Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 63 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM39.21adopted
A challenge with directing Section 37 benefits to local school boards and other institutions for playground enhancements is the limited timelines associated with the Community Access Agreements. The notion of limiting how long a community can use and access key public facilities such as parks and playgrounds situated on school board and other private properties for which Section 37 investments have already been made or will be made should be reviewed. In doing so, methods of renewing and extending timelines in existing Community Access Agreements may be found which will allow communities to continually use and have access to vital open spaces, recreation facilities and playgrounds that are on school board and other lands where such public investment of funds are made. This Motion is an urgent matter, given that while still in the midst of the pandemic, it is important to address Community Access Agreements, as some would limit the access of residents to outdoor spaces and parks in the spring time. This would need to happen before the school year is completed.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and any other appropriate City Official to engage in discussions with Toronto's local school boards to review opportunities to increase the timelines associated with existing and recently expired Community Access Agreements for the purpose of ensuring continued access to open spaces and recreation facilities situated on school board and other properties.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and any other appropriate City Official to engage in discussions with Toronto's local school boards to review opportunities to increase the timelines associated with existing and recently expired Community Access Agreements for the purpose of ensuring continued access to open spaces and recreation facilities situated on school board and other properties.
MM39.22adopted
A liquor licence application has been submitted for Pizza Pizza, 1193 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario. This application is being opposed as it does not have community support for approval and is not in the community interest.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, 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 Pizza Pizza, 1193 Bloor Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and 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 Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, 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 Pizza Pizza, 1193 Bloor Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and 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.
MM39.23adopted
A liquor licence application has been submitted for Society Clubhouse, 967 College Street, Toronto, Ontario. This application is being opposed as it does not have community support for approval and is not in the community interest.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, 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 Society Clubhouse, 967 College Street (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue 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 Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, 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 Society Clubhouse, 967 College Street (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue 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.
MM39.24adopted
The decommissioning of the Scarborough Rapid Transit line provides a unique opportunity to explore the feasibility of adapting the existing above grade track into a linear park. The existing 6.4 kilometre track could link McCowan Station at the eastern terminus to Kennedy Station at the western terminus. Both of these Scarborough neighbourhoods are undergoing significant growth and the potential to reuse this existing track could offer the opportunity to provide Scarborough with a wholly unique park. Two City owned properties bookend the track, one at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East, the other at 40 Busby Drive; both of these properties have been identified as Housing Now sites. This Motion is urgent as it is asking staff to explore the feasibility of a new project before other work is planned for the site and CreateTO and the Toronto Transit Commission are agreeable to the Motion.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to explore the potential for the adaptive reuse of the elevated track currently utilized by the Scarborough Rapid Transit line as a new linear park and active transportation corridor and to report back to a future meeting of City Council on the feasibility, including potential funding options.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to explore the potential for the adaptive reuse of the elevated track currently utilized by the Scarborough Rapid Transit line as a new linear park and active transportation corridor and to report back to a future meeting of City Council on the feasibility, including potential funding options.
MM39.25adopted
Strathearn Road between Bathurst Street and Glen Cedar Road is a part of an active state-of-good-repair construction contract, 20ECS-TI-104LR, which includes road reconstruction and sub-standard water service replacements. A new sidewalk was proposed on the south side of Strathearn Road as part of this project because this segment of Strathearn Road is classified a Collector Roadway. There is an existing sidewalk on the north side of the road. Immediately west of Glen Cedar Road, Strathearn Road is classified as a Local Roadway. Several residents of Strathearn Road reached out to my office over a number of concerns around the planned sidewalk installation on the south side of Strathearn Road, between Bathurst Street and Glen Cedar Road, as part of the road reconstruction project. That side of the street has many mature trees and landscaping features that will be significantly impacted. While City staff have made best efforts to minimize impacts in the design of the proposed new sidewalk, a petition has been submitted about the project as there are concerns about how construction impacts would be managed for driveways and landscaping including impacts on mature trees. As reconstruction has begun (is imminent), I would request that the scope of the new sidewalk be removed from the active construction contract, and consideration of this location for a new sidewalk be postponed in order to be reconsidered at a future time with reduced impact to the mature trees, and landscaping features.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to postpone the planned installation of a new sidewalk on the south side Strathearn Road, between Bathurst Street and Glen Cedar Road through the removal of this scope from the active road construction contract, and that consideration of this location for a new sidewalk be reconsidered at a future time with reduced impact to the mature trees and landscaping features.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to postpone the planned installation of a new sidewalk on the south side Strathearn Road, between Bathurst Street and Glen Cedar Road through the removal of this scope from the active road construction contract, and that consideration of this location for a new sidewalk be reconsidered at a future time with reduced impact to the mature trees and landscaping features.
MM39.26adopted
In March 2021, Council adopted MM30.25 and requested staff to report to April 2021 Executive Committee on the feasibility of deferring development charges in the amount of $624,243.36 for the Anishnawbe Health Centre at 425 Cherry Street (Anishnawabe Health). In April 2021, City Council adopted staff report CC31.4, "Development Charges Deferral for Anishnawbe Health Toronto at 425 Cherry Street East'' and authorized staff City staff to enter an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor to defer the payment of development charges for Anishnawbe Health in accordance with general terms and conditions set out in the report. Staff were directed to review the matter as part of the development charges bylaw review that is currently underway. Unfortunately, the Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training portion of the same development at 433 Cherry Street was accidentally omitted from the deferral of development charges request within the March 2021 Motion and the authority to defer the charges in April 2021. This resulted in development charges being payable at the time the building permit was issued in November 2021. Miziwe Biik's developer and construction company paid the development charges on their behalf. Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training is a not-for-profit provider of Indigenous-led employment and training services. As per the intention of the original Motion, this motion requests that the City of Toronto refund the $331,837 in development charges paid by Miziwe Biik's developer and construction company in November 2021 and enter into an agreement to defer the charges on the same terms as the previous deferral for 425 Cherry Street.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to refund the $331,837 in development charges paid for the Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Education and Training Centre portion of the development proceeding under Building Permit Number 19-263742 BLD 00 NB at 425 and 433 Cherry Street. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to enter into an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to refund and defer the payment of development charges for the Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Education and Training Centre portion of the development proceeding under Building Permit Number 19-263742 BLD 00 NB based on the general terms and conditions in Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, including any amendments to previously executed agreements, as necessary, relating to the payment of development charges. 3. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to review this matter as part of the development charges bylaw review process currently underway.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to refund the $331,837 in development charges paid for the Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Education and Training Centre portion of the development proceeding under Building Permit Number 19-263742 BLD 00 NB at 425 and 433 Cherry Street. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to enter into an agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to refund and defer the payment of development charges for the Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Education and Training Centre portion of the development proceeding under Building Permit Number 19-263742 BLD 00 NB based on the general terms and conditions in Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, including any amendments to previously executed agreements, as necessary, relating to the payment of development charges. 3. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to review this matter as part of the development charges bylaw review process currently underway.
MM39.27adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (File No. A0276/21SC) seeking permission to construct an eight-storey mixed-use building containing 57 dwelling units and a commercial space at grade at 1161 Kingston Road (the "Minor Variance Application"). City staff submitted comments to the Committee of Adjustment recommending revisions to the Minor Variance Application. This property is also subject to an application for Site Plan approval (File No. 20 230414 ESC 20 SA). The plans submitted as part of the Site Plan Application are premised on the approval of the Minor Variance Application. At its hearing on November 17, 2021, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Minor Variance Application. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached. The owner appealed the Site Plan Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The owner also appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decision on the Minor Variance Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal, requesting that the two appeals be consolidated for a joint hearing. Under the provisions of section 115 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, minor variance appeals that are related to existing appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal will also be directed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, rather than the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Since there is an existing Site Plan appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal for this property, this minor variance appeal is also directed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing of the Minor Variance Application appeal in support of City Staff's recommendations in the staff reports submitted to the Committee of Adjustment and to bring a resolution to the matter in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Ward Councillor. The authority to direct the City Solicitor with respect to the Site Plan appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal is exercised by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning pursuant to the delegated authority under the Municipal Code (§ 415-18.1). This motion is urgent as the Minor Variance Application and the Site Plan Application have been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Staff's recommendations in the staff reports submitted to the Committee of Adjustment regarding Minor Variance Application A0276/21SC for 1161 Kingston Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A0276/21SC respecting 1161 Kingston Road and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor, and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Staff's recommendations in the staff reports submitted to the Committee of Adjustment regarding Minor Variance Application A0276/21SC for 1161 Kingston Road. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A0276/21SC respecting 1161 Kingston Road and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.
MM39.28adopted
Acquisition of 440 Dufferin Street - by Councillor Ana Bailao, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
The West Toronto Railpath Extension is a planned multi-use trail that will extend the Railpath (Railpath Phase 1) by approximately two kilometres south-easterly from the existing terminus at Dundas Street West and Sterling Road along the Kitchener GO rail corridor to south of Queen Street West (Sudbury Street and Abell Street). The Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan (June 2012) and the Ten-Year Cycling Network Plan (June 2016) approved by City Council included the West Toronto Railpath Extension as a priority project. The West Toronto Railpath Extension will create a continuous multi-use trail system with connections to surrounding communities supporting active transportation and recreational uses. In June 2016, Transportation Services completed the Environmental Assessment Study for the West Toronto Railpath Extension and determined the preferred alignment of the multi-use trail and five pedestrian and cycling bridges over the rail corridor and over city streets. With funding support through the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, the City partnered with Metrolinx in completing the detailed design of the West Toronto Railpath Extension . Subject to finalizing a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement with the City, Metrolinx has agreed to partner with the City for the construction of the West Toronto Railpath Extension , with construction proposed to commence later this year. Corporate Real Estate Management staff have been engaged in efforts to acquire properties required for the construction of the West Toronto Railpath Extension. City staff are negotiating with the owners of the Subject Property at 440 Dufferin Street, and will continue to do so as negotiated agreements are preferred. As ongoing negotiations have not resulted in the acquisition of the Subject Property, expropriation may be required. It is therefore recommended that City Council grant authority to initiate the expropriation process to acquire the Subject Property to avoid jeopardizing the construction of the West Toronto Railpath Extension and further support a potential partnership agreement between the City and Metrolinx. The costs to serve and publish the required Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate, together with any costs related to attendance at the hearing(s), if any, will be funded from the 2021-2030 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services under account CTP820-05-01. Before proceeding with the expropriation, staff will report to City Council through the General Government and Licensing Committee for approval of the expropriation. The staff report will identify the estimated funding requirement and the funding source for the market value of the Subject Property, as well as any other anticipated costs including disturbance damages, legal and appraisal costs, land transfer tax costs, and all other associated costs stipulated under the Expropriations Act.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations for the acquisition of part of the property known municipally as 440 Dufferin Street, as more particularly described in Appendix A to Motion MM39.28 and shown as Part 1 on Plan 66R-31729 attached as Appendix B to Motion MM39.28 (the "Subject Property"), and if such negotiations are unsuccessful, City Council authorize the initiation of the expropriation process for the Subject Property for the purpose of constructing the West Toronto Railpath Extension and related ancillary works to accommodate the project time lines. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Subject Property, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings that are received, to attend any hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailao, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to continue negotiations for the acquisition of part of the property known municipally as 440 Dufferin Street, as more particularly described in Appendix A and shown as Part 1 on Plan 66R-31729 attached as Appendix B (the "Subject Property"), and if such negotiations are unsuccessful, City Council authorize the initiation of the expropriation process for the Subject Property for the purpose of constructing the West Toronto Railpath Extension and related ancillary works to accommodate the project time lines. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the Subject Property, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings that are received, to attend any hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.
MM39.29adopted
Beginning January 30, The "Freedom Convoy" protest to end COVID-19 mandates in Canada for truckers took over downtown Ottawa. Over the past 4 days, residents and businesses in Downtown Ottawa have been under siege, unable to safely leave their homes or open their businesses. Despite many protestors remaining peaceful, reports of intimidation, threats and continuous noise disruption as horns are blared have caused significant security and well being challenges. Despite Provincial COVID-19 restrictions being eased on Monday, many prominent businesses, including the CF Rideau Mall have had to remain closed for the safety of staff and patrons. Reports have begun to circulate that an offshoot of this convoy is planning to arrive in Toronto over the weekend. While we all hope that the reports of violence and intimidation won't be repeated here, the City of Toronto in partnership with the Toronto Police Service must develop and communicate a response plan in order to maintain the safety and confidence of our residents, and businesses. While we must allow for the right to protest, our residents also deserve to have confidence and clarity about what to expect should parts of the protest devolve into more targeted violence and harassment, including but not limited to physical and verbal harassment, public display of hate symbols and flagrant disregard of noise by-laws. We already have experience with these disruptions in front of our hospitals, encumbering access to lifesaving treatments and almost 2 years of targeted harassment of businesses and residents. This plan should include a clear reporting function for residents, regular communication from officials on relevant elements of the plan with assurances about how the Toronto Police Service intends to support the need to protect public assets, business operations, emergency services, transportation and ensure public order.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Management, and the Toronto Police Service to develop and communicate an action plan in preparation for potential disruption from the Freedom Convoy Protest in advance of this weekend's protests and were possible, make public the actions being taken by the City and Police in response.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Management, and the Toronto Police Service to develop and communicate an action plan in preparation for potential disruption from the Freedom Convoy Protest in advance of this weekend's protests and were possible, make public the actions being taken by the City and Police in response.
MM39.30adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to obtain authority for the City to enter into a nominal sublease agreement for a twenty-year term (the "Sublease") and a Municipal Housing Facility Agreement with Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society (the "Subtenant") for use of the property located at 161 Spadina Road (the "Leased Premises") as affordable transitional housing for Indigenous women. The Subtenant is an Indigenous not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to supporting the healing of Indigenous women after leaving correctional facilities. The City of Toronto leases the Leased Premises from the Province of Ontario pursuant to a 99-year lease expiring November 30, 2083 (the "Head Lease"). The Head Lease permits the City to sublease and license the property to third parties without consent. The Subtenant is proposing to renovate the residential portion of the Leased Premises to provide transitional affordable housing, cultural supports, and counselling services for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ women. The Subtenant has successfully operated its programs from a rented private property in Cabbagetown since November 2020. However, the lease for the Cabbagetown property expires in March 2022 and is not renewable. As such, City Council approval of the proposed Sublease will enable the Subtenant to continue to provide affordable housing and a range of supports long-term to address the urgent needs of this uniquely vulnerable and marginalized equity-deserving group. In addition, under the recommended Sublease, the Subtenant will be responsible for the renovation and ongoing repairs, maintenance and operation of the Leased Premises as transitional affordable housing with supports throughout the Sublease term. The Subtenant will also be responsible for all realty taxes and operating costs associated with the Leased Premises for the duration of the Sublease. The City of Toronto is committed to advancing its efforts to truth, reconciliation and justice with Indigenous Peoples who continue to be overrepresented among the city's homeless population. As part of implementing the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan ("HousingTO Plan"), the City is committed to improving housing outcomes for Indigenous residents in partnership with Indigenous organizations. This includes increasing culturally-appropriate affordable and supportive housing for Indigenous communities, by Indigenous organizations. The recommended Sublease agreement with the Subtenant helps advance these commitments.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a twenty (20) year, nominal sublease agreement (the "Sublease") with Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society (the "Subtenant") for the use of the property located at 161 Spadina Road (the "Leased Premises"), substantially on the major terms and conditions as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (February 1, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a Municipal Housing Facility Agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement) with Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society to secure financial assistance and to set out the terms of the renovation and operation of the new affordable transitional housing, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the agreements on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the agreements and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable. 4. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the transitional affordable housing at 161 Spadina Road for a period of twenty (20) years. 5. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund taxes paid after the effective date of the Municipal Housing Facility Agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement) for the new transitional affordable housing at 161 Spadina Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (February 1, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a twenty (20) year, nominal sublease agreement (the "Sublease") with Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society (the "Subtenant") for the use of the property located at 161 Spadina Road (the "Leased Premises"), substantially on the major terms and conditions as set out in Attachment 1, and other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a Municipal Housing Facility Agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement) with Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society to secure financial assistance and to set out the terms of the renovation and operation of the new affordable transitional housing, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the agreements on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the agreements and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable. 4. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the transitional affordable housing at 161 Spadina Road for a period of twenty (20) years. 5. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund taxes paid after the effective date of the Municipal Housing Facility Agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement) for the new transitional affordable housing at 161 Spadina Road.
MM39.31adopted
The future Western North York Community Centre will be located on City-owned lands at 60 Starview Lane, adjacent to the Toronto Catholic District School Board property, St. Basil-the-Great College School, at 20 Starview Lane. The new community centre will serve area residents and the adjacent St. Basil-the-Great College School community. The award-winning Community Centre design includes the shared use of a driveway with the neighbouring school to access the main drive aisle into the new Community Centre in a way that maximizes community use and recreation opportunities on the site and eliminates the redundancy and environmental impacts a second driveway adjacent to the school. To satisfy the City's site plan approval process, an ongoing right of access is required for the City's shared use of the driveway. It is important that the City secure rights of use for the driveway in a timely manner, to avoid any potential construction delays. This Motion is urgent as there have been delays to the construction timeline of the community centre and the motion is intended to provide direction to expedite the process and prevent further delays.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to determine the available options for the City's shared use of the existing driveway that will satisfy site plan requirements for the site, and in consultation with the local Councillor, identify the most cost-effective and efficient approach, whether by way of licence, easement, or otherwise, and request the Toronto Catholic District School Board to consider that preferred form of arrangement with the City so that the site plan work and the project work to build the new community centre can avoid any further delays in delivery of the new community centre.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to determine the available options for the City's shared use of the existing driveway that will satisfy site plan requirements for the site, and in consultation with the local Councillor, identify the most cost-effective and efficient approach, whether by way of licence, easement, or otherwise, and request the Toronto Catholic District School Board to consider that preferred form of arrangement with the City so that the site plan work and the project work to build the new community centre can avoid any further delays in delivery of the new community centre.
MM39.32adopted
On January 13, 2022, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused a Consent and Minor Variance applications brought by the owners of 48 Mattice Ave for the following variances: lot frontage, lot area, lot coverage, floor space index, rear yard setback, building height (solely for part B), building length, and building depth (the "Minor Variance Applications"). A copy of the Committee's decision for the Consent Application and both Minor Variance Applications (collectively, the "Applications") is attached. The Applications proposed to sever the subject property into two undersized residential lots and to construct two single detached dwellings on each lot. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, dated January 4, 2022, Planning opposed the consent and all the proposed variances. A copy of the Planning report is attached. Planning Staff opined that the approval of the consent and minor variances would weaken the established character of the neighbourhood and result in other applications of a similar nature. Planning Staff also stated that the proposed consent and minor variances would allow for the creation of two undersize lots that do not respect nor reinforce the physical character of the neighbourhood, and ultimately, are not in keeping with the intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. In a report from the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, dated January 4, 2022, Urban Forestry Staff opposed the consent and one variance in both the Minor Variance Applications: lot coverage. A copy of the Urban Forestry report is attached. Urban Forestry Staff opined that the approval of the consent and lot coverage variance will result in the construction of a driveway that requires the removal of two healthy by-law protected City trees and one healthy by-law protected private tree. Urban Forestry staff also stated that the Official Plan contains policies specifically to the protection, preservation and enhancement of trees. On February 1, 2022, the owners appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Toronto Local Appeal Body has not yet issued a notice of hearing for this file, however, a notice of hearing will be issued imminently.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Minor Variance applications requested in Application A0460/20EYK (Part 1) and A0461/20EYK (Part 2) and the Consent application request in B0023/21EYK respecting 48 Mattice Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A0460/20EYK (Part 1), A0461/20EYK (Part 2), and B0023/21EYK respecting 48 Mattice Avenue and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Mark Grimes, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Minor Variance applications requested in Application A0460/20EYK (Part 1) and A0461/20EYK (Part 2) and the Consent application request in B0023/21EYK respecting 48 Mattice Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal of the decision in Application A0460/20EYK (Part 1), A0461/20EYK (Part 2), and B0023/21EYK respecting 48 Mattice Avenue and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor, and with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
MM39.33amended
At its meeting held on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, City Council adopted Etobicoke York Community Council Item EY28.1, which recommended amendments to the City of Etobicoke Zoning By-law, as amended, to permit a comprehensive multi-phased mixed-use development which includes four buildings and eight towers at 5415-5481, 5485 and 5487 Dundas Street West and 15 and 25 Shorncliffe. This new proposal over-rides the previously approved development on the subject lands. This Motion will add conditions related to the Class 4 classification and the Draft Plan of Subdivision and amend two recommendations from the Final Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, dated October 30, 2021 (the "Final Report"). The Class 4 classification pursuant to the NPC-300 Guidelines was discussed on page 49 of the Final Report but the recommendations were inadvertently omitted. This Motion will add the two missing recommendations to classify the site Class 4 as recommended by the peer reviewer retained by the City. One additional recommendation related to the delegated approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision, as discussed in the Final Report, will also be added. Furthermore, Part 3 of the City Council decision indicated that a Subdivision Agreement will be used to secure the servicing improvements to lift the Holding Symbol on site. This Motion will amend Part 3 of the City Council decision to clarify that a financially secured agreement, without specification as to the type of agreement, will be entered into to lift the Holding Symbol as set out in the draft by-laws adopted by City Council. Additionally, this Motion will correct a technical error in Part 7.b.22 of City Council's decision related to the width of the private road. The design of the private road to be secured in the Section 37 agreement has a width of 19 metres instead of 21 metres. The proposal continues to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). No further notice under the Planning Act is considered necessary. R E QUIRES RE-OPENING: Item EY28.1 (December 15, 16 and 17, 2021 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Parts 3 and 7 of City Council's decision and to correct omissions.
City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item EY28.1 to add the following: a. City Council classify the lands at 5415-5481, 5485 and 5487 Dundas Street West and 15 and 25 Shorncliffe Road as a Class 4 Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning); b. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate to provide a copy of the City Council Decision Document to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP); and c. City Council, in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 8 subject to: a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 8 which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development. 2. City Council delete Part 3 of its decision on Item EY28.1 and replace it with the following: 3. City Council require the owner to submit a Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, demonstrating there is sufficient capacity in the sanitary sewer system and all required upgrades and improvements have been financially secured by agreement in order to lift the Holding Symbol from the site. 3. City Council delete Part 7.b.22 of its decision on Item EY28.1 and replace it with the following: 22. Prior to issuance of an above- grade building permit for all or any part of a building in Phase 2, the owner shall, on terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, design a 19-metre private road, having the characteristics of a public road with the exception of ownership. 4. City Council determine that no further notice is required pursuant to the 34(17) of the Planning Act in connection with the Recommendations in this Motion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item EY28.1 to add the following: a. City Council classify the lands at 5415-5481, 5485 and 5487 Dundas Street West and 15 and 25 Shorncliffe Road as a Class 4 Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning); b. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate to provide a copy of the City Council Decision Document to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP); and c. City Council, in accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 8 subject to: a. The conditions as generally listed in Attachment 8 which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and b. Any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development. 2. City Council delete Parts 3 and 4 of its decision on Item EY28.1 and replace them with the following: 3. City Council require the owner to submit a Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, demonstrating there is sufficient capacity in the sanitary sewer system and all required upgrades and improvements have been financially secured by agreement in order to lift the Holding Symbol from the site. 3. City Council delete Part 7.b.22 of its decision on Item EY28.1 and replace it with the following: 22. Prior to issuance of an above- grade building permit for all or any part of a building in Phase 2, the owner shall, on terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, design a 19-metre private road, having the characteristics of a public road with the exception of ownership. 4. City Council determine that no further notice is required pursuant to the 34(17) of the Planning Act in connection with the Recommendations in this Motion.