Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 43 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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BL41.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on March 9, 2022, enacted By-laws 154-2022 to 211-2022.
CC41.1amended
Response to COVID-19 - March 2022 Update to City Council
City of Toronto staff are reviewing Toronto's situation with respect to COVID-19 activity, particularly the local epidemiological context. A supplementary report with the most up-to-date data and findings of this review will be provided for the March 9, 2022 City Council meeting.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Bylaw 541-2020, the Mask Bylaw, as amended by City of Toronto Bylaw 664-2020, so that it expires upon any one or more of the requirements related to the wearing of masks in the Roadmap Exit Step of the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 being amended, revoked, or ceasing to apply to the City of Toronto. 2. City Council affirm that, even in the absence of regulations requiring mask wearing, City Council supports the ability for residents to choose to wear a mask. 3. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to continue to engage regularly with the Chief Medical Officer of Health of Ontario to review Toronto's local epidemiology and discuss the use of masks and other appropriate infection prevention and control measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread, particularly in certain settings, such as hospitals and long-term care homes, public transit, and shelters. 4. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to work with the Province to make PCR testing available to a wider range of individuals at higher risk of serious illness and to put mechanisms in place so that those who test positive have appropriate access to antiviral medications. 5. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to work with the Chair of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee and consult with the accessibility community as soon as possible to solicit feedback from people living with disabilities and organizations working with this population about Toronto's evolving epidemiology and masking policies. 6. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to work with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration on measures to combat the rise of hate crimes including anti-Asian hate as it pertains to masking and other public health measures. 7. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to continue to report to each of the remaining Board of Health meetings in the term with a COVID-19 update.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM41.1adopted
I am recommending that City Council, together with the Provincial and Federal governments, reappoint Stephen Diamond as a Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a one-year term commencing on March 21, 2022. Stephen Diamond has served as the Chair of the Board for the past three years. Under the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Act, the Board of Directors of Waterfront Toronto is composed of: • Four members appointed by the Provincial Government • Four members appointed by the Federal Government • Four members appointed by City Council • One member jointly appointed by all three governments, such member to serve as chair I understand that our government partners are moving forward in parallel to confirm the extension to Stephen Diamond's term, provided that City Council agrees. The City retains the power to appoint its four members, three public members and the Mayor or designate. Councillor Joe Cressy is appointed as the Mayor's Designate for a term of office ending November 14, 2022. The terms of the three public members - Wende Cartwright, Michael Galego and Jack Winberg - end on June 20, 2022 and City Council will consider appointments for the next three-year term at its June 2022 meeting.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council reappoint Stephen Diamond as Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a one-year term commencing on March 21, 2022 until March 21, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council reappoint Stephen Diamond as Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a one-year term commencing on March 21, 2022 until March 21, 2023.
RM41.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:38 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. March 9, 2022 Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: The discovery of burial sites at a former residential school near Kapawe'no First Nation John Duffy Steve Fonyo Andrew Gregorovich Chaitanya Kalevar Peter Moor Macintrye Anthony (Tony) O'Donohue and Michael Bryan Vaughan Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. Members, although Civic Buildings, including City Hall are currently closed to the public, I want to emphasize that today's Council meeting is being conducted publicly and is being streamed live on YouTube. I want to welcome the public who are watching our meeting this morning. Today's special meeting of Council is for the following purposes: 1. to consider a deferred matter from the February 2 and 3, 2022 meeting; 2. to consider Reports from the Community Councils and the Planning and Housing Committee; 3. to consider New Business and Member Motions with Notice; and 4. to introduce and enact General Bills and a Confirming Bill for this special meeting. Members of Council, this is a special meeting. Under Council's Procedures, no new business items, such as Motions without Notice, may be introduced. This rule cannot be waived.
CC41.2adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Sign Variance Committee
At its meeting on February 14, 2022, reconvened on February 22, 2022, the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee considered Item NS4.1 - Appointment of Public Members to Sign Variance Committee and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Sign Variance Committee, for a term of office ending March 9, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Anne Milchberg Janet Ross 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (February 2, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee. The Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Sign Variance Committee, for a term of office ending March 9, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Anne Milchberg Janet Ross 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (February 2, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee. Candidates' biographies Anne Milchberg Anne Milchberg is a Registered Professional Planner since 1999, a Registered Architect since 1987, and a seasoned adjudicator who served on the Ontario Municipal Board/Local Planning Appeal Tribunal for five years. Janet Ross Janet Ross is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where she received a Bachelor of Arts. She is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and called to the Ontario Bar. She was employed as a lawyer in the private sector and later joined the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Hearings Determination Division as a Refugee Protection Officer until her retirement in 2019.
MM41.2adopted
Renaming Underhill Park - by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Mayor John Tory
Dr. Daniel Hill is a man of extraordinary accomplishments. An immigrant from the United States, Dr. Hill settled in Toronto and made Don Mills his home, residing around the corner from Underhill Park. He and his wife Donna moved to Don Mills in 1962 where they raised three children, Daniel, Lawrence and Karen. His many accomplishments include being the first Director on the Ontario Human Rights Commission (including being appointed as Chair in 1971), the Provincial Ombudsman from 1984-1989, the author of The Freedom Seekers: Blacks in Early Canada and the founder of the Ontario Black History Society. Pursuant to the advice of City staff, Underhill Park is scheduled to have a new playground installed by June 2022. This would be an ideal time to initiate the renaming. In order to meet this schedule, local schools and residents have been contacted and consulted. They are supportive of renaming the park after a resident who has made such an important contribution to the community, the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario. Renaming the park after Dr. Hill is also in alignment with the City's draft guiding principles for commemoration by sharing the story of a prominent Black Torontonian and celebrating the City's diversity. Staff have advised that this naming is considered to be of City-wide significance and accordingly is being submitted to City Council for approval.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. Despite the previous moratorium on the naming and renaming of civic properties, City Council approve the renaming of Underhill Park to Dr. Daniel Hill Park and the placement of a plaque in the park to commemorate Dr. Daniel Hill and his contributions to the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. Despite the previous moratorium on the naming and renaming of civic properties, City Council approve the renaming of Underhill Park to Dr. Daniel Hill Park and the placement of a plaque in the park to commemorate Dr. Daniel Hill and his contributions to the City of Toronto.
RM41.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on February 2, and 3, 2022 and the special meeting held on February 17, 2022.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the regular meeting held on February 2 and 3, 2022 and the special meeting held on February 17, 2022.
CC41.3adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Local Appeal Body
At its meeting on February 15, 2022, the Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body considered Item XV6.1 Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and made recommendations to City Council.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, for a term of office ending March 9, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Gerald Swinkin Carissa Wong 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 6 to the report (February 1, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, for a term of office ending March 9, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Gerald Swinkin Carissa Wong 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 6 to the report (February 1, 2022) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Candidates' biographies Gerald Swinkin Gerald Swinkin obtained his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1979. After commencing his legal career as a staff lawyer in the Legal Department of the City of Mississauga, he moved into the private sector, ultimately becoming a partner with the national law firm Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP, specializing in municipal/planning law. After retirement from practice, Gerald was appointed in August 2016 to the Ontario Municipal Board (now the Ontario Land Tribunal) and served 5 years. Carissa Wong Carissa Wong is a second-generation Torontonian, lawyer, and accredited mediator who is passionate about community, planning and the environment. She has published extensively on diverse participation in environmental decision-making and has assisted multi-party discussions on natural resource governance with First Nations in the Canadian north. She holds a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University and a certificate in Advanced Mediation from Harvard's Negotiation Institute.
MM41.3adopted
The City of Shenzhen, China has requested an extension to the Memorandum of Understanding between Shenzhen and Toronto. The City of Toronto has enjoyed a strong, productive relationship with the Municipality of Shenzhen for several years, supported most recently by a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding. Unlike agreements with other cities that fall within the scope of the City's International Alliance Program which are open-ended, a sunset clause was included in Toronto's Memorandum of Understanding with Shenzhen: after 5 years both cities must make the decision to renew the relationship agreement. This mechanism encourages both cities to innovate and helps to ensure that our continued engagement yields tangible mutual benefits which take account of current circumstances and market opportunities. Among other achievements to date: Toronto's collaboration with Shenzhen has resulted in the annual Sci-Innovation Competition. This is the largest innovation competition of its kind in Canada, which since 2016 has awarded over $1.4 million in prizes to Canadian start-up businesses for the development of innovative technologies. In 2019 Toronto sent a business delegation to Shenzhen. Recognizing Toronto as an important global hub, Shenzhen established an office in Toronto to encourage, develop and grow relationships between our business communities. The most recent Shenzhen-Toronto Memorandum of Understanding expired in 2021. While there is currently a moratorium in place which prevents the City from entering into new city-to-city agreements while a review of the International Alliance Program is undertaken, there is no restriction on temporarily extending existing city-to-city agreements with other jurisdictions. As with many projects and plans during recent times, the review of the International Alliance Program has been significantly delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a report to City Council is not expected until early 2023. Extending the City's Memorandum of Understanding with Shenzhen for a period of 2 years will support the continuity of one of Toronto's most productive and important inter-municipal relationships, while allowing time for the implementation of any new recommendations approved by City Council resulting from the review of the International Alliance Program before any longer-term agreement with Shenzhen is considered or confirmed.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse an extension of the existing Shenzhen-Toronto Memorandum of Understanding for a 2 year term.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse an extension of the existing Shenzhen-Toronto Memorandum of Understanding for a 2 year term.
RM41.3adopted
Deferred Item: Item EX29.12 Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 31 on February 15, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 30 on February 24, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 30 on February 23, 2022 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 30 on February 25, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 31 on February 16, 2022 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair New Business submitted by City Officials
The Planning and Housing Committee Report, Community Council Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC41.4adopted
Leave to Intervene in Sudbury v. Ontario (Ministry of Labour) Appeal to Supreme Court of Canada
The City Solicitor is seeking authority for the City to bring a motion for leave to intervene in a Supreme Court of Canada case that will consider whether, under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act ("OHSA"), a municipality has the responsibilities of an "employer" in respect of work that was or ought to have been performed by the contractor's employees on a construction work site.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal of The Corporation of the City of Greater Sudbury v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development), File 39754, before the Supreme Court of Canada, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal of The Corporation of the City of Greater Sudbury v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development), File 39754, before the Supreme Court of Canada, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.
MM41.4amended
The Upper Avenue Road area north of Lawrence Avenue to Wilson Avenue is a park-deficient area that is facing increased intensification pressures with five residential development applications underway. The Toronto Transit Commission Roe Bus Loop, located at 1870 Avenue Road, is an under-utilized piece of Toronto Transit Commission property that could be converted into a thriving and much-needed community park. The bus loop is seldom used (roughly 15-20 times per year) for Toronto Transit Commission buses with the north portion having already been declared surplus by the Toronto Transit Commission. Given the under-utilization of this property by the Toronto Transit Commission and the acute need for open space and parkland in this community under great intensification pressure, there is an opportunity to use this property as a park. There is Section 37 money available from local developments to underwrite the possible purchase of the loop by Toronto Parks, Forestry, and Recreation.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to work with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management on transferring the entire Roe Bus Loop property located at 1870 Avenue Road to the Parks, Forestry, and Recreation division after the completion of planned accessibility improvements at Lawrence Station in 2024 and after the Toronto Transit Commission confirms the bus loop is no longer required for operations. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to explore the use of all available Section 37 funding to support the development of the park and City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to explore the potential purchase of commercial properties on Avenue Road abutting the bus loop to further expand the size of the park. 3. City Council direct that, as the loop may be required by the Toronto Transit Commission during accessibility improvements at Lawrence Station, no transfer should be planned until the completion of this work in 2024. 4. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to establish an alternative on-street routing option or options for buses in the vicinity of the Roe Bus Loop and local streets to manage unscheduled service impacts and emergencies, and City Council request City staff to work with Toronto Transit Commission staff and the local Councillor to review and recommend parking restrictions, if required, and communicate the proposed route to impacted residents. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to confirm that the Toronto Transit Commission will have continued exclusive use of the Bombay Bus Loop, located at Avenue Road and Bombay Avenue, to replace the Roe Bus Loop.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor John Filion, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to work with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation on transferring the entire Roe Bus Loop property located at 1870 Avenue Road to the Parks, Forestry, and Recreation division. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to explore the use of all available Section 37 money to ensure the Toronto Transit Commission is made whole for the purchase of the property and explore the potential purchase of commercial properties on Avenue Road abutting the bus loop to further expand the size of the park. 3. City Council direct that, as the loop may be required by the Toronto Transit Commission during accessibility improvements at Lawrence Station, no transfer should be planned until the completion of this work in 2024.
RM41.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC41.5adopted
Sherway Area Secondary Plan - City-initiated Official Plan Amendment - Request for Directions
On October 29 and 30, 2019, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 469, which, among other matters, created Chapter 6, Section 43, Sherway Area Secondary Plan. The Secondary Plan was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") by 9 appellants. An appeal by 2217 The Queensway has been withdrawn of the Secondary Plan. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for an ongoing matter before the OLT.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, and C to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor, including any part of them, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, and C to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, and C to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor, including any part of them, will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. March 29, 2022 The Confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council. The following confidential instructions to staff have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to modify and partially approve non-policy text, policies and maps in Official Plan Amendment 469 substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix A to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor and to ensure that such modifications are appropriately reflected within the Official Plan Amendment 469 policies and maps in a manner satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 469, in Confidential Appendix A to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor, including to any associated maps, as deemed necessary in the sole discretion of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to continue discussions with other Official Plan Amendment 469 appellants in an effort to resolve their remaining issues, and to take all necessary steps to bring resolution to the matter, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Confidential Appendix A to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and it can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1, including the balance of the confidential instructions to staff adopted by City Council, and Confidential Appendices B and C to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices B and C to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor, including any part of them, will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. April 19, 2022 The following confidential instruction to staff has also been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public: 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to seek revisions to the policies as set out in Confidential Appendix C to the report (February 28, 2022) with any further minor modifications as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, if in the opinion of the City Solicitor it will resolve all of the appeal of Official Plan Amendment 469 by Appellant 5. Confidential Appendix C to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and it can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, and Confidential Appendix C to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, including any part thereof, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 28, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM41.5adopted
The Bell Box Murals Project is a program of Community Matters Toronto. Since 2009, artists from the Bell Boxes Murals Project have painted murals on Bell Canada outdoor utility boxes throughout Toronto, Southern Ontario and Quebec. The benefits of the Bell Boxes Murals Project include: Makes the streets more inviting to residents and visitors. Enhances residents' sense of community. Art is accessible to all people, regardless of income, language or social stature. Creates a public art channel to reflect local culture and heritage. Provides income and opportunities for local artists. Eight Bell utility boxes have been identified in the Sunnylea-Stonegate Neighbourhood. Funding has been identified from the development at 784 The Queensway. The theme for the murals will be determined in consultation with local residents and artists. Preference will be given to artists who live or work in Ward 3. The Bell Box Canada utility box mural project is to be completed in Spring/Summer 2022 by the Bell Box Murals Project, represented by Michael Cavanaugh of Community Matters Toronto. The intent of this Motion is to transfer a total of $12,000 of Section 37 Funds from the development at 784 The Queensway to Community Matters Toronto to provide on-time capital funding for the purpose of painting murals on 8 Bell utility boxes in the Sunnylea-Stonegate Neighbourhood in Ward 3.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Council approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $12,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 784 The Queensway, secured for streetscaping improvement (XR3026- 3701047), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 8 murals on Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in the Sunnylea-Stonegate Neighbourhood in Ward 3 (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Council approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $12,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 784 The Queensway, secured for streetscaping improvement (XR3026- 3701047), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 8 murals on Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in the Sunnylea-Stonegate Neighbourhood in Ward 3 (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM41.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on March 9, 2022 received the following petition for information: 1. Petition headed "Expropriate 214-230 Sherbourne! Housing Now!", submitted by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, containing the names of approximately 1,900 persons.
CC41.6adopted
City Council designated the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District and adopted the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan (the "King-Spadina HCD") under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act at its meeting of October 2, 2017. The King-Spadina HCD was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT"). The OLT had scheduled a 20 day hearing on the merits of the King-Spadina HCD commencing on April 6, 2020, but it was subsequently adjourned. In order to move forward with this matter, the City Solicitor requires further direction.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the revisions to the King Spadina Heritage Conservation District and King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan (the "King-Spadina HCD") as set out in and substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed revisions to the King-Spadina Heritage HCD contained in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and to ensure that such stylistic and technical changes are reflected within the King-Spadina HCD Plan's policies, guidelines, schedules, appendices and maps. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to finalize an appendix to the King-Spadina HCD to recognize development applications approved prior to the date of disposition of the matter by the Ontario Land Tribunal for transition purposes as outlined in Appendix F of Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to continue negotiations with other appellants to the King-Spadina HCD and City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to make such further changes required to implement a negotiated settlement, if, in the opinion of the City Solicitor, it would resolve one or more appeals. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, and Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information, which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM41.6adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment seeking permission to construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage at 86 Foch Avenue (Application Number A0112/21EYK). In particular, the applicant seeks variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and Etobicoke Zoning By-law 1979-67, including variances for lot coverage, gross floor area, front yard setback, rear yard setback, window projection, basement grade, and dwelling height. On August 26, 2021, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused to grant the requested variances. The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. City Council adopted Agenda Item MM38.12 on December 15, 16, and 17, 2021 ( http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.MM38.12 ) in respect of the appeal of the application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and directed the City Solicitor and any other appropriate staff to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal. Council also authorized the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. A Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing took place on February 14, 2022. An additional hearing date has been scheduled for April 28, 2022. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution to the appeal, as necessary, in addition to the directions in Council Agenda Item MM38.12.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body of 86 Foch Avenue (Committee of Adjustment Application Number A0112/21EYK) and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution of the appeal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body of 86 Foch Avenue (Committee of Adjustment Application Number A0112/21EYK) 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.
RM41.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on March 9, 2022. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting and on behalf of City Council, recognized the on-going conflict in Ukraine and the devastating impact that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is having on millions of innocent lives. Mayor Tory noted that the City of Toronto joins the Government of Canada in continuing to condemn the attack on Ukraine and on its sovereignty and its own people. Mayor Tory added that as a representative of Toronto City Council and the people of Toronto, he expresses as much as possible, how much we stand with the people of Ukraine and with the Ukrainian-Canadian community in Toronto which is also the largest Ukrainian community, outside Ukraine, and in the world. Mayor Tory noted that the City of Toronto will continue to support any and all action taken by the Government of Canada in support of Ukraine. Mayor Tory further added that although what Russia is doing to Ukraine is completely wrong and without justification, this situation has a deeper meaning for the City of Toronto as the City of Toronto and the capital of Ukraine - Kyiv, have a 30-year long special relationship. Mayor Tory said that he had the honour of meeting and welcoming Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko in 2017 at Toronto City Hall with Deputy Mayor Stephen Holyday and also spoke to him virtually early in 2021. Now Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko is on the front lines of this war fighting for his country and for his people. Mayor Tory remarked that the courage and resilience of Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and the President of Ukraine amazes and inspires many around the world, including their own citizens and him as well. Mayor Tory said that he would like the people of Kyiv and Ukraine to know that the people of the City of Toronto stand with them at this terrible time. Mayor Tory noted that the City of Toronto will not stop drawing attention to the unlawful invasion of Ukraine and will continue to urge the leadership of Russia to stop this aggression. Mayor Tory affirmed that the Ukrainian flag will continue to fly high at Toronto City Hall in honour of the fight taking place abroad and in honour and support of the community here while continuing to raise awareness of the situation taking place in Ukraine. Mayor Tory further added that although this conflict is geographically far away, it is a fight about freedoms and our way of life and values here in Canada. Mayor Tory noted that 1.7 million Ukrainian refuges have rightfully fled for safety so far and the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency) has noted that this is the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War 2. Mayor Tory affirmed that as Mayor of Toronto and in keeping with the same response the City has had with other humanitarian crisis of this kind, the City of Toronto will support the Ukrainian community here and will support the Government of Canada in any way possible to help successfully resettle Ukrainians who are fleeing their home country because of the war. Mayor Tory noted that the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Mayors and Chairs have met recently and have given their unanimous support of full cooperation with the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the Ukrainian community with respect to resettling refugees. Mayor Tory advised that he has met virtually with the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, to deliver a similar message that the City of Toronto is here to support Ukrainian refugees and to help people when they need help the most. Mayor Tory further advised that he has also reached out to the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress, which the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has indicated will be playing a leading role in helping to resettle refugees, and discussed that matter. The Ukrainian-Canadian Congress has also reached out to Mayor Tory and Ward Councillor Josh Matlow to install 'Free Ukraine' street signs around the Russian consulate which City staff are working to install as soon as possible as another important gesture of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Mayor Tory noted that Toronto City Council is proud to be the home of such a vibrant, dynamic and contributing community of Ukrainian-Canadians and noted that when they are hurting, all of us are also hurting. Mayor Tory urged the residents of the City of Toronto to support, in any way possible, Ukrainians abroad as well as the Ukrainian community in the City of Toronto and the anticipated Ukrainian refugees expected to be welcomed in Toronto over the coming weeks. Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting and on behalf of City Council, recognized the outstanding achievement of Torontonian Domee Shi, Animator, Storyboard Artist and Director for Pixar-Disney, in recognition of her accomplishments in the film industry and in representing and featuring Toronto in her film 'Turning Red'. Mayor Tory noted that it is a great honour for the City of Toronto that Domee Shi chose to feature and star Toronto as a city in her film 'Turning Red' celebrating the City she grew up in. The film 'Turning Red', which premiered in Toronto this week, will be globally available as of March 11, 2022. Mayor Tory also noted that Domee Shi studied animation at Sheridan College which has a globally recognized program. Mayor Tory noted that the film 'Turning Red' pays homage to the diversity in Toronto and the strength of our Asian community which all contribute greatly to the success and achievements of the City. Mayor Tory noted that Toronto is excited to see, as a first, the City in animation form showcased to the world, and he further recognized the extraordinary achievement that Domee Shi is the now first woman to ever direct a Pixar feature. Mayor Tory noted that Toronto is honoured that Domee is a Torontonian and congratulated Domee Shi on that achievement as well as winning an Oscar for a short film in 2018. Mayor Tory further noted that Toronto continues to excel in the film industry, attracting big names and remarkable productions to the City and this is another example of that and the incredible talent that Toronto has. Mayor Tory advised that Toronto City Council has presented Domee Shi with a scroll, a certificate of achievement, and a piece of art by another Toronto artist in recognition of her achievements and to note the City's appreciation for her work. Domee Shi, during the morning session of the meeting, addressed City Council and thanked Members for congratulating her and for Toronto always welcoming immigrants as she herself immigrated to Toronto with her family from China 30 years ago. Domee Shi noted that Toronto has molded her into who she is today and the animated movie 'Turning Red' was set in Toronto because of that. She noted that she hopes to inspire other women and thanked the City of Toronto. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged that March 8, 2022 was International Women's Day. She thanked Councillor McKelvie, who put together a short video, to honour all the women on City Council in recognition of International Women's Day. Councillor McKelvie, during the morning session of the meeting, introduced the video that was made as a tribute to the women on Toronto City Council in recognition of International Women's Day.
CC41.7adopted
335 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction
The purpose of this report is to seek further instruction in relation to a development application that has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") as Tribunal case number PL200329. A 10-day hearing relating to the development proposal is scheduled to commence on March 21, 2022.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement offer presented in the letter from Cassels Brock & Blackwell dated February 25, 2022 and substantially in the form of Architectural Drawings prepared by Zeidler Architecture Inc. dated February 23, 2022 and attached respectively as Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-laws are in a form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Municipal Servicing and Grading Plan, and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the City for review and acceptance by and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; the reports will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; c. in the event that the updated reports required above identify necessary upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, the Owner has entered into a financially secured agreement(s) with the City requiring the Owner to design, financially secure, construct and make operational prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit, any upgrades or required improvements, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has provided confirmation from both the Hospital for Sick Children and St. Michael's Hospital, or their representative, that any temporary (including construction cranes or related construction machinery) and permanent structures are below or outside the protected flight path, to the satisfaction Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; e. the Owner has provided written confirmation from the Toronto Transit Commission that a Toronto Transit Commission Technical Review has been completed, that the development will maintain a 3.0 metre clearance between the building and all Toronto Transit Commission infrastructure, or has otherwise confirmed that the Toronto Transit Commission does not object to the development; and f. the Applicant has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 352, being the Downtown Tall Buildings Setback Area Specific Policy, and the associated Zoning By-laws 1106-2016 and 1107-2016, as relates to the subject lands. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, and the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council, with the balance of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM41.7adopted
The Bell Box Murals Project is a program of Community Matters Toronto. Since 2009, artists from the Bell Boxes Murals Project have painted murals on Bell Canada outdoor utility boxes throughout Toronto, Southern Ontario and Quebec. The benefits of the Bell Boxes Murals Project include: Makes the streets more inviting to residents and visitors. Enhances residents' sense of community. Art is accessible to all people, regardless of income, language or social stature. Creates a public art channel to reflect local culture and heritage. Provides income and opportunities for local artists. Seven Bell utility boxes have been identified in the Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood in Ward 3, with the assistance of the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association. Funding has been identified from the development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West for streetscape improvements. The theme for the murals will be determined in consultation with local residents and artists. Preference will be given to artists who live or work in Ward 3. The Bell Box Canada utility box mural project is to be completed in Spring/Summer 2022 by the Bell Box Murals Project, represented by Michael Cavanaugh of Community Matters Toronto. The intent of this Motion is to transfer a total of $12,000 of Section 45(9) Funds from the development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West to Community Matters Toronto to provide on-time capital funding for the purpose of painting murals on 7 Bell utility boxes in the Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood of Ward 3.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Council approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $12,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) funds obtained from the development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West, secured for public initiatives (XR3028- 4500028), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 7 murals on Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in the Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood of Ward 3 (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Council approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $12,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45(9) funds obtained from the development at 2242-2246 Lake Shore Boulevard West, secured for public initiatives (XR3028- 4500028), for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 7 murals on Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in the Humber Bay Shores neighbourhood of Ward 3 (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM41.7adopted
City Council will review the Order Paper.
March 9, 2022: City Council adopted the March 9, 2022, Order Paper and all other Items not held on consent.
CC41.8adopted
The Port Lands Official Plan Modification (the "Port Lands OPM" or "OPM") was first endorsed by City Council in December of 2017. Several appellants of the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan ("OPA 257" or "CWSP"), including public agencies, existing industries, and private owners with development aspirations, raised issues with the Port Lands OPM. Given the large number of parties and issues, the hearing of the Port Lands issues was planned to be phased. The first phase dealt with Land Use and Transportation matters, and was resolved through negotiation and settlement discussions, resulting in Decisions and Orders of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in March and May of 2021, commending the City and the parties and approving the OPM in part. A five-week hearing is scheduled for May and June, 2022 to deal with the remaining issues (the Port Lands OPM Hearing (Phase 2). The parties have agreed to adjourn consideration of some Phase 2 issues pending ongoing City-wide work. Through settlement discussions, most of the remaining Phase 2 issues have been resolved. There are now only two outstanding parties with issues to be litigated: 309 Cherry and OPG/PEC. The remaining issues include matters related to: Urban Design Standards & Heritage; and Sustainability and Biodiversity. The purpose of this report is to seek further instructions in respect of the Port Lands OPM Hearing (Phase 2). City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council endorse the Ontario Power Generation Portlands Energy Centre Proposed Modification, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council endorse the 309 Cherry Proposed Modifications as set out in Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to support the Ontario Power Generation/Portlands Energy Centre Modification and the 309 Cherry Proposed Modifications at the Ontario Land Tribunal, Port Lands Official Plan Modification Hearing (Phase 2). 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such technical and stylistic changes to the Port Lands Official Plan Modification and take such further actions, along with other City staff, as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and settlement privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B to Confidential Attachment 1, once adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client and settlement privilege.
MM41.8adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application Number A0813/20TEY) (the "Application") seeking permission to alter the existing two-storey detached dwelling by constructing a rear one-storey addition. The Application sought variances from Zoning By-law 569-2013 to reduce the required rear yard setback and the required setback from a stable top-of-bank, and exceed the maximum permitted building length and depth. The City's Engineering and Construction Services division provided a memorandum to the Committee of Adjustment describing a sewer that is located on the abutting property and at the rear of 21 Valley View. The Engineering and Construction Services memorandum (attached) noted that City design standards require a 6 metre wide easement for operation and maintenance purposes and recommended that the Committee defer consideration of the Application or require the Owner to submit revised site plans deleting all proposed structures and encroachments that were to be located within the required easement lands. At its hearing on January 12, 2022 the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (the "Decision"). The Notice of Decision is attached. The applicant appealed the Decision on January 28, 2022. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to seek party status in the appeal of the Decision and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body with appropriate City Staff or outside consultants, in order to oppose the minor variances requested in the Applications. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to seek party status in the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application Number A0813/20TEY for 21 Valley View, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing(s), with appropriate City staff, in opposition to the proposal. 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 appeals and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeals at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to seek party status in the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application Number A0813/20TEY for 21 Valley View, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing(s), with appropriate City staff, in opposition to the proposal. 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 appeals and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeals at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
CC41.9adopted
Golden Mile Secondary Plan - City-initiated Official Plan Amendment - Request for Directions
On October 27, 28 and 30, 2020, City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 499, which, among other matters, created Chapter 6, Section 45, Golden Mile Secondary Plan. The Secondary Plan was subsequently appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") by 20 appellants and the OLT added three additional parties. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions in this matter which is the subject of an appeal to the OLT.
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A, B, and C to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, including any part of them, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The Confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council. The following confidential instructions to staff have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to modify and partially approve the non-policy text, policies and maps in Official Plan Amendment 499 substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 499 in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to continue discussions with Official Plan Amendment 499 appellants in an effort to resolve their remaining issues, and to take all necessary steps to bring resolution to the matter, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and it can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1, including the balance of the confidential instructions to staff adopted by City Council, and Confidential Appendices B and C to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices B and C to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. September 16, 2022 The following confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to modify and partially approve the non-policy text, policies and maps in Official Plan Amendment 499 arising from Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, provided that the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services receives a satisfactory Master Servicing Report or equivalent for the Golden Mile Area for such lands impacted by the modifications in Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor and subject to Part 4 below. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 499 in Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, including any necessary adjustments to reduce the maximum building heights in some or all parts of the Golden Mile Secondary Plan Area, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 8. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to include within the Capital Plan, the provision of a new community recreation centre within the Golden Mile Secondary Plan Area in future budget submissions for Parks, Forestry, and Recreation and some or all funding be collected through development charges for such community recreation centre, and to explore other financial tools to fund the provision of such community recreation centre. 9. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to include within the Capital Plan, the provision of any required trunk sewer upgrades or major capital upgrades, including any required Environmental Assessment studies, arising from the satisfactory and accepted Master Servicing Report or equivalent for the Golden Mile Area in future budget submissions for Engineering and Construction Services and some or all funding be collected through development charges for such municipal servicing upgrades. Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make it public, and it can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, and Confidential Appendix C to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, including any part thereof, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 1, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.