Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 80 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.
Items 51 to 75 of 80Show 2550100all
MM38.22withdrawn
Natural skating rinks are a winter tradition in Toronto and a fundamental Canadian winter experience. The City of Toronto has traditionally supported 30 to 40 community groups each year to flood areas in local parks. These have created spaces relied upon by neighbourhoods for community building and for keeping active during the coldest months of the year. Levels of City support for rinks has changed over time. In 2021, a number of rink organizers expressed frustration over reduced service levels proposed by City staff. In some cases, rink teams were told that support would no longer be available for installing boards to support skating or hockey. In other cases, groups were told that their boards, traditionally stored by the City, had exceeded their lifespan and were no longer available. Community groups investing hours of their time in the freezing cold weather to provide low cost enhancements to City properties have a reasonable expectation of support and communication - especially when that support has been relied upon for past activities. With changing weather patterns and increasing volatility, the City should be engaging with these community groups to establish what role it can play to make these rinks easier for volunteers, especially in the setting up or dismantling of infrastructure. Local councillors often have regular contact with these groups and any changes to past service levels should also be considered in collaboration with their offices.
Motion MM38.22 was withdrawn at City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to provide support matching 2020-21 service levels to community/neighbourhood groups by the end of the 2021-22 application period to ensure the success of the City's natural ice rinks, including: a. the installation, removal and storage of any hockey boards on rinks where such boards were used in the 2020-21 season. b. continued support with equipment, materials or staff time provided in the 2020-21 season. c. consultation with the local councillor in cases where any future service changes are proposed. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2022 on support that the City can put in place to cultivate new and existing community/neighbourhood groups willing to commit their time for the success of a natural ice rink in their community.
MM38.23adopted
The City of Toronto can make a major impact on the commercialization of locally made solutions to climate change by hosting demonstrations and pilots of new-to-market technologies through the Green Market Acceleration Program. This includes City divisions and the City's agencies, boards and commissions. The Green Market Acceleration Program will accelerate the reduction of green house gas emissions while at the same time increase jobs locally. In May 2018, City Council directed the Economic Development and Culture division, along with the Toronto Office of Partnerships to continue work on Green Market Acceleration Program. The direction from Council has been expanded on in the recommendations of this Motion to provide additional support for the City of Toronto's Net Zero Strategy.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the heads of all City agencies and corporations and direct division heads to execute agreements on behalf of the City for the duration of the Green Market Acceleration Program providing for the implementation of applied research partnerships, proof of concept projects and technology demonstrations using City assets or infrastructure in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council request all City agencies and corporations and direct divisions to work with Green Market Acceleration Program through the duration of the program to assist local businesses with their applied research, proof of concept projects and technology demonstrations, supporting the development of "made in Toronto" market-based innovative solutions to real world issues and growing Toronto's economy. 3. City Council request all City agencies and corporations and direct divisions to designate a green market acceleration liaison who will work with Green Market Acceleration Program staff to identify assets under their control that can be used for specific Green Market Acceleration Program projects and be the champion to help the agency, board, commission or division staff to undertake the projects. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in the report back to City Council on the Green Market Acceleration Program, to provide a report card on the efforts to support commercialization that identifies the number of Green Market Acceleration Program projects sent to each agency, corporation and division; the number of Green Market Acceleration Program projects implemented by each agency, corporation and division; and the reasons why Green Market Acceleration Program projects, if any, did not proceed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the heads of all City agencies and corporations and direct division heads to execute agreements on behalf of the City for the duration of the Green Market Acceleration Program providing for the implementation of applied research partnerships, proof of concept projects and technology demonstrations using City assets or infrastructure in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council request all City agencies and corporations and direct divisions to work with Green Market Acceleration Program through the duration of the program to assist local businesses with their applied research, proof of concept projects and technology demonstrations, supporting the development of "made in Toronto" market-based innovative solutions to real world issues and growing Toronto's economy. 3. City Council request all City agencies and corporations and direct divisions to designate a green market acceleration liaison who will work with Green Market Acceleration Program staff to identify assets under their control that can be used for specific Green Market Acceleration Program projects and be the champion to help the agency, board, commission or division staff to undertake the projects. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in the report back to City Council on the Green Market Acceleration Program, to provide a report card on the efforts to support commercialization that identifies the number of Green Market Acceleration Program projects sent to each agency, corporation and division; the number of Green Market Acceleration Program projects implemented by each agency, corporation and division; and the reasons why Green Market Acceleration Program projects, if any, did not proceed.
MM38.24adopted
The beautiful apartment at 467 Spadina Road, just north of Forest Hill Village, has been vacant since 2006 following a mass renoviction. Confirmed as heritage by Council in 2020, the property now sits as a derelict eyesore providing a home for rats instead of people. A developer satisfied the rental replacement requirements under Section 111 of the Planning Act and was able to pursue a two-unit development that kept the original structure intact. That developer, however, did not follow through on their plans and sold the property. Earlier this year, Councillor Matlow's office and City Planning were approached by the new owner of the property stating their intention to revitalize the building and convert it back to a 17-unit apartment. It was determined by City Building that the applicant would have to go through Committee of Adjustment to change the project back to an apartment building after the previous two-unit project. Despite having support from City Planning and Councillor Matlow's office, the applicant deferred their August 2021 Committee of Adjustment date stating in the Toronto Star that they now believed it would be more financially advantageous to pursue the two-unit plan. Recently, the owner has put the property back on the market. This Motion requests City Staff to report on any zoning amendments required to "legalize" the existing apartment to send as strong a signal as possible to both the current owner, and any prospective one, that the City of Toronto strongly supports a multi-unit apartment at 467 Spadina Road.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor as necessary, to report on any zoning amendments that would be required to permit a multi-unit apartment building within the existing building envelope at 467 Spadina Road and to bring forward any required zoning by-law amendments to a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act after holding a community meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor as necessary, to report on any zoning amendments that would be required to permit a multi-unit apartment building within the existing building envelope at 467 Spadina Road and to bring forward any required zoning by-law amendments to a statutory public meeting under the Planning Act after holding a community meeting.
MM38.25adopted
Auto theft has reached unprecedented and epidemic levels in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. The Toronto Police Service estimates that 5,347 cars have been stolen in the City so far this year. Auto theft is not a victimless crime but rather it is violent, dangerous and linked to various organized criminal activities. Cars are being stolen and carjacked right out of driveways, loaded into cargo containers and shipped out of Canadian ports to be sold overseas to help fund organized crime. Auto theft does not respect municipal and provincial boundaries and according to analysis conducted by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, there were over 12,000 auto theft claims in Ontario in 2020, an increase of 55 percent between 2016-2020.[1] The value of these claims totalled $250.7 million, an increase of 149 percent over this same period. This costs all vehicle owners, especially in Toronto. A recent Toronto Star article estimates that auto insurance rates in Toronto are 13-15 percent higher than the rest of Ontario to pay for the high rate of vehicle theft in the City. While auto thefts have been on the rise there is no longer a dedicated unit to address this issue in the Toronto Police Service and some other Ontario municipal police services. In an effort to address operational priorities and pressures the unit that previously existed to address issues such as high end auto thefts was disbanded and investigations of this nature are handled at the unit level. Auto theft costs Canadians billions of dollars each year. Our local Toronto Police Service cannot deal with this significant criminal industry without Provincial and Federal support. [1] Insurance Bureau of Canada analysis based on industry data from General Insurance Statistical Agency (GISA) exhibit AUTO7001-ON-2020.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to engage with the Chief of Police to: a. determine the resources required to re-establish a policing unit specifically dedicated to fighting the increasing problem of auto theft in Toronto; and b. mandate the unit to conduct proactive investigations with partner agencies across Ontario, to ensure greater information sharing and coordination of investigations into high end auto thefts. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to recognize the urgent need to work with and provide resources to the Toronto Police Service to combat this out control criminal activity that cannot be stopped without Provincial and Federal support. 3. City Council call on the Government of Ontario to join with the Toronto Police Service and other municipal police services in creating a Provincial/Municipal Auto Theft Task Force to combat this epidemic of auto theft.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to engage with the Chief of Police to: a. determine the resources required to re-establish a policing unit specifically dedicated to fighting the increasing problem of auto theft in Toronto; and b. mandate the unit to conduct proactive investigations with partner agencies across Ontario, to ensure greater information sharing and coordination of investigations into high end auto thefts. 2. City Council requests Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to recognize the urgent need to work with and provide resources to the Toronto Police Service to combat this out control criminal activity that cannot be stopped without Provincial and Federal support. 3. City Council call on the Government of Ontario to join with the Toronto Police Service and other municipal police services in creating a Provincial/Municipal Auto Theft Task Force to combat this epidemic of auto theft.
MM38.26adopted
The approved site specific Zoning By-law 1182-2016 for the lands municipally known as 2135 Sheppard Avenue East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 55 Smooth Rose Court and 15 Smooth Rose Court permits a mixed use development in three residential buildings on the development site (Registered Plan 66M-2561, the "Lands") with heights of 34 storeys (Building A), 43 storeys (Building B), and 26 storeys (Building D), as well as a 4-storey retail building (Building C) at the southwest corner of Sheppard Avenue East and Yorkland Boulevard (Part of Block 1, Registered Plan 66M-2561 and more particularly described as Parts 4 and 10 on Reference Plan 66R-31677, the "Site"). Currently, Building D is constructed and occupied, and Building B is under construction and Site Plan Notice of Approval Conditions have been issued along with a Site Plan Agreement registered as Instrument AT5895305. Building A has a Site Plan Application filed with the City and is currently under review. On August 10, 2021, Hiltin Hills Developments Inc. (the "Owner") submitted an Application to amend Zoning By-law 1182-2016 (the "Application"). The Application seeks to amend the 4-storey retail building (Building C) to permit a 12-storey mixed use building with an additional approximately 19,373.1 square metres of gross floor area on the Site, totalling 23,993.4 square metres. The Application remains incomplete as of November 5, 2021. The Application, in its current form, does not conform to the ConsumersNext Secondary Plan with respect to the overall permitted density, building typology, setback, step backs, angular plane, and ground-floor uses. Further, pursuant to Section 22 (2.1.1) of the Planning Act, the Owner is not permitted to file for an amendment to the Secondary Plan before the second anniversary of the first day any part of the Secondary Plan comes into effect. The ConsumersNext Secondary Plan came into force over the lands on April 16, 2021. However, pursuant to the exception under Section 22 (2.2), Council may declare by resolution that a specific request to amend the Secondary Plan be permitted. The Owner has agreed to amend the Application to lower the height of their proposal so that it meets the maximum height of the right-of-way of Sheppard Avenue East to be considered a mid-rise building as per the Mid-Rise Building Performance Standards, and to incorporate more retail space into their ground floor, as shown in the attached letter from the Owner. In particular, a minimum of 1,858 square metres (20,000 square feet) of contiguous retail space on the ground floor, the design of which shall not preclude the ability to accommodate a grocery store. Further, the applicant has agreed to relocate the proposed parkland dedication to the southern end of the site to be integrated with the existing parkland block dedicated as part of the larger development site. Additionally, the applicant has agreed to work with staff to resolve issues related to setbacks, step backs and angular planes. With the revisions to the proposal, the Application requires an amendment to the Official Plan (ConsumersNext Secondary Plan) to allow for a maximum density of 3.5 Floor Space Index (FSI) on the Site, which will exceed 3.5 Floor Space Index (FSI) for the Lands as currently permitted by the Secondary Plan, and recognize the existing 6.5 metre road widening previously conveyed along Sheppard Avenue East. ("Requested OP Amendment"). In order to facilitate appropriate development on the Site while maintaining the intent of the original proposal to provide non-residential uses on the Lands, the owner requires City Council permit the request to amend the Secondary Plan for the City to accept and review the Requested Official Plan Amendment.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 22(2.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 22(2.1.1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that Hiltin Hills Development Incorporated may be permitted to apply to amend the ConsumersNext Secondary Plan (as amended by Official Plan Amendment 393) including, in particular, Map 38-4: Potential Tall Building Locations and Maximum Densities, Policy 5.3 relating to minimum setback requirements and related policies, for the lands municipally known as 2135 Sheppard Ave East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 55 Smooth Rose Court and 15 Smooth Rose Court (Registered Plan 66M-2561, the "Lands") before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of Official Plan Amendment 393 comes into effect for the purposes of seeking approval of a mid-rise mixed use building on Part of Block 1, Registered Plan 66M-2561 and more particularly described as Parts 4 and 10 on Reference Plan 66R-31677 (the "Site"), resulting in a density of 3.5 Floor Space Index for the Site, and exceeding the overall maximum density currently permitted by Official Plan 393 for the Lands, that provides: a. a minimum of 1,858 square metres (20,000 square feet) of contiguous retail space provided on the ground floor of Building C on the Site, with the design of the space which shall not preclude the ability to accommodate a grocery store; b. a minimum of 1,197.5 square metres (12,889 square feet) of non-residential space provided on the second floor of Building C on the Site; c. the proposed parkland dedication for the development of Building C on the Site shall be relocated on the southern end of the site and integrated with the existing parkland block dedicated as part of the larger development (Block 2, Registered Plan 66M-2561, registered February 13, 2020 as Instrument AT5363954); and d. the height of the proposed Building C, on the Site shall be no greater than the right-of-way width of Sheppard Avenue East, and shall meet the guidelines found in the Mid-Rise Building Performance Standards. 2. City Council declare that Part 1 above shall not be construed to fetter City Council's discretion with respect to its decision regarding any development application related to 2135 Sheppard Avenue East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 55 Smooth Rose Court and 15 Smooth Rose Court.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 22(2.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 22(2.1.1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that Hiltin Hills Development Incorporated may be permitted to apply to amend the ConsumersNext Secondary Plan (as amended by Official Plan Amendment 393) including, in particular, Map 38-4: Potential Tall Building Locations and Maximum Densities, Policy 5.3 relating to minimum setback requirements and related policies, for the lands municipally known as 2135 Sheppard Ave East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 55 Smooth Rose Court and 15 Smooth Rose Court (Registered Plan 66M-2561, the "Lands") before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of Official Plan Amendment 393 comes into effect for the purposes of seeking approval of a mid-rise mixed use building on Part of Block 1, Registered Plan 66M-2561 and more particularly described as Parts 4 and 10 on Reference Plan 66R-31677 (the "Site"), resulting in a density of 3.5 Floor Space Index (FSI) for the Site, and exceeding the overall maximum density currently permitted by Official Plan 393 for the Lands, that provides: a. a minimum of 1,858 square metres (20,000 square feet) of contiguous retail space provided on the ground floor of Building C on the Site, with the design of the space which shall not preclude the ability to accommodate a grocery store; b. a minimum of 1,197.5 square metres (12,889 square feet) of non-residential space provided on the second floor of Building C on the Site; c. the proposed parkland dedication for the development of Building C on the Site shall be relocated on the southern end of the site and integrated with the existing parkland block dedicated as part of the larger development (Block 2, Registered Plan 66M-2561, registered February 13, 2020 as Instrument AT5363954); and d. the height of the proposed Building C, on the Site shall be no greater than the right-of-way width of Sheppard Avenue East, and shall meet the guidelines found in the Mid-Rise Building Performance Standards. 2. City Council declare that Part 1 above shall not be construed to fetter City Council's discretion with respect to its decision regarding any development application related to 2135 Sheppard Avenue East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 55 Smooth Rose Court and 15 Smooth Rose Court.
MM38.27adopted
On October 30, 2017, the applicant submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the lands municipally known as 2450 Victoria Park Avenue. The Zoning By-law Amendment Application proposed to redevelop the lands with a total of four mixed use buildings ranging in height from 11 to 44 storeys. A new 2,915 square metre onsite public park and two new east-west private roads were also proposed as part of the application. The existing seven-storey (7,755 square metres) office building on the lands was also proposed to be demolished. On March 23, 2018, the applicant appealed their proposal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe. Over the course of two years, settlement discussions between the applicant and respective Parties took place resulting in a consensus on built form, density, parking ratio, and site organization. A settlement was reached between the City, Owners and Armenian Community Centre. On August 27, 2020, a virtual settlement hearing took place with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The revised submission now proposes four mixed use buildings ranging in height from 11 to 28 storeys. The current plans also include a 2,850 square metre onsite public park, as well as a new public east-west road. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision was issued on November 25, 2020 and included several pre-conditions to be fulfilled prior to the issuance of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's final order. The applicant is currently working on fulfilling these pre-conditions, and have also submitted associated Site Plan Control and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications. City Council authorized the City Solicitor to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, which would accept and secure community benefits as part of the settlement offer. One of the community benefits include a cash contribution of three million ($3,000,000.00) dollars to be used towards public art, streetscape improvements, affordable housing and/or multi-purpose community agency space. The purpose of this Motion is for City Council to reallocate five hundred thousand ($500,000) dollars of the three million ($3,000,000) dollars originally to be used towards public art, streetscape improvements, affordable housing and/or multi-purpose community agency space, to go towards upgrades and expansion of Pleasant View Library.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item CC23.2, headed "2450 Victoria Park Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions", by: a. amending Part 7.a. to read as follows: "7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. the community benefits offered in the Settlement Offer and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. a cash contribution of two million five hundred thousand ($2,500,000.00) dollars to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any building on the Property and to be used towards public art, streetscape improvements, affordable housing and/or multi-purpose community agency space at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. a cash contribution of five hundred thousand ($500,000.00) dollars to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions to the Site Plan Control Application and to be used towards Pleasant View Library at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; iii. the cash contributions referred to in Part 7.a.i. and 7.a.ii. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication No. 327-0058, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; iv. in the event the cash contributions referred to in Part 7.a.i. and 7.a.ii. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and v. the provision of a non-profit licensed 62 space child care centre to be located within the Property, on the ground floor of Building "D" with the precise location, capacity and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Children Services, and such child care centre shall generally be in accordance with the following: A. shall be of a resulting gross floor area of approximately 929 square metres with an accompanying outdoor play area of 279 square metres and be constructed, finished, furnished and equipped by the owner; B. shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services; C. will accommodate children of all ages, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, generally in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guidelines; D. the minimum capacity and size of the Child Care Facility may be reduced at the sole discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services; and E. the details of the lease term and other matters as described in this City Council decision, such as phasing, timing, location, obligations and any such matters to implement the Child Care Centre, in respect of the non-profit licensed child care centre community benefit will be finalized between the owner and the City and will be substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guidelines (2016), including a provision of one hundred and eighty thousand ($180,000.00) dollars for start-up operating costs and equipment costs and one hundred and fifty thousand ($150,000.00) dollars for a replacement reserve fund; and b. amending Part 7.b.iv.to read as follows: "iv. the minimum of 6,203 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, representing a minimum of 80 percent of the existing non-residential gross floor area on the Property, with the non-residential gross floor area to be provided to prior to or concurrent with the provision of residential gross floor area for the Property; for greater clarity, the implementing Zoning By-law would allow the childcare in Part 7.a.v. above, to form part of the replacement non-residential gross floor area;".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item CC23.2, headed "2450 Victoria Park Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions", by: a. amending Part 7.a. to read as follows: "7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. the community benefits offered in the Settlement Offer and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. a cash contribution of two million five hundred thousand ($2,500,000.00) dollars to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any building on the Property and to be used towards public art, streetscape improvements, affordable housing and/or multi-purpose community agency space at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. a cash contribution of five hundred thousand ($500,000.00) dollars to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions to the Site Plan Control Application and to be used towards Pleasant View Library at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; iii. the cash contributions referred to in Part 7.a.i. and 7.a.ii. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication No. 327-0058, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; iv. in the event the cash contributions referred to in Part 7.a.i. and 7.a.ii. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and v. the provision of a non-profit licensed 62 space child care centre to be located within the Property, on the ground floor of Building "D" with the precise location, capacity and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Children Services, and such child care centre shall generally be in accordance with the following: A. shall be of a resulting gross floor area of approximately 929 square metres with an accompanying outdoor play area of 279 square metres and be constructed, finished, furnished and equipped by the owner; B. shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services; C. will accommodate children of all ages, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, generally in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guidelines; D. the minimum capacity and size of the Child Care Facility may be reduced at the sole discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services; and E. the details of the lease term and other matters as described in this City Council decision, such as phasing, timing, location, obligations and any such matters to implement the Child Care Centre, in respect of the non-profit licensed child care centre community benefit will be finalized between the owner and the City and will be substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guidelines (2016), including a provision of one hundred and eighty thousand ($180,000.00) dollars for start-up operating costs and equipment costs and one hundred and fifty thousand ($150,000.00) dollars for a replacement reserve fund; and b. amending Part 7.b.iv.to read as follows: "iv. the minimum of 6,203 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, representing a minimum of 80 percent of the existing non-residential gross floor area on the Property, with the non-residential gross floor area to be provided to prior to or concurrent with the provision of residential gross floor area for the Property; for greater clarity, the implementing Zoning By-law would allow the childcare in Part 7.a.v. above, to form part of the replacement non-residential gross floor area;".
MM38.28adopted
The health and safety of City employees is a priority. The City of Toronto is committed to taking every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the health and safety of workers from the hazard of COVID-19. Vaccination is a key element in the protection of City employees against the hazard of COVID-19.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council require that any Member of Council who wishes to attend in person any City Council meeting, Committee meeting, tribunal meeting, or meeting of an City Agency, Board, or Corporation must provide proof of being fully vaccinated to the City Clerk prior to the meeting and that Members failing to do so will be required to participate remotely. 2. City Council require that, where the City Clerk, Court Services or any other City staff provides support to a tribunal, Agency, Board, Corporation or Council Advisory Body, any Public member who sits on these bodies and who wishes to attend a meeting in person, must provide proof of being fully vaccinated to the City Clerk or to the Tribunal or Board Secretary, as the case may be, prior to the meeting and that Public appointees who fail to do so will be required to participate remotely. 3. City Council request and authorize any Agencies, Boards, and Corporations that are separately governed to adopt this Policy by appropriate means, including through an amendment to applicable procedural by-laws or rules.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council require that any Member of Council who wishes to attend in person any City Council meeting, Committee meeting, tribunal meeting, or meeting of an City Agency, Board, or Corporation must provide proof of being fully vaccinated to the City Clerk prior to the meeting and that Members failing to do so will be required to participate remotely. 2. City Council require that, where the City Clerk, Court Services or any other City staff provides support to a tribunal, Agency, Board, Corporation or Council Advisory Body, any Public member who sits on these bodies and who wishes to attend a meeting in person, must provide proof of being fully vaccinated to the City Clerk or to the Tribunal or Board Secretary, as the case may be, prior to the meeting and that Public appointees who fail to do so will be required to participate remotely. 3. City Council request and authorize any Agencies, Boards, and Corporations that are separately governed to adopt this Policy by appropriate means, including through an amendment to applicable procedural by-laws or rules.
MM38.29adopted
Desjardins has been serving Canadians for over 120 years. The husband-and-wife team of Alphonse and Dorimene Desjardins introduced the credit union movement to North America. Their mission was to improve the economic and social well-being of people and their communities by working together. By following this mission and staying close to the communities it serves, Desjardins has evolved to become Canada's leading cooperative financial group providing financial services to over 7 million members and clients. Today, over 4,000 associates represent the Desjardins brand here in Ontario with plans to continue to grow. Desjardins has committed to investing $250 million by 2024 in projects across Canada that support community priorities, including youth, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship. Desjardins values align clearly with the City of Toronto's and many existing Council-directed strategies, including TO Prosperity: Toronto's Poverty Reduction Strategy and the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. Desjardins is partnering with the City to provide a onetime $300,000 contribution to support Toronto young people, particularly Black, Indigenous and racialized youth through youth jobs, workforce development pathways, training and financial literacy initiatives. Preliminary investments include a Youth Skills Development Pilot Program in Little Jamaica at $100,000 per year for a two-year commitment focused on employment in the financial services industries and building strength in financial literacy. Desjardins will also invest $100,000 to enhance existing workforce development and entrepreneurship pathways and training initiatives including Toronto Community Housing's YouthWorx and Be.Build.Brand Programs and the City's ArtworksTO Program.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Staff Recommended 2022 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration, subsequent to its approval, by $300,000 gross and $0 net, and City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into contact with Desjardins to receive the funds and allocate and re-allocate or approve and disburse funding to relevant City Agencies and Boards and contracted community service agencies for the Youth Skills Development Pilot to enhance existing youth jobs, workforce development pathways, and training initiatives and financial literacy initiatives, in collaboration with Desjardins.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Staff Recommended 2022 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration, subsequent to its approval, by $300,000 gross and $0 net, and City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into contact with Desjardins to receive the funds and allocate and re-allocate or approve and disburse funding to relevant City Agencies and Boards and contracted community service agencies for the Youth Skills Development Pilot to enhance existing youth jobs, workforce development pathways, and training initiatives and financial literacy initiatives, in collaboration with Desjardins.
MM38.30adopted
In 2015, Metrolinx and the City of Toronto executed a Memorandum of Understanding that established a commitment to deliver a Dog Off-Leash Area and future park area over those portions of the Weston Tunnel Roof that are not being used by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. This is a long-awaited improvement, and the community has communicated the increased need for such space in this area. City staff have been engaging with Metrolinx's Third Party Review team with the aim of securing a permit from Metrolinx staff to proceed with outstanding construction works to deliver the Dog Off-Leash Area. These efforts have been challenged by a lack of timely sharing of information regarding site restrictions and newly identified technical issues. Metrolinx is requested to make all efforts to prioritize and expedite this project to ensure the City and Metrolinx can deliver this much-needed park space for the community. This Motion is urgent in order to complete the Memorandum of Understanding for this much-needed park space by January.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to request Metrolinx to expedite efforts to deliver on its commitments made to the local community to create a Dog Off-Leash Area on the Weston Tunnel Roof.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office to request Metrolinx to expedite efforts to deliver on its commitments made to the local community to create a Dog Off-Leash Area on the Weston Tunnel Roof.
MM38.31adopted
The Civic Garden Foundation was established in 1983 as a fundraising vehicle and holder of endowment funds for the Civic Garden Centre, the precursor to today's Toronto Botanical Garden. The only function today of the Civic Garden Foundation is to hold endowment funds and distribute the proceeds to Toronto Botanical Garden, a registered charity. The board of the Civic Garden Foundation has determined that the costs and Canada Revenue Agency reporting obligations required to maintain the Foundation are no longer worth having the Foundation remain a separate entity from Toronto Botanical Garden, when Toronto Botanical Garden as a registered charity can perform the same function. Therefore, the Foundation's board has decided to dissolve the Foundation. The Foundation's Letter's Patent require that, upon dissolution and after payment of all debts and liabilities, its remaining property shall be "disposed of to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for application for parks and horticultural purposes and The Civic Garden Centre [now Toronto Botanical Garden] equally or failing them to any Canadian charitable organization or governmental body." Toronto Botanical Garden has requested, and the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation agrees, that the City's share of the Foundation's remaining property, estimated at approximately $175,000, be transferred to Toronto Botanical Garden for the same purposes the Foundation was originally mandated to fulfill. This motion seeks Council authority to accept the funds from the Civic Garden Foundation and enter into the appropriate agreement with Toronto Botanical Garden and transfer the funds to Toronto Botanical Garden. The motion is urgent as the Civic Garden Foundation wishes to wind up operations before the end of fiscal 2021.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept approximately $175,000 as the City's share of the disposition of the Civic Garden Foundation's property upon dissolution of the Foundation per the Foundation's Letters Patent. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Toronto Botanical Garden to transfer the City's share of the funds received from the Civic Garden Foundation, requiring Toronto Botanical Garden to spend the funds on parks and horticultural purposes, with the agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the transfer of the funds referenced in the agreement between the City and Toronto Botanical Garden in Part 2 above, once the agreement has been signed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept approximately $175,000 as the City's share of the disposition of the Civic Garden Foundation's property upon dissolution of the Foundation per the Foundation's Letters Patent. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Toronto Botanical Garden to transfer the City's share of the funds received from the Civic Garden Foundation, requiring Toronto Botanical Garden to spend the funds on parks and horticultural purposes, with the agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the transfer of the funds referenced in the agreement between the City and Toronto Botanical Garden in Recommendation 2 above, once the agreement has been signed.
MM38.32adopted
Dundas Ossington Developments Limited (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 1200 Dundas Street West (the "Subject Property"). In 2017, the Applicant applied for a Zoning By-law Amendment in order to facilitate a proposed redevelopment of the Subject Property to construct an eight-storey mixed use building (the "Application"). The Applicant appealed the Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to City Council's failure to make a decision. The Applicant submitted a without prejudice settlement offer dated May 6, 2019 (the "Settlement Offer"), which was endorsed by City Council through its adoption of Item CC7.11 at its meeting held on May 14 and 15, 2019. On June 24, 2019, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued an Order, approving the revised Application in principle, generally in accordance with the Settlement Offer dated May 6, 2019 and corresponding revised plans, but withheld the final Order subject to conditions, which include but are not limited to that a number of site plan matters are resolved to the satisfaction of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, and that the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the Zoning By-law Amendment is in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. Through the Site Plan Control process, modifications were made to the built form and design of the proposal, which satisfied City Staff, but that resulted in approximately 312 square metres of additional residential Gross Floor Area and 100 square metres less of non-residential Gross Floor Area than what was supported by Council through the adoption of Item CC7.11. The Request for Directions Report from the Chief Planner recommends that City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to support the built form changes and increase in Gross Floor Area set out in the report (December 10, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and as shown on the Revised Plans attached to the report (December 10, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on the matter of 1200 Dundas Street West (PL171337) before the Ontario Land Tribunal. This Motion is urgent due to the need to advance the application.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to support the built form changes and increase in Gross Floor Area set out in the report (December 10, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and as shown on the Revised Plans before the Ontario Land Tribunal on the matter of 1200 Dundas Street West (PL171337).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendation in the report (December 10, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to support the built form changes and increase in Gross Floor Area set out in this Report and as shown on the Revised Plans before the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT) on the matter of 1200 Dundas Street West (PL171337).
MM38.33adopted
CreateTO has been extensively involved in the City's housing programs including Housing Now as well as managing City land across Toronto. With the recent appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, and with many continuing and forthcoming initiatives involving CreateTO across the City, it is crucial that the agency have stability with respect to its Board of Directors. Those serving on the Board of Directors require institutional knowledge, expertise and experience as CreateTO meets the many challenges and opportunities that characterize its operations and initiatives at this critical time. It is in this context that the appointment of a Chair and a Director requires urgent approval to ensure the continuity and stability of CreateTO. This Motion is urgent as there is the need to fill positions on the Board expeditiously.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following persons to the CreateTO Board of Directors, and the Boards of Build Toronto and the Toronto Port Lands Company, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office starting January 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, and until successors are appointed: a. Ron Carinci, as Chair; and b. Marcie Zajdeman.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following persons to the CreateTO Board of Directors, and the Boards of Build Toronto and the Toronto Port Lands Company, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office starting January 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, and until successors are appointed: a. Ron Carinci, as Chair; and b. Marcie Zajdeman.
MM38.34adopted
City Council adopted Item EX27.7: Implementing a Small Business Property Tax Subclass at its meeting of November 9, 10 and 12, 2021. Attachment 1 to the Item identifies the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the subclass, and the criteria were subsequently enacted by By-law 924-2021 . The eligibility criteria identifies certain geographic areas that are used to determine eligibility. To provide greater clarity of the geographic areas eligible for inclusion, a specialized map has been created to reflect the boundaries of the designated areas. This scalable map will show the actual parcel boundaries and provide a much more accurate representation of eligible areas. The map layer will be made available to the public, and will reflect the list of properties eligible for inclusion in the small business subclass. This Motion seeks Council approval to amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, Article 12, Small Business Subclass § 767-12.3 to replace the Official Plan reference to refer instead to this new map titled: Designated Areas for the City of Toronto Small Business Subclass. This Motion is deemed urgent in order to allow sufficient time to identify properties eligible to be included in the small business property tax subclass, in order that the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation can change the tax classification of eligible properties in time that allows the Final 2022 Property Tax bills to reflect the reduced tax rate for small business properties. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Executive Committee Item EX27.7 (November 9, 10 and 12, 2021) City Council meeting) only as it pertains to the identification of geographic areas used to determine eligibility.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, Article 12, Small Business Subclass, to amend the eligibility criteria to more clearly define the geographic areas that determine whether a property is eligible to be included in the Small Business subclass based on square footage, by deleting the wording in Section 767-12.3A (2)(a): a. The Eligible Property is located within the geographic areas identified in the City of Toronto Official Plan as Downtown and Central Waterfront, Avenues or Centres; and And replacing it with: a. The Eligible Property is located within the geographic areas identified as Downtown and Central Waterfront, Avenues or Centres on the map titled: Designated Areas for the City of Toronto Small Business Subclass attached as Appendix 1 to this Chapter; and 2. City Council authorize the introduction of the necessary Bills in Council to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, Article 12, Small Business Subclass, to amend the eligibility criteria to more clearly define the geographic areas that determine whether a property is eligible to be included in the Small Business subclass based on square footage, by deleting the wording in Section 767-12.3A (2)(a): a. The Eligible Property is located within the geographic areas identified in the City of Toronto Official Plan as Downtown and Central Waterfront, Avenues or Centres; and And replacing it with: a. The Eligible Property is located within the geographic areas identified as Downtown and Central Waterfront, Avenues or Centres on the map titled: Designated Areas for the City of Toronto Small Business Subclass attached as Appendix 1 to this Chapter; and 2. City Council authorize the introduction of the necessary Bills in Council to give effect to City Council's decision.
MM38.35adopted
On December 20, 2018, the City entered into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, registered as Instrument No. AT5050933 on January 10, 2019, to secure the provision of certain facilities, services and matters in return for increases in the height and density of development on the Site. This agreement was amended on July 5, 2021, which amending agreement was registered as Instrument No. AT 5787415. The current owner intends to convey Block 5A to a not-for-profit housing provider for the construction, provision and operation of an affordable rental housing building. It is possible that the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation or an approved lender designated by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in accordance with the National Housing Act (Canada) will finance the development of Block 5A. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has requested that in the event that it, or an approved lender, becomes owner of Block 5A that they, their transferees and thereafter subsequent transferees, be exempt from the Section 37 obligations other than those directly pertaining to Block 5A and the construction, provision and operation of the affordable rental housing within that Block. An amendment to the Section 37 Agreement is required to facilitate this request.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to enter into and register on title an agreement to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 20, 2018, registered as Instrument No. AT5050933, as amended by agreement dated July 5, 2021 and registered as Instrument No. AT5787415, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as follows: a. add the following definitions to the Section 37 Agreement: "Approved Lender" means a lender designated as an approved lender by CMHC in accordance with the National Housing Act (Canada) and the regulations thereunder that is a mortgagee of the Affordable Rental Housing Units to be provided on Block 5A pursuant to a certificate of insurance issued by CMHC. "CMHC" means Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation established by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-7, as amended; and b. add the following paragraph, following section 14.2: "Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, an Approved Lender, any transferee from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation or an Approved Lender, or any subsequent successors in title to Block 5A will only be responsible for obligations specifically pertaining to Block 5A, and will not otherwise be bound as Owner under this Agreement, where any of such persons becomes the Affordable Rental Housing Owner. For clarity, for the purpose of this paragraph, subsequent successors in title to Block 5A only pertains to Affordable Rental Housing Owners that follow Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, an Approved Lender or their transferees on title." 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and any other such amendments determined necessary to implement City Council's decision on this matter, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to enter into and register on title an agreement to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 20, 2018, registered as Instrument No. AT5050933, as amended by agreement dated July 5, 2021 and registered as Instrument No. AT5787415, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as follows: a. add the following definitions to the Section 37 Agreement: "Approved Lender" means a lender designated as an approved lender by CMHC in accordance with the National Housing Act (Canada) and the regulations thereunder that is a mortgagee of the Affordable Rental Housing Units to be provided on Block 5A pursuant to a certificate of insurance issued by CMHC. "CMHC" means Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation established by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-7, as amended; and b. add the following paragraph, following section 14.2: "Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, CMHC, an Approved Lender, any transferee from CMHC or an Approved Lender, or any subsequent successors in title to Block 5A will only be responsible for obligations specifically pertaining to Block 5A, and will not otherwise be bound as Owner under this Agreement, where any of such persons becomes the Affordable Rental Housing Owner. For clarity, for the purpose of this paragraph, subsequent successors in title to Block 5A only pertains to Affordable Rental Housing Owners that follow CMHC, an Approved Lender or their transferees on title." 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and any other such amendments determined necessary to implement City Council's decision on this matter, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM38.36adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment seeking consent to sever the property located at 210 Maple Leaf Drive into two undersized residential lots and to construct a new dwelling on each severed lot. The applicant also sought three (3) variances from the minimum lot area, minimum lot frontage and side yard setback requirements under Zoning By-law 569-2013 (B0014/21EYK, A0059/21EYK, A0060/21EYK) ("the Application"). Planning staff do not support the consent. Forestry staff also recommended the Application be refused. The Committee of Adjustment approved the consent and requested variances in its decision of November 30, 2021 (the "Decision"). The Decision has not been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body by the applicant. This Motion will direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate staff, in order to oppose the Application. This Motion is urgent because the last date of appeal is Monday, December 20, 2021, and before the February session of Council.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the consent and minor variances granted by the Committee of Adjustment with the respect to the proposed development at 210 Maple Leaf Drive (Applications B0014/21EYK, A0059/21EYK, A0060/21EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the consent and minor variances granted by the Committee of Adjustment with the respect to the proposed development at 210 Maple Leaf Drive (Applications B0014/21EYK, A0059/21EYK, A0060/21EYK); 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM38.37adopted
Massey Hall is an iconic pillar of Toronto's cultural scene. The performing arts theater has brought Torontonians renowned artists and musicians from Canada and across the globe since 1894. As a legendary tourist attraction in Toronto's downtown core, Massey Hall welcomes people from all over the world. In July 2018, Massey Hall began a significant renovation. The revitalization includes a full restoration of the exterior and interior of the building- including the restoration of 100 original stained-glass windows. The new addition of a seven-storey tower will feature a live-music stage and performance studio in addition to accessibility features. The revitalization beautifully preserves the history of the venue while simultaneously strengthening its role as a vital music hub, able to showcase established artists and support the development of emerging artists, with the creation of a new 500-person performance space. While some work on the revitalization remains, Massey Hall officially reopened to the public in November 2021 after a three year closure. The entire project costs $184 million as is funded through a combination of corporate sponsorships, Provincial and Federal contributions and philanthropic sources. A small funding gap exists for the organization, making this investment timely and important. As a major cultural attraction in the downtown and for the city, there is no doubt that Massey Hall will contribute to the City's economic growth and recovery especially as the tourism industry opens up and we seek to welcome visitors back to our city following the significant tourism impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that, in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement for 480-492 Yonge Street and 3 Grosvenor Street, which specifies a community benefit of $1,370,805 to be allocated towards community, cultural or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13, indexed upward annually for inflation, $437,048.69 of this funding shall be provided for the Massey Hall Revitalization. 2. City Council direct that, in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement for 219-231 Dundas Street East, which specifies a community benefit of $527,318.79 to be allocated towards community, cultural or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13, indexed upward annually for inflation, $350,335 of this funding shall be provided for the Massey Hall Revitalization. 3. City Council direct that, in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement for 60 Shuter Street and 187 and 189 Church Street, which specifies a community benefit of $212,616.31 to be allocated towards community, cultural or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13, indexed upward annually for inflation, $212,616.31 of this funding shall be provided for the Massey Hall Revitalization. 4. City Council request the Federal and Provincial governments to expand their support to ensure that Massey Hall receives the necessary financial support and assistance to complete the project in a timely manner.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Mayor John Tory recommends that: 1. City Council direct that, in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement for 480-492 Yonge Street and 3 Grosvenor Street, which specifies a community benefit of $1,370,805 to be allocated towards community, cultural or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13, indexed upward annually for inflation, $437,048.69 of this funding shall be provided for the Massey Hall Revitalization. 2. City Council direct that, in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement for 219-231 Dundas Street East, which specifies a community benefit of $527,318.79 to be allocated towards community, cultural or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13, indexed upward annually for inflation, $350,335 of this funding shall be provided for the Massey Hall Revitalization. 3. City Council direct that, in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement for 60 Shuter Street and 187 and 189 Church Street, which specifies a community benefit of $212,616.31 to be allocated towards community, cultural or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13, indexed upward annually for inflation, $212,616.31 of this funding shall be provided for the Massey Hall Revitalization. 4. City Council request the Federal and Provincial governments to expand their support to ensure that Massey Hall receives the necessary financial support and assistance to complete the project in a timely manner.
MM38.38adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 399 Keele Street to operate under Taste Seduction Food Services ("Premises"). The application is for an indoor and outdoor area. The Premises are located in close proximity to residential properties. There are concerns with respect to noise, litter, safety, lighting and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless the concerns of the residents are addressed. The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario should be requested to issue a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is December 28, 2021. The City needs to file its objection to the liquor licence application as soon as possible because there is a deadline and also to be able to participate in any hearing in this matter. It is urgent that Council consider this matter at this Council meeting.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Taste Seduction Food Services, 399 Keele Street is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Taste Seduction Food Services, 399 Keele Street is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM38.39adopted
100 Broadway Avenue is a purpose-built rental building that includes over 300 replacement units for the site itself, and for those units that City Council has permitted to be demolished at 117-127 Broadway Avenue, 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue, and 174-180 Broadway Avenue. It also includes 50 new affordable units secured as part of the 110 - 120 Broadway re-zoning application. As presently approved and agreed to, the parkland dedication for the 100 Broadway site is required, prior to the Owner being issued an Above-Grade Building Permit for the 100 Broadway building, in accordance with the Municipal Code. The Owner is not yet ready to convey the parkland, because the environmental work to allow for the conveyance in accordance with City policy has been unexpectedly delayed; whereas the Owner is expected to be ready to request an Above Grade Building Permit for the 100 Broadway building in March, 2022 (before the environmental work is completed). A delay in being permitted to request an Above Grade Building Permit for the building at 100 Broadway will mean a delay in constructing and delivering the replacement and new affordable rental housing units, which will impact not only new tenants of the building looking for an affordable unit, but also tenants who have been displaced looking to return to a new unit in the new building. Further, if the issuance of an above grade permit is delayed, the conveyance of the park may also be delayed, as the requirement to complete the park is within 3 years after the issuance of an above grade permit. Amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreements for the 100 and 110-120 Broadway Avenue redevelopments are required, prior to the Owner being able to apply for the Above-Grade Building Permit for the 100 Broadway building. This motion is urgent because, if adopted at the December 15 and 16, 2021 City Council meeting, it will allow for Amending Section 37 Agreement(s) to be drafted and registered in time for the Owner to apply for an Above Grade Building Permit for the 100 Broadway building by March, 2022.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council require the owners of the lands at 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath Avenue, and 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue, to enter into and register, in priority, against title to their respective lands an Amended Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, in accordance with the following terms: a. prior to the issuance of the any above grade building permit(s), including any conditional above-grade building permits, the Owners shall: i. post Financial Security in the amount of the value of the parkland as appraised by the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management in the form of a Letter of Credit and such security shall not be released until the parkland is conveyed to the City in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the Financial Security shall be paid in a form satisfactory to the City, and from the date the Financial Security is first paid to the City to such time as the parkland is conveyed to the City, be indexed annually in accordance with the appropriate Statistics Canada index to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and ii. register in priority a Section 118 Restriction, pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the parkland to be conveyed to the City, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, concurrent with the registration of the Amending Section 37 Agreement on title to 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath Avenue, and 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue; and b. no later than six (6) months after the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits, for 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath Avenue, and 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue, whichever is first: i. the 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath owners shall convey to the City a minimum 92.3 square metres of the lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act; this conveyance and the conveyance of 148 square metres of parkland at 174 - 180 Broadway Avenue, which has already been conveyed to the City, shall satisfy the Owners' Statutory Parkland Dedication requirement; ii. the 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue owners shall convey to the City a minimum 567.6 square metres of the lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, which shall satisfy the Owners' Statutory Parkland Dedication requirement; iii. the 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue owners shall convey an additional 86.1 square metres of the lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act; where the conveyances of Parts 1.b.i., ii, and iii above, combined together form a minimum of 894 square metres of land for public parkland purposes; iv. the 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath owners and the 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue owners shall complete the conveyances referred to above to be free and clear above-grade and below-grade of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; v. the 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath owners and the 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue owners shall complete the environmental obligations as outlined in the Section 37 Agreement registered on title; and vi. in no event shall there be any residential occupancy or registration of any condominium on any part of the lands under the Condominium Act until such a time as the all of parkland identified above is conveyed to the City. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and any other such amendments determined necessary to implement City Council's decision on this matter to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council require the owners of the lands at 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath Avenue, and 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue, to enter into and register, in priority, against title to their respective lands an Amended Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, in accordance with the following terms: a. prior to the issuance of the any above grade building permit(s), including any conditional above-grade building permits, the Owners shall: i. post Financial Security in the amount of the value of the parkland as appraised by the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management in the form of a Letter of Credit and such security shall not be released until the parkland is conveyed to the City in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the Financial Security shall be paid in a form satisfactory to the City, and from the date the Financial Security is first paid to the City to such time as the parkland is conveyed to the City, be indexed annually in accordance with the appropriate Statistics Canada index to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and ii. register in priority a Section 118 Restriction, pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the parkland to be conveyed to the City, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, concurrent with the registration of the Amending Section 37 Agreement on title to 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath Avenue, and 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue; and b. no later than six (6) months after the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits, for 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath Avenue, and 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue, whichever is first: i. the 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath owners shall convey to the City a minimum 92.3 square metres of the lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act; this conveyance and the conveyance of 148 square metres of parkland at 174 - 180 Broadway Avenue, which has already been conveyed to the City, shall satisfy the Owners' Statutory Parkland Dedication requirement; ii. the 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue owners shall convey to the City a minimum 567.6 square metres of the lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, which shall satisfy the Owners' Statutory Parkland Dedication requirement; iii. the 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue owners shall convey an additional 86.1 square metres of the lands for public parkland purposes, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act; where the conveyances of Parts 1.b.i., ii, and iii above, combined together form a minimum of 894 square metres of land for public parkland purposes; iv. the 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath owners and the 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue owners shall complete the conveyances referred to above to be free and clear above-grade and below-grade of all physical obstructions and easements, encumbrances and encroachments, including surface and subsurface easements, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; v. the 100 Broadway Avenue and 223 - 233 Redpath owners and the 110 - 120 Broadway Avenue owners shall complete the environmental obligations as outlined in the Section 37 Agreement registered on title; and vi. in no event shall there be any residential occupancy or registration of any condominium on any part of the lands under the Condominium Act until such a time as the all of parkland identified above is conveyed to the City. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare such amendments to the registered Section 37 Agreement and any other such amendments determined necessary to implement City Council's decision on this matter to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
MM38.40adopted
CaféTO is a significant pandemic response program initiated in Spring 2020 to support local Toronto businesses by accommodating rapid access to the public right-of-way for expanded outdoor dining, among other benefits. City Council authorized the renewal of the program with additional enhancements in January 2021. In alignment with the intent and principles of CaféTO, and to provide the most assistance possible to businesses that have been impacted by the hardships of the pandemic, the City of Toronto has made continuous efforts to provide restaurant owners with access to vacant/unused municipal property abutting restaurants that do not meet the CaféTO program criteria. In summer of 2020, 2249487 Ontario Limited (operating as The Ballroom) and Easy and The Fifth Inc. (collectively, the "Licensees") requested to operate outdoor patios at 229 Richmond Street West (the "Property"), which is a City-owned vacant lot, because they were not qualified under the CaféTO program due to the restaurants abutting the Property. Consequently, the City granted separate licenses over a part of the Property (the "Licensed Area") to each of the Licensees to use for outdoor patio purposes for a term of two (2) weeks commencing July 17, 2021 and expiring July 31, 2021 at fair market value license fees. The Licensees' use of the Licensed Area was governed by guidelines similar to the CaféTO program. At its meeting on July 28 2020, City Council authorized the extension of the terms of the licenses until November 16, 2020 and waived the licence fees for the use of the Licensed Area, and additionally enacted a temporary use by-law (the "Site Specific By-law") permitting the use of Property as an outdoor patio. At its meeting of May 5, 2021, City Council authorized entering into new separate licence agreements with each of the Licensees commencing May 6, 2021 and expiring on January 2, 2022 on similar terms and conditions as provided for in the previous licence agreements. The Licencees have now requested the use of the Licensed Area until January 2, 2023 on the same terms and conditions as provided for in the current licence agreement. Per adopted report PH21.7, the site-specific temporary use by-law has been extended by City Council to permit this use to April 14, 2022. Prior to its current expiration, City Planning will be requesting authority from City Council to extend the site-specific temporary use by-law past April 14, 2022. This request is in line with the spirit of the CaféTO program and Council's previous decisions to support local eating establishments as they re-open following closures resulting from COVID-19. Therefore, the purpose of this motion is to obtain authority for the City to enter into separate licence extension agreements for nominal consideration with each of the Licensees for the Licensed Area for the purpose of a patio in connection with the Licensees' restaurants located immediately to the west and east of the Licenced Area. Work is actively underway to transform 229 Richmond Street West into the first major new park in the rapidly-growing King-Spadina area in a generation. Parks, Forestry and Recreation will initiate public engagement on the new park design in 2022 and timelines for construction are not affected by the temporary extension of these licences.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services, or their designate, from time to time, to enter into separate licence extension agreements with 2249487 Ontario Limited (operating as The Ballroom) and Fifth Social Club Inc. (assumed licence from Easy and the Fifth Inc.) (collectively, the "Licensees") on a nominal basis substantially on the terms and conditions in Appendix A of this Motion (the "Licence Extension Agreements"), and including such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Director, Transaction Services, or their designate, from time to time, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services to execute and deliver the Licence Extension Agreements and any amendments on behalf of the City. 3. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services, or their designate, to administer and manage the Licence Extension Agreements and amendments, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers, notices and notices of termination, provided that the Director, Transaction Services, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services, or their designate, from time to time, to enter into separate licence extension agreements with 2249487 Ontario Limited (operating as The Ballroom) and Fifth Social Club Inc. (assumed licence from Easy and the Fifth Inc.) (collectively, the "Licensees") on a nominal basis substantially on the terms and conditions in Appendix A of this Motion (the "Licence Extension Agreements"), and including such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Director, Transaction Services, or their designate, from time to time, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services to execute and deliver the Licence Extension Agreements and any amendments on behalf of the City. 3. City Council authorize the Director, Transaction Services, or their designate, to administer and manage the Licence Extension Agreements and amendments, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers, notices and notices of termination, provided that the Director, Transaction Services, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
MM38.41adopted
Toronto Public Health employees have gone above and beyond to keep Toronto safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and we will soon enter our third year of non-stop, around the clock work. The Ministry of Health has approved a budget for Toronto Public Health that includes overtime as an extraordinary pandemic-related expense that is eligible for full reimbursement by the Province of Ontario. City Council's authorization is needed to pay out the lieu-time balance for hours worked in 2020 and 2021 by non-union Toronto Public Health employees in line with Ministry of Health budget. This motion is urgent because City Council must provide authorization before the end of 2021 in order to be fully reimbursed by the Province.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the pay-out of lieu-time balances, as of December 31, 2021, at straight time for Toronto Public Health non-union employees and for employees deployed to Toronto Public Health for the lieu-time balances earned while deployed to Toronto Public Health.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton recommends that: 1. City Council approve the pay-out of lieu-time balances, as of December 31, 2021, at straight time for Toronto Public Health non-union employees and for employees deployed to Toronto Public Health for the lieu-time balances earned while deployed to Toronto Public Health.
MM38.42amended
In 2010, the City entered into a Section 37 agreement with the owner of 355 King Street West and 119 Blue Jays Way to permit a large mixed use development. In addition to cash and other contributions, the section 37 agreement requires the owner to provide 900 square metres of non-profit use space, to be used for non-profit arts, cultural or institutional uses. The space has now been constructed on the ground floor and second floor of the building. The owner is required to lease this space to non-profit users for a term of 25 years, with an option to extend the lease for three further terms of 25 years each, for a total potential term of 100 years. The agreement provides for a triple net lease, with the tenant responsible for all operating costs in connection with the occupancy of the non-profit space. Under the Section 37 agreement it is the owner who selects the tenant of the space and enters into a lease directly with the successful tenant. A suitable tenant has been identified for this non-profit space: The Childcare Research Hub, which will act as a hub for multiple childcare research and advocacy non-profit organizations. The Childcare Research hub are currently incorporating a new umbrella organization, and its constituent members will be the Childcare Resource and Research Unit, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario and the Toronto Community for Better Child Care. I have discussed this tenant with the owner of the property, who is satisfied that this will be an appropriate tenant for the space. Accordingly, I am requesting that City Council direct the appropriate City staff to work with the owner of the property and the proposed tenant so that the two parties can proceed with a lease negotiation for the community space. This motion is urgent due to a clause in the Section 37 agreement allowing the owner to make a cash payment to the City instead of providing the community space. It is necessary that an appropriate tenant be secured quickly.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the appropriate City staff to work with the owner of 355 King Street West and 119 Blue Jays Way and The Childcare Research Hub so that the two parties can proceed with a lease negotiation for the non-profit community space located on first and second floors of the subject property. 2. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one time basis by $50,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) obtained from the development at 156 Front Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701065) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care on behalf of The Childcare Research Hub for capital improvements to the non-profit space at 355 King Street West (NP2161). 3. City Council direct that the $50,000 be forwarded to Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care on behalf of The Childcare Research Hub, subject to Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care signing an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 4. City Council request the Controller to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee on the feasibility and financial implications of designating the community space as a Municipal Capital Facility and exempting the community space from property taxes.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. That City Council direct the appropriate City staff to work with the owner of 355 King Street West and 119 Blue Jays Way and The Childcare Research Hub so that the two parties can proceed with a lease negotiation for the non-profit community space located on first and second floors of the subject property. 2. City Council increase the Approved 2021 Operating Budget for Corporate Real Estate Management by $50,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 156 Front Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701065) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care on behalf of The Childcare Research Hub for capital improvements to the non-profit space at 355 King Street West (Cost Centre NP2161). 3. City Council direct that the $50,000 be forwarded to Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care on behalf of The Childcare Research Hub, subject to Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care signing an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 4. City Council request the Controller to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee on the feasibility and financial implications of designating the community space as a Municipal Capital Facility and exempting the community space from property taxes.
MM38.43adopted
Last week, Fatemeh Anvari was removed from her job as a Grade 3 teacher at Chelsea Elementary School in Quebec for wearing a hijab. Under Quebec's Bill 21, frontline public employees are banned from displaying religious symbols while working and can be removed or fired as a result. Toronto City Council has taken a consistent and firm stance in opposition to Bill 21. Toronto, as one of the most diverse and multicultural cities on the planet, is home to many different religious communities, and ensures that people of all faiths can feel comfortable wearing their religious symbols in schools, workplaces, and government institutions. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that everyone has the fundamental freedom of conscience and religion. In 2019, Council unanimously approved a motion in response to Bill 21 when it was first proposed in the Quebec National Assembly. The Motion stated: City Council once again reaffirm its support for freedom of religion and expression, and, further state its opposition to any legislation that would restrict or prohibit such freedoms and by doing so, Toronto states its position that the City continues to be a source of worldwide inspiration. Later that year, after Bill 21 was approved, Council again voiced its opposition, stating: 1. City Council oppose Quebec's Bill 21, An Act respecting the laicity of the State and reaffirm the City's commitment to upholding religious freedoms as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 2. City Council endorse the initiative proposed by Calgary City Council and supported by the Regional Municipality of Peel that asks the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination, of which the City of Toronto is a member, to create a nationwide campaign that highlights the harmful widespread impacts of Bill 21 on social cohesion and inclusion in Canada. 3. City Council encourage the Federal Government to unequivocally condemn and challenge Quebec's Bill 21. This law diminishes rights protected by The Canadian Charter of Rights of Freedoms and stands contrary to the values of Torontonians and Canadians-values this council has been vigilant in protecting and upholding. Yesterday, Brampton City Council committed financial support to the legal challenge against Bill 21, and asked that other Canadian municipalities similarly provide financial contributions towards the legal challenge. This Motion is urgent because, in order to provide the best fighting chance for the legal challenge to Bill 21, it requires a commitment of sufficient financial resources from Canadian municipalities as soon as possible.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council reaffirm its opposition to the Province of Quebec's Bill 21, An Act respecting the laicity of the State ("Bill 21") and reaffirm the City's commitment to upholding the freedoms set out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 2. City Council support the current legal challenge against Bill 21. 3. City Council provide a one-time 2021 contribution of up to $100,000 to the joint legal challenges of Bill 21 by the National Council of Canadian Muslims, the World Sikh Organization, and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to be accommodated from available funding within the 2021 Operating Budget within Non-Program Expenditures. 4. City Council call on all other Canadian municipalities to affirm their opposition to Bill 21 and provide financial contributions to support the legal challenge.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor James Pasternak, Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson recommends that: 1. City Council reaffirm its opposition to the Province of Quebec's Bill 21, An Act respecting the laicity of the State ("Bill 21") and reaffirm the City's commitment to upholding the freedoms set out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 2. City Council support the current legal challenge against Bill 21. 3. City Council provide a one-time 2021 contribution of up to $100,000 to the joint legal challenges of Bill 21 by the National Council of Canadian Muslims, the World Sikh Organization, and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to be accommodated from available funding within the 2021 Operating Budget within Non-Program Expenditures. 4. City Council call on all other Canadian municipalities to affirm their opposition to Bill 21 and provide financial contributions to support the legal challenge.
MM38.44adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment seeking permission to construct a new two-storey detached dwelling with an integral two car garage, a rear covered deck, a rear yard pool and poolhouse at 42 Cedarview Drive (Application Number A0326/21SC). In particular, the applicant seeks variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, including variances for building length, building depth and height of rear platform beyond 2.5 metres from the rear main wall. On November 17, 2021, the Scarborough District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused to grant the requested variances (Decision attached). The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. A hearing of this appeal has not been scheduled at this time. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to seek to retain outside consultants in order to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variance application. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek to retain outside consultants in order to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variance Application Number A0326/21SC regarding 42 Cedarview Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek to retain outside consultants in order to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variance Application Number A0326/21SC regarding 42 Cedarview Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in the City Solicitor's discretion.
MM38.45adopted
In May of 2021, City Council approved the creation of a food incubator tenancy program at 5200 Yonge Street to assist four start-up food entrepreneurs, with a focus on providing opportunities for members of communities which have traditionally been disadvantaged. Four vendors and a non-profit lead organization were selected. The initial plan was to begin operations this past summer but the start date was moved back several times for a variety of reasons entirely outside of the vendors' control. Although they are now able to access the space, there remains a number of serious barriers to a successful launch. Accordingly, the fit-up period during which no payment is collected should be extended for one month to January 11, 2022. The Motion is urgent because the new entrepreneurs we are committed to helping require this immediate assistance in order to successfully launch their businesses.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that the City assume all operating costs until January 11, 2022 for the City-initiated food incubator tenancy program at 5200 Yonge Street due to delays outside of the vendors' control in getting the space ready for a successful launch.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. City Council direct that the City assume all operating costs until January 11, 2022 for the City-initiated food incubator tenancy program at 5200 Yonge Street due to delays outside of the vendors' control in getting the space ready for a successful launch.
MM38.46adopted
In 2021, Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 were amended to permit a mixed use development on the property municipally known as 8 Elm Street and 348-354 and 356 Yonge Street. The development approval was for one tower including an on-site 471 m2 community facility. The applicant has since requested that the number of vehicular parking spaces on the development site be amended, and is seeking variances for that reduction. Staff are supportive of this amendment, if the conditions outlined by them can be successfully met. This Motion is urgent to allow the developer to continue with their site plan application and construct housing as soon as possible.
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a Minor Variance application with respect to the properties municipally known as 8 Elm Street and 348-354 and 356 Yonge Street for relief from site-specific Zoning By-laws approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 30, 2021, in order to vary development standards related to minimum parking requirements and that the variance would be subject to the following conditions: a. provide a dedicated bicycle ramp and/or bicycle elevator as a means of access between the bicycle parking area and the exterior; b. making transit information available to residents, such as transit route. schedules, maps and brochures. Such information will be provided to residents in the form of an information package at the time of occupancy; c. provide one (1) one-time pre-loaded Presto card per unit to the value of $150 - to be offered in the first five years of occupancy; d. provide residents of the new building with information regarding existing cycling facilities and destinations (trails, bicycle lanes, parks, etc.) within the building lobby; such information will also be provided to residents in the form of an information package at the time of occupancy; e. provide one (1) bike repair station on-site; f. provide one (1) Bike Share Toronto station within the surrounding area; g. provide one (1) one-time annual Bike Share Toronto membership per unit - to be provided within the first five years of occupancy of a unit; h. provide two (2) car share spaces on-site; i. provide two (2) parking spaces for use by staff of the community space at no cost; j. provide one (1) one-time annual Car Share membership per unit to be provided within the first five years of occupancy of a unit; k. development shall provide a minimum 5 square metres outdoor pet relief area, a 40 square metres outdoor off-leash area and a 6.0 square metres pet wash station; l. development shall be subject to the following: a maximum height of 218.2 metres (to the top of the mechanical penthouse excluding any permitted projections), 10 percent of the total number of units as three bedroom units, 30 percent of the total number of units as two bedroom units and a maximum total gross floor area calculated based on By-law 569-2013 of 55,000 square metres (of which a minimum of 471.4 square metres must be for community space and a minimum of 945 square metres must be for non-residential uses within the base building on 356 Yonge Street); and m. enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 45 (9) of the Planning Act, the details of which will be determined to the satisfaction of the landowner and City Staff.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a Minor Variance application with respect to the properties municipally known as 8 Elm Street and 348-354 and 356 Yonge Street for relief from site-specific Zoning By-laws approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 30, 2021, in order to vary development standards related to minimum parking requirements and that the variance would be subject to the following conditions: a. provide a dedicated bicycle ramp and/or bicycle elevator as a means of access between the bicycle parking area and the exterior; b. making transit information available to residents, such as transit route. schedules, maps and brochures. Such information will be provided to residents in the form of an information package at the time of occupancy; c. provide one (1) one-time pre-loaded Presto card per unit to the value of $150 - to be offered in the first five years of occupancy; d. provide residents of the new building with information regarding existing cycling facilities and destinations (trails, bicycle lanes, parks, etc.) within the building lobby; such information will also be provided to residents in the form of an information package at the time of occupancy; e. provide one (1) bike repair station on-site; f. provide one (1) Bike Share Toronto station within the surrounding area; g. provide one (1) one-time annual Bike Share Toronto membership per unit - to be provided within the first five years of occupancy of a unit; h. provide two (2) car share spaces on-site; i. provide two (2) parking spaces for use by staff of the community space at no cost; j. provide one (1) one-time annual Car Share membership per unit to be provided within the first five years of occupancy of a unit; k. development shall provide a minimum 5m2 outdoor pet relief area, a 40 m2 outdoor off-leash area and a 6.0 m2 pet wash station; l. development shall be subject to the following: a maximum height of 218.2m (to the top of the mechanical penthouse excluding any permitted projections), 10% of the total number of units as three bedroom units, 30% of the total number of units as two bedroom units and a maximum total gross floor area calculated based on By-law 569-2013 of 55,000 square metres (of which a minimum of 471.4 square metres must be for community space and a minimum of 945 square metres must be for non-residential uses within the base building on 356 Yonge Street); and m. enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 45 (9) of the Planning Act, the details of which will be determined to the satisfaction of the landowner and City Staff.