Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 57 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
BL37.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, enacted By-laws 891-2021 to 961-2021.
CC37.1adopted
On February 26, 2020, City Council passed City of Toronto By-laws 243-2020 and 244-2020 (the "By-laws") permitting the rezoning of the lands municipally known as 540-544 King Street West and 1-7 Morrison Street. City Council's decision to pass the By-laws was appealed by a third party to the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 23, 2020. The purpose of this report is to request instructions in respect of this matter prior to the commencement of a hearing of the appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 22, 2021.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, up to the date of the hearing of the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 22, 2021 at which time the City Solicitor is directed to disclose the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachments 2 to 6 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 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 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public after the date of the hearing of the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 22, 2021. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachments 2 to 6 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in their entirety 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. Confidential Attachments 2 to 6 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 28, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, up to the date of the hearing of the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 22, 2021 at which time the City Solicitor is directed to disclose the recommendations in the Confidential Attachment 1. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachments 1 through 6 to the report (October 28, 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.
DM37.1adopted
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 November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City 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).
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).
MM37.1adopted
Parkside Drive Safety Measures - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
The deaths of Valdemar and Fatima Avila should have been prevented. For years local residents have been advocating for improved safety measures. While City Council has implemented some of the measures they have requested, other measures were not implemented because Toronto and Ontario's rules for managing streets are antiquated and do not put safety ahead of traffic flow. Parkside Drive, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Bloor Street West, has residential homes on the east side and High Park to the west. Despite these uses, repeated requests to improve safety measures have not been implemented because Parkside Drive is classified as a four-lane major arterial roadway with a regulatory speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour. It is incumbent on City Council to take a true Vision Zero approach on Parkside Drive. These recommendations aim to achieve that through a combination of short term measures and a complete redesign of the street.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct staff to implement the following on an expedited basis: a. reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on Parkside Drive between Bloor Street West and Lakeshore Boulevard West; b. install permanent "Watch Your Speed" signs on Parkside Drive; c. install a traffic signal on Parkside Drive at Geoffrey Street for pedestrians to safely cross from the Toronto Transit Commission bus stop; d. install a sidewalk on the west side of Parkside Drive between Spring Road and just north of the underpass; e. install a sidewalk on the west side of Parkside Drive between Bloor Street south to High Park Boulevard; f. work with the Toronto Parking Authority to install Green P parking spots and any necessary signage and/or physical on-street protection measures on the west side of Parkside Drive between Spring Road and north of the underpass and Bloor Street south to High Park Boulevard once the sidewalks in Parts 1.d. and 1.e. above are installed; g. improve lighting in the City portion of the Parkside Drive underpass; h. amend the Automated Speed Enforcement program to include all Community Safety Zones approved by the City prior to 2017; and i. amend the current contract for Automated Speed Enforcement cameras with the current vendor to accommodate coverage of additional zones. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include the development of a redesign of Parkside Drive as a part of the High Park Movement Strategy public consultations this fall. 3. City Council direct the staff participating in the review in Part 2 above to use the City's Complete Streets guidelines as the principal guiding document for the review and study of Parkside Drive so that the warrants are not solely based on road classification.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct staff to implement the following on an expedited basis: a. reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on Parkside Drive between Bloor Street West and Lakeshore Boulevard West; b. install permanent "Watch Your Speed" signs on Parkside Drive; c. install a traffic signal on Parkside Drive at Geoffrey Street for pedestrians to safely cross from the Toronto Transit Commission bus stop; d. install a sidewalk on the west side of Parkside Drive between Spring Road and just north of the underpass; e. install a sidewalk on the west side of Parkside Drive between Bloor Street south to High Park Boulevard; f. work with the Toronto Parking Authority to install Green P parking spots and any necessary signage and/or physical on-street protection measures on the west side of Parkside Drive between Spring Road and north of the underpass and Bloor Street south to High Park Boulevard once the sidewalks in Parts 1.d. and 1.e. above are installed; g. improve lighting in the City portion of the Parkside Drive underpass; h. amend the Automated Speed Enforcement program to include all Community Safety Zones approved by the City prior to 2017; and i. amend the current contract for Automated Speed Enforcement cameras with the current vendor to accommodate coverage of additional zones. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include the development of a redesign of Parkside Drive as a part of the High Park Movement Strategy public consultations this fall. 3. City Council direct the staff participating in the review in Part 2 above to use the City's Complete Streets guidelines as the principal guiding document for the review and study of Parkside Drive so that the warrants are not solely based on road classification.
RM37.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. November 9, 2021 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: Valdemar and Fatima Avila Jason Doyle Robyn Israel Edward Leman Christine Ralphs Jean Elizabeth Rider Faye Schulman Peter Soumalias 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, introduced a video from the Royal Canadian Legion commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the use of the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance in Canada. Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council about Remembrance Week and the Year of the Poppy. Mayor Tory addressed City Council by acknowledging the proclamation of Remembrance Week and by noting that the iconic and familiar symbol of the Poppy was brought about by the hard work of Canadian veterans and others including Madame Anna Guérin who encouraged the use of the Poppy, on behalf of the people of France, and presented the first Poppy wreath to Toronto Mayor Tommy Langton Church in 1921 at what is now called Old City Hall. Mayor Tory noted that the Royal Canadian Legion has marked 2021 as the Year of the Poppy in honour of Canadians who gave their life for their country, including almost 10,000 from Toronto alone. Mayor Tory told City Council that he was honoured to have helped unveil a new Poppy symbol on the Toronto sign, in Nathan Phillips Square, which will return for Remembrance Week observances and other military anniversaries in years to come. Mayor Tory encouraged Members of Council and all Torontonians to wear a Poppy in honour of Remembrance week and noted that the sale of Poppies helps the Royal Canadian Legion continue to provide services and support to its members. Mayor Tory encouraged Torontonians to take time to observe Remembrance Day on November 11 by attending one of the services, by visiting a cenotaph or by viewing Remembrance Day ceremonies live online. Mayor Tory acknowledged and thanked, on behalf of City Council, the contributions made by the Government of Canada, through the Veterans Affairs Commemorative Partnership program, in support of Remembrance Week ceremonies and thanked the Royal Canadian Legion for their support in the use of the Poppy symbol on the Toronto sign and on City vehicles throughout Remembrance Week. Mayor Tory called on Bruce Stewart, District Sergeant-at-Arms and District Parade Marshall, District D, Royal Canadian Legion, to address City Council. Bruce Stewart thanked Mayor Tory and encouraged Torontonians to observe Remembrance Day by attending a cenotaph or Remembrance Day service. Bruce Stewart informed City Council of a project he had been working on, the Veteran Banner Program, which will be highlighted in Coronation Park, High Park, and Colonel Sam Smith Park next year. Mr. Stewart expressed his thanks to City staff for their help and support bringing the Veteran Banner program to City parks in 2022. Speaker Nunziata thanked Mr. Stewart for his remarks and reminded City Council that in 1998 City Council made a unanimous decision to exempt the Legion from paying property tax. 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.
CC37.2amended
Wells Gordon Limited (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 700-730 Mount Pleasant Road, 214-226 Soudan Avenue, and 19-21 Brownlow Avenue (the "Subject Site"), located on the north side of Soudan Avenue, west of Mount Pleasant Road. The Subject Site currently contains the Briton House Retirement Centre (the "Briton House"), which is comprised of a two-tower building, being 10 and 12 storeys in height, and an above ground Toronto Parking Authority parking garage at 730 Mount Pleasant Road. On November 2, 2017, the Applicant submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City (the "Application") to permit the development of a new 25-storey building (88.6 metres including mechanical penthouse), including a 7-storey base podium building (the "Original Proposal"). The Original Proposal proposed to add 133 assisted living nursing rooms to the existing retirement centre (in the base podium) and 123 independent retirement dwelling units (in the tower component). In 2018, the Applicant appealed its Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"), now known as the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT" or the "Tribunal"), for non-decision by City Council (the "Appeal"). The Appeal is known as LPAT File No. PL180431. A first case management conference was held on March 22, 2021 and a second case management conference was held on June 22, 2021. A 5-day hearing is currently scheduled for January 10 to 14, 2022. In addition to the City and the Applicant, the following are also parties to the Appeal: Royalwood Developments Limited (owners of 55 Brownlow Avenue); the Toronto District School Board ("TDSB"); and the South Eglinton Ratepayers' and Residents' Association ("SERRA"). City Council, in its decision regarding a Request for Interim Direction Report by City Planning (dated June 21, 2018) instructed the City Solicitor and City staff to oppose the Original Proposal in its current form and to continue reviewing the Application in an effort to resolve any outstanding issues with the proposal. As a result, without prejudice discussions between the City, the Applicant, and the above mentioned parties continued in order to seek amendments to the proposal that would address the City's remaining concerns with the design. On November 1, 2021, the Applicant's counsel, WeirFoulds LLP, submitted to the City Solicitor a with prejudice settlement offer (the "Settlement Offer") based on revised architectural plans dated October 18, 2021 and prepared by SRM Architects (the "Revised Plans"). The Revised Plans and Settlement Offer are the result of discussions between the City and the Applicant. The Settlement Offer is attached to this report as Public Attachment 1 and the Revised Plans are also attached as Public Attachment 2. The Settlement Offer and Revised Plans are described further in the "Comments" section below. The purpose of this report is to request instructions for the upcoming OLT hearing. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor as amended by the Confidential Attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Josh Matlow. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the Confidential Attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Josh Matlow, and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) 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 (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council, as amended by the Confidential Attachment to motion 1 by Councillor Josh Matlow and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice Settlement Offer dated November 1, 2021, in Public Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated October 18, 2021, in Public Attachment 2 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor, subject to the Parts below. 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 proposal as set out in the with prejudice Settlement Offer dated November 1, 2021, in Public Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated October 18, 2021, in Public Attachment 2 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. 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 recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. an indexed cash contribution of $1,500,000 to be paid by the Application prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development, to be allocated for local area improvements in the vicinity of the Subject Property, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner in consultation with the local Ward Councillor; and b. the following are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. the Applicant shall provide, at its own expense, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, a privately-owned, publicly accessible spaces located along the southern and western frontages of the Subject Property as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated October 18, 2021, in Public Attachment 2 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and have a minimum depth of not less than 9 metres from the property line along Soudan Avenue and not less than 5 metres from the property line along Brownlow Avenue; prior to the issuance of site plan approval, the Applicant shall convey for nominal consideration an easement along the surface of the privately-owned, publicly accessible spaces lands to the City; the specific location, configuration, and design of the privately-owned, publicly accessible spaces area shall be determined through the site plan approval process and shall be secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District; the Applicant shall own, operate, maintain, and repair the privately-owned, publicly accessible spaces and shall be required to install and maintain a sign stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the privately-owned, publicly accessible spaces area, all at the Applicant's own expense; ii. the Applicant agrees to continue to work with the City through the Site Plan Approval process to refine the driveway design and consolidate the proposed curb cuts on Brownlow if possible, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; iii. the Applicant agrees to implement through the Site Plan Approval process all wind mitigation measures identified in an updated report from a qualified wind consultant, including updated wind tunnel testing as may be required, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and iv. prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the Applicant shall provide 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 to withhold its final order on the Zoning By-law Amendment application until such time as the 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; b. the City and the Applicant have entered into and registered a Section 37 Agreement securing the benefits outlined in Part 3 above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; c. all outstanding engineering matters identified in the memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services dated August 18, 2020, including providing an updated Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. 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 e. the Applicant has provided to the City a letter from a qualified wind consultant confirming that the amendments to the west façade of the building will not result in adverse wind impacts, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council require, as a condition of accepting the Applicant's Settlement Offer dated November 1, 2021, that the Applicant provide to City staff, prior to the City Solicitor attending the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the revised proposal, further updated plans showing additional tree plantings at grade along the Soudan Avenue frontage of the Subject Property, and which also demonstrate appropriate soil volumes and depths to accommodate such trees, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the final number, design, size and diameter, and location of these tree plantings shall be determined through the Site Plan Approval process for the proposed development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. 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 (November 2, 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 (November 2, 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 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.
MM37.2adopted
The North York Harvest Food Bank provides critical food bank services to underserved communities in the northern half of the City of Toronto, including Lawrence Heights. The Food Bank has struggled to find space that would allow them to operate a full-service food bank and community hub, a vital need in the Lawrence Heights community. The Lawrence Heights Community Centre is the ideal space for a centralized food hub that will provide vital emergency food supports, increase local food literacy, address food insecurity, and reduce social isolation through community building. I request that Corporate Real Estate Management and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff work expeditiously with the North York Harvest Food Bank to secure a space in the Lawrence Heights Community Centre.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to work with the North York Harvest Food Bank to negotiate a shared space arrangement with the Food Bank on site at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to work with the North York Harvest Food Bank to negotiate a shared space arrangement with the Food Bank on site at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre.
RM37.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on October 1 and 4, 2021.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting on October 1 and 4, 2021.
CC37.3adopted
Rockport (MPE) Inc. (the "Applicant") has applied for a Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Application") for the property municipally known as 717-733 Mount Pleasant Road (the "Site" or "Subject Site"). On December 20, 2019, the Applicant initially submitted its Application to amend Zoning By-law Nos. 438-86 and 569-2013 for the Site in order to permit a 27-storey (92 metres including mechanical penthouse) residential building with retail at grade, including a 5-storey base building measuring 18 metres in height, and a proposed density (floor space index) of 6.68 times the area of the lot (the "Original Proposal"). On July 30, 2020, the Applicant appealed the Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"), now known as the OLT, for non-decision by City Council (the "Appeal"). An OLT hearing for this matter is scheduled for twelve days commending on January 31, 2022. In addition to the City and the Applicant, the South Eglinton Ratepayers' and Residents' Association ("SERRA"), the Toronto District School Board (the "TDSB"), and the Taunton Residents Association (Toronto) Inc. ("TRA") are parties to the Appeal. City Council instructed the City Solicitor in its decision on Item NY21.3 to oppose the Application in its current form at the OLT and to also attempt to negotiate a resolution of the Appeal based on revisions to the Original Proposal. Pursuant to Council's instructions, the City, along with the above-noted parties to the Appeal, participated in formal mediation in order to attempt to resolve the outstanding concerns regarding the Application. On October 28, 2021, the City Solicitor received a with prejudice settlement offer from the Applicant (the "With Prejudice Settlement Offer"). The With Prejudice Settlement Offer proposes to resolve the Appeal based on the following changes to the proposed development (the "Revised Proposal"), which are reflected in architectural plans dated June 8, 2021 inclusive (the "Revised Plans"): reduction in the overall building height from 27-storeys to 23-storeys (with a new overall metric height of 81 metres to the top of the mechanical penthouse); reduction in height and sculpting of the rooftop mechanical penthouse to reduce its visual and shadow impact; reduction in the number of surface vehicle parking spaces at the rear of the building from eleven (11) spaces to nine (9) spaces; reductions in the number of balconies on the east façade (from 5 per floor to 3 per floor) to reduce potential overlook impacts onto the residential properties in the adjacent Neighbourhoods designation; relocation of balconies from the corners of the building to reduce shadow impacts; relocation of internal and external amenity spaces to the west side of the building to eliminate impacts on residential properties to the east in the adjacent Neighbourhoods designation; inclusion of plantings along the perimeter of terraces and outdoor amenity areas and the reduction in the depth of the 2nd floor terraces on the east side of the building to reduce visual impact and prevent overlook; use of solid materials on east facing balconies to reduce overlook opportunities; inclusion of a dog run on the north end of the 2nd floor with screening to the east; reduced ground floor depth to accommodate a 1.2 metre landscaped area along the east property line, which is to be maintained by the Applicant; and the provision of a 7.5 metre wide paved public laneway which will form part of the eventual public laneway network connecting to Soudan Avenue, and will eventually provide access to sites designated Mixed Use Areas along Mount Pleasant Road. The With Prejudice Settlement Offer includes a community benefit cash contribution of $1.6 million, to be secured in a Section 37 Agreement, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act. The City Solicitor requires further instructions regarding the With Prejudice Settlement Offer from City Council at its upcoming meeting on November 9 and 10, 2021, as the offer will expire at the end of the Council meeting. A copy of the With Prejudice Settlement Offer is contained as Public Attachment 1 to this Report. A copy of the Revised Plans are also included as Public Attachment 2 to this Report.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 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 (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 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 (November 2, 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 dated October 28, 2021 for the lands municipally known as 717-733 Mount Pleasant Road in Public Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated June 8, 2021 inclusive in Public Attachment 2 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor, subject to the Parts below. 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 With Prejudice Settlement Offer dated October 28, 2021 for the lands municipally known as 717-733 Mount Pleasant Road in Public Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor and as generally shown on the Revised Plans dated June 8, 2021 inclusive in Public Attachment 2 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, in order to secure the following, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: a. the community benefits to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. an indexed cash contribution in the amount of one-million and six-hundred thousand dollars ($1,600,000.00), to be paid by the Applicant to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the Site, and to be allocated for community improvements in the vicinity of the Site in Ward 15, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. the amount of the cash contribution referred to in Part 3 a.i. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment of the funds by the Applicant to the City; and iii. in the event that the cash contribution in Part 3 a.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law Amendment 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 the vicinity of the Site; and b. the matters to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as legal conveniences in support of the development are as follows: i. the design, construction, conveyance, and maintenance of lands by the Applicant to the City of Toronto, being 7.5 metres in width, at the rear of the Subject Site, as shown on the Revised Plans dated June 8, 2021 inclusive in Public Attachment 2 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor, for the purpose of a future north-south public laneway, free and clear of all encumbrances, as required by the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. Details of the design of the lane shall be secured through the site plan process, in accordance with the applicable City standards, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and ii. the design, construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance by the Owner of the 1.5 metre wide landscaped buffer along the east lot line, located within the lands to be conveyed by the Applicant to the City for the new north-south public laneway referred to in Part 4.b.ii and as shown on the Revised Plans dated June 8, 2021 inclusive in Public Attachment 2 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor, the design of which shall be secured through the site plan process, all 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 to withhold its Final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment Application until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the City has received an executed Section 37 Agreement securing the benefits outlined in Part 3 above and the Section 37 Agreement has been registered on title to the Subject Site; c. the Applicant has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report which address the items contained in the January 4, 2021 Memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Applicant has submitted a revised Traffic Impact Study, Parking and Loading Study, and Waste Management Study, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and e. the Applicant has submitted a full set of architectural plans, reflecting the settlement offer, for the Subject Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 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 (November 2, 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 the report (November 2, 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 (November 2, 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 (November 2, 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.
MM37.3adopted
This Motion recommends the release of Section 37 Planning Act funds to Arts Etobicoke for the purpose of undertaking the creation of a Heritage themed mural on the restored Royal York Bridge/ Mimico Creek Bridge on Royal York Road to be painted in 2022. Councillor Mark Grimes and Arts Etobicoke are working together to create a vibrant Heritage mural that reflects the beauty of the natural surroundings in the neighbourhood and will act as a gateway to the area. Community consultations will be held online. Funds have been secured from the development at 21 Old Mill Road as community benefits through Section 37 of the Planning Act to be used toward Heritage improvements along the Humber River from Dundas Street to Lake Ontario. The funds identified have been received by the City.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $15,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 21 Old Mill Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700443) for transfer to Arts Etobicoke for the purpose of designing a new Heritage themed mural to be created on the restored Royal York Bridge/ Mimico Creek Bridge on Royal York Road (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $15,000 be forwarded to Arts Etobicoke, subject to Arts Etobicoke signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2021 Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $15,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 21 Old Mill Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700443) for transfer to Arts Etobicoke for the purpose of designing a new Heritage themed mural to be created on the restored Royal York Bridge/ Mimico Creek Bridge on Royal York Road (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $15,000 be forwarded to Arts Etobicoke, subject to Arts Etobicoke signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM37.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Deferred Items: Item NY26.2 Item TE23.10 Item TE23.21 Other Deferred Matter: Item DM37.1 Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 27 on October 27, 2021 Submitted by Mayor John Tory, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 10 on November 2, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 31 on October 25, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Joe Cressy, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 24 on November 1, 2021 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 25 on October 21, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair Report of the General Government and Licensing Committee from Meeting 26 on October 20, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 25 on October 26, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 27 on October 18, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 28 on October 28, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 9 on October 29, 2021 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 27 on October 12, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 27 on October 13, 2021 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 27 on October 15, 2021 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 28 on October 14, 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.
CC37.4adopted
808 Mount Pleasant Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
On June 29, 2018, the applicant (2245883 Ontario Inc.) appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application (Application Number 17 261931 STE 22 OZ) to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions in respect of this matter prior to the second OLT Case Management Conference that is scheduled to commence on November 19, 2021.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 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 (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor; and b. Confidential Attachments 2 to 5 to the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 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 (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer attached to the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor as Confidential Attachment 2, Confidential Attachment 3, Confidential Attachment 4, and Confidential Attachment 5 (collectively, the "Settlement Offer"), in respect of the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application (Application 17 261931 STE 22 OZ) subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer subject to the Parts below. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) for the development until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendments to City of Toronto By-law 569-2013 and former City of Toronto By-law 438-86, as amended, are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and include the requirement for appropriate matters, services and facilities to be provided by the owner at its sole expense pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other matters necessary to support the development as a legal convenience; b. the owner has provided a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and supporting documents, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. the owner has financially secured and designed any upgrades and/or required improvements to municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report, and entered into the appropriate agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development; d. the owner has signed a Section 37 Agreement securing such matters, services and facilities to be provided by the owner at its own expense pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and any other matters necessary to support the development all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and registered said Agreement on title to the lands, satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and e. the owner has provided a signed solicitor's certificate from the owner's real estate lawyer licensed to practice in Ontario providing the opinion that encumbrances registered on title to the parkland dedication and parkland over-dedication (as set out below) including, but not limited to, a "right of purchase" registered as Instrument No. AT2938877 are discharged and the rights associated therewith are extinguished and no longer enforceable as against the parkland dedication and the parkland over-dedication to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of an on-site parkland dedication comprised of the lands municipally known as 247 Roehampton Avenue, 249 Roehampton Avenue, and 820 Mount Pleasant Road, having an area no less than 269.98 square metres (the "Parkland Dedication"), to be used for the purpose of public parkland pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and in accordance with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 415, Article III, at no cost to the City and subject to the owner transferring all the Parkland Dedication to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in accordance with all applicable City policies prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the site. 5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to exercise their discretion to accept, if proposed by the owner, encumbrances of tiebacks in the Parkland Dedication and the parkland over-dedication as set out in Part 6 below, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; 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. 6. City Council direct the City Solicitor to proceed with the preparation, execution, and registration of an agreement with the owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following matters, services, and facilities to be provided as community benefits to support of the development: a. prior to the earlier of the registration of the first condominium in respect of any part of the site and the first occupancy of any part of the development, the owner shall provide no less than 5,000 square feet of space within the development, being the most northern non-residential unit facing the Parkland Dedication and the parkland over-dedication as shown on the enclosed plans, for the City's EarlyON program (the "EarlyON Space"), in accordance with the terms set out in Schedule A to Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. prior to the earlier of condominium registration in respect of any part of the site and the first residential use of any part of the development, but in any event prior to the conveyance of the EarlyON Space to the City, the owner shall enter into and register on title 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, or portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the EarlyON Space; c. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any part of the site, the owner shall convey to the City the fee simple interest in a part of the site with an area of no less than 47 square metres as an over-dedication of public parkland, at no cost to the City and subject to the owner transferring all the over-dedication to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in accordance with all applicable City policies, and subject to the authority granted to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in respect of tiebacks; and to secure the following matters as legal conveniences: d. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any part of the site, the owner shall convey to the City the fee simple interest in the Parkland Dedication to the City on the terms of Part 4 above, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and subject to the authority granted to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in respect of tiebacks; e. the owner shall provide no less than 15 percent of the total number of residential units as 2-bedroom units, no less than 10 percent of the total number of residential units as 3-bedroom units, and no less than 15 percent of the total number of residential units as convertible to 2-or-3-bedroom units, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning as a part of the Site Plan Control application for the development; f. the owner shall construct and maintain 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 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; the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for the development; g. pursuant to the Site Plan Application process for the development, but in any event prior to Site Plan approval, the owner shall provide the following Transportation Demand Management measures to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner: i. review potential to include 1-2 publicly accessible car-share spaces onsite; ii. one (1) car-share and/or bike-share membership per unit, offered in the first year of occupancy; iii. one (1) pre-loaded Presto card ($100 value) per unit offered in the first year of occupancy; and iv. a minimum of two (2) bike repair stations provided on-site. 7. 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 to the report (November 1, 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 (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachments 2 to 5 to the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor are now public and are available 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 (November 1, 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 (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor if the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 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. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information and documents in Confidential Attachments 2 through 5, inclusive, to the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor if the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council.
MM37.4referred
There is a growing opioid/fentanyl substance abuse crisis in communities within the Eglinton Avenue West area. This crisis is having devastating impacts on victims of opioid/fentanyl abuse and a coordinated, comprehensive, multi-partner public health response is required to help victims of substance abuse, and address the impact that this crisis is also having on the local residential and retail areas along Eglinton Avenue West. There is a real and immediate need for medical intervention and support to help victims of opioid abuse. Efforts to address this crisis have been ongoing by Toronto Public Health, community organizations, local residents, along with the local police at 13 Division, but these efforts need to be reinforced by additional agencies and resources in a comprehensive and coordinated way.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, referred Motion MM37.4 to the Board of Health.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Social Development, Finance and Administration to work with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, Toronto Public Health, local police at 13 Division, local Business Improvement Areas, local residents, people living with addiction issues, and any other City Divisions and Agencies to prepare an action plan to tackle this growing opioid/fentanyl crisis in the Eglinton Avenue West area; such action plan to consider the following as urgent priorities: a. a coordinated public health action plan focused on providing medical support and interventions for the victims of the opioid/fentanyl crisis; b. the deployment of a Community Safety Team (based on the model currently being used at the temporary hotel shelters) in the Eglinton Avenue West area where this opioid/fentanyl abuse crisis appears to be impacting individuals and the local community; c. the establishment of a permanent, storefront health clinic in the Eglinton Avenue West area to provide urgently needed medical intervention and supports to victims of substance abuse; and d. expanded outreach to the Provincial and Federal governments to explore programs and secure additional resources in support of the City's efforts to deal with the public health crisis caused by the opioid/fentanyl crisis.
RM37.4received
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.
CC37.5amended
On March 6, 2020, the applicant, Dunpar Holding Inc. (Dunpar), appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. On July 28 and 29, 2020 Council directed the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to attend the OLT hearing to oppose the appeal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application, as proposed. Concurrently, the City Solicitor obtained instructions from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to attend the OLT hearing to oppose the appeal respecting the associated Draft Plan of Subdivision application. On September 22, 2020, Dunpar submitted an Official Plan Amendment application proposing to amend Chapter 7, Site and Area Specific Policies, Policy No. 540 and Schedule 2 of the Official Plan "The Designation Of Planned But Unbuilt Road" to change the requirement for a public road on the subject site to a private road. On February 17, 2021, Dunpar appealed its Official Plan Amendment application to the OLT. The appeal was made without revisions to the original proposal and citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. This appeal was consolidated with the appeals of the applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for the subject site at the OLT. On February 25, 2021, the applicant submitted a Right of Way Plan, prepared by Dunpar, dated February 18, 2021 for the property municipally known as 2650-2672 St. Clair Avenue West, showing a private road on the westerly portion of the subject site (Public Attachment 1). On October 8, 2021, the applicant submitted drawings in support of a further revised proposal on a with prejudice basis. Those drawings were further revised and resubmitted on or around October 19, 2021, along with the architectural plans prepared by Dunpar and dated October 14, 2021, on a with prejudice basis as a part of a formal submission to the City. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions in respect of this matter prior to the OLT hearing that is scheduled to commence on November 29, 2021.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential attachment 1 to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata were adopted by City Council and are now public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer dated November 10, 2021 from Daniel Artenosi, Overland LLP in Confidential Attachment 2 to motion 1 Councillor Frances Nunziata. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to these instructions. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 2 to motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata is now 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 the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 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 (November 1, 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.
MM37.5withdrawn
The Eglinton-West Little Jamaica community is continuing to see an explosion of development applications with seven active developments currently underway. These projects only call for market value housing, well beyond the reach of local residents in need of an affordable place to live. The upcoming completion of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, and the opening of the nearby Fairbank and Oakwood Stations, will result in extreme development in this area because of the new provincial transit station development policies. In March 2021, City Council passed MM30.24 which requested that City staff start the process of transforming the Shortt Street Green P parking lot (located north-west of the Dufferin St and Eglinton Avenue West intersection) into a community service hub, including an affordable housing development. Action is needed now to prioritize the Shortt Street Green P project for affordable housing under the Housing Now program. Given the unprecedented rapid pace of development that is occurring, there is an acute need to provide integrated affordable housing and community and social infrastructure for the thousands of new residents that will be moving into the area.
Motion MM37.5 was withdrawn at City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to work with the Toronto Parking Authority, CreateTO, and any other City Divisions to develop an urgent plan to designate the Shortt Street Green P project as an affordable housing project under the Housing Now program; such plan to also explore the possibility of including the Canadian Legion Branch 75 Fairbank as part of this affordable housing community hub redevelopment project.
RM37.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on November 9 and 10, 2021, received the following petitions for information: 1. Petition regarding a stoplight on Broadview Avenue, submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth, containing the names of approximately 233 persons.
CC37.6adopted
The City Solicitor is seeking authority to approve a motion for leave to intervene in a Federal Court of Appeal case where the court will consider provisions of the Telecommunications Act relevant to telecommunications carriers' access to highways and other public places to construct, maintain and operate wireless telecommunications infrastructure.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, with retroactive authority if required, to bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal of the Canadian Radio and Telecommunication's Review of Mobile Wireless Services, Telecom Regulatory Policy decision, CRTC 2021-130, dated April 15, 2021, at the Federal Court of Appeal, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, with retroactive authority if required, to bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal of the Canadian Radio and Telecommunication's Review of Mobile Wireless Services, Telecom Regulatory Policy decision, CRTC 2021-130, dated April 15, 2021, at the Federal Court of Appeal, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.
MM37.6adopted
On November 25, 2020, City Council adopted By-law 1063-2020, to temporary modify zoning restrictions affecting outdoor patios respecting 67 Front Street East and 94 The Esplanade. This By-law was later repealed and replaced by By-law 202-2021, for the purposes of extending the temporary permission to April 14, 2022. The restaurant C'est What, located at 67 Front Street East, sought this temporary permission in order to convert the southern half of the surface parking lot at 94 The Esplanade (owned by the same entity as 67 Front Street East) for a temporary outdoor patio space during the COVID-19 pandemic. The owners of C'est What would like to seek minor variances to permit the patio beyond the current expiration date of April 14, 2022.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, that an application for variances is permitted with respect to the property municipally known as 67 Front Street East and 94 The Esplanade for relief from the requirements of By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013, to amend the associated development standards only as they relate to an outdoor patio in combination with an eating establishment. 2. City Council declare that Part 1 above shall not be construed to fetter City Council's or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning's discretion with respect to any decision or opinion regarding the variance application related to 67 Front Street East and 94 The Esplanade.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, that an application for variances is permitted with respect to the property municipally known as 67 Front Street East and 94 The Esplanade for relief from the requirements of By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013, to amend the associated development standards only as they relate to an outdoor patio in combination with an eating establishment. 2. City Council declare that Recommendation 1 above shall not be construed to fetter City Council's or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning's discretion with respect to any decision or opinion regarding the variance application related to 67 Front Street East and 94 The Esplanade.
RM37.6received
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 November 9, 10 and 12, 2021. November 9, 2021 Mayor Tory addressed City Council by acknowledging the proclamation of Remembrance Week and by noting that the iconic and familiar symbol of the Poppy was brought about by the hard work of Canadian veterans and others including Madame Anna Guérin who encouraged the use of the Poppy, on behalf of the people of France, and presented the first Poppy wreath to Toronto Mayor Tommy Langton Church in 1921 at what is now called Old City Hall. Mayor Tory noted that the Royal Canadian Legion has marked 2021 as the Year of the Poppy in honour of Canadians who gave their life for their country, including almost 10,000 from Toronto alone. Mayor Tory told City Council that he was honoured to have helped unveil a new Poppy symbol on the Toronto sign, in Nathan Phillips Square, which will return for Remembrance Week observances and other military anniversaries in years to come. Mayor Tory encouraged Members of Council and all Torontonians to wear a Poppy in honour of Remembrance week and noted that the sale of Poppies helps the Royal Canadian Legion continue to provide services and support to its members. Mayor Tory encouraged Torontonians to take time to observe Remembrance Day on November 11 by attending one of the services, by visiting a cenotaph or by viewing Remembrance Day ceremonies live online. Mayor Tory acknowledged and thanked, on behalf of City Council, the contributions made by the Government of Canada, through the Veterans Affairs Commemorative Partnership program, in support of Remembrance Week ceremonies and thanked the Royal Canadian Legion for their support in the use of the Poppy symbol on the Toronto sign and on City vehicles throughout Remembrance Week. Mayor Tory called on Bruce Stewart, District Sergeant-at-Arms and District Parade Marshall, District D, Royal Canadian Legion, to address City Council. Bruce Stewart thanked Mayor Tory and encouraged Torontonians to observe Remembrance Day by attending a cenotaph or Remembrance Day service. Bruce Stewart informed City Council of a project he had been working on, the Veteran Banner Program, which will be highlighted in Coronation Park, High Park, and Colonel Sam Smith Park next year. Mr. Stewart expressed his thanks to City staff for their help and support bringing the Veteran Banner program to City parks in 2022. Speaker Nunziata thanked Mr. Stewart for his remarks and reminded City Council that in 1998 City Council made a unanimous decision to exempt the Legion from paying property tax. November 10, 2021 Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council of a phone call he received from the Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Packaging on October 23. Councillor Thompson stated that he was told that a water main had broken the day before and that the resulting volume of water flow had been causing concern that it may be impact the Atlantic Packaging building at 111 Progress Avenue. Councillor Thompson advised that he had reached out to Lou Di Gironimo, General Manager, and Toronto Water and asked what could be done to fix the situation. Councillor Thompson said that a crew from Toronto Water was dispatched to fix the problem and thanked those involved including Bill Shea, Director, Distribution and Collection, Derek Thomas, Manager, Customer Field Services, Albert Ruvuza, Coordinator Customer Care, Magdalena Grabowski, Supervisor Customer Care, Anthony Hogarth, Water Maintenance Worker, Daniel Mensah, Water Maintenance Worker and Chad Cholmondeley, Back-hoe operator.
CC37.7amended
Sale of City-Owned Lands, 20 Castlefield Avenue and 565 Duplex Avenue, Yonge-Eglinton Area - Update
Toronto Parking Authority executed an agreement (the "Agreement") to sell the lands municipally known as 20 Castlefield Avenue and 565 Duplex Avenue (the "City Lands") to 2500 Yonge Street Limited (the "Purchaser"). The City of Toronto did not approve the sale of the City Lands as provided for in the Agreement. Confidential Attachment 1 contains information pertaining to potential litigation and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 3. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor attached to the transmittal (November 8, 2021) from the Toronto Parking Authority Board remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 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 (November 1, 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 to the report (November 1, 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 (November 1, 2021) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor attached to the transmittal (November 8, 2021) from the Toronto Parking Authority Board 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 to the report (October 25, 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 (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor attached to the transmittal (November 8, 2021) from the Toronto Parking Authority Board 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. 2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor and the balance of the information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM37.7adopted
The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will take place in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31, 2021 to November 12, 2021. The COP26 summit will convene parties from across the world to accelerate meaningful action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The four main goals of the Glasgow Conference are to: 1. Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach; 2. Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats; 3. Mobilize finance; and 4. Work together to deliver. It is recognized that climate change represents a significant threat to the world and the impacts of climate change are increasing more rapidly than ever before. This reality also poses a significant threat to housing and secure communities for people across the world. Many areas lack resilience or truly secure housing and as a result are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as flooding, severe and extreme weather and the associated effects of unprecedented storms and climate activity. The City of Toronto has approved and is implementing some of the most significant actions to combat climate change of any municipality. TransformTO, the Net Zero Strategy and action on greenhouse gas emissions mark our considerable commitment to action. In view of Toronto's leadership on climate change action and the City's recognized profile across the world, it would be appropriate to convene an ad hoc working group to explore the merits and possibility of hosting a future United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in our City utilizing the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat's guide and directions for cities submitting applications. The ad hoc working group would consider the merits of potentially hosting a climate change conference in Toronto and if determined to be appropriate then identify processes with respect to submitting an application to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, identify individuals and partners who could participate in this process and establish a timeline for preparation of a submission and identify the year for which an application is to be submitted. This would be an excellent opportunity for the City of Toronto to demonstrate leadership in terms of progress in combatting climate change and to promote Toronto as a host City for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to convene an ad hoc working group which includes the Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee and the Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee to explore having the City of Toronto host a future United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in our City. 2. City Council direct that the ad hoc working group referenced in Part 1 above, once established, would assess and identify processes and merits with respect to submitting an application to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, engage with representatives of the Government of Canada and identify individuals and partners who could participate in this process, establish a timeline for preparation of a submission and identify the year for which an application is to be submitted. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to provide an update on progress with respect to this direction to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the first quarter of 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to convene an ad hoc working group which includes the Chair of the Planning and Housing Committee and the Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee to explore having the City of Toronto host a future United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in our City. 2. City Council direct that the ad hoc working group referenced in Recommendation 1 above, once established, would assess and identify processes and merits with respect to submitting an application to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, engage with representatives of the Government of Canada and identify individuals and partners who could participate in this process, establish a timeline for preparation of a submission and identify the year for which an application is to be submitted. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to provide an update on progress with respect to this direction to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the first quarter of 2022.
RM37.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
November 9, 2021: City Council adopted the November 9, 2021 Order Paper, as amended and all other Items not held on consent. November 10, 2021: City Council adopted the November 10, 2021 Order Paper, as amended. November 12, 2021: City Council adopted the November 12, 2021 Order Paper.
CC37.8adopted
Anti-Vaccination Demonstrations - Protecting Healthcare Workers
At its October 1, 2021 meeting, in consideration of MM36.5 - Protecting Healthcare Workers , City Council requested: - 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. - 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. - 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. This report responds to Council's requests noted above, and provides available information on current provincial and federal actions in response to anti-vaccination demonstrations and the protection of frontline workers.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Manager and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 2, 2021) from the City Manager and the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety 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 Manager and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM37.8adopted
This Motion seeks Council authorization for the City to receive a $150,000 grant from the Trottier Family Foundation on behalf of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund. The grant is composed of $100,000 for Toronto Atmospheric Fund to deliver a building retrofit program in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and $50,000 for Toronto Atmospheric Fund to provide advisory services to the Greater Montreal Climate Fund. Greater Montreal Climate Fund is a partner with Toronto Atmospheric Fund in its Low Carbon Cities Canada initiative that launched in 2020 including funding to Toronto Atmospheric Fund from the Federal Government under an agreement approved by City Council. City staff confirm that the City can receive grants from charitable foundations and transfer them directly to Toronto Atmospheric Fund. Toronto Atmospheric Fund cannot receive charitable grants directly because Toronto Atmospheric Fund is a non-share capital corporation and therefore not a qualified donee. Under the Income Tax Act, the City is a qualified donee, as a registered Canadian municipality. The City has previously accepted grants on Toronto Atmospheric Fund's behalf to fund projects that align with Toronto Atmospheric Fund's mandate to advance solutions to climate change. This matter is time-sensitive and being presented as a Member Motion to avoid unnecessary delays in receiving the $150,000 grant from the Trottier Family Foundation. Toronto Atmospheric Fund anticipates applying for and receiving additional grants from charitable organizations for its programs. As an interim measure until the end of the current Council term, this Motion also seeks City Council authorization to allow appropriate City officials to enter into agreements for future grants and to receive and transfer funds to Toronto Atmospheric Fund, following review by the City. Beyond the term of this City Council, City staff advise that they and Toronto Atmospheric Fund are reviewing and updating the Toronto Atmospheric Fund governance framework, which will be the subject of future Council reporting, and may identify and recommend methods to simplify the receipt and transfer of charitable grants in the future. Toronto Atmospheric Fund and staff in the City Manager's Office, the Office of the Controller, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and Legal Services have been consulted on this Motion and recommendations. Recognition of these funds will be included in Toronto Atmospheric Fund's financial reporting to the City.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the Trottier Family Foundation for a $150,000 grant to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund for a building retrofit program with activities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and in Montreal, Quebec, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Controller and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to receive the $150,000 from the Trottier Family Foundation and transfer the funds to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, in accordance with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act, 2005. 3. City Council authorize, until the end of the current term of City Council: a. the City Manager or designate, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to negotiate and enter into agreements with foundations or other grantmaking institutions for other grants to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund that align with its mandate and on terms and conditions acceptable to the Controller and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and b. the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to receive such grants and transfer the funds to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund in accordance with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act, 2005.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the Trottier Family Foundation for a $150,000 grant to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund for a building retrofit program with activities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and in Montreal, Quebec, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Controller and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to receive the $150,000 from the Trottier Family Foundation and transfer the funds to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, in accordance with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act, 2005. 3. City Council authorize, until the end of the current term of City Council: a. the City Manager or designate, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to negotiate and enter into agreements with foundations or other grantmaking institutions for other grants to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund that align with its mandate and on terms and conditions acceptable to the Controller and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and b. the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to receive such grants and transfer the funds to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund in accordance with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Act, 2005.
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.
MM37.31adopted
Jim Hart is Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board and has served with distinction. The Executive Director and Chief of Staff, Toronto Police Services Board has advised the City Clerk that Mr. Hart has recently moved from Toronto and as a result, no longer meets the residency requirements of the Public Appointments Policy. The Toronto Police Services Board and the Toronto Police Service are currently engaged in issues of significant public interest. It is critical to maintain continuity of leadership at this time. This Motion asks Council to vary the residency requirement in this circumstance so that Jim Hart can continue to serve as Chair of the Board. Mr. Hart has indicated his willingness to complete his current term which ends in November 2022. This Motion is urgent as City Council should ensure the Board can continue to govern effectively.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council vary the Public Appointments Policy residency requirement in respect of Jim Hart, Chair, Toronto Police Services Board, so that Mr. Hart can continue serving on the Toronto Police Services Board and complete his term as Chair to November 14, 2022 and until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council vary the Public Appointments Policy residency requirement in respect of Jim Hart, Chair, Toronto Police Services Board, so that Mr. Hart can continue serving on the Toronto Police Services Board and complete his term as Chair to November 14, 2022 and until a successor is appointed.
MM37.32adopted
At its meeting held on October 1 and 4, 2021, City Council adopted Etobicoke York Community Council Item EY26.2, as amended, which recommended amendments to the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, to permit the construction of a new nine storey (46 metres) hospital building with 416 beds at the north end of the site, a new central utility plant to the west of the proposed new hospital building, and a new eight storey (23 metres) above grade parking structure with 838 parking spaces at the south end of the site at 140, 150, 160, 170, 190 and 220 Sherway Drive. By-law 814-2021 was enacted and passed on October 4, 2021 to permit the development. It has come to the attention of City staff that section 8(C)(i) to By-law 814-2021 should be revised to address a typographical error related to the Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation. This change is minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council. It is therefore appropriate that this technical amendment be made to By-law 814-2021 without the need for any further public notice.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend By-law No. 814-2021, by replacing Section 8(C)(i) of By-law 814-2021 with the revised Section 8(C)(i), substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to Motion MM37.32, to identify the factually correct Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation in Area A. 2. City Council determine that the revision is minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Michael Ford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law No. 814-2021, by replacing Section 8(C)(i) of By-law 814-2021 with the revised Section 8(C)(i), substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to Motion MM37.32, to identify the factually correct Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation in Area A. 2. City Council determine that the revision is minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law.
MM37.33adopted
Under a Licence Agreement approved by City Council at its October 5, 2016 meeting (MM21.14), and last amended through City Council approval at its July 28, 2020 meeting (EX15.13), the Friends of High Park Zoo has undertaken the construction of a new Llama and Capybara building at the popular High Park animal attraction. The new log cabin, expanded and upgraded to improve conditions for both the animals and their human caretakers, is now almost finished. The Friends of High Park Zoo, a registered charity, contributed $224,000 towards the project, plus an additional $20,000 in extra costs, all raised through community fundraising. The City contributed $543,000. A final piece is work is connecting hydro power. The hydro mast from the old building, which accepts the wires from a hydro pole across the street, is not able to be re-used as it was subsequently found not up to modern building codes. All the construction funds have been spent, including the extra $20,000 contributed by the Friends of High Park Zoo. This final amount will finish the work, including a new mast and related conduit, with funding available from the 2021-2030 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan under the Parks Rehab (West District - Account CPR117-51-04) sub-project, in the Park Development project. The cost of the related work is $10,546. The payment will allow the Friends of High Park Zoo to pay its contractor, complete the work, and ensure the integrity of warranties provided by the contractor. This Motion requests authority for the expenditure. The work is urgent for the health and safety of the animals for the coming winter.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the transfer of up to an additional $10,546 to the Friends of High Park Zoo, from the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2021-2030 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan under the Parks Rehab (West District - Account CPR117-51-04) sub-project, in the Park Development project, for electrical rehabilitation of the Llama and Capybara building in High Park Zoo, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to amend the Construction and Licence Agreement dated January 1, 2017 between the City and the Friends of High Park Zoo, to allow for the transfer of up to an additional $10,546 from the City to the Friends of High Park Zoo, to be used for the purpose of the Llama and Capybara Building Project at the High Park Zoo, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the transfer of up to an additional $10,546 to the Friends of High Park Zoo, from the Parks, Forestry and Recreation's 2021-2030 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan under the Parks Rehab (West District - Account CPR117-51-04) sub-project, in the Park Development project, for electrical rehabilitation of the Llama and Capybara building in High Park Zoo, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to amend the Construction and Licence Agreement dated January 1, 2017 between the City and the Friends of High Park Zoo, to allow for the transfer of up to an additional $10,546 from the City to the Friends of High Park Zoo, to be used for the purpose of the Llama and Capybara Building Project at the High Park Zoo, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
MM37.34adopted
The property municipally known as 411 Victoria Park Avenue, 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario (the "Property") was purchased by the developer from Build Toronto in accordance with an agreement of purchase and sale dated February 23, 2018 (as same has been amended, restated, supplemented, revived or otherwise modified, from time to time) between Build Toronto Holdings (Victoria Park) Inc. ("Build Toronto") and the developer (the "Agreement of Purchase and Sale"). As a requirement of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the developer was obligated to re-convey to Build Toronto a parcel of land for the purposes of developing affordable housing. The Agreement of Purchase and Sale acknowledges that these lands would comprise risk assessed lands, subject to a Certificate of Property Use. Further, as a requirement of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, Build Toronto, as a landowner and acting as an agent for the City who was also a part landowner of the Property, obtained the required environmental approvals, including a risk assessment accepted by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks, resulting in a Certificate of Property Use and Record of Site Condition for residential development, for the portions of the property containing the Affordable Housing Lands. Subsequently, at its meetings on June 25 and July 14, 2021, Scarborough Community Council and City Council, respectively, through Item SC25.1, approved amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the Property. As part of these approvals and pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, the developer is required to convey the AR Lands to the City for the purposes of constructing at least 62 affordable rental units. The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks issued a Certificate of Property Use in respect of the portion of the property including the AR Lands prior to the developer's purchase from Build Toronto. The Policy does not permit the City to accept lands that are subject a Certificate of Property Use that will impact or restrict the intended use of the conveyed lands or will result in any significant future cost implications to the City. The Certificate of Property Use requires the future development of the Affordable Housing Lands to include construction and ongoing monitoring of specific risk management measures associated with the construction of buildings on the Affordable Housing Lands. In 2019, City Council approved an exemption to this policy to enable a portion of this property, which has the same Certificate of Property Use and which is to the south of the AR Lands, to be transferred back to the City for parkland. The condition of the lands was contemplated in the APS and accepted by Build Toronto at the time the APS was executed, such that intent of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale was that the development of the AR Lands in accordance with the Certificate of Property Use would be at the expense of Build Toronto (now CreateTO), the City or a third party developer. The City's housing secretariat is aware of and supports this direction. CreateTO has the subject matter expertise and budget to support any additional costs from and to undertake the requirements of and obligations set out in the Certificate of Property Use stemming from the terms of this Agreement of Purchase and Sale. This development is unique in a number of ways. Due to its previous ownership of the lands and its continued long-standing involvement with the Property, CreateTO has an intimate knowledge of and commitment to undertaking the works required by the Certificate of Property Use. That Council has already provided an exemption from the Policy for the parkland on this development indicates the City's comfort with the Certificate of Property Use for this site. Finally, the development aligns with the City's desire to secure critically needed affordable housing development opportunities which can be undertaken whilst fulfilling the obligations of the Certificate of Property Use. Due to these specific facts distinguishing this site, an exemption from the Policy is warranted. This matter is urgent because the Section 37 Agreement approved by Council by way of SC25.1 on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021 cannot be executed - nor can the transfer of land to the City contemplated therein be completed - without this exemption. The Bills are at Council this meeting for matters already approved but cannot be passed unless the Motion moves forward.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the parcel of land within the development at 411 Victoria Park Avenue currently shown as Block 5 on the draft plan of subdivision application filed with the City as application no. 19 263636 ESC 20 SB required to be conveyed to the City for development of affordable rental housing (the "AR Lands"), from the application of Section 5.4.5.3 of the Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act (the "Policy"), such that the City will accept the conveyance of the AR Lands subject to a Certificate of Property Use, and develop the lands in accordance with the Certificate of Property Use at CreateTO's expense, or at the expense of a third party provider that is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of this block (the "AR Developer") in accordance with the agreement of purchase and sale between Build Toronto Holdings (Victoria Park) Inc. ("Build Toronto") and the developer. 2. City Council authorize CreateTO to act on the City's behalf and on behalf of the AR Developer to assume all responsibility for the work required under the Certificate of Property Use. 3. City Council deem the Certificate of Property Use to be a permitted encumbrance against the AR Lands for the purposes of the conveyance required under the required Section 37 Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the parcel of land within the development at 411 Victoria Park Avenue currently shown as Block 5 on the draft plan of subdivision application filed with the City as application no. 19 263636 ESC 20 SB required to be conveyed to the City for development of affordable rental housing (the "AR Lands"), from the application of Section 5.4.5.3 of the Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act (the "Policy"), such that the City will accept the conveyance of the AR Lands subject to a Certificate of Property Use, and develop the lands in accordance with the Certificate of Property Use at CreateTO's expense, or at the expense of a third party provider that is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of this block (the "AR Developer") in accordance with the agreement of purchase and sale between Build Toronto Holdings (Victoria Park) Inc. ("Build Toronto") and the developer. 2. City Council authorize CreateTO to act on the City's behalf and on behalf of the AR Developer to assume all responsibility for the work required under the Certificate of Property Use. 3. City Council deem the Certificate of Property Use to be a permitted encumbrance against the AR Lands for the purposes of the conveyance required under the required Section 37 Agreement.
MM37.35adopted
This Motion asks City Council to waive the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, and establish a secondary polling period on the proposed expansion of the Toronto Downtown West Business Improvement Area in light of the impact of the pandemic on the response to the poll. This request has been prepared in consultation with the Toronto Downtown West BIA Boundary Expansion Subcommittee and working with staff in the Business Improvement Area Office. On February 2, 2021, City Council stated its intention to pass a by-law to expand the Toronto Entertainment District Business Improvement Area (BIA) to include the area bounded by Richmond Street West (both sides) to the north, Spadina Avenue to the east, Front Street West to the south, and Bathurst Street to the west. On May 5, 2021, City Council approved the renaming of the Toronto Entertainment District BIA as the Toronto Downtown West BIA. On July 5, 2021 the City Clerk sent out notice of City Council's intention to pass a by-law designating the expanded Toronto Downtown West Business Improvement Area, in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas. As of September 2, 2021, the closing date of the poll, a total of 37 ballots were received, out of 258 ballots sent by the City Clerk. Although the majority of ballots received were in favour of expanding the BIA, the City Clerk did not receive a sufficient number of ballots to validate the poll. Many business and property owners reported not receiving the polling notice, which was sent by mail at a time when many places of business were closed or operating under reduced hours or staff were working from home. Given the circumstances of the pandemic, this motion seeks City Council authority to provide an additional opportunity for businesses and property owners to vote on the proposed BIA expansion by establishing a second polling period. Any new ballots received during the secondary polling period will be added to the 37 ballots already received. Notice of the secondary polling period will be provided in a similar manner to the initial notice. The polling period will be 30 days, with start and end dates to be determined by the City Clerk. Property owners receiving the notice will be required to provide a copy to their non-residential tenants within 15 days of the date of the notice. This motion is urgent to allow the polling process to be re-opened and concluded without additional unnecessary delay.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council waive Subsection 19-2.4 N (2) and 19.2.4 N (4) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, to reopen the poll to allow for a secondary polling period for the expansion of the Toronto Downtown West Business Improvement Area. 2. City Council waive Subsection 19-2.4 I of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas to allow for a 30 day secondary polling period with the start and end dates to be determined by the City Clerk's Office. 3. City Council direct that the revised notification containing details of the secondary polling period follow the same methods as the original notification as set out in Subsections 19-2.4 A, B, and C and that persons shall be directed to provide a copy of the notice to tenants within 15 days of the date of the revised notice, rather than within the 30 days prescribed in Subsection B. 4. City Council direct that, as outlined in 19-2.4 M (4) ballots will be accepted if received by 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the "secondary polling period".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council waive Subsection 19-2.4 N (2) and 19.2.4 N (4) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, to reopen the poll to allow for a secondary polling period for the expansion of the Toronto Downtown West Business Improvement Area. 2. City Council waive Subsection 19-2.4 I of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas to allow for a 30 day secondary polling period with the start and end dates to be determined by the City Clerk's Office. 3. City Council direct that the revised notification containing details of the secondary polling period follow the same methods as the original notification as set out in Subsections 19-2.4 A, B, and C and that persons shall be directed to provide a copy of the notice to tenants within 15 days of the date of the revised notice, rather than within the 30 days prescribed in Subsection B. 4. City Council direct that, as outlined in 19-2.4 M (4) ballots will be accepted if received by 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the "secondary polling period".
MM37.36adopted
We believe our community centres should be safe and accessible places for our seniors to engage in fun recreational and social activities. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's current regulations - as interpreted by City Legal staff - prohibits the longstanding practice of seniors playing cards for an entry fee, in our community centres. The City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division has been working to find a solution, but outside of going against licensing requirements, staff cannot find a way for these programs to continue with wagering and the collection of low entry fees. Many of our seniors have been clear that this type of nominal wagering has been part of Community Bridge and Euchre programs for decades. These games are social by nature and are not designed to generate profits. This Motion is urgent as after months of lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our seniors are ready to return to community centres for recreational card games.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to write to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and request a regulatory change that will allow seniors to pay a small entry fee (under $2.00) so they can legally play cards in our community centres and collect winnings, without a licence. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with the City Solicitor on options to allow this wagering to continue until the City receives official notice to discontinue the practice from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to write to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and request a regulatory change that will allow seniors to pay a small entry fee (under $2.00) so they can legally play cards in our community centres and collect winnings, without a licence. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with the City Solicitor on options to allow this wagering to continue until the City receives official notice to discontinue the practice from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
MM37.37adopted
Over the past seven years, the block containing St. Andrew's Playground and the former City Waterworks building has undergone a complete transformation. The full revitalization of St. Andrew's Playground will be complete in the coming weeks, including an expansion of the public parkland onto a former surface parking lot next door. The CreateTO-led (formerly Build Toronto) City-building project at the Waterworks is also in the final stages of work involving: - heritage retention; - new affordable artists' housing mixed with market housing; - a new YMCA recreation centre; and - a food hall open to the park and street. Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth has opened Eva's Phoenix, new transitional housing for 50 for homeless and at-risk youth aged 16-24, located in the renovated east end of the heritage Waterworks building in space leased from the City of Toronto (60 Brant Street). One remaining outstanding piece of the puzzle is to complete streetscape improvements beside the east and north frontages of City-owned 60 Brant Street. It is important to expedite this work because the area is currently muddy and inaccessible for any practical use, but it has the potential to further expand the public open space in this rapidly-growing neighbourhood where most people live in small apartments and condos. In addition, the residents at Eva's Phoenix deserve an attractive and useful front lawn. This Motion is urgent because Eva's Phoenix has now been occupied for a number of years, and the adjacent work on the Waterworks and in St. Andrew's Playground is nearly complete. Council direction to expedite this work is necessary in order for permits to be issued and work to begin without additional delay.
City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth to finalize and issue permits for streetscape improvements adjacent to 60 Brant Street, or for the City of Toronto to deliver the improvements directly where appropriate, and to consult with the local Ward Councillor on funding sources for this work.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth to finalize and issue permits for streetscape improvements adjacent to 60 Brant Street, or for the City of Toronto to deliver the improvements directly where appropriate, and to consult with the local Ward Councillor on funding sources for this work.