Diamond Improvements in the Outdoor Recreation Centres project, with $0.160 million from the West Hill Baseball League and $0.140 million from the East District Parkland Development Reserve Fund (XR2205). The scope of work for this project will include: upgrades to fencing; new netting; refurbishment of the existing dugouts and batting cage; drainage improvements; irrigation and lighting improvements; an accessible pathway to the spectator seating area; an asphalt driveway to the baseball diamond maintenance entrance; and improved infield conditions. Under City Council's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, City Council authority is required to accept donations over $50,000. The Motion is deemed urgent in order for the work to commence in the fall of 2021.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept a donation of up to $0.160 million from the West Hill Baseball League for the baseball diamond refurbishments at Heron Park, Ward 25 - Scarborough Rouge Park, in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and sign a donor agreement for the $0.160 million donation from West Hill Baseball League, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept a donation of up to $0.160 million from the West Hill Baseball League for the baseball diamond refurbishments at Heron Park, Ward 25 - Scarborough Rouge Park, in compliance with the City's Policy on Donations for Community Benefits. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate and sign a donor agreement for the $0.160 million donation from West Hill Baseball League, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM36.31adopted
Strengthening Tree Protection - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
Toronto is known around the world for its abundance of parks, expansive greenspaces, and sprawling ravine network. With an estimated 11.5 million trees, Toronto's canopy coverage is an impressive 28-31 percent and provides annual benefits worth over $55 million, including carbon sequestration, pollution removal, energy savings, and runoff reductions. When healthy, mature trees are removed, it takes decades or even centuries for saplings to restore their benefits. The City has invested significant resources in protecting and enhancing Toronto's tree canopy. In 2017, City Council adopted the Toronto Ravine Strategy, providing an interdivisional framework for the management of our precious ravine system. City Council has also taken numerous steps to emphasize the importance of trees in the development review process, including introducing annual training for Committee of Adjustment members on Tree By-law related considerations in development applications. Despite the progress the City has made on tree protection and preservation, mature trees are still not routinely prioritized in the minor variance process. Recently, the Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance application which resulted in the removal of an approximately 250-year-old Sugar Maple tree, despite a memo from Urban Forestry recommending the application be refused. In many cases removals occur without proper permits, leaving residents to navigate By-laws and educate themselves on opportunities for engagement with very little time to respond. This Motion is urgent because new tree removal permits and minor variance applications are submitted every day, and urgent action is needed to prevent the unpermitted removal of trees, reinforce their value in the planning process, and provide residents the information necessary to report Tree By-law contraventions.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide additional annual training to Committee of Adjustment and Toronto Local Appeal Body members on the valuation of trees and ecosystem services. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the City Solicitor, to refine the Tree Declaration Form as part of the Building Permit application process to further clarify Tree By-law requirements. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to include in the upcoming report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, consideration of developing updated educational materials on Toronto's Tree By-laws and Tree Protection Zones, including information on the consequences of By-law violations and how residents can report contraventions, to be posted on the City of Toronto's website and included in future materials.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide additional annual training to Committee of Adjustment and Toronto Local Appeal Body members on the valuation of trees and ecosystem services. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the City Solicitor, to refine the Tree Declaration Form as part of the Building Permit application process to further clarify Tree By-law requirements. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to include in the upcoming report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, consideration of developing updated educational materials on Toronto's Tree By-laws and Tree Protection Zones, including information on the consequences of By-law violations and how residents can report contraventions, to be posted on the City of Toronto's website and included in future materials.
MM36.32adopted
According to the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network, as of July 2021, there were over 5,900 people on the waitlist for a long-term care bed. This urgent need has grown exponentially through the pandemic and requires expedited approvals for the development of new long-term care beds in downtown Toronto. The Rekai Centres is a non-profit, charitable corporation, which owns and operates two long-term care homes in downtown Toronto: the Rekai Centre at Sherbourne Place and the Rekai Centre at Wellesley Central Place. The Rekai Centres currently provides care to 276 residents. The Rekai Centres recently purchased the property at 55 Eastern Avenue in the West Don Lands from Infrastructure Ontario. On this site, Rekai is proposing to build a new state-of-the-art 13-storey long-term care home, composed of 348 long-term care beds in combination with a Seniors Assessment Centre, a Dialysis Clinic, and a Personal Support Worker College. The project will have a total gross floor area of 23,773 square metres, along with 5 vehicle parking spaces, 52 bicycle parking spaces, and one Type G loading space. The new building will be serviced by a laneway along the western boundary of the site, owned by the Rekai Centres. A Site Plan Approval application was submitted on May 7, 2021 (Number 21 151369 STE 13 SA) and is currently under review by the City. The Minister's Zoning Order will help to expedite the construction of this facility in Toronto where long-term care beds are in short supply. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms with the Growth Plan as this facility will contribute to complete community objectives and provide a range of living accommodations for residents at different stages of their life cycle. With respect to the City of Toronto, the subject site is designated Regeneration Areas by the City of Toronto Official Plan, and more specifically Regeneration Areas "B" (West Don Lands) in the King-Parliament Secondary Plan. The West Don Lands Regeneration Areas are an area to be reintegrated with the structure of the City in a manner that reinforces the urban form of the surrounding areas, for a wide range of use including institutional development. The subject site is also included in the Downtown Secondary Plan and the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan Area, the latter of which sets out certain direction for the West Don Lands precinct, among other policies. A Precinct Plan was developed for the West Don Lands, which the subject site forms part of (identified as Block 5). The proposal conforms with these applicable policies and meets the intent of the Precinct Plan. The proposal for the new Rekai Centre at Cherry Place has been presented to the community numerous times for public consultation, specifically to the West Don Lands Committee which has submitted written support for the project to the Ministry of Long-Term Care (Attachment 1). In addition, the proposal was presented three times to the Waterfront Toronto Design Review Panel and has received a vote of full and unanimous support. Rekai Centres has been working collaboratively with City Planning staff on the proposal for several years and the local City Councillor has been consistently engaged throughout the process. Recommended Framework for the Use of Minister's Zoning Orders and Response to Bills 245 and 257. Agenda Item History - 2021.PH22.8 (toronto.ca) This Motion is urgent because the funding from the Federal Government for the new Rekai Centre building is time-sensitive and cannot wait until the November City Council meeting.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. In accordance with City Council Item 2021.PH22.8, City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to make a Minister's Zoning Order, pursuant to Section 47 of the Planning Act, for 55 Eastern Avenue to provide relief from the in-force zoning regulations in order to permit the development of a new 348 bed long-term care facility. 2. In accordance with City Council Item 2021. PH22.8, City Council request that Site Plan related matters remain within the City's jurisdiction.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. In accordance with City Council Item 2021.PH22.8, City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to make a Minister's Zoning Order, pursuant to Section 47 of the Planning Act, for 55 Eastern Avenue to provide relief from the in-force zoning regulations in order to permit the development of a new 348 bed long-term care facility. 2. In accordance with City Council Item 2021. PH22.8, City Council request that Site Plan related matters remain within the City's jurisdiction.
MM36.33adopted
"Iceberg houses" are single-family detached dwellings with large, multi-storey underground basements that protrude significantly beyond the surface footprint of the building. In London, England, iceberg houses have resulted in the collapse of neighbouring home foundations, shifting ground levels, and excessive noise and vibration during excavation. As a result, they are significantly restricted in certain areas of the City. The environmental impacts of iceberg houses are also a cause for concern, particularly within sensitive contexts such as ravines and flood plains. The limited soil depth resulting from extended basements can reduce soil permeability, increasing stormwater runoff and disrupting root systems. These applications also often require the injury or removal of trees, while extended basements reduce the viability of on-site replanting post-construction. In a recent example, an iceberg home was approved by the Committee of Adjustment in the Hoggs Hollow neighbourhood, which is a City-designated Natural Heritage System, despite a report from Urban Forestry recommending refusal. The approval resulted in the loss of nine trees, including a mature sugar maple tree estimated to be roughly 250 years old. This Motion is urgent because a holistic review of the impacts of this form of development is urgently required to address current and future minor variance and building permit applications for homes with extended, multi-storey basements.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, and relevant divisions as well as external agencies and research institutions including the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to report back on strategies to address the impacts of developments referred to as "iceberg houses," single-family detached dwellings with multi-storey basements that extend significantly beyond the surface footprint of the building, such report to include: a. a review of issues including, but not limited to: i. soil permeability and erosion; ii. mature tree injuries and removals; iii. dainage and stormwater management; and iv. impacts to neighbouring properties during and post-construction; b. mechanisms to address water management issues through the minor variance review process, with a specific focus on environmentally-sensitive areas; c. a review of soil depth requirements to achieve the functional benefits of softscaping, including soil permeability, water absorption and root health, as well as the implications of reduced soil depth due to an extended underground basement for on-site tree replanting agreements; and d. a jurisdictional review of best practices in other high-density municipalities, including London, England.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, and relevant divisions as well as external agencies and research institutions including the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to report back on strategies to address the impacts of developments referred to as "iceberg houses," single-family detached dwellings with multi-storey basements that extend significantly beyond the surface footprint of the building, such report to include: a. a review of issues including, but not limited to: i. soil permeability and erosion; ii. mature tree injuries and removals; iii. dainage and stormwater management; and iv. impacts to neighbouring properties during and post-construction; b. mechanisms to address water management issues through the minor variance review process, with a specific focus on environmentally-sensitive areas; c. a review of soil depth requirements to achieve the functional benefits of softscaping, including soil permeability, water absorption and root health, as well as the implications of reduced soil depth due to an extended underground basement for on-site tree replanting agreements; and d. a jurisdictional review of best practices in other high-density municipalities, including London, England.
MM36.34adopted
A liquor license application has been submitted for 1615 Dundas Street West (Safehouse Coffee). This application is being opposed as it does not have community support for approval and is not in the community interest. This Motion is urgent as it relates to an Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario hearing.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 1615 Dundas Street West operating under the name Safehouse Coffee (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 1615 Dundas Street West operating under the name Safehouse Coffee (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM36.35adopted
The Tyrell House at 64 King Street, York, was built in 1859 and was the home of William Tyrell, the first reeve of Weston. It was also the birthplace of Joseph and William Tyrrell, who both became explorers, leading expeditions to survey areas of northern and western Canada. The Weston community values the heritage of this property very highly and they are interested in ensuring that it remains a historical touchstone. The designation By-law 2970-78 for this property was passed by Council in 1978. By-law 2970-78 complied with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act at that time. The Ontario Heritage Act has been amended since 1978, and it now requires that designation By-laws include a statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and a description of the property's heritage attributes. By amending the designation By-law for this property, its heritage values and attributes will be confirmed. This will support both the City and the Provincial requirement to conserve significant heritage resources. This Motion is urgent because an application is being submitted to the Committee of Adjustment to sever the lot at 64 King Street, York. The Weston community values the significance of the property, as it acts as a historical and cultural anchor in the community. An amendment to the designation By-law will clarify the cultural heritage value of the property that is required to be conserved as part of the Committee of Adjustment Application.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate to prepare a statement of significance for designation By-law 2970-78 for the Tyrrell House at 64 King Street, York, and to report on recommendations to amend the designation By-law 2970-78, for City Council consideration by December 15, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate to prepare a statement of significance for designation By-law 2970-78 for the Tyrrell House at 64 King Street, York, and to report on recommendations to amend the designation By-law 2970-78, for City Council consideration by December 15, 2021.
MM36.36amended
A sidewalk installation on Dwight Avenue between Birmingham Street and Maple Street in Ward 3 will result in the removal of twelve trees in the work zone, adjacent to Second Street Junior Middle School. Project staff have explored alternative options, and confirmed that there is no way to accommodate the sidewalk, and maintain the existing trees. There is significant concern among the local community that too many neighbourhood trees are being removed through various building and construction projects. Ten of the twelve trees are tree species that are no longer being planted due to various impacts such as susceptibility to forest pests, like the Emerald Ash Borer or invasive qualities. As we know, because of these types of pests, it is likely that Ash trees in the City will require removal in the future. While the loss of these trees is significant, there is an opportunity to offset the removal, and bolster our tree canopy by increasing the replanting ratio, and planting healthier trees now.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to halt the tree removal of the twelve City-owned trees on Dwight Avenue until such time that staff can study the feasibility of narrowing Dwight Avenue, in an attempt to accommodate the proposed new sidewalk and save the existing trees, and to report back to the December 2, 2021 meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the findings.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. If the City decides to remove the twelve trees to accommodate the sidewalk along Dwight Avenue, City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and Director of Urban Forestry to: a. incorporate a 3:1 replanting ratio to compensate for the removal of the twelve City-owned trees on Dwight Avenue, in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting. Seventeen trees are to be planted on-site. The remaining nineteen trees are to be planted by Urban Forestry in the immediate area, in consultation with local Councillor and Toronto District School Board Trustee; b. ensure that replacement trees along Dwight Avenue are a minimum of 80mm caliper (diameter), and fast-growing, large shade species, to the satisfaction of the Director, Urban Forestry; c. establish a maintenance plan to ensure the replacement trees survive; and d. take out an ad in the local newspaper, and circulate a written informational piece to residences in New Toronto and Mimico neighbourhoods, in consultation with the local Councillor for street boundaries, outlining the project and rationale for the tree removals, and the Council-directed enhanced replacement plan in Parts 1a to 1c above.
MM36.37adopted
At its meeting on July 14, 15 and 16 2021, City Council adopted Item GL 24.11, granting the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services the authority to enter into a non-competitive agreement with Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd., with a one year term for the supply and delivery of two (2) 105' rear-mounted aerial apparatus, such agreement to have, two (2) additional separate option years of one (1) year terms for the purchase of up to two (2) additional 105' rear-mounted aerial devices during each option year, subject to the exercise of each option term at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, with subsequent years' funding requirements to be included in the future years' Capital Budget Submissions for TFS, as may be required. This authority would allow, subject to various budget submissions and approvals and if all option years were exercised, for a purchase of six (6) aerial apparatus units over the next three (3) years. The Fire Chief is now seeking the authority to enter into an agreement with no option years for the purchase of all six (6) units. This allows Fire Services to better meet operational requirements, in addition, the required funding for the six (6) units has now been secured with a corresponding capital budget adjustment recommended for Councils consideration during the meeting of October 1, 2021 within EX26.5, Capital Variance for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021. As staff proceeded with the negotiations for this contract after council approval, additional funding was identified and is being brought forward for City Council's consideration as part of in-year budget adjustments recommended through variance reporting. Toronto Fire Services staff are requesting that the City Council decision for Item GL24.11 be amended as recommended in this Motion to reflect the change in contract terms as a result of the funding availability. The proposed revisions do not change the nature or overall cost of the contract and will support Toronto Fire Services in replacing its aging fleet faster. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: General Governing and Licensing Committee Item GL24.11 (July 14, 15 and 16 2021, City Council Meeting).
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council delete its previous decision on Item 2021.GL24.11 and adopt instead the following: 1. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Safetek Emergency Vehicles, for the supply and delivery of six (6) 105' rear-mounted aerial devices for a total cost of $9,544,995 net of HST ($9,712,987 net of HST recoveries) on terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council delete its previous decision on Item 2021.GL24.11 and adopt instead the following: 1. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Safetek Emergency Vehicles, for the supply and delivery of six (6) 105' rear-mounted aerial devices for a total cost of $9,544,995 net of HST ($9,712,987 net of HST recoveries) on terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM36.38adopted
In 2017, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Convention and Visitors Association (now operating as Destination Toronto) submitted a formal, successful bid to attract the Collision Technology conference to Toronto for three years. The principal forecast benefits of hosting Collision in Toronto (in person, over three years) include: Tourism Attraction and Direct Spend - projected tourism spend valued at $147 million. Job Creation and Investment -An additional 1,000 jobs associated with new companies and trade promotion catalyzed by the event. Trade Development - with 100+ inbound trade missions provide significant opportunities to connect Canadian and international-based companies and investors Venture Capital Attraction -500+ international investors attending Collision increase opportunities for Toronto / Canadian technology companies to access needed investment capital International Profile -500+ international media professionals attending Collision magnify Collision's impact to boost Toronto's profile to investors and visitors More than 25,000 leaders from the international technology community attended the first Collision conference in Toronto in 2019, helping to solidify the city's reputation as a global centre for technology and innovation. While Collision was held on-line in the Spring of 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, it is anticipated that it will be possible for Toronto to host this major international event again in person in 2022 and 2023. To help attract Collision to Toronto for three years, incentives offered included free rental of the Enercare Centre, Host fees, funds to support media experience at the event, and dedicated support from City staff. While funding to cover the City's financial commitments related to Collision is available in Economic Development and Culture's base budget for programs related to international trade development and innovation, this Motion is urgent as City officials require authorization from Council to negotiate and execute funding agreements related to years 2 and 3 of the Collision conference with Destination Toronto and the Governments of Ontario and Canada.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to contribute and transfer to the Toronto Convention & Visitors Association (operating as Destination Toronto) a total of up to $750,000.00 per annum for the years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 for costs associated with Host Fees and Media Experience Support for the Collision Technology Conference. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a contribution/funding agreement with the Toronto Convention and Visitors Association (operating as Destination Toronto) for a two-year term with a contribution amount of up to $750,000 per annum, on such terms deemed necessary and appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Community & Social Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City any funding or related contribution agreements with the Governments of Ontario and Canada, or other third parties, to cover a reasonable portion of the City of Toronto's Host Fees and Media Experience Support costs for the Collision technology conference and in view of and in proportion to the broader provincial and national economic benefits and profile associated with this major international event, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to contribute and transfer to the Toronto Convention & Visitors Association (operating as Destination Toronto) a total of up to $750,000.00 per annum for the years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 for costs associated with Host Fees and Media Experience Support for the Collision Technology Conference. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City a contribution/funding agreement with the Toronto Convention and Visitors Association (operating as Destination Toronto) for a two-year term with a contribution amount of up to $750,000 per annum, on such terms deemed necessary and appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Community & Social Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City any funding or related contribution agreements with the Governments of Ontario and Canada, or other third parties, to cover a reasonable portion of the City of Toronto's Host Fees and Media Experience Support costs for the Collision technology conference and in view of and in proportion to the broader provincial and national economic benefits and profile associated with this major international event, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM36.39adopted
The federal government has committed to resettling 20,000 Afghans forced to flee from their country. The resettlement is expected to take two years and will be completed through two programs, one of which is for Afghans who were integral to Canada's efforts in Afghanistan. Since July 2021, close to 2,500 Afghans have arrived to Canada with more than a 1,000 already in their destination communities. Approximately 50 percent are children. Many of the resettled Afghans have a strong desire to settle in Toronto and area. This is not surprising, given that the Greater Toronto Area is home to the largest Afghan community in Canada (out of 84,000 nationally, 50 percent live in the Greater Toronto Area). Utilizing learning from the Syrian resettlement, the City of Toronto reactivated its Refugee Resettlement Program under the leadership of the Toronto Newcomer Office. Critical activities include: i) mobilization and coordination through the Inter-Agency Task Force, ii) establishment of working groups focused on housing and employment, iii) establishment of the Toronto Region Afghan Resettlement Fund in partnership with United Way and Lifeline Afghanistan, iv) relaunch of the webpage www.toronto.ca/refugees , v) coordination of ongoing communication between all levels of government and key community partners, v) monitoring and analysis of relevant policy, program and government announcements and vi) development of advice and options for internal and external stakeholders. Currently, the staffing capacity of the Newcomer Office is insufficient to appropriately support this work. The Office has one full-time staff person funded by the City, and has a significant mandate given through City Council direction that is beyond the work that is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This Motion is urgent as Community partners are providing urgent supports to Afghan evacuees to support their immediate needs and additional funding is required to be able to adequately and quickly respond to these urgent and emerging needs.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its support for the national effort to resettle Afghan refugees and others arriving to Canada from Afghanistan. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to instruct relevant staff to work with the Federal and Provincial in the creation of a formal inter-governmental strategy specific to large-scale refugee resettlement and large-scale refugee claimant arrivals. 3. City Council approve $0.200 million in one-time funding available within the 2021 Approved Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to fund the implementation of the Refugee Resettlement Program, specifically enhancements to refugee supports provided by community partners, based on emerging and urgent needs; and provide direction for staff to consider the addition of one full-time position within the Toronto Newcomer Office, for consideration as part of the 2022 Budget process. 4. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships to accept, financial and in-kind donations to support the resettlement of Afghan Refugees in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for the national effort to resettle Afghan refugees and others arriving to Canada from Afghanistan. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to instruct relevant staff to work with the Federal and Provincial in the creation of a formal inter-governmental strategy specific to large-scale refugee resettlement and large-scale refugee claimant arrivals. 3. City Council approve $0.200 million in one-time funding available within the 2021 approved operating budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to fund the implementation of the Refugee Resettlement Program, specifically enhancements to refugee supports provided by community partners, based on emerging and urgent needs; and provide direction for staff to consider the addition of one full-time position within the Toronto Newcomer Office, for consideration as part of the 2022 Budget process. 4. City Council authorize the Director, Strategic Partnerships to accept, financial and in-kind donations to support the resettlement of Afghan Refugees in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.
MM36.40adopted
Recently, Smart Serve Ontario, overseen by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that the mandatory training program for those who sell, serve, deliver or handle alcohol now includes training on how to recognize and respond to sexual violence in a bar or restaurant setting. This addition comes after years of frontline workers, women's organizations, politicians, student unions, and community members advocating for improved training for bar and restaurant staff to spot and intervene in incidents of sexual harassment and violence. Toronto City Council in 2016 formally joined that call with the adoption of Member Motion 22.11 Training for Servers of Alcohol to Identify and Intervene on Incidents of Sexual Harassment and Violence. Within this announcement, Smart Serve Ontario noted that those who already have the Smart Serve certification aren't required to take the course again with the new module to recognize and respond to sexual violence. This means that many staff who have already been Smart Serve certified will never receive the updated training. Sexual violence is preventable and an enhanced Smart Serve program can help, but only if everyone is trained. Logistical or other challenges should not stop us from taking every step possible to prevent sexual violence. Sexual violence is the only violent crime in Canada that is not declining, with 1 in 3 Canadian women and 1 in 8 Canadian men experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime. This is even more alarming for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community who are almost three times more likely to experience sexual violence. With rates of sexual assault that are higher than the Provincial and National average in Toronto, it is incumbent upon City Council to urgently speak up on this issue, and request a reversal of the decision to not retroactively mandate those who are already certified to receive this crucial training module. This Motion is urgent because on September 24, 2021, the AGCO released its announcement to introduce a mandatory Smart Serve training requirement for sexual violence prevention, exclusively for new servers. City Council must act urgently to request that all servers, new and previously Smart Serve-certified, are equipped with the training to make the hospitality and tourism sectors' reopening a safe experience for everyone.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to require individuals who are already Smart Serve-certified to be retroactively mandated to receive the updated Smart Serve Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service Training Program so they are certified in the newly added learning module that helps staff recognize and address sexual violence.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to require individuals who are already Smart Serve-certified to be retroactively mandated to receive the updated Smart Serve Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service Training Program so they are certified in the newly added learning module that helps staff recognize and address sexual violence.
MM36.41adopted
On May 5 and 6, 2021, City Council adopted Item TE24.5 to permit a mixed-use development fronting onto Dundas Street West. The approval includes a shared Type-G loading space with the rezoning application at 646 Dufferin Street and 1 - 3 Boland Lane., also adopted by City Council at its meeting on May 5 and 6, 2021, as Item TE24.4. As part of Item 24.5, City Council required the owner to both enter into an off-site services agreement and to register an easement in order to share the Type G loading space between the two separate developments. Given the ownership structure of the two developments, the timing approved by City Council was not feasible. After working with the applicant, City staff are satisfied with the new timing requirement. This motion is brought forward to authorize the change in the timing for the provision of the easement in the draft zoning by-law amendments, attached as Attachments 5 and 6 to the Report (March 29, 2021) from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and to determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-laws under subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council delete Part 4 c. iii. of Item TE24.5, adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 5 and 6, 2021, and replace it with the following revised Part 4 c. iii.: "prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall enter into an off-site services agreement securing the provision of one shared loading space - Type G for the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West". 2. City Council add the following Part 4 c. iv. to Item TE24.5, adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 5 and 6, 2021: "Prior to the earlier of six (6) months after condominium registration, or three (3) years after the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall register, on title, easements to provide access to and use of one shared loading space - Type G between the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West and 646 Dufferin Street and 1 - 3 Boland Lane, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services." 3. 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 Ana Bailao, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council delete Part 4 c. iii. of Item TE24.5, adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 5 and 6, 2021, and replace it with the following revised Part 4 c. iii.: "prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall enter into an off-site services agreement securing the provision of one shared loading space - Type G for the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West". 2. City Council add the following Part 4 c. iv. to Item TE24.5, adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 5 and 6, 2021: "Prior to the earlier of six (6) months after condominium registration, or three (3) years after the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall register, on title, easements to provide access to and use of one shared loading space - Type G between the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West and 646 Dufferin Street and 1 - 3 Boland Lane, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services." 3. 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.
MM36.42adopted
An application for a new liquor licence has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a premises at 1545 Dupont Street operating under the name Souvlaki Emporium (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area only. The Premises abuts a low-density residential neighbourhood. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. This application for a new liquor licence is not in the public interest, unless the concerns of the residents are addressed. The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario should be requested to issue a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This matter is urgent as the placard deadline for objections is October 16, 2021.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence expansion application for the Souvlaki Emporium, 1545 Dupont Street (the "Premises"), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review or Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailao, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the liquor licence expansion application for the Souvlaki Emporium, 1545 Dupont Street (the "Premises"), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review or Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to participate in any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding and deleting conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM36.43adopted
City Council at its meeting on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021 adopted the recommendations in the supplementary report (July 13, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 and By-law 569-2013, approving a zoning by-law amendment application for the lands at 1075 Bay Street. Recommendation 5 required the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement with the City to secure community benefits that included a $500,000 cash contribution towards public art to be located on the development site. The City's Public Art Program provides that when public art is to be provided on private property, it is commissioned by the owner, therefore no cash contribution is made to the City. Therefore, Recommendation 5 a. i. must be amended, and new v. and vi, must be added to Recommendation 5 a. to allow for the owner to commission the public art on the development site. Urgent consideration is being requested as the Section 37 Agreement with the amended public art terms must be entered into by owner prior to the enactment of the zoning by-law amendments.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council delete Part 5 a. i. of Item TE26.8 adopted by Council on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, and replace is with the following new Part 5 a. i.: i. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $9,000,000 to be allocated as follows: A. $3,000,000 towards new and/or existing affordable housing within Ward 13, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; B. $3,000,000 towards local area park or streetscape improvements located within Ward 13 and within the vicinity of the subject lands, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Transportation Services; and C. $3,000,000 towards community, cultural or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; 2. City Council amend Part 5 a. of Item TE26.8 by adding a new v. and vi. as follows: v. the owner shall commission public art at a minimum value of $500,000 to be located near the corner of Bay Street and St. Mary Street on the subject lands, in accordance with the City of Toronto's Percent for Public Art Program; vi. at the sole discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the public art contribution in v. above may be made by way of a cash contribution in the amount of $500,000 to the City's capital budget for Public Art programs.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council delete Part 5 a. i. of Item TE26.8 adopted by Council on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, and replace is with the following new Part 5 a. i. as follows: i. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $9,000,000 to be allocated as follows: A. $3,000,000 towards new and/or existing affordable housing within Ward 13, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; B. $3,000,000 towards local area park or streetscape improvements located within Ward 13 and within the vicinity of the subject lands, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Transportation Services; and C. $3,000,000 towards community, cultural or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; 2. City Council amend Part 5 a. of Item TE26.8 by adding a new v. and vi. as follows: v. the owner shall commission public art at a minimum value of $500,000 to be located near the corner of Bay Street and St. Mary Street on the subject lands, in accordance with the City of Toronto's Percent for Public Art Program. vi. at the sole discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the public art contribution in v. above may be made by way of a cash contribution in the amount of $500,000 to the City's capital budget for Public Art programs.
MM36.44adopted
On May 5 and 6, 2021, City Council adopted Item TE24.4 to permit a mid-rise development fronting onto Dufferin Street with townhouses fronting onto Boland Lane. The approval includes a shared Type-G loading space with the rezoning application at 1494 - 1502 Dundas St. W., also adopted by City Council at its meeting on May 5 and 6, 2021, as Item TE24.5. As part of Item 24.4, City Council required the owner to both enter into an off-site services agreement and to register an easement in order to share the Type G loading space between the two separate developments. Given the ownership structure of the two developments, the timing approved by City Council was not feasible. After working with the applicant, City staff are satisfied with the new timing requirement. This Motion is brought forward to authorize the change in the timing for the provision of the easement in the draft zoning by-law amendments, attached as Attachments 5 and 6 to the Report (March 29, 2021) from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and to determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-laws under subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council delete Part 5 a. iii. to Item TE24.4, adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 5 and 6, 2021, and replace it with the following revised Part 5 a. iii.: "prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall enter into an off-site services agreement securing the provision of one shared loading space - Type G for the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West". 2. City Council add the following Part 5 a. iv. to Item TE24.4, adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 5 and 6, 2021: "prior to the earlier of six (6) months after condominium registration, or three (3) years after the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall register, on title, easements to provide access to and use of one shared loading space - Type G between the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West and 646 Dufferin Street and 1 - 3 Boland Lane, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.". 3. 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 Ana Bailao, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council delete Part 5 a. iii. to Item TE24.4, adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 5 and 6, 2021, and replace it with the following revised Part 5 a. iii.: "prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall enter into an off-site services agreement securing the provision of one shared loading space - Type G for the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West". 2. City Council add the following Part 5 a. iv. to Item TE24.4, adopted by City Council at its meeting of May 5 and 6, 2021: "Prior to the earlier of six (6) months after condominium registration, or three (3) years after the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall register, on title, easements to provide access to and use of one shared loading space - Type G between the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West and 646 Dufferin Street and 1 - 3 Boland Lane, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.". 3. 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.
MM36.45adopted
After successfully planning, implementing, and operating nine City-operated Mass Immunization Clinics from January to August 2021, Toronto Public Health has shifted to a highly dynamic mobile vaccination strategy. This strategy entails rapidly planning, deploying, and operating small vaccination clinics in numerous settings including workplaces, schools, congregate settings, public spaces, and City facilities such as libraries and community recreation centres. These mobile clinics typically operate for one to three days. In order to operate nimble and responsive mobile vaccination clinics, Toronto Public Health occasionally needs to make use of privately-owned properties. The attached City staff report recommends to streamline the process by granting authority to approve and execute licenses agreements to the Medical Officer of Health or their designate.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health, or their designate, to approve and execute new agreements or extensions of existing agreements or other suitable arrangements with Federal or Provincial agencies, community agencies, private entities and/or individuals, for nominal consideration, to establish pop-up or mobile COVID-19 immunization clinic locations and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendation in the report (October 1, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management: 1. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health, or their designate, to approve and execute new agreements or extensions of existing agreements or other suitable arrangements with federal or provincial agencies, community agencies, private entities and/or individuals, for nominal consideration, to establish pop-up or mobile COVID-19 immunization clinic locations, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM36.46adopted
This past summer, the Toronto Police Service and City By-Law Enforcement Officers conducted a joint program to identify and ticket vehicle operators whose vehicles were making excessively loud noise. Many vehicles operate at night in communities where their excessive noise interferes with people who are trying to sleep. These loud vehicles are often also operating at speeds that are excessive and dangerous. Many cities across the world recognize, as we do in Toronto, that this is a problem that requires more innovative and effective solutions. In 2019, the City of Paris commenced testing a "noise radar" system that was automated. They have been joined by other French municipalities. The proposed automated testing system would automatically detect, identify and then issue fines/tickets to vehicles making excessive noise in residential communities. With this issue becoming an increasingly challenging problem in Toronto, the City should review the possibility of implementing automated noise radar enforcement across the City's residential communities.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the City Solicitor to review and report back to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2022 outlining the feasibility of implementing an automated "noise radar" system in residential communities across the City, including details on what legislative amendments would be required to provincial legislation including, but not limited to, the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailao, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager of Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the City Solicitor to review and report back to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2022 outlining the feasibility of implementing an automated "noise radar" system in residential communities across the City, including details on what legislative amendments would be required to provincial legislation including, but not limited to, the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.
MM36.47adopted
In Ward 9, Ward 14, and Ward 19, a pilot project approved by City Council in June (MM34.51) to permit live music on public patios has provided a vital lifeline to artists and live music venue operators. The pilot has been designed by City staff to respect the needs of dense, mixed-use areas while providing cultural enrichment to neighbourhoods that has been sorely missed during the pandemic. I have received a number of requests from local Ward 10 businesses and the live music sector to participate in the ongoing pilot project. Live music is essential to their ability to rebuild and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This motion is urgent as the pilot project is anticipated to close for the season at the end of October.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with any relevant divisions, and as public health measures permit, to expand the scoped pilot for amplified live performances by musicians on patios in the public right of way as approved by City Council under item MM34.51, to include Ward 10.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with any relevant divisions, and as public health measures permit, to expand the scoped pilot for amplified live performances by musicians on patios in the public right of way as approved by City Council under item MM34.51, to include Ward 10.
MM36.48adopted
As part of its GO Expansion program and proposed Ontario Line, Metrolinx plans to build retaining walls topped with noise barriers. Metrolinx has not yet agreed to pursue an underground option for the 2 kms through the Riverside and Leslieville neighbourhoods so the specifications - including materials, style and effectiveness are more important than ever. These wall will be seen daily from the parks, public spaces, roads homes and businesses and will impact the City's Public realm in a most significant manner. To date Metrolinx has not engaged the City on the specifications and design for this proposed wall yet the specifications are being prepared for the upcoming Early Works tender document. It is critical that City's urban design standards are incorporated into the design of these retaining and noise walls. Two City Staff units - Urban Design and Public Realm - work at every level to create beautiful, vibrant, safe and inclusive places on both public and private projects. Urban Design is a part of City Planning and Public Realm is a part of Transportation Services. These two units' expertise and resources are needed to make this project a success. Both of these units have extensive experience and a strong capacity for incorporating public feedback into projects designs in order to improve them; and to accomplish the required design excellence including the highest possible standard of noise mitigation. However, due to the nature of this project their involvement has not been triggered in the way it would normally be, for example, by a private development application. REASON FOR URGENCY: These walls are part of the Joint Corridor Early Works and commenting on the EA report for that is slated to end on October 24, 2021
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to: a. request Metrolinx to ensure the retaining walls and noise barriers in the Lake Shore East Joint Corridor are of highest level of design excellence, public realm and ensure the budget contains sufficient funds to accomplish the required design excellence including the highest possible standard of noise mitigation; b. immediately request Metrolinx to seek the opinion of City staff, prior to October 24, 2021, with expertise in Urban Design and Public Realm on the specifications and design of the Lake Shore East Joint Corridor retaining and noise walls to ensure outstanding and public realm contribution; and to ensure the specifications on the noise wall are sufficient; and c. request Metrolinx to share all the public comments and public consultation information with the City staff experts engaged on this project. 2. City Council request the City Manager to provide an update report on Part 1 above to the Executive Committee meeting on December 7, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to: a. request Metrolinx to ensure the retaining walls and noise barriers in the Lake Shore East Joint Corridor are of highest level of design excellence, public realm and ensure the budget contains sufficient funds to accomplish the required design excellence including the highest possible standard of noise mitigation; b. immediately request the Metrolinx to seek the opinion of City staff, prior to October 24, 2021, with expertise in Urban Design and Public Realm on the specifications and design of the Lake Shore East Joint Corridor retaining and noise walls to ensure outstanding and public realm contribution; and to ensure the specifications on the noise wall are sufficient; and c. request Metrolinx to share all the public comments and public consultation information with the City staff experts engaged on this project. 2. City Council request the City Manager to provide an update report on Recommendation 1 above to the Executive Committee meeting on December 7, 2021.
MM36.49adopted
The purpose of this letter is to seek approval to authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to temporarily close the Eglinton Avenue East eastbound on-ramp to the Don Valley Parkway southbound, overnight on October 5, 2021 and October 19, 2021 to facilitate road paving work for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the temporary closure of the Eglinton Avenue East eastbound on-ramp to the Don Valley Parkway southbound to vehicular traffic, from 9:00 p.m. on October 5, 2021, to 5:00 a.m. on October 6, 2021, and from 9:00 p.m. on October 19, 2021, to 5:00 a.m. on October 20, 2021, to facilitate road milling and paving work for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Cynthia Lai, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the temporary closure of the Eglinton Avenue East eastbound on-ramp to the Don Valley Parkway southbound to vehicular traffic, from 9:00 p.m. on October 5, 2021, to 5:00 a.m. on October 6, 2021, and from 9:00 p.m. on October 19, 2021, to 5:00 a.m. on October 20, 2021, to facilitate road milling and paving work for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project.