Toronto City Council
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CC37.9adopted
Appointment of a Public Member to the Property Standards Committee
The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee conducted interviews and recommended one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury to the North York Panel of the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending May 5, 2025 and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury to the North York Panel of the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending May 5, 2025 and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (October 5, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standards Committee. Candidate's biography Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury Afsana is a Qualified Mediator and founder of Gibson Chowdhury - Clear Collaborative Mediation, a Toronto-based mediation boutique, specializing in renovation, neighbour, contract, civil and commercial disputes. She is a British lawyer and practiced as a civil litigator, before relocating to Canada in 2012. She is a member of the Ontario Bar Association, serving as CPD Liaison for the ADR section. She is Chair of the Diversity committee dealing with EDI issues affecting the ADR profession.
MM37.9adopted
The Province of Ontario introduced Bill 27, 2021 , An Act to amend various statutes with respect to employment and labour and other matters on October 25, 2021. It is imperative it include Toronto Transit Commission drivers as they conduct their work to serve the general public. The Bill addresses public access to restroom for those whose employment involves external deliveries. Bill 27 - Duties of owners - washroom access - 29.1 (1) Schedule 5, occupations Health and Safety Act, Duties of owners - washroom access: The Occupational Health and Safety Act is amended to require the owner of a workplace to provide access to a washroom to persons making deliveries to or from the workplace. Exceptions are provided for. Access to washrooms is a health and safety issue that affects everyone. The inability to access public washrooms has been a challenge for Toronto Transit Commission drivers, who at times wait up to two hours before they complete a round trip bus route to access a restroom back at a Toronto Transit Commission station. Inability to access public washrooms while on route, has forced many Toronto Transit Commission drivers to relieve themselves in a uncomfortable and at times unhealthy manner including outdoors, or have forced the avoidance of drinking water at work increasing their susceptibility to bladder infections. The lack of public washroom access impacts all Toronto Transit Commission drivers, but especially drivers who are pregnant, or have medical conditions. Female drivers are also disproportionately impacted due to menstruation specific needs and safety concerns regarding relieving themselves outdoors, especially at night. Currently employee access to public washrooms in Bill 27, 2021 , guarantees truck drivers, mail carriers, couriers and service delivery workers such as food delivery with access to the restrooms of the establishments where they pick up or deliver. Toronto Transit Commission drivers were not listed. The inclusion of Toronto Transit Commission drivers will allow Toronto Transit Commission drivers to access public washrooms while at work, and alleviate the health and safety challenges they currently face due to lack of accessibility.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend Bill 27, An Act to amend various statutes with respect to employment and labour and other matters to include Toronto Transit Commission drivers to the list of permitted professions to access restrooms at commercial establishments as outlined under Section 29.1 (1) Schedule 5, Occupations Health and Safety Act, Duties of Owners - Washroom Access.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend Bill 27, An Act to amend various statutes with respect to employment and labour and other matters to include Toronto Transit Commission drivers to the list of permitted professions to access restrooms at commercial establishments as outlined under Section 29.1 (1) Schedule 5, Occupations Health and Safety Act, Duties of Owners - Washroom Access.
CC37.10referred
Appointment of Tenant Director to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors
The Corporations Nominating Panel has recommended a public member, tenant representative to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, referred Item CC37.10 back to the Corporations Nominating Panel for further consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Corporations Nominating Panel. The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Butterfly Sabrina GoPaul as a public member, tenant representative on the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 10, 2023, continuing to serve until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 15, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors. Candidate's biography: Butterfly Sabrina GoPaul Butterfly Sabrina GoPaul is a resident of Jane-Finch, mother of two sons, and a grandmother. She's a member of Jane-Finch Action Against Poverty and Co-Chair of Black Creek Community Farm Steering Committee. A Humber Grad in Journalism Print and Broadcast with honours, she was the first Brown woman and single mother who earned the Board of Governors Achievement Award. She's a Community Health Worker with over 20 years of experience on the frontline focusing on community development and the social determinant of health. She's active with a number of grassroots movements, community based artists', her union and is committed to the fight for socio-economic racial justice.
MM37.10amended
As a political and social entity, North York has a transformative and rich history and is cause for celebration and reflection. It celebrates its 100th anniversary of incorporation in June, 2022. Originally an agricultural hub with scattered villages, its founding and development into one of Canada's most vibrant inner suburbs has changed the way we look at urban planning, economic and social justice, transit and land use. North York has a colourful history across numerous disciplines including aviation, aerospace, the arts, parks, recreation, and transit. Through aircraft manufacturing and military readiness, the City played a crucial role in defeating Nazi Germany in the Second World War. As the home to the Sanofi Pasteur and Apotex pharmaceutical plants, among others, North York plays a role in developing medicines and vaccines that save millions of lives worldwide. North York also set the standard in expanding parkland in the face of intensive development, and developing a network of schools, hospitals and other institutions that set a world standard. In the aftermath of the Depression, despite its financial difficulties, unlike many other Ontario municipalities, North York never seized any homes or farms for non-payment of taxes. North York has been a true leader welcoming and settlement of newcomers to Canada from all over the world.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in conjunction with Heritage Toronto and the North York Historical Society, to work with community groups and other interested stakeholders and report to the February 2 and 3, 2022 City Council meeting with a work plan and budget to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the Township of North York. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to seek the support of the Federal and Provincial Governments in supporting community celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the Township of North York.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in conjunction with Heritage Toronto and the North York Historical Society, to work with community groups and other interested stakeholders and report to the February 2 and 3, 2022 City Council meeting with a work plan and budget to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the Township of North York.
CC37.11amended
Ratification of the Appointment for the CreateTO Chief Executive Officer
The purpose of this report is to facilitate the transmission of the CreateTO Board decision to City Council in a timely manner and to seek City Council's ratification of the Board's choice for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The CreateTO Board will meet on Friday November 5, 2021 to appoint the candidate to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Following its meeting, the Board will transmit its decision and recommended candidate to City Council for ratification.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council ratify the appointment of Vic Gupta to the position of Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, subject to an agreement of employment terms. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the name and candidate summary of Vic Gupta once employment terms are agreed, and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the Transmittal (November 5, 2021) from the Board of Directors of CreateTO remain confidential as it contains personal information about an identifiable individual. Candidate Summary of Vic Gupta: Vic Gupta Mr. Gupta joined CreateTO in 2019 as Senior Vice President, Strategic Development and has most recently held the position of Executive Vice President, Strategic Development. During his time with the agency, Mr. Gupta helped to set the strategic direction of CreateTO as a member of the Executive Management Team and led a multi-disciplinary team that collaborates with partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage the City's real estate assets to deliver economic and community benefits. He was also responsible for the overall management of the Port Lands group. Mr. Gupta has extensive experience in the both the public and private sectors. He served as Principal Secretary to Mayor John Tory during the Mayor's first term in office. Prior to his time at City Hall, Mr. Gupta ran Prime Strategies Group, a successful public affairs consulting business that he founded in 1999. His company was acquired by Sussex Strategy Group in 2011 and he used that opportunity to run for elected office, running twice as a candidate for the Member of Provincial Parliament in the riding of Richmond Hill. Mr. Gupta has a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and was a founding member and the executive sponsor of CreateTO's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. He received his B.A. Honours (Political Science) from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Gupta lives in Toronto with his wife and their two children. the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the Transmittal (November 5, 2021) from the Board of Directors of CreateTO remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains personal information about an identifiable individual.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council ratify the appointment of the candidate recommended by the Board of Directors of CreateTO, subject to an agreement of employment terms.
MM37.11adopted
This Motion seeks to contribute $62,988.27of Section 37 funds, to assist Blake Street Junior Public School to meet their construction timelines and begin building an upgraded playground. Blake Street Junior Public School is embarking on an exciting initiative to make significant and much-needed improvements to their schoolyard with "the hope to improve our children's and our community's well-being, mental and physical health, and academic outcomes by providing a dynamic, nature-focused schoolyard and excellent sports amenities where they can play and thrive." The schoolyard is divided into three distinct zones: the Play Area, the Sport Zone, and the Outdoor Play and Learning Zone. The Learning and Nature Zone creates a dynamic, green playscape with a variety of elements inspiring open and creative play. The Outdoor Play and Learning Zone will expand the play potential of this zone and importantly serve as excellent outdoor classrooms. The pandemic has underscored the need for healthy outdoor alternatives. The school is located at 21 Boultbee Ave between Pape and Donlands, at the eastern end of Riverdale. Blake-Jones is a dense and vibrant community, containing a mix of housing from high-rises to single-family homes; over 50 percent of which are apartments or row-houses. Among the residents, 22.3 percent are considered low-income and 21.9 percent are in core housing need. Approximately 60 percent of the students in the English stream are residents of Toronto Community Housing developments in the community. The school is directly across the street from the largest of these, Blake-Boultbee, which lacks on-site recreational amenities, save for one small playground. The schoolyard helps fill the recreational need for older children and adults, living there and throughout our neighbourhood. Section 37 funds have been secured and received from the various developments in the vicinity of the School. The use of Section 37 funds is appropriate as the Section 37 Implementation Guidelines (section 5.9) approved by Council in 2007 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 District School Board once the School Board has entered into a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the improved facilities, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the Ward Councillor.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $62,988.27 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Blake Street Junior Public School, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the following developments: a. 319 Carlaw Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700372), in the amount of $35,619.62, secured for park purposes; however since the funds have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the unused cash contributions may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the land; and b. 319 Carlaw Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700376), in the amount of $27,368.65, secured for public realm improvements; however since the funds have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the unused cash contributions may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the land. 2. City Council request staff from the Partnerships and Business Services Branch of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the playgrounds at Blake Street Junior Public School on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $62,988.27 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for playground improvements at Blake Street Junior Public School, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the following developments: a. 319 Carlaw Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700372), in the amount of $35,619.62, secured for park purposes; however since the funds have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the unused cash contributions may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the land; and b. 319 Carlaw Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700376), in the amount of $27,368.65, secured for public realm improvements; however since the funds have not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the unused cash contributions may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the land. 2. City Council request staff from the Partnerships and Business Services Branch of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the playgrounds at Blake Street Junior Public School on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City, governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements, and addressing community access to the playground facilities.
MM37.12adopted
Accelerating Vision Zero - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford
The City of Toronto currently uses multiple methods for collecting speed data. Our 187 mobile Watch Your Speed signs and 50 Automated Speed Enforcement units are examples of systems that independently collect speed data. The Toronto Police Service also collects data on the speeds of vehicles. Through this Motion, we are hoping to further understand the management of speed data in the City, how it is used, and how City Staff can better use this data to prioritize the implementation of Vision Zero, and improve safety. We are also seeking recommendations from City of Toronto Transportation Staff regarding options to accelerate the roll-out of Vision Zero through the 2022 budget process, to improve safety for the most vulnerable users of our transportation system - pedestrians, school children, older adults and cyclists.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on how vehicle speed data is collected, managed and actioned in the City of Toronto, as well as the key performance indicators and metrics around speed management. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop options to accelerate the implementation of Vision Zero for consideration through the 2022 budget process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on how vehicle speed data is collected, managed and actioned in the City of Toronto, as well as the key performance indicators and metrics around speed management. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to develop options to accelerate the implementation of Vision Zero for consideration through the 2022 budget process.
MM37.13deferred
Affordable, accessible, high-quality child care is critical for our pandemic recovery. Parents won't go back to work they can't find space at a child care centre within their budget. This affects women the most, who have long disproportionately shouldered the burden of unpaid labour in the home, who were more likely to stay home while students were learning remotely, and who tend to be employed more often in industries that have been hardest hit by the pandemic. Looking ahead to the recovery, it is more important than ever to help parents get back into the workforce. And over time, these benefits to families and society will pay off with interest: access to safe, high quality child care supports the healthy growth and development of all children. The Government of Canada announced in the spring a commitment to build a national early learning and child care system, and has since signed agreements with eight provinces and territories. Ontario and the Federal Government have yet to sign a deal. This is an urgent matter for Torontonians. We are requesting City staff bring an update to the next meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee, including options for the City of Toronto to partner directly with the Government of Canada if necessary.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, deferred consideration of Motion MM37.13 to the December 15 and 16, 2021 meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to provide an update to the Economic and Community Development Committee at its meeting scheduled for December 1, 2021: a. on the status of negotiations with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada regarding agreements and the flow of funding for the National Childcare Strategy investment announced in the 2021 Federal Budget; and b. with options for the City of Toronto to partner directly with the Government of Canada if an agreement is not reached with the Province of Ontario.
MM37.14adopted
This Motion proposes a speed limit reduction for O'Connor Drive from Coxwell Avenue to St. Clair Avenue East. The Motion is being brought forward in tandem with a Motion from Councillor Fletcher to reduce the speed limit on O'Connor Drive west of Coxwell in Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. This is a busy stretch of O'Connor Drive which, combined with the sections west of Coxwell, connects many residential neighbourhoods in East York and multiple communities in East Toronto. In recent years more young families have moved to the area and local residents have raised concerns about the speed of traffic on O'Connor Drive. The recent death of a senior struck further west at Pape and O'Connor is a stark reminder that lowering vehicle speeds can be life-saving.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit along the following roadway from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour: a. O'Connor Drive from Coxwell Avenue to St Clair Avenue East. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway outlined in Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council reduce the speed limit along the following roadway from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour: a. O'Connor Drive from Coxwell Avenue to St Clair Avenue East. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway outlined in Recommendation 1 above.
MM37.15adopted
A recent pedestrian fatality on O'Connor Drive near Pepler Avenue has underscored the concern that the community has about the speed of vehicles along O'Connor Drive. In 2019, Transportation Services was requested to undertake a safety review of the intersections and the corridor generally. A community petition, signed by over 600 residents, is asking for this review to be expedited. This Motion accelerates some of the more basic requests that the community has made and asking for the larger report to come back as soon as possible. This matter is urgent as a recent pedestrian fatality has deeply concerned the local community and immediate action is required.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the January 6, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on Item TE7.130 headed "O'Connor Drive Intersection and Traffic Safety Review". 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider installing a Red Light Camera at Pape Avenue and O'Connor Drive and to report back to the January meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the feasibility of this installation. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider placing an Automated Speed Enforcement device on O'Connor Drive between Pape Avenue and Greenwood Avenue and to report back to the January meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the feasibility of this installation. 4. City Council reduce the speed limit on O'Connor Drive between Broadview Avenue and Coxwell Avenue from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to ensure that appropriate staff attend the online community safety meeting for O'Connor Drive hosted by the local Councillor on November 16, 2021. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to use the City's Complete Streets guidelines as the principal guiding document for the review and study of O' Connor Drive requested in Parts 1 through 5 above, so that the warrants are not solely based on road classification.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the January 6, 2022 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on Item TE7.130 headed "O'Connor Drive Intersection and Traffic Safety Review". 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider installing a Red Light Camera at Pape Avenue and O'Connor Drive and to report back to the January meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the feasibility of this installation. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider placing an Automated Speed Enforcement device on O'Connor Drive between Pape Avenue and Greenwood Avenue and to report back to the January meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the feasibility of this installation. 4. City Council reduce the speed limit on O'Connor Drive between Broadview Avenue and Coxwell Avenue from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to ensure that appropriate staff attend the online community safety meeting for O'Connor Drive hosted by the local Councillor on November 16, 2021. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to use the City's Complete Streets guidelines as the principal guiding document for the review and study of O' Connor Drive requested in Parts 1 through 5 above, so that the warrants are not solely based on road classification.
MM37.16adopted
On October 7, 2021, the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel unanimously refused the application which sought to maintain the accessory structure (pergola) in the rear yard, secondary suite in the basement, excavated rear deck and roof deck on the second floor in the front and construct a new wall and roof enclosure for the basement. In their report to the Committee, attached to this Motion, Community Planning staff recommended that should they choose to approve, the following variance should be refused: 1. Variance 1 for the proposed rear yard soft landscaping, as measured under Zoning By-law 569-2013; and 2. Variance 2 for the proposed lot coverage, as measured under Zoning By-law 569-2013. Further, should the Committee choose to approve the application, Staff recommend the following variances first be modified: 1. Variance 4 for the proposed area of each platform at or above the second storey, as measured under Zoning By-law 569-2013, to be reduced from 15.98 square metres to less than 10 square metres. The Applicant has appealed the Committee of Adjustment Refusal Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. A date for the Hearing has not been set as yet. Research provided by area residents, community planning staff and my office shows a 2008 Minor Variance application for a second storey and two-storey rear addition was refused by the Committee of Adjustment, appealed by the owner, and ultimately refused by the Appeal Body. My office has received a great deal of opposition to this application and I agree that it is currently not in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-law or the character of the neighbourhood, as required by the Neighbourhoods policies of the Official Plan.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to support and uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision for the Minor Variances Application A0581/21NY and any other variances that may be requested regarding 10 Staynor Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, North District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to support and uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision for the Minor Variances Application A0581/21NY and any other variances that may be requested regarding 10 Staynor Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary and at the City Solicitor's discretion. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director, Community Planning, North District.
MM37.17adopted
Mental health and addictions related issues have significantly increased across Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Toronto, working with the Province and Federal governments, urgently requires a comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy to prepare for this. In March 2021, Calgary City Council adopted a mental health and addiction strategy to support their residents and business owners. The first of its kind in Canada, the strategy's goal is to create hope, strengthen support, and improve the quality of life for people, families, and communities living with mental health issues and addictions. Calgary's Mental Health and Addiction Strategy is a five-year community-based, cross-sector initiative convened by the City of Calgary. Although the majority of the funding for mental health and addictions agencies is provided by the Province on Ontario and the Federal Government, the City of Toronto funds many mental health and addictions initiatives across the City, such as the Toronto Public Health harm reduction services, mental health and addictions supportive housing through Toronto Community Housing, Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams which are a partnership between the Toronto Police Service and local hospitals, and the suicide prevention initiatives of the TTC, among others. In addition, the City funds workplace mental health and wellbeing initiatives for its employees. These initiatives exist in different portfolios and all mental health funding - from all levels of government - would benefit from increased coordination and accountability in Toronto through developing a comprehensive City of Toronto Mental Health and Addictions Strategy that could include an office to oversee and implement the strategy.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the City Manager, to investigate options to better coordinate mental health and addictions services in Toronto, including the necessity and feasibility of a dedicated office, and to report to the Board of Health in early 2022. 2. City Council request the City Manager to develop an advocacy strategy, including using elected officials, to lobby the Provincial and Federal Governments for increased support for community-based agencies delivering mental health services in Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the City Manager, to investigate options to better coordinate mental health and addictions services in Toronto, including the necessity and feasibility of a dedicated office, and to report to the Board of Health in early 2022. 2. City Council request the City Manager to develop an advocacy strategy, including using elected officials, to lobby the Provincial and Federal Governments for increased support for community-based agencies delivering mental health services in Toronto.
MM37.18adopted
Council and Torontonians have embraced Vision Zero in an attempt to end the senseless tragedy of road deaths and serious injuries.Tragic crashes that kill loved ones, like the recent pedestrian fatality on O'Connor near Pepler Avenue, underscored the need to continue to strengthen this program. 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. However with only two cameras per ward, and with the current staff directed program only deployed in School Zones, there is limited opportunity to deploy these cameras onto our most dangerous streets.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include options for increasing the number of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras in the upcoming report in the first quarter of 2022 on Automated Speed Enforcement, and to bring this forward through the 2022 budget process. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include information in the report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on the current selection system for Automated Speed Enforcement locations, how those sites are selected and by whom, and what role the Toronto Police Service's Vision Zero staff play in site selection, as well as updated statistics on tickets issued.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include options for increasing the number of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras in the upcoming report in the first quarter of 2022 on Automated Speed Enforcement, and to bring this forward through the 2022 budget process. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include information in the report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on the current selection system for Automated Speed Enforcement locations, how those sites are selected and by whom, and what role the Toronto Police Service's Vision Zero staff play in site selection, as well as updated statistics on tickets issued.
MM37.19amended
Cannabis is a legal, regulated product that should be available in ways that meet community needs. But under current laws, some communities have few legal cannabis shops, while others are seeing increasing concentrations of them that risk the diversity of our main streets. Currently, the Provincial legislation governing the retail of cannabis doesn't give municipalities a say in where cannabis shops can open, how many can be in a given area or how close they can be to one another. That's left some areas in Toronto with no cannabis retail at all, while in others, a proliferation of stores clustered together is threatening the diversity of our main streets. There is an existing mechanism that allows Municipalities to give feedback on the sale of controlled substances. Currently, to serve/sell alcohol in Toronto you need a liquor licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. You may also need documentation from the City to support your application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for certain licences. This process could and should apply to cannabis retailers as well. Currently a Private Members Bill, Bill 29, has been tabled to amend the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 to align the cannabis licensing process with that of liquor licensing, allowing municipalities to have a greater say in where, and how many, cannabis licenses can be issued. Bill 29 amends the Cannabis Licensing Act to: - Align the process for new cannabis retail licenses with that used for liquor licenses. - Give municipalities and, through them, the local community, a greater say in the licensing process. - Ensure access to legal cannabis is maintained without pushing out diverse businesses that make our local economies thrive. Bill 29 Passed first reading on Tuesday October 26, 2021, and City Council has the opportunity to endorse this amendment before further debate.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse Member of Provincial Parliament Marit Stiles's Private Members' Bill 29, entitled "An Act to Amend the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018". 2. City Council direct the Clerk to convey City Council's endorsement of the above Bill to the Province of Ontario. 3. City Council request the Ontario Government to place a moratorium on the issues of new cannabis licenses and retailers in Toronto for one year or until Bill 29 is successfully adopted. 4. City Council direct the City Manager to report on the status of funding promised by the Province of Ontario that was to be forwarded to the City of Toronto for opting into the Provincial retail cannabis program. 5. City Council direct the City Manager to report on the number of retail cannabis licences granted by the Province of Ontario in the City of Toronto. 6. City Council direct the City Manager to undertake a public education campaign that explains to the citizens of Toronto that only the Province of Ontario can grant cannabis retail licences, that the City of Toronto has no say in where cannabis retailers are located, that only the Province of Ontario's Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has the authority to grant licences and that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario oversees the operation of these cannabis retailers.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse Member of Provincial Parliament Marit Stiles's Private Members' Bill 29, entitled "An Act to Amend the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018". 2. City Council direct the Clerk to convey City Council's endorsement of the above Bill to the Province of Ontario. 3. City Council request the Ontario Government to place a moratorium on the issues of new cannabis licenses and retailers in Toronto for one year or until Bill 29 is successfully adopted.
MM37.20adopted
Approximately 400,000 children and youth in Canada live with having accessibility needs, and over 6.2 Canadians identify with having a mobility, sensory, or intellectual disability. Treat Accessibly began in 2017 with the Padulo family placing a sign on their front lawn to promote awareness of the accessibility challenges faced by some children in their neighbourhood. Since 2017, Treat Accessibly has grown to include more than 40,000 homes across Canada that have committed to providing an accessible trick-or-treat experience. Treat Accessibly is a grassroots movement working to encourage residents, and their communities, to take steps to make their Halloween celebrations more inclusive. Treat Accessibly provides tips and recommendations that households can follow to ensure the public can visit and trick-or-treat in a safe and accessible manner. On the recommendation of Siena Padulo, the founder's daughter, Treat Accessibly has also launched a pilot program being delivered in 124 schools. Treat Accessibly's goal is to have 400,000 households participating-one household for every Canadian child with accessibility needs. Households wishing to participate can apply to receive a free, recyclable "Accessible Trick-or-Treating" sign to promote awareness of accessible trick-or-treating.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct Strategic Communications, on an annual basis, to promote awareness of the Treat Accessibly initiative, through the appropriate corporate communication outlets. 2. City Council direct that Motion MM37.20 be shared with Toronto's Accessibility Advisory Committee, Ontario's Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, and Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament whose ridings are located in the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Strategic Communications division, on an annual basis, to promote awareness of the Treat Accessibly initiative, through the appropriate corporate communication outlets. 2. City Council direct that Motion MM37.20 be shared with the Toronto's Accessibility Advisory Committee, Ontario's Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, and Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament whose ridings are located in the City of Toronto.
MM37.21amended
With a construction of a significant number of buildings occurring annually across the City of Toronto, there are regular complaints to the City indicating that builders, particularly with smaller properties, are undertaking additional work after the City's building permit inspection process is complete, resulting in buildings which are not in compliance with the originally approved permits. There are complaints that City inspection and enforcement regulations and protocols do not provide to City staff the ability to fully inspect buildings upon closure of the permit, once the building is occupied. A joint Municipal Licensing and Standards and Toronto Building review of the current inspection and enforcement tools would help identify opportunities to mitigate against these practices.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2022, as part of the update on the Toronto Building Program Review, with options for strengthening the City of Toronto's enforcement of illegal construction after occupancy, or where a change of use of the property has occurred, as well as options for scheduling and carrying out inspections by the City automatically in the event of a violation notice being issued, not relying on the applicant to communicate with the City for a follow up inspection.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2022, as part of the update on the Toronto Building Program Review, with options for strengthening the City of Toronto's enforcement of illegal construction after occupancy, or where a change of use of the property has occurred.
MM37.22adopted
The Off-Leash Area at Allan Gardens is one of the oldest in the City and, as a destination park, the park has a very high usage rate year-round. The deterioration of the Off-Leash Area quickened due to the rapid growth of the number of dogs adopted by residents during COVID-19 lockdowns and the numerous maintenance challenges over the past several years now must be addressed urgently. The Ward 13 office has been engaged with the Allan Gardens Off-Leash Dog Area stakeholders since 2019. All maintenance complaints have been forwarded to Park Operations staff and there has been ongoing work as a result, but clearly it is not enough. Outstanding issues raised that have long-term health and safety impacts include grading, surfacing, irrigation, inadequate lighting, broken gates, and gaps in and under the existing fencing. Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff have finally committed to preparing for public consultations next year to initiate a complete capital redesign and reconstruction of the entire Allan Gardens Dog Off-Leash Area. This will give us an opportunity to address all of the structural deficiencies as well as maintenance concerns raised by the community. In the meantime, community benefits funding should be released to immediately address the most urgent capital improvements identified by the community. This work should not be delayed any further by Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Authority from City Council is required to add a new capital sub-project for improvements to the Off-Leash Area in Allan Gardens in 2022, with funding from Section 37 generated from the 203 Jarvis Street Development.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Capital Budget for Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, on a one-time basis by $250,000 gross, $0 net, from the development at 203 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701111) to be utilized for local park improvements in the form of Capital Improvements at Allan Gardens Off-Leash Area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Capital Budget for Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, on a one-time basis by $250,000 gross, $0 net, from the development at 203 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701111) to be utilized for local park improvements in the form of Capital Improvements at Allan Gardens Off-Leash Area.
MM37.23adopted
From libraries to recreation centres and community hubs, caregivers of young children often struggle to find safe and sanitary places to change their child's diaper. When changing stations are available, they are disproportionately found in women's restrooms. Given that many couples share the responsibility of parenting, and the role of primary caregiver to their children, the lack of access to safe and sanitary places to change their child's diaper forces an inequitable distribution of the parental role. Moreover, it is prohibitive to many same sex couples and single parents. In 2019, New York State adopted new laws which require that any public building shall provide diaper changing accommodations regardless of the gender for which the restroom is designed, and establishes that this provision applies to restrooms constructed or substantially renovated on or after the effective date of the law. It also requires compliance with laws regarding access for persons with disabilities and with existing fire, health, and safety standards. To see this change mandated across the Province, there would need to be a change to the Ontario Building Codes, but there is nothing preventing the City of Toronto from requiring this progressive design element as a guideline in all new city-owned buildings. Furthermore, an increasing number of cities are looking at pursuing more inclusive services for people of all genders and sexes, including transgender, transsexual, intersex and gender-variant populations. If the City of Toronto wants to pride itself on being at the forefront of inclusivity, we need to ensure that our buildings include inclusive facilities.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with City divisions to report back by February 2022 on the feasibility of establishing a City-wide guideline for adding infant changing stations in all City-owned public buildings including those undergoing substantial renovations, and to report all proposed guidelines through the Executive Committee. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to review the current Ontario Building Code requirements for washrooms to better accommodate gender identity and expression and that the Code require accessible infant changing stations in all public washrooms and washrooms added in any new public buildings or during a substantial renovation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with City divisions to report back by February 2022 on the feasibility of establishing a City-wide guideline for adding infant changing stations in all City-owned public buildings including those undergoing substantial renovations, and to report all proposed guidelines through the Executive Committee. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to review the current Ontario Building Code requirements for washrooms to better accommodate gender identity and expression and that the Code require accessible infant changing stations in all public washrooms and washrooms added in any new public buildings or during a substantial renovation.
MM37.24adopted
The 519 Community Centre is seeking capital funding in response to Councillor Wong-Tam and community stakeholder requests to move the exterior garbage zone from the north side of the property and improve sightlines and community access to Barbara Hall Park. Currently, the garbage is located on the exterior of the building, while City staff try to maintain it, given its exterior placement it is often unsightly and takes away from the community and tourists access to the Park and being able to fully enjoy the mural which depicts and celebrates the Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, communities (2SLGBTQ+) community's fight for equality and justice. Moving the garbage to the east side of the property in an enclosed space requires capital renovations to move entrances and exits to meet fire code requirements, appropriately manage cleaning, health and safety and pest management strategies. The proposed design will also improve the flow of community programs so they don't exit onto the splash pad; increase spaces for children and family play areas; and enhance community gardening.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's Approved 2021 Operating Budget for The 519 Community Centre by $315,000.00, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to the development at 587 to 599 Yonge Street, 2 to 4 Dundonald Street, 7 to 9 Gloucester Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700894) for capital improvements in the form of relocating their garbage storage area to an enclosed and secure area at the back of the building, replacing the overhead doors at the back, as well as creating a new access point on the northwest side of their building with wider windows, double doors, and a canopy (Cost Centre: NP0235).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's Approved 2021 Operating Budget for The 519 Community Centre by $315,000.00, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits related to the development at 587 to 599 Yonge Street, 2 to 4 Dundonald Street, 7 to 9 Gloucester Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700894) for capital improvements in the form of relocating their garbage storage area to an enclosed and secure area at the back of the building, replacing the overhead doors at the back, as well as creating a new access point on the northwest side of their building with wider windows, double doors, and a canopy (Cost Centre: NP0235).
MM37.25adopted
In response to requests from the Church Wellesley community, in consultation with Transportation Services, a decorative street sign has been designed to mark the boundaries of one of Toronto's most iconic and historic neighbourhoods. The installation of these signs will enhance the attractiveness of the community for local residents and help commemorate the City's past for future generations. Approximately 41 decorative signs will be purchased and installed. The Motion seeks authorization to include an increase in the 2021-2030 Capital Budget of Transportation Services, to include additional Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Funds of $11,751.89, which shall be utilized to purchase and install rainbow branded street name signs for the Church Wellesley Village. Funds have been secured through Section 37 benefits from the development at 601-613 Yonge Street for the purpose of undertaking local area streetscape and park improvements in Ward 13. The funds have been received by the City from this development and the monies identified above have not been spent, or remain uncommitted to satisfy this motion.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $11,751.89 gross, $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $11,751.89 in 2022, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 601-613 Yonge Street (Source Account: 220096), to be utilized to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the Church Wellesley Village (Signs and Markings Asset Management, CTP421-05).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $11,751.89 gross, $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $11,751.89 in 2022, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 601-613 Yonge Street (Source Account: 220096), to be utilized to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the Church Wellesley Village (Signs and Markings Asset Management, CTP421-05).
MM37.26adopted
As part of the redevelopment of 22 John Street authorized by City Council in 2015, a lease for the Weston Cultural/Community Hub space at adjacent 33 King Street ("Weston Hub") was entered into between the owner of 33 King Street as landlord, the developer, and Toronto Artscape Inc. ("Artscape") as tenant, for a term of fifty (50) years less one day. The Weston Hub, operated by Artscape, is a cultural hub in the heart of Weston. It provides a platform for local creative talent to thrive, as well as reflecting the rich history and diversity of the Weston community. The adjacent City-owned community outdoor space ("Weston Common") is also the home of the Weston Farmers' Market, the second-oldest market in the City of Toronto, opening annually for over forty years. Generations of families have visited the farmers' market on the weekend to enjoy the farm-fresh produce, meet local artisans, and engage with an array of vendors. Artscape is a not-for-profit urban development organization, which provides space for artists and creators. It is important that the Weston Common remains open and accessible for the Weston community in the most efficient manner. The long term licence agreement to Artscape will include access to third party event organizers, and include a 20-year commitment to provide access to the Weston Common for the Weston Farmers' Market, which will ensure that the community can continue to have access to the Weston Farmers' Market. This license agreement will resolve communication issues between event organizers, Artscape, and the City of Toronto, and it will ensure that the space remains vibrant and inclusive for all.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the entering into of a Licence Agreement of a term of twenty (20) years with Toronto Artscape Inc. as licensee, which includes a 20-year commitment to provide access to the Weston Common for the Weston Farmers' Market, and substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix A to Motion MM37.26, with such revisions thereto and such other terms acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate from time to time, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to administer and manage the Licence Agreement referenced in Part 1 above, including the provision of any consents, amendments, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction. 3. City Council individually authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Real Estate Services, to execute the Licence Agreement referenced in Part 1 above and any related documents on behalf of the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the entering into of a Licence Agreement of a term of twenty (20) years with Toronto Artscape Inc. as licensee, which includes a 20-year commitment to provide access to the Weston Common for the Weston Farmers' Market, and substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix A to Motion MM37.26, with such revisions thereto and such other terms acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate from time to time, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to administer and manage the Licence Agreement referenced in Recommendation 1 above, including the provision of any consents, amendments, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction. 3. City Council individually authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Real Estate Services, to execute the Licence Agreement referenced in Recommendation 1 above and any related documents on behalf of the City of Toronto.
MM37.27adopted
City Council on July 14, 15, and 16, 2021 adopted Item IE23.13 - "Port Lands Flood Protection - Lake Shore Boulevard East Trail and Lower Don Trail Construction Closures and Detour Routes" (http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.IE23.13). Some errors and omissions in the recommendations have since been discovered and require correction. In addition, parking amendments on Villiers Street, between Cherry Street and Don Roadway are required to address safety concerns. As such, a reopening and amendment of the Item is required. The required amendments include the installation of temporary traffic control signals at the intersection of Commissioners Street and Saulter Street South and rescinding of traffic control signals at the intersection of Commissioners Street and Cherry Street. The traffic control signals at Commissioners Street and Saulter Street South will result in a dedicated westbound right-turn lane. The by-law designation is required from November 11, 2021 to December 31, 2024. As part of the detour route, cycle tracks were installed on both sides of Villiers Street, between Cherry Street and Saulter Street South, with three hour parking on the south side of the south branch of Villiers Street, between Cherry Street and Don Roadway. Based on site observations, the parking lane, immediately adjacent to the cycle track is creating a potential safety concern with cyclists. Therefore, the parking lane will be removed along the subject section of Villiers Street and replaced with a stopping prohibition, in effect at all times. The bi-directional cycle tracks on the west side of Saulter Street, between Villiers Street and Commissioners Street has been modified to accommodate a wider turning radius for eastbound right-turning heavy vehicles. The new condition will consist of a pedestrian walkway on the west boulevard and the existing trail will be repurposed as a designated southbound cycle track. The northbound cycle track will be located on the roadway, immediately adjacent to the west curb. Thus, the designated southbound cycle track will be rescinded. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: City Council Item IE23.13 (July 14, 15 and 16, 2021), as it relates to Parts 3 and 4 of City Council's decision.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Item IE23.13 by replacing the roadway "Cherry Street" in Part 4 with the roadway "Saulter Street South". 2. City Council amend Item IE23.13 by rescinding the designated cycle tracks on Saulter Street South, between Villiers Street and Commissioners Street, on the westerly northbound lane adjacent to the westerly southbound cycle track in Attachment 3 - Designated Cycle Track to the report (June 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council amend Item IE23.13 by rescinding the stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side on Villiers Street (south branch), between Cherry Street and a point 29 metres east of Munition Street in Attachment 4 - Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations to the report (June 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council amend Item IE23.13 by rescinding the stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of the south branch on Villiers Street (south branch), between Don Roadway and a point 30 metres west in Attachment 4 - Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations to the report (June 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 5. City Council authorize a stopping prohibition to be in effect at all times on the side of the south branch on Villiers Street, between Cherry Street and Don Roadway. 6. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Commissioners Street, from Saulter Street South and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound right-turns only (buses excepted). 7. City Council rescind the existing compulsory stop control for southbound traffic on Saulter Street South at Commissioners Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Item IE23.13 by replacing the roadway "Cherry Street" in Part 4 with the roadway "Saulter Street South". 2. City Council amend Item IE23.13 by rescinding the designated cycle tracks on Saulter Street South, between Villiers Street and Commissioners Street, on the westerly northbound lane adjacent to the westerly southbound cycle track in Attachment 3 - Designated Cycle Track to the report (June 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council amend Item IE23.13 by rescinding the stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side on Villiers Street (south branch), between Cherry Street and a point 29 metres east of Munition Street in Attachment 4 - Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations to the report (June 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council amend Item IE23.13 by rescinding the stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of the south branch on Villiers Street (south branch), between Don Roadway and a point 30 metres west in Attachment 4 - Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulations to the report (June 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services. 5. City Council authorize a stopping prohibition to be in effect at all times on the side of the south branch on Villiers Street, between Cherry Street and Don Roadway. 6. City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Commissioners Street, from Saulter Street South and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound right-turns only (buses excepted). 7. City Council rescind the existing compulsory stop control for southbound traffic on Saulter Street South at Commissioners Street.
MM37.28adopted
At its meetings of June 18 and 19, 2019 (TE6.5) and July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, (CC35.8 and CC35.9), City Council approved a settlement offer in respect of a mixed use development of a property at 8 Elm Street and 348 to 354 Yonge Street, consisting of a new 67 storey residential tower, with office uses and retail at grade. As part of the approval, the City entered into a Section 37 agreement which secured a number of community benefits, including a $2,000,000 payment towards the provision of off-site affordable housing within Ward 11, and an option to accept a further payment of $5,000,000 for other community benefits or alternatively the fee simple conveyance of 471 square metres of space on the third floor of the building to be used for community arts and culture purposes. Under the terms of section 3 of the Section 37 agreement, once the applicant has given written notice of its intention to apply for Site Plan approval, the City has 90 days to elect whether it wishes to take the 471 square metres of space as a fee simple conveyance, or alternatively whether the City will require payment of the cash contribution in the amount of $5,000,000 to be paid upon the issuance of the first above grade building permit. On August 20, 2021, the applicant served notice on the City that it intends to submit a Site Plan application. Accordingly, the deadline for making the election under the agreement is November 19, 2021. If no election is made, the City is deemed to have elected to require the cash payment of $5,000,000.00. The councillor has consulted with City staff, and have determined that it is in the best interests of the City to take the conveyance of the community space. Although the space will likely not be available for a number of years, there a number of community uses of the space that that have been identified that will be of great benefit to the City.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council elect to take the conveyance to the City of the community arts and culture space ("City Space") as part of the development of the subject property, which such election is made pursuant to section 3.4 of the Section 37 agreement between 8 Elm Park Properties Inc., Yonge Elm Holdings Inc. and the City of Toronto, dated July 30, 2021, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to provide written notice to the applicant of this election.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council elect to take the conveyance to the City of the community arts and culture space ("City Space") as part of the development of the subject property, which such election is made pursuant to section 3.4 of the Section 37 agreement between 8 Elm Park Properties Inc., Yonge Elm Holdings Inc. and the City of Toronto, dated July 30, 2021, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to provide written notice to the applicant of this election.
MM37.29adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority to enter into various agreements in connection with the renovation work to be carried out under the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan. The Administration Building (the "Building") located at City-owned 3 Eireann Quay (the "Property") is currently leased to The Canada Ireland Foundation (the "Tenant", formerly known as Ireland Park Foundation) and PortsToronto. The City (the "Landlord") entered into a lease agreement with the then Ireland Park Foundation dated September 13, 2019 to lease part of the Building, comprising approximately 7,420 sq. ft. for a term of five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2019 and expiring on July 31, 2024 (the "Current Lease"). The City (the "Landlord") will terminate and surrender the Current Lease and enter into a new nominal 20-year lease (the "Lease") with the Tenant for part of the Building to permit the Tenant to lead the transformation of the Building into a waterfront cultural and interpretive center, providing public commemorative and event space to acknowledge the contribution of Irish famine immigrants and their families, and to honour the history of multiculturalism and migration in the City of Toronto. The Tenant's renovation work will extend into PortsToronto's leased premises in the Building. The City will provide its consent to the sublease agreement to be entered into between PortsToronto and the Tenant, to permit the Tenant to carry out the renovation work within PortsToronto's leased premises. This Motion is urgent because the new lease and planned renovations to 3 Eireann Quay are coordinated with an adjacent City-led public realm project, and any delays will affect the delivery of the City's work.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council waive the application of the Community Space Tenancy Policy in respect of the lease transaction including the requirements outlined in the Request for Expressions of Interest in the Community Space Tenancy Policy and declare that it is in the interest of the City to grant a new lease to The Canada Ireland Foundation (the "Tenant") for nominal consideration. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate a nominal sum lease, including any amendments to the Lease, not materially inconsistent with the major terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (November 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City, as Landlord to enter into: a. an agreement with Tenant to effect the termination and surrender of the existing lease between the City and the Tenant dated September 13, 2019 ("Surrender of Lease"); and b. the Lease with the Tenant, for a portion of the Administration Building (the "Building") located at 3 Eireann Quay comprising approximately 7,436 square feet (the "Leased Premises") for a twenty (20) year term substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix A to the report (November 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, including State of Good Repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act work to be carried out at the Building in which the City will contribute up to $1,976,850 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax), together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to consent to the sublease agreement between the Tenant and PortsToronto (the "Landlord's Consent to the Sublease") in order for the Tenant to carry out its renovation work in PortsToronto's leased premises. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as licensor to enter into a licence extension agreement with the Tenant to extend the licence agreement dated October 29, 2021 (as documented by Delegated Authority Form No. 2021-295) for a further term of up to twelve (12) months, as mutually agreed upon by both parties, for nominal consideration, for the purpose of construction staging in connection with the Tenant's renovation work at the Building (the "Licence Extension Agreement") and amend any terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director of Transaction Services severally to execute and deliver the Surrender of Lease, the Lease and any amendments to the Lease, the Landlord's Consent to the Sublease, the Licence Extension Agreement and any related documents contemplated thereunder on behalf of the City (collectively, the "Agreements"). 7. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to direct the appropriate City staff to collaborate with the Tenant for a protocol on occasional outdoor programming and activation (the "Protocol"). The Protocol shall provide guidance for the provision of occasional and temporary access to the Tenant to the patio/landscaped area immediately adjacent the Building for purposes consistent with the use provisions in the Lease including: a. the location and extent of areas to which access may be provided; b. the types of events for which access may be provided; and c. the frequency of use. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Agreements on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the Agreements and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable. 9. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Canada Ireland Foundation, with whom the City of Toronto will execute a lease for the property known as 3 Eireann Quay, for approximately 7,436 square feet owned by the City of Toronto, with respect to a facility used for cultural purposes; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 10. City Council pass a resolution that the Municipal Capital Facility referenced in Part 9 above is for the purposes of the City of Toronto and is for public use. 11. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (November 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council waive the application of the Community Space Tenancy Policy ("C.S.T. Policy") in respect of the lease transaction including the requirements outlined in the Request for Expressions of Interest in the C.S.T. policy and declare that it is in the interest of the City to grant a new lease to The Canada Ireland Foundation (the "Tenant") for nominal consideration. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate a nominal sum lease, including any amendments to the Lease, not materially inconsistent with the major terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix A to the report (November 5, 2021) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City, as Landlord to enter into: a. an agreement with Tenant to effect the termination and surrender of the existing lease between the City and the Tenant dated September 13, 2019 ("Surrender of Lease"); and b. the Lease with the Tenant, for a portion of the Administration Building (the "Building") located at 3 Eireann Quay comprising approximately 7,436 square feet (the "Leased Premises") for a twenty (20) year term substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix A, including S.O.G.R. and A.O.D.A. work to be carried out at the Building in which the City will contribute up to $1,976,850 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax), together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to consent to the sublease agreement between the Tenant and PortsToronto (the "Landlord's Consent to the Sublease") in order for the Tenant to carry out its renovation work in PortsToronto's leased premises. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as licensor to enter into a licence extension agreement with the Tenant to extend the licence agreement dated October 29, 2021 (as documented by Delegated Authority Form No. 2021-295) for a further term of up to twelve (12) months, as mutually agreed upon by both parties, for nominal consideration, for the purpose of construction staging in connection with the Tenant's renovation work at the Building (the "Licence Extension Agreement") and amend any terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director of Transaction Services severally to execute and deliver the Surrender of Lease, the Lease and any amendments to the Lease, the Landlord's Consent to the Sublease, the Licence Extension Agreement and any related documents contemplated thereunder on behalf of the City (collectively, the "Agreements"). 7. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to direct the appropriate City staff to collaborate with the Tenant for a protocol on occasional outdoor programming and activation (the "Protocol"). The Protocol shall provide guidance for the provision of occasional and temporary access to the Tenant to the patio/landscaped area immediately adjacent the Building for purposes consistent with the use provisions in the Lease including (a) the location and extent of areas to which access may be provided; (b) the types of events for which access may be provided; and (c) the frequency of use. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Agreements on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the Agreements and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable. 9. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Canada Ireland Foundation, with whom the City of Toronto will execute a lease for the property known as 3 Eireann Quay, for approximately 7,436 square feet owned by the City of Toronto, with respect to a facility used for cultural purposes; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted. 10. City Council pass a resolution that the Municipal Capital Facility referenced in Recommendation 9 is for the purposes of the City of Toronto and is for public use. 11. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
MM37.30adopted
Pursuant to a Section 37 Agreement between 5200 Yonge Limited Partnership (Sorbara Development Group) (the "Developer") and the City of Toronto, dated August 28, 2014, the Developer agreed to transfer to the City a minimum of 545 square metres (5,866 square feet) of Social Facility Space, as defined in the Zoning By-law Amendment. The key terms of the arrangement pertaining to the space are as follows: The Social Facility Space shall be provided to the stage of base building completion, plus finished turn-key conditions, to the satisfaction of the Chief Corporate Officer (City of Toronto) or designate. The Developer's cost to finish the ground floor portion of Social Facility Space pursuant to the approved plans shall not exceed $600,000. Any change in plans that increase total costs of the finishing work are to be approved by the Chief Corporate Officer and paid by the City based on competitive third party costs of engaging third party trades or suppliers for such materials or work with no markup or management fee in favour of the Owner. Staff have determined that the initial cost estimate of $600,000 was undervalued. The Developer has finished the space to standards required by the City which resulted in costs overrun above the original estimated cost. The Developer has incurred an overage of $434,036.99 (beyond the $600,000.00 original cap) in fitting out the Social Facility Space. Staff have concluded that the total cost to finish 5,000 square foot of commercial kitchen space at $206.8 per square foot is reasonable as per current market rates. As confirmed by the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association, current market rate for constructing and finishing a standard commercial kitchen is at an average of $250 per square foot. Staff are seeking City Council's approval to convert a portion of a Section 37 cash payment from the Developer to an in-kind contribution for the construction cost overrun of $434,036.99. The Section 37 cash contribution provided by the Developer was secured to be utilized for a range of purposes including the cost of constructing and furnishing social facilities. This Motion is urgent as the space cannot be occupied until it is transferred to the City, following the payment.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Capital Budget for Corporate Real Estate Management by $434,036.99 gross, $0 net, (WBS Element CCA252-03 - State of Good Repair Leased Facilities/Properties) fully funded by Section 37 funds received from the development at 5182-5192, 5200 and 5218 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700740) in order to fund and complete the on-site social facility space. 2. City Council direct that the $434,036.99 be forwarded to the Sorbara Development Group directly, subject to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, signing off on the additional costs.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Capital Budget for Corporate Real Estate Management by $434,036.99 gross, $0 net, (WBS Element CCA252-03 - State of Good Repair Leased Facilities/Properties) fully funded by Section 37 funds received from the development at 5182-5192, 5200 and 5218 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700740) in order to fund and complete the on-site social facility space. 2. City Council direct that the $434,036.99 be forwarded to the Sorbara Development Group directly, subject to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, signing off on the additional costs.