Toronto City Council
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BL36.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills. Consolidated Bills Index for October 1 and 4, 2021 City Council Meeting http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewBillBylaw.do?meeting=2021.CC36
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, enacted By-laws 769-2021 to 840-2021.
CC36.1adopted
Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2020
Attached is the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2020.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2020 for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Lobbyist Registrar recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2020 for information.
DM36.1deferred
Report Regarding the Conduct of Former Councillor Jim Karygiannis
In February 2020, the Office of the Integrity Commissioner received three complaints about the conduct of then Councillor Jim Karygiannis arising from articles in the Toronto Star dated February 8 and 11, 2020. The articles reported that he had: (1) shielded his political supporters from bylaw enforcement measures or wrongfully reported political opponents to City officials as political payback; and, (2) improperly entered constituents' homes for purposes of determining whether they were illegal rooming houses. As the allegations in the complaints were based on the same information, they were investigated jointly and are reported in a single report. The complaints alleged Mr. Karygiannis contravened Article VIII (Improper Use of Influence) and Article XIV (Discreditable Conduct) of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council. In the course of the investigation, the evidence showed Mr. Karygiannis had not followed the requirements of the Human Resources Management and Ethical Framework for Members' Staff (the "Ethical Framework"). After an investigation, the Integrity Commissioner found that there was insufficient evidence to conclude that Mr. Karygiannis had wrongfully used his office to shield his political supporters or report political opponents to the City (contrary to Article VIII), or had entered homes under false pretenses (contrary to Article XIV). However, it was found that he entered two residential properties without permission and, in two other cases, inappropriately took pictures of people in their homes, which is discreditable conduct for purposes of Article XIV (Discreditable Conduct). The Integrity Commissioner also found that the failure follow the Ethical Framework was contrary to Article XV (Failure to Adhere to Council Policies and Procedures). Mr. Karygiannis is no longer a member of City Council. Therefore, the Integrity Commissioner makes no recommendation as to penalty or remedial action.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, deferred consideration of Item DM36.1 to the November 9 and 10, 2021 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. Council adopt a finding that former Councillor Jim Karygiannis contravened Article XIV (Discreditable Conduct) and Article XV (Failure to Adhere to Council Policies and Procedures).
IA36.1received
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: "We are submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-61 to seek information on the most recent encampment removals at Trinity Bellwoods, Alexandra Park, and Lamport Stadium. Specifically, we are respectfully requesting the following information: 1. What were the total costs of the Trinity Bellwoods encampment removal, including but not limited to as individual line items: a. Equipment, Fencing, and Machinery b. Police c. Private Security 2. What were the total costs of the Alexandra Park encampment removal, including but not limited to as individual line items: a. Equipment, Fencing, and Machinery b. Police c. Private Security 3. What were the total costs of the Lamport Stadium encampment removal, including but not limited to as individual line items: a. Equipment, Fencing, and Machinery b. Police c. Private Security 4. Who within the City of Toronto authorized and sought the attendance of the Toronto Police Service at the encampment removals? 5. What rationale was provided to produce such a large uniformed and heavily equipped police presence at the encampment removals? 6. What actual information did the City of Toronto provide to the Toronto Police Service that informed their risk and threat assessments for each of the encampment removals? 7. Did the City of Toronto meet with any encampment residents and community stakeholders before the removal? If so, please provide a list of the dates, times, outcomes, and the names of all individuals present. 8. What is the breakdown from each encampment clearing on the number of people offered permanent housing or temporary accommodations in a hotel or shelter? 9. How many encampment residents have: a. accepted indoor accommodations and/or housing and remained indoors; b. accepted indoor accommodations or housing and have returned to the encampments; c. refused all offers of service and/or indoor accommodations and housing; and d. what happened to those who did not accept housing and were evicted from the encampments? 10. What process and operational improvements are City staff considering adopting in future encampment removals and will it reduce the heavy presence of armed police officers and the high costs of such work?"
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021 received Administrative Inquiry IA36.1 from Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam,Ward 13, Toronto Centre regarding Clearing of Encampments and Answer IA36.1a from the City Manager for information.
MM36.1adopted
A liquor licence application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for the premises at 2009 Lawrence Avenue West, Unit 3, operating as La Piton Banquet Hall (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area with a proposed capacity of over 30 people. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the application for a liquor licence at the Premises is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the municipality in which the premises are located. This Premises is located in a plaza with commercial units, all of which are in close proximity to each other. The plaza itself is in close proximity to residential units that abut the Premises to the south. There are concerns that an establishment at this location, with a liquor license will cause noise and other disturbances to residents and business owners in the area. During the Province's regulated stay-at-home orders, Toronto Police Service Officers responded to several noise complaints and large gatherings at and outside the Premises, including for events held after the normal stop service time for establishments that have liquor licences. My office has also received communications from local residents with concerns of disturbances arising from the Premises. Under no circumstance should the Premises be granted a liquor sales license. This matter is deemed urgent as the deadline to object to the application was August 21, 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 ("Registrar") that the liquor licence application for La Piton Banquet Hall, 2009 Lawrence Avenue West, Unit 3 (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 Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party 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 City Council authorize 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ("Registrar") that the liquor licence application for La Piton Banquet Hall, 2009 Lawrence Avenue West, Unit 3 (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 Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City with an opportunity to be made a party 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 City Council authorize 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.
RM36.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:35 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. October 1, 2021 Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Mayor Tory addressed City Council with respect to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observed on September 30th in the City of Toronto and across the country. Mayor Tory remarked that the day was established to recognize the ongoing trauma caused by the residential and day schools and to recognize those who were lost, survivors, their families and communities. Mayor Tory noted that it was also a day to recognize the broader injustices on a broader scale and to commit to doing better to act in a manner consistent with values shared with the indigenous community as well as all Torontonians. Mayor Tory observed that National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is day to commemorate each year from this year forward, it is a day that indigenous community members advocated for and the decision to establish the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was the right thing to do. Mayor Tory stated that after a very tragic summer with the discovery of unmarked graves, we were all reminded of a hard truth of those parts of Canada's history that were shameful, and this Day was an important additional step in acknowledging that part of Canada's history. Mayor Tory commented that by having to acknowledge Canada's history, we can continue to move forward together and take tangible action to support indigenous communities and to ensure that we are doing everything we can as a City to make that happen. Mayor Tory noted that he was encouraged by the engagement that happened with people coming out to the events to acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Mayor Tory advised Members that at the event at Evergreen Brickworks, he was incredibly moved by what he had heard from survivors of the residential school and day school system. Mayor Tory spoke of the grace, patience and strength shown by those survivors who shared their experiences as part of the residential school and day school system. Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of Council and the Toronto Public Service, pledged that the City would do better and that the City is already trying to do better. Mayor Tory acknowledged the work done by the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee to help us forge the right path. Mayor Tory noted that Toronto is home to thousands of indigenous people who themselves are impacted, either directly or indirectly, by the residential school and day school system. Mayor Tory, on behalf of the City, said that our thoughts are with the survivors of the residential school and day school system who live with the tragic consequences of that history each day and every day and the families and communities of those children who never came home. Mayor Tory advised that the City's commemoration on September 30th was guided by consultations with indigenous leaders, the community and City staff, and was a great day for public education. Mayor Tory thanked everyone involved in bringing people together. Mayor Tory spoke of the Spirit Garden that will be located at Nathan Phillips Square and what an important place it will be to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the future. Mayor Tory encouraged Members to work together and said he looked forward to seeing other work come to fruition such as the Healing Lodge in Scarborough. Mayor Tory committed that we will stand by our fellow residents who are indigenous and do what is right. Members of Council observed a moment of silence. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. Members, although Civic Buildings, including City Hall are currently closed to the public, I want to emphasize that today's Council meeting is being conducted publicly and is being streamed live on YouTube. I want to welcome the public who are watching our meeting this morning. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor John Tory to address City Council. Mayor John Tory acknowledged the passing of the Honourable William Grenville Davis, also known as "Bill Davis". Mayor Tory spoke of Bill Davis as his friend, his mentor, his colleague, his boss and as one of Canada's greatest leaders. Mayor Tory noted that Bill Davis was 18th Premier of Ontario, a position he held for fourteen years and was a Member of Provincial Parliament for twenty-five years. Mayor Tory remarked that Bill Davis was a decent man with incredible integrity and balance. Mayor Tory noted that Bill Davis was forward thinking for establishing an Anti-Racism Secretariat in the Province of Ontario over forty years ago, and for creating the first Ministry of the Environment in North America in 1971. Bill Davis also had an instrumental role in the establishment of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Mayor Tory acknowledged Bill Davis' place in the history of the City of Toronto in securing the location of the Sky Dome/Rogers Centre, ensuring that Ontario Place thrived and that it was kept as a family place, working in building the public education system, particularly the establishment of a network of colleges and helping stop the Spadina Expressway. Mayor Tory acknowledged the profound impact Bill Davis had on the City of Toronto and how the City evolved. Mayor Tory remarked that the role that Bill Davis was most proud of was the role as a husband, a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather. Mayor Tory extended his personal condolences and the condolences of the Members of City Council and the people of the City of Toronto to the Honourable William Grenville Davis's family. Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Honourable William Grenville Davis (Bill Davis) Joseph "Jo Jo" Bennett Heather de Veber Gilbert LaForme Aldo Egidio Lista Graham Murray Thane Murray Captain Sardar Bakhshish Singh Ji Randhawa Francisco Rico-Martinez Adalbert Sausik Terence (Terry) Gordon Sheard Nancy Ellen Singer Allan Slaight Nicholas Peter (Nick) Volpe Councillor Wong-Tam acknowledged the passing of Thane Murray who was fatally shot on September 18, 2021. Councillor Wong-Tam advised Members that Thane Murray was a member of the Toronto Public Service and worked in the with the City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division. Councillor Wong-Tam spoke of Thane Murray's work with the community. Councillor Wong-Tam extended condolences to Thane Murray's family, his girlfriend, his friends and co-workers, and those in the community. October 4, 2021 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Nicholas Brooks
CC36.2adopted
187 King Street East and 65 George Street - Zoning Amendment - Request for Direction
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application for a site that contains heritage resources and a related ongoing appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal. On August 18, 2021 the owner submitted a revised submission or "with prejudice" offer together with revised architectural plans and drawings prepared by Core Architects Inc. dated August 9, 2021 (collectively the "Settlement Offer") for 187 King Street East and 65 George Street, Toronto (the "Site"). The offer letter is attached to this report as Public Appendix A, and the architectural plans and drawings are attached as Public Appendix B. The Settlement Offer is the result of discussion with City staff, and further detail of the revisions are provided in Public Appendix A and the sections that follow.
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 17, 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 17, 2021) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 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 17, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) in support of a revised settlement of the appeal related to 187 King Street East and 65 George Street on terms set out in a letter dated August 18, 2021 from WND Associates attached as Public Appendix A to the report (September 17, 2021) from the City Solicitor, and substantially in the form of Architectural Drawings dated August 9, 2021 and prepared by Core Architects Inc. attached as Public Appendix B to the report (September 17, 2021) from the City Solicitor . 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold its Order in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has provided a satisfactory Functional Servicing Report and resolved any remaining engineering issues to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. in the event it is determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development as may be identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, the Applicant has entered into an agreement or has otherwise secured the design, construction, and provided financial securities for such upgrades to the existing municipal infrastructure to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. the owner has entered into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planning and Executive Director to secure the matters set out in City Council's approval of Item PB26.7 with respect to alterations to 187 King Street East and demolition and reconstruction of 65 George Street; e. the owner has satisfied any and all conditions imposed by City Council in its consideration of Item PB26.7 with respect to alterations to 187 King Street. East and demolition and reconstruction of 65 George Street; f. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of the St. Lawrence Heritage Conservation District; g. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 525 (King Parliament Secondary Plan Review) and associated Zoning By-laws (391-2021, 392-2021, 393-2021, 394-2021, 395-2021); and h. the owner has made arrangements that are acceptable to the City Solicitor for the withdrawal or resolution of its site-specific appeals to Official Plan Amendment 352 (Downtown Tower Separation) and the associated Zoning By-laws (1106-2016 and 1107-2016). 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to finalize the elements of the settlement, including the Zoning By-law and any other related planning instruments, the terms of any implementing agreements, and to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) approve the development in accordance with City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 17, 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 17, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Confidential Recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the Confidential Recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council, with the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
DM36.2adopted
The City was inadvertently conveyed surplus parkland as part of the development application at 2131 Yonge Street and 32 Hillsdale Avenue East (the "Transfer"). This report seeks instruction to correct the Transfer by re-conveying the surplus parkland back to the applicant. On February 10, 2016, the City entered into agreement with 2131 Yonge Developments GP Limited (the "Applicant") under s.37 of the Planning Act (the "Section 37 Agreement"). Under the Section 37 Agreement, the Applicant agreed to provide facilities to the City in exchange for increases to the height and density permitted under the applicable zoning by-law. The facilities included providing the City with 1,100 square metres of parkland, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation of the City of Toronto. The parkland area was generally defined as Parts 4 to 11 on the draft reference plan attached to the Section 37 Agreement (the "Draft Reference Plan"). The Draft Reference Plan became Registered Reference Plan 66R-29414. On May, 14, 2020, the Applicant conveyed the City Parts 4 - 13, and 15 on Registered Reference Plan 66R-29414. In late 2020, the Applicant's solicitor became aware that Parts 13, and 15 were inadvertently conveyed to the City and were not required to meet the obligations under the Section 37 Agreement. Following review by staff, it was determined that Part 15 contains gas meters, and Part 13 contains an encroaching garage. Staff from Parks Forestry and Recreation and Legal Services have reviewed the original transfer and concur that Parts 13 and 15 should not form part of the parkland, and should be re-conveyed back to the Applicant. Staff from Parks, Forestry and Recreation do not want Parts 13 and 15 to be included in the parkland.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to transfer the lands described as Parts 13 and 15 on Reference Plan 66R-29414 back to the Applicant, for nominal consideration, at the Applicant's expense and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to transfer the lands described as Parts 13 and 15 on Reference Plan 66R-29414 back to the Applicant, for nominal consideration, at the Applicant's expense and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
MM36.2adopted
Presidential Leasing Inc. (Toronto Yachts) has applied for a new liquor licence for a boat with an indoor capacity of 9 patrons and an outdoor capacity of 9 patrons to be moored at 11 Polson Street (the "Premises"). Currently, the Rebel Nightclub (Rebel) and Cabana Pool Bar (Cabana) operate on the property at 11 Polson Street, as a nightclub and indoor concert venue, and as a large outdoor entertainment area. Rebel and Cabana currently operates with a liquor licence for a capacity of 3163 patrons indoors and 2510 patrons outdoors. From 1996 to 2006, 11 Polson Street was occupied by 1132165 Ontario Limited, operating under the name Docks by Cherry (the "Docks"). The Docks contained an indoor licenced area for approximately 3000 patrons, and an outdoor licenced area for approximately 7000 patrons. On July 24, 2006, following a twenty six day hearing held at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario the liquor licence for the Docks was revoked. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario determined that it was not in the public interest having regards to the needs and wishes of the residents for the Docks to retain its liquor licence. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario based their decision primarily on the evidence of several residents of Algonquin and Ward's Islands (the "Toronto Islands") regarding repeated noise impacts from the Docks on their daily lives. The noise originated from both indoor and outdoor music events that included concerts and festival events. In October 2007, Polson Pier Entertainment Inc. (Polson Pier) applied for a new liquor licence at 11 Polson Street. The City and the Toronto Island Noise Committee objected to the application. In advance of a hearing at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Polson Pier, Toronto Island Noise Committee, and the City reached a settlement on conditions that were placed on the licence. In May 2014, Polson Pier submitted an application to the Licence Appeal Tribunal to remove or amend several conditions from the licence, primarily relating to noise and the restriction on outdoor live events. The City and Toronto Island Noise Committee objected to this application. On March 3, 2015, two days prior to a scheduled 7-day hearing at the Licence Appeal Tribunal, the Licensee withdrew their application. In May 2015, Powerhouse Corporation (Powerhouse) submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a new liquor licence at 11 Polson Street, while continuing to operate under an existing licence. The City, Toronto Island Noise Committee and the York Quay Residents' Association objected to this application, and following a 17 day hearing at the Licence Appeal Tribunal throughout 2017, a new liquor licence was approved that contained several conditions attached to it. One condition prohibits any amplified sound on, or directed to the outdoor licenced area, at any time. Powerhouse appealed the decision to the Divisional Court in order to have the outdoor noise condition removed from the licence. The appeal was denied and Powerhouse has sought leave to the Court of the Appeal. Powerhouse continues to operate Rebel and Cabana at 11 Polson Street under the existing liquor licence. The City objects to the application for a new liquor licence at the Premises. The evidence presented at the Licence Appeal Tribunal showed that for many years noise from Rebel and Cabana has been disturbing the residents of the Toronto Islands. The Licence Appeal Tribunal determined that it was not in the public interest to permit amplified sound on the licenced outdoor area. Adding an additional licenced area at 11 Polson Street, on a boat moored at this property, can only increase disturbances for the residents of the Toronto Islands. The current application at 11 Polson Street is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. At a minimum, 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. Urgent consideration is being requested as the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario deadline for objections to this application was on September 3, 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 issuance of a new liquor licence for the boat to be moored at 11 Polson 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 either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and 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 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 Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, 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 new liquor licence for the boat to be moored at 11 Polson 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 either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and 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 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.
RM36.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021.
CC36.3amended
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a revised development application for a site that contains two heritage resources at 187 King Street East and 65 George Street and a related ongoing development appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal. An Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference has been scheduled for November 3, 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 (August 19, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 19, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 19, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 19, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, and are now public as follows: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 187 King Street East in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 17-storey mixed residential condominium building on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 187 King Street East and 65 George Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated August 9, 2021 prepared by Core Architects Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and attached as Public Appendix C to the report (August 19, 2021) from the City Solicitor; and the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects, dated August 11, 2021, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions in Parts 2 and 3 below. 2. City Council approve the request to demolish the heritage building on the designated heritage property at 65 George Street in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act as proposed in Public Appendix B to the report (August 19, 2021) from the City Solicitor and substantially in accordance with the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 187 King Street East and 65 George Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 11, 2021, subject to the following conditions: a. should the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold the issuance of the final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as: i. the owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan for the property at 187 King Street East prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 11, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. the owner has provided a detailed Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan for the property at 65 George Street prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 11, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; iii. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 187 King Street East, substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by prepared by Core Architects Inc. dated August 9, 2021, and the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated August 11, 2021, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.i. above and the approved Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan required in Part 2.a.ii. above, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and iv. the owner has entered into and registered on the property at 187 King Street East and 65 George Street one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed demolition and requiring a Letter of Credit to secure all work included in the approved Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. prior to Final Site Plan approval for the Lands, or any part of the Lands, the owner shall: i. provide final site plan drawings, including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.i. above and the approved Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan required in Part 2.a.ii. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property at 187 King Street East to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and iii. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the building on the property at 187 King Street East will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; c. City Council direct that prior to the issuance of any permit for all, or any part of the Lands, including a heritage permit, demolition permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: i. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.i. above and the approved Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan required in Part 2.a.ii. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and ii. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and d. City Council direct that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.ii. above the owner shall: i. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation, reconstruction and commemoration, lighting and interpretation has been completed in accordance with the relevant approved plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and ii. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 187 King Street East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 19, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council, with the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM36.3adopted
A liquor licence application has been submitted for Levant, 899 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6H 1L2. This application is being opposed as it does not have community support for approval and is not in the community interest.
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 Levant, 899 Bloor Street West (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 Levant, 899 Bloor Street West (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.
RM36.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Deferred Items: Item CA21.3 Item PH25.10 Item NY25.1 Item NY25.6 Item TE23.10 Item TE23.21 Other Deferred Matters: Item DM36.1 Item DM36.2 Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 26 on September 23, 2021 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 24 on September 22, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 25 on September 15, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 24 on September 14, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 26 on September 21, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 26 on September 10, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 26 on September 13, 2021 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 26 on September 17, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 27 on September 9, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC36.4adopted
Phantom Developments Inc. (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 2, 4 and 6 Teagarden Court (the "Subject Site"). The Applicant applied for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application (the "Applications") in order to facilitate a fourteen storey residential building on the Subject Site. On June 8, 2021, City Council adopted the recommendations of Community Planning staff to refuse the Applications. The Applicant appealed City Council's decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The appeal was assigned Case Number PL210092. A 4-day hearing of the appeal is schedule to commence on October 19, 2021. City Planning staff have 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. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor; and b. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated September 14, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 2 through 4 set out below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer dated September 14, 2021 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 21, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold its final order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are finalized to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the Owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 21, 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 21, 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 recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. If the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2.
MM36.4adopted
A liquor licence application has been submitted for 1010 Bloor Street West (Cafe Paradise), This application is being opposed as it does not have community support for approval and is not in the community interest.
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 1010 Bloor Street West operating under the name Café Paradise (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 1010 Bloor Street West operating under the name Café Paradise (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.
RM36.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC36.5adopted
20 York Inc. (the "Applicant") is the owner of the properties municipally known as 149, 151, 171 Front Street West, 7 Station Street, 20 York Street (the "Site"), located on the block generally boarded by Lower Simcoe Street to the west, Front Street to the north, York Street to the east, and the railway corridor to the south. The Site currently contains an 8-storey non-residential building fronting onto Front Street, a commercial building and enclosed pedestrian walkway known as the SkyWalk that ranges from 1 to 4 storeys, and is traversed by an east-west private driveway with surface parking known as Station Street. In March 2019, the Applicant submitted an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment proposal to the City for a new office development of the Site (the "Applications"). In August 2020, the Applicant appealed the Applications to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, now continuing as the Ontario Land Tribunal. The appeal is known as Ontario Land Tribunal case number PL200354. On July 14, 2021, City Council adopted recommendations to support a with prejudice settlement offer from the Applicant (the "July 2021 Settlement Offer"), which was based on revised architectural plans prepared by architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (the "Revised Plans"). The Revised Plans and July 2021 Settlement Offer were the result of discussions between the City and the Applicant. Since that time, further discussions between the Applicant and City Planning staff and the City Solicitor have taken place to implement the settlement. As a result, refinements to the proposal as reflected in the July 2021 Settlement Offer have been made and additional details about the design of the proposed office building as shown in the Revised Plans have been clarified. The Applicant's solicitors, Stikeman Elliot LLP, have now submitted a further with prejudice settlement offer dated September 16, 2021 (the "Updated Settlement Offer") to allow the City to obtain updated instructions that reflect the proposal intended to be brought before the Ontario Land Tribunal for approval. The Update Settlement Offer includes updated architectural plans prepared by architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (the "Updated Plans"). The Updated Settlement Offer is included as Public Attachment 1 to this report. The Updated Plans are also included as Public Attachment 2 to this report. The Updated Settlement Offer confirms that the overall building height of the proposed office building will not exceed 300 metres and the total new gross floor area will not exceed 135,000 square metres. The Updated Settlement Offer also adds an additional $500,000 to the $4,500,000 Section 37 contribution already offered in the July 2021 Settlement Offer, for a new total cash payment of $5,000,000. The Section 37 contribution is proposed to be allocated to the following matters: (i) $1,750,000 towards public art; (ii) $1,000,000 towards new off-site affordable housing; (iii) $1,000,000 towards arts and culture in Ward 10; (iv) $1,000,000 for the study of and/or capital investment into the implementation of the Downtown Parks and Public Realm Plan; and (v) $250,000 towards the City of Toronto's Residential School Survivor's Legacy Structure. The Ontario Land Tribunal settlement hearing originally scheduled for September 17, 2021, has been adjourned on consent of the Applicant and the City to allow City Council the opportunity to consider the Updated Settlement Offer and provide further instructions to the City Solicitor. A new settlement hearing date is being scheduled by the Ontario Land Tribunal for the week of November 29, 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 Update Settlement Offer dated September 16, 2021, in Public Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor, and as generally shown on the Updated Plans in Public Attachment 2 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 2 through 5 set out 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 revised proposal as set out in the with prejudice Updated Settlement Offer dated September 16, 2021, in Public Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor and as generally shown on the Updated Plans in Public Attachment 2 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize entering into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows, satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. an indexed cash contribution of $5,000,000 to be paid by the Application to the City and to be allocated as follows: 1. $1,750,000 towards public art; 2. $1,000,000 towards new off-site affordable housing; 3. $1,000,000 towards arts and culture in Ward 10; 4. $1,000,000 for the study of and / or capital investment in the implementation of the Downtown Parks and Public Realm Plan; and 5. $250,000 towards the City of Toronto's Residential School Survivor's Legacy Structure; ii. all cash contribution referred to in Part 3.a.i. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made; and iii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 3.a.i. above has not been used for the intended purposes within three (3) years of the by-laws 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 that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in Ward 10; and b. the following are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the Applicant shall conduct and submit to the City a wind tunnel study for the proposed development and shall incorporate the recommendations of that study into the final site plan approval drawings, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; ii. prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the Applicant shall explore as part of the site plan application approval process retaining part of the Canadian National Express Shed Building, or a bay, in addition to its documentation and interpretation of the building in accordance with the revised Heritage Impact Assessment referred to in Part 4.f. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; iii. prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the Applicant shall design the proposal to, at a minimum, achieve the Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gases targets of the Toronto Green Standards Tier 2 and shall also assess the commercial and engineering feasibility of pursing Toronto Green Standards Tier 4 standards in whole or in part for the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; iv. prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the Applicant shall submit a streetscape plan detailing improvements to Station Street to be implemented by the Applicant in support of the development and which will include, but not be limited to, details regarding landscaping, lighting, paving and curbing details, sidewalk treatment, outdoor seating, and vegetation, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manger, Transportation Services; v. prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the Applicant shall explore as part of the site plan application approval process the location of the stairs leading up to the main entrance on Simcoe Street, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vi. prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the Applicant shall prepare a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold its final order on the Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment applications 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 Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, and includes the following: i. The proposed building shall have an east-west tower width to a maximum of 87 metres; ii. the proposed building shall have a maximum height of 300 metres, including mechanical penthouse; iii. the proposed building shall have a maximum total new gross floor area of not more than 135,000 square metres; and iv. the portion of the proposed building that is immediately adjacent to the existing building at 20 York Street has a height that is lower than the cornice line of 20 York Street; b. the proposed Official Plan Amendment is in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the City and the Applicant have entered into and registered a Section 37 Agreement securing the benefits outlined in Part 3 above, all the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. all engineering matters have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; e. the Applicant has entered into an agreement or agreements or otherwise secured the design, construction and the provision of financial securities for any required upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development as may be identified in the accepted Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Assessment, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Toronto Water; and f. the Applicant has submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes the complete Documentation and Interpretation Plan for the SkyWalk and the Canadian National Express Shed Building and a detailed Conservation Plan for the heritage buildings at 20 York Street and 151 Front Street West, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to 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 confidential 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 to this report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM36.5amended
Protecting Healthcare Workers - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers have been the backbone of Toronto's pandemic response. Hardworking nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers continue to provide life-saving medical services and have delivered millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccinations in record time. As well, small businesses, and the employees that keep them operating, have risked their own health to keep people fed and maintain access to essential goods and services throughout the pandemic. These hardworking individuals are now facing systemic obstruction by anti-vaxxer protesters. While Toronto City Council recognizes the fundamental right of all citizens to protest peacefully, all forms of harassment, intimidation, and violence against citizens and businesses are never acceptable and appropriate action should be taken in response.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to create temporary safe access zones around hospitals, healthcare facilities, COVID-19 testing centres, and vaccine clinics to ensure harassment free access to the regular and critical functioning of these facilities. 2. City Council request the City Manager and the Toronto Police Services Board to work with Chief of Police James Ramer and the Toronto Police Service to develop a rapid response protocol for addressing harassment and intimidation of frontline healthcare workers, small business owners, and frontline retail employees by anti-vaxxer protestors. 3. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to explore the feasibility of temporary "safe zones" of 100 metres around hospitals, healthcare facilities, COVID-19 testing centres, and vaccine clinics to prevent anti-vaxxer protestors from delaying the regular and critical functioning of these facilities. 4. Due to the urgent nature of these matters, City Council request the City Manager and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Toronto Police Services Board, to report back to City Council on the progress of Parts 2 and 3 above at the next meeting of City Council on November 9 and 10, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager and the Toronto Police Services Board to work with Chief of Police James Ramer and the Toronto Police Service to develop a rapid response protocol for addressing harassment and intimidation of frontline healthcare workers, small business owners, and frontline retail employees by anti-vaxxer protestors. 2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to explore the feasibility of temporary "safe zones" of 100 metres around hospitals, healthcare facilities, COVID-19 testing centres, and vaccine clinics to prevent anti-vaxxer protestors from delaying the regular and critical functioning of these facilities. 3. Due to the urgent nature of these matters, City Council request the City Manager and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Toronto Police Services Board, to report back to City Council on the progress of Recommendations 1 and 2 above at the next meeting of City Council on November 9 and 10, 2021.
RM36.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
CC36.6adopted
The owner of the property municipally known as 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue (the "Subject Site") submitted an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 38-storey residential building (the "Applications"). A Rental Housing Demolition Application was also submitted. On October 2, 3 and 4, 2017, City Council adopted staff recommendations to refuse the Applications. The Applications were appealed to the OLT and a prehearing conference was held on September 5, 2018. A hearing date has not yet been scheduled. City Planning staff have 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 Attachments 2 and 3 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, 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 Settlement Offer dated September 20, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor, and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated March 25, 2021, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor, subject to Parts 2 through 4 set out below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) in support of the revised proposal as set out in the Settlement Offer dated September 20, 2021 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated March 25, 2021 in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) to withhold its final order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including securing the replacement rental dwelling units and rents, the tenant relocation and assistance plan and any other rental related matters as required to conform with Section 3.2.1.6 of the Official Plan; b. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application No. RH Application No. 17 162769 STE 28 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the seven (7) existing rental dwelling units at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue; c. execution and registration of a Section 111 Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the residential replacement units; d. submission of an updated Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and Groundwater Report (the "Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. satisfactory arrangements with Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the design and construction of new infrastructure or any improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined in the Engineering Reports that new infrastructure and / or upgrades / improvements are required to the existing infrastructure, to support this development, and that the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement to pay for and construct any necessary municipal infrastructure, with any such agreement to be executed prior to the issuance of an above-grade building permit; f. the owner has withdrawn its application to amend the Official Plan as it relates to the development at 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue; and g. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the Owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including: i. an indexed cash contribution of three million six hundred thousand dollars ($3,600,000.00) to be paid to the City prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit to be allocated as follows: a. $1,200,000 to be allocated towards new and existing capital improvements for City owned affordable housing in Ward 13; b. $1,200,000 to be allocated towards new and existing capital improvements in City owned community, cultural, and recreational centres in Ward 13; and c. $1,200,000 to be allocated towards local area streetscape and park improvements. ii. the following are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development if approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal): a. securing the rental tenure of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units for a period of at least 20 years; rents for the affordable and mid-range rental replacement units for at least 10 years, an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan and any other related rental matters, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall provide a Privately Owned Publicly Accessible Space of a minimum area of 125 square metres with the terms to be addressed through the Section 37 Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner agrees to register a Limiting Distance Agreement between 83-97 River Street and 2-4 Labatt Avenue, 107 River Street, and the City of Toronto, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner agrees to pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management and Hydrogeological, and Groundwater Reports, as accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development; e. prior to final site plan approval, a pedestrian sidewalk easement shall be registered on title of the lands with a minimum right-of-way width of 2.1 metres along River Street, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; f. prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall convey to the City the following for nominal consideration to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services: i. a 1.17 metre wide strip of land to the full extent of the site abutting the west limit of Carfrae Lane; and ii. a 5 metre corner rounding at the northeast corner of River Street and Labatt Avenue; and g. prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall provide a construction management plan satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 22, 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 recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. If the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3.
MM36.6adopted
A liquor licence application has been submitted for 165 Geary Ave Unit 2A (Trellis), This application is being opposed as it does not have community support for approval and is not in the community interest.
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 165 Geary Ave Unit 2A operating under the name Trellis (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 165 Geary Ave Unit 2A operating under the name Trellis (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.
RM36.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021. October 1, 2021 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session. called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Mayor Tory addressed City Council with respect to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observed on September 30th in the City of Toronto and across the country. Mayor Tory remarked that the day was established to recognize the ongoing trauma caused by the residential and day schools and to recognize those who were lost, survivors, their families and communities. Mayor Tory noted that it was also a day to recognize the broader injustices on a broader scale and to commit to doing better to act in a manner consistent with values shared with the indigenous community as well as all Torontonians. Mayor Tory observed that National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is day to commemorate each year from this year forward, it is a day that indigenous community members advocated for and the decision to establish the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was the right thing to do. Mayor Tory stated that after a very tragic summer with the discovery of unmarked graves, we were all reminded of a hard truth of those parts of Canada's history that were shameful, and this Day was an important additional step in acknowledging that part of Canada's history. Mayor Tory commented that by having to acknowledge Canada's history, we can continue to move forward together and take tangible action to support indigenous communities and to ensure that we are doing everything we can as a City to make that happen. Mayor Tory noted that he was encouraged by the engagement that happened with people coming out to the events to acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Mayor Tory advised Members that at the event at Evergreen Brickworks, he was incredibly moved by what he had heard from survivors of the residential school and day school system. Mayor Tory spoke of the grace, patience and strength shown by those survivors who shared their experiences as part of the residential school and day school system. Mayor Tory, on behalf of Members of Council and the Toronto Public Service, pledged that the City would do better and that the City is already trying to do better. Mayor Tory acknowledged the work done by the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee to help us forge the right path. Mayor Tory noted that Toronto is home to thousands of indigenous people who themselves are impacted, either directly or indirectly, by the residential school and day school system. Mayor Tory, on behalf of the City, said that our thoughts are with the survivors of the residential school and day school system who live with the tragic consequences of that history each day and every day and the families and communities of those children who never came home. Mayor Tory advised that the City's commemoration on September 30th was guided by consultations with indigenous leaders, the community and City staff, and was a great day for public education. Mayor Tory thanked everyone involved in bringing people together. Mayor Tory spoke of the Spirit Garden that will be located at Nathan Phillips Square and what an important place it will be to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the future. Mayor Tory encouraged Members to work together and said he looked forward to seeing other work come to fruition such as the Healing Lodge in Scarborough. Mayor Tory committed that we will stand by our fellow residents who are indigenous and do what is right. Councillor Lai, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that October 1st is Chinese National Day. Councillor Lai noted that locally the day has become a celebration of Chinese heritage. Councillor Lai advised that over the years, Chinese Canadians have contributed so much to the community and the City. Councillor Lai spoke of the 1,000 Lanterns Ceremony that she attended on September 18th at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto during the Mid Autumn Moon Festival that commemorated the lives of indigenous children that were lost in the residential schools and also acknowledged the acceptance of the Chinese railroad workers by the indigenous people during the time of hard truth in that part of Canadian history. Councillor Lai wished the People's Republic of China a Happy 72nd Anniversary and a Happy National Day. October 4, 2021 Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council to recognize the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Medalists from Toronto. Mayor Tory said that he was honoured to welcome some very special guests to the City Council meeting. Mayor Tory noted that an unprecedented number of Torontonians were Olympians in this past Olympics in Tokyo. Mayor Tory welcomed Aaron Brown, bronze medalist from the men's 4 × 100 metre relay team, Jenna Caira and Joey Lye, members of the bronze medal winning woman's softball team, Paralympian Marissa Papaconsantinou, bronze medalist in the T64 100 metre sprint and Sydney Payne, member of the gold winning women's eight rowing team. Mayor Tory congratulated the athletes on their outstanding achievements and let them know they have made Toronto proud. Mayor Tory shared a short video showcasing athletes from Toronto. Mayor advised Members of Council that Canada brought home 21 Paralympic medals and 24 Olympic medals. Mayor Tory invited Jenna Caira to address Council on behalf of the Olympians. Ms. Caira spoke of how Toronto had stepped up to ensure that the athletes had safe access to training facilities. Jenna Caira stated the Team Canada and the support staff were proud to represent Canada and that it was a privilege to be in Japan during these unprecedented times. Ms. Caira thanked Members of Council and the City for its continued support for high performance athletics, Jenna Caira also noted that it is the commitment from government and fans that help make the athletes dreams come true. Mayor Tory invited Marissa Papaconsantinoum to address City Council on behalf of Paralympians. Marissa Papaconsantinoum spoke of the support she felt from the City and of the very challenging experience for high performance athletics during a pandemic. Marissa Papaconsantinou thanked the City of Toronto for realizing the importance of high performance sport and putting the athletes in the best position in being able to prepare for Tokyo by keeping the training facilities open during the pandemic. Marissa Papaconsantinoum thanked Members of Council and the City for their support. Mayor Tory thanked all athletes for joining the Council meeting today and congratulated them on their achievements. Speaker Nunziata, during the evening session of the meeting, welcomed Paul Johnson, the new Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services.
CC36.7adopted
At its meeting on December 17, 2019, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment Number 478 ("OPA 478"), to implement the outcome of the Main Street Planning Study, and to unlock the development potential of the study area, which consists of properties along Danforth Avenue, Main Street, Dawes Road and the intersection of Gerrard Street East and Main Street, all generally within 500 to 800 metres of the Main Street subway station and the Danforth GO station. It was intended that OPA 478 guide the study area's growth and intensification into a transit-oriented complete community that conforms to and is consistent with Provincial Plans and policies. There were eight appeals of OPA 478 to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has conducted the first Case Management Conference on December 16, 2020, at which Metrolinx and Minto (Dawes) GP Inc. were granted party status, and the Royal Canadian Legion was granted participant status, all on consent. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal is now known as the Ontario Land Tribunal. The next Case Management Conference is scheduled for January 31, 2021. The Tribunal has scheduled a six-week hearing commencing on April 4, 2022. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions with respect to the appeals of OPA 478. 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 Appendices 1, 2 and 3 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor, only at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix 4 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices 1, 2 and 3 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 and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices 1, 2 and 3 to the report (September 22, 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 4 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, 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. December 24, 2021 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 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 3 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to allow the appellant's appeal in part, and modify and approve Official Plan Amendment 478, substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix 2 to the report (September 22, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices 2 and 3 to the report (September 22, 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, and authorize the public release of Confidential Appendices 1, 2 and 3, if adopted by City Council, only at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix 4 is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
MM36.7adopted
Item TE24.51 entitled "Construction Staging Area - 1285 Queen Street East" was adopted by City Council at its meeting on May 5 and 6, 2021. Some errors and omissions in the recommendations have since been discovered and require correction. As such, a reopening and amendment of the Item TE24.51 is required. The required amendments include rescinding the existing stopping prohibition and maximum two-hour parking regulation on the south side of Queen Street East, along the existing construction staging area. In addition, amending the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Queen Street East, in the vicinity of the construction staging area. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE24.51 (May 5 and 6, 2021 City Council).
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item TE24.51 by deleting Parts 3 and 4 and replacing them with the following new Parts 3 and 4: "3. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 62.3 metres east of Logan Avenue and Eastern Avenue, to be in effect between a point 62.3 metres east of Logan Avenue and a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street. 4. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 63 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and Connaught Avenue, to be in effect between a point 63 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street." 2. City Council amend its decision on Item TE24.51 by adding the following new Parts 17, 18, and 19: "17. City Council prohibit stopping in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 147 metres east of Leslie Street and Eastern Avenue. 18. City Council authorize parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 147 metres east of Leslie Street and Connaught Avenue. 19. City Council rescind the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point opposite Jones Avenue and Coxwell Avenue."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item TE24.51 by deleting Parts 3 and 4 and replacing them with the following new Parts 3 and 4: "3. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 62.3 metres east of Logan Avenue and Eastern Avenue, to be in effect between a point 62.3 metres east of Logan Avenue and a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street. 4. City Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 63 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and Connaught Avenue, to be in effect between a point 63 metres east of Carlaw Avenue and a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street." 2. City Council amend its decision on Item TE24.51 by adding the following new Parts 17, 18, and 19: "17. City Council prohibit stopping in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 147 metres east of Leslie Street and Eastern Avenue. 18. City Council authorize parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 147 metres east of Leslie Street and Connaught Avenue. 19. City Council rescind the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point opposite Jones Avenue and Coxwell Avenue."
RM36.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
October 1, 2021: City Council adopted the October 1, 2021 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. October 4, 2021: City Council adopted the October 4, 2021 Order Paper, as amended.
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.
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.
MM36.50adopted
On September 24, 2021, the City received a With Prejudice settlement offer, which was amended on September 29, 2021, from the lawyers for the applicant on the 95-131 and 155 Balliol St. development file. The rezoning application for this site is currently in litigation at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The Tribunal has a second Case Management Conference, which may be turned into a settlement hearing, scheduled for October 25, 2021. Given the date the settlement offer was received, the City Solicitor's report on the offer needs to be added to the Council Agenda. With a second hearing event at the Tribunal on October 25, 2021, and the City being offered a significant park as part of the settlement offer, the City Solicitor needs instructions prior to October 25, 2021. This settlement proposal puts the Midtown community is a difficult position. The built form proposed by the applicant does not meet the Midtown in Focus plan recommended by City Planning and approved by Council. However, negotiations at the Ontario Lands Tribunal have led to the developer providing a new childcare facility on-site and a significant park. These amenities are sorely lacking in the fast-growing Davisville apartment neighbourhood. The risk of losing these hard-fought wins at an OLT hearing is significant. In addition, we were able to secure full rental replacement for the existing townhomes on the site and an agreement with the property manager to ensure that these townhomes will be maintained prior to construction. After careful deliberation with the South Eglinton Residents and Ratepayers' Association, City Planning, and City Legal staff, SERRA, and the wider community via a public consultation meeting I hosted on September 28, 2021, I have decided to vote in support of this settlement proposal to secure the much needed parkland and daycare capacities in this part of ward 12. This motion is brought forward to adopt the Report for Action with Confidential Attachment (September 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor which details the settlement offer on this file.
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 30, 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 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 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 30, 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 as described in Public Attachment 1 and Public Attachment 2 (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (September 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor and subject to Parts 2 to 8 below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) case management conference on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for 95-131 and 155 Balliol Street (the "Site"). 3. City Council defer making a decision at this time on the Rental Housing Demolition application (18 173492 STE 22 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to demolish the nineteen (19) existing townhouse rental dwelling units at 95-131 Balliol Street, and instruct staff to report on the Rental Housing Demolition application to the Toronto and East York Community Council at such time as an Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for such lands and the other related lands at 95-131 and 155 Balliol Street. 4. City Council accept, should the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) approve the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, an on-site parkland dedication of 904 square metres, composed of the statutorily required parkland dedication as per Section 42 of the Planning Act and a further over-dedication of 472 square metres, in the general location identified on the Site Plan in Public Attachment 2 to the report (September 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor, to be dedicated to the City with Base Park and Above Base Park improvements completed, to be dedicated to the City prior to the earlier of three years following the issuance of the first above-grade building permit and the registration of the Plan of Condominium for the new building on the Site, and to be dedicated at no cost to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments and in acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in addition to the following below: a. 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; and b. the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks and such other encumbrances, if any, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and such encumbrances will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) allows the appeal, in whole or in part, 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 addressed all of the comments in the February 25, 2021 Memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. 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; d. 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 the community benefits and matters of legal convenience to support the development described in Part 6 below; and e. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 18 173492 STE 22 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow for the demolition of the nineteen (19) existing townhouse rental dwelling units at 95-131 Balliol Street and the owner has entered into one or more agreements with the City, and those agreement(s) have been registered on title to 95-131 and 155 Balliol Street, securing rental housing related matters, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 6. 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. the community benefit offered in the Settlement Offer and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement is as follows: i. an on-site parkland dedication of 904 square metres, compromised of the statutorily required parkland dedication as per Section 42 of the Planning Act and a further over-dedication of 472 square metres, in the general location identified on the Site Plan in Public Attachment 2 to the report (September 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor, to be dedicated to the City with Base Park and Above Base Park improvements completed, to be dedicated to the City prior to the earlier of three years following the issuance of the first above-grade building permit and the registration of the Plan of Condominium for the new building on the Site, and to be dedicated at no cost to the City, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments and in acceptable environmental condition, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the existing two-hundred-and-sixty-seven (267) rental dwelling units at 155 Balliol Street, as well as the 19 replacement townhouses in the new building on the Site, as rental housing, together with the new and retained associated facilities and amenities of the residential rental property, for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendments come into force and effect, with no applications for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during such 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; ii. the owner shall provide tenants of the existing rental dwelling units at 155 Balliol Street with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities on the Site, both within and adjacent to the proposed development, on the same terms and conditions as any other resident, at no extra charge, and with no pass-through of costs to the tenants, including by way of an application to the Landlord Tenant Board or any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario for the purpose of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline; iii. the owner shall provide, repair, operate, and/or maintain, at its sole expense, improvements to the existing rental building at 155 Balliol Street, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Such rental housing improvements shall include, but may not be limited to, the following: Within 6 months of the Settlement Offer being approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal): A. the owner shall undertake improvements to the laundry rooms in the existing building at 155 Balliol Street, including the installation of new folding tables and new seating areas; B. the owner shall repair and undertake improvements to the automated entrance of the building at 155 Balliol Street to ensure the entrance is continuously accessible and in proper working condition for residents; prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the new building on the Site: C. the owner shall install a new air conditioning unit over/on the balcony of each of the two-hundred-and-sixty-seven (267) existing rental dwelling units at 155 Balliol Street, or have central air conditioning installed in the building as a whole, and the owner shall not sub meter utility costs to any existing tenant whose utility costs are currently included in their monthly rent; the specifications of the new air conditioning units/system shall be finalized prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; D. the owner shall develop a Construction Mitigation Plan and Tenant Communication Strategy prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; prior to first occupancy of any new residential units in the new building on the Site: E. the owner shall construct a new garbage and recycling facility and enclosure on the west side of the existing building at 155 Balliol Street, as generally illustrated in Public Attachment 2 to the report (September 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor; the layout and specifications of the new garbage and recycling enclosure shall be finalized prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and F. the owner shall construct a new landscaped dog run and relief area to the rear of the existing building at 155 Balliol Street; the location, layout, and specifications of the new landscaped dog run and relief area shall be finalized prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the costs of the improvements to the existing rental building at 155 Balliol Street and all associated spaces within and outside the building, as described above, shall not be passed on to the tenants of the building in any form, including by way of an application to the Landlord Tenant Board or any successor tribunal with jurisdiction to hear applications made under the legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario for the purposes of obtaining an increase in residential rent above the applicable guideline; iv. the owner will provide 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 Pedestrian Walkway Easement on the Revised Plans found at Public Attachment 2 to the report (September 30, 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 4.0 metres, unless otherwise satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vi. the owner will provide a private daycare substantially in the form and location shown on the Revised Plans found at Public Attachment 2 to the report (September 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor, with there being no obligation on the owner to maintain the daycare should an operator not be found or the daycare not be continued on the Site. 7. As part of its Site Plan Application for the Site, City Council require that the owner 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. 8. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 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 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (September 30, 2021) from the City Solicitor: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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.
MM36.51adopted
I have received Councillor Bradford's resignation from the Board of Health and would like to thank him for his service to the Board during this critical time for public health in our City. Councillor Filion has agreed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Health. This motion is urgent to ensure that the Board of Health has a full slate of Directors at its upcoming October 25, 2021, meeting.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council waive the requirement in the Council Procedures to canvass Members for their interest in appointment to the Board of Health. 2. City Council appoint Councillor John Filion to the Board of Health for a term of office starting October 4, 2021, to November 14, 2022 and until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, recommends that: 1. City Council waive the requirement in the Council Procedures to canvass Members for their interest in appointment to the Board of Health. 2. City Council appoint Councillor John Filion to the Board of Health for a term of office starting October 4, 2021, to November 14, 2022 and until a successor is appointed.
MM36.52adopted
Something in the Water Brewing, located at 171 East Liberty Street Unit #102, has advised that in order to obtain a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence, a resolution from the local Municipal Council is required. This Motion is urgent to allow the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to process the application without further delay and unnecessary hardship to the applicant.
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support for the application from Something in the Water Brewing, 171 East Liberty Street Unit #102, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support for the application from Something in the Water Brewing, 171 East Liberty Street Unit #102, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass.