Toronto City Council
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MM42.9adopted
Among changes under the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) that came into final effect on July 1, 2016, Subsections 45 (1.3) and 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act as now amended prevent submission of minor variance applications on properties subject to a privately-initiated zoning by-law amendment within two years of by-law enactment, unless the municipal council has otherwise "declared by resolution that such an application is permitted". With regards to the proposed development at 411 Victoria Park Avenue and 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street, City Council at its meeting on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021 approved Zoning By-law amendments to By-law 569-2013 (By-law 959-2021) and former City of Scarborough Birchcliff Community Zoning By-law 8786 (By-law 960-2021), for a development on five different blocks containing four mid-rise apartment buildings ranging from 8 to 12 storeys and four blocks of stacked and back to-back townhouses. Of the 1,052 dwelling units proposed, 120 (11.4 percent) would be affordable rental or affordable ownership units. As part of the approval, the minimum parking space requirements were as follows: - 0.60 spaces per unit for mid-rise residential units on Blocks 1, 2 and 3; - 1.0 space per unit for the townhouse units on Block 2; - 0.50 spaces per unit for the affordable housing (townhouse units) on Block 4; - 0.25 spaces per unit for the affordable housing units on Block 5; and - 0.10 spaces per unit for residential visitors on Blocks 1, 2 and 3. In light of the City's policy direction on permitting reduced parking rates for developments located close to major transit stations, the owner has now requested permission to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance for a reduced parking rate. City Planning supports consideration of a reduced parking rate for this development by way of a minor variance application. Under the Planning Act as amended, however, this owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application for zoning relief on this matter until July 16, 2023, thus delaying site development for over a year and causing the owner undue project delay and financial hardship. City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is warranted.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 411 Victoria Park Avenue and 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street for relief from the minimum parking space requirements within By-laws 959-2021 and 960-2021.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize, pursuant to Subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, submission of a minor variance application in regard to 411 Victoria Park Avenue and 2510 and 2530 Gerrard Street for relief from the minimum parking space requirements within By-laws 959-2021 and 960-2021.
CC42.10amended
On February 16, 2018, an Official Plan Amendment was submitted to permit an 18 storey seniors residence with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 21,644 square metres resulting in a density of 4.57 times the area of the lot. The application was deemed incomplete on March 14, 2018. In response, the applicant submitted the plans and studies requested to complete the Official Plan Amendment application and also submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application. Both applications were deemed complete on March 14, 2019. On November 23, 2020, City Planning received a revised proposal from a new landowner. The revised proposal was to facilitate the construction of a 16 storey predominantly residential building with 223 dwelling units and one retail space at 954, 956 and 958 Broadview Avenue and 72 Chester Hill Road. On July 20, 2021, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the OLT hearing that is scheduled to commence on October 31, 2022. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Paula Fletcher. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Paula Fletcher, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Paula Fletcher, were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer dated March 22, 2022 in Confidential Appendix A, and the revised plans substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor for the lands municipally known as 954, 956 and 958 Broadview Avenue and 72 Chester Hill Road West (the "Site"), subject to Toronto Preservation Board's consideration of the heritage alteration report at its meeting of April 5, 2022 or May 10, 2022 subject to Parts 2 to 17 below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in support of the revised development proposal generally described in the settlement offer and the revised plans substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, subject to the conditions set out in Part 1 above. 3. City Council accept an onsite parkland dedication having an area of not less than 240 square metres to satisfy the owner's parkland contribution required pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act as generally shown on Confidential Appendix A (the "Parkland Dedication") to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, and acknowledge that the 172 square metres proposed to be conveyed to public ownership as set out in Part 5.b. below satisfies the remaining cash-in-lieu requirement under Section 42 of the Planning Act and the City's parkland dedication By-law (as reflected in Chapter 415 of the City's Municipal Code), subject to the following: a. the Parkland Dedication shall be conveyed to the City prior to the earlier of condominium registration of the Development or 36 months after the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit, subject to seasonality extensions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; b. the Parkland Dedication shall be conveyed to the City free and clear of all encumbrances and encroachments save and except for tiebacks and such other encumbrances, if any, where such encumbrances are acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and in the case of tie backs if proposed by the Owner, the permission to install tiebacks would be subject to the City's usual and typical payment of compensation to the City, as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and subject to Part 3.c. below; c. the conveyance of the Parkland Dedication shall be subject to an approximate minimum 1.1 metre wide easement in favour of the Owner connecting Broadview Avenue to the front face of the Development, the location of which shall be generally as shown on Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, and to be maintained by the Owner and kept free and clear of physical obstructions, snow and ice, to meet Code requirements and permit pedestrian access and emergency egress from the development to Broadview Avenue, without requiring compensation to the City; d. the owner shall maintain the Parkland Dedication at its expense in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation together with provisions for protection and indemnification of the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in connection with the maintenance, all of which shall be secured in the Section 37 Agreement referred to in Part 5 below; and e. the owner shall enter into and have registered on title a Limiting Distance Agreement with the City to ensure a no-build zone over a 5.0 metre portion of the Parkland Dedication as shown on Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 4. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and other appropriate divisions; b. the owner has entered into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreement(s) registered on title to 954, 956 and 958 Broadview Avenue, in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the matters set out in Part 5 below. c. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 958 Broadview Avenue in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 17, 2022, prepared by Graziani + Corazza and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 17, 2021, and in accordance with the Heritage Conservation Plan required in Part 4.d. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. the owner has provided the City with a Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 958 Broadview Avenue prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 17, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and e. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements for the resolution or withdrawal of its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 343 (Broadview Avenue Planning Study) and associated Zoning By-laws. 5. City Council authorize the entering into of an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the following matters as community benefits and as a legal convenience to support the development: a. the Owner shall enter into assignable Agreement(s) of Purchase and Sale to convey, at below market value (as further described below), eight (8) dwelling units comprised of one (1) three-bedroom; and seven (7) two-bedroom units (the "Affordable Ownership Units") in the new 14-storey mixed use building for affordable ownership housing to Habitat for Humanity (the "Provider") as part of the Black North Initiative Homeownership Bridge Program, with the City included as a contingent transferee in accordance with the following: i. the Affordable Ownership Units shall have the following minimum specifications: A. the Affordable Ownership Units shall have a minimum total area of 520 square metres and shall include: i. one (1) three bedroom unit which shall have a minimum unit size of 80 square metres; and ii. seven (7) two bedroom units which each shall have a minimum unit size of 56 square metres; B. one Affordable Ownership Unit shall be designed to be barrier free, in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, and meet the City of Toronto Accessibility Design Guidelines and, without limiting the foregoing, shall have automatic doors for all amenity areas, building entrances and garbage rooms; C. the location and layouts of the new Affordable Ownership Units within the approved development on the lands shall be located on the second (2nd) and/or third (3rd) floor with the specific location to the satisfaction of the Owner; D. the Affordable Ownership Units shall be constructed to a fully-finished condition, with appliances including washer and dryer, to a similar standard as the market units in the remainder of the Development; E. the Affordable Ownership Units will have at least one operable window/door in addition to the entry door; and F. the Affordable Ownership Units will be provided bicycle parking at nominal cost but will not be permitted to purchase a vehicular parking. ii. the purchase price payable to the Owner is the sum of $3,300,000 (the "Purchase Price") for the eight Affordable Ownership Units, (subject to an adjustment for the amount of the Development Charge Deferral as set out below), which Agreement(s) of Purchase and Sale will be formalized by the Owner, the Provider and the City (as contingent transferee) entering into the Owner's standard form of residential condominium agreement of purchase and sale for the Development (the "AHU APS(s)"), within the later of 30 days of the Owner being licenced with the Home Construction Regulatory Authority and Tarion and having finalized for release the disclosure statement required by the Condominium Act; to transfer may occur to the Provider in the absence of a signed Home Ownership Assistance Program delivery agreement ("Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement"), as contemplated below, and shall be subject to the following: A. the Owner shall pay all applicable land transfer taxes associated with the conveyance of the Affordable Ownership Units to the Provider; B. there shall be no closing adjustments made with respect to the eight (8) Affordable Ownership Units transferred to the Provider, other than adjustments for monthly occupancy fees or common expense fees and realty taxes for the year in which the final closing date occurs, adjusted and payable on either the interim occupancy or final closing date of the sale of each unit, and in accordance with Part 5.a.ii.D. below; C. the Owner shall be solely responsible and liable for remitting the Harmonized Sales Tax eligible on each of the units' conveyances, if the conveyances to the Provider and/or the City of Toronto are not be eligible for any new housing rebates; and D. the Purchase Price shall be adjusted downward by the amount of the Development Charge Deferral as set out in Part 5.a.iii. below; iii. the Owner shall enter into an agreement with the Provider and the City, being a Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement, no later than 180 days after Zoning By-law Amendment(s) permitting the Development becomes final and binding or within such longer period of time as the City and the Owner may agree to, but in any case before Development Charges for the Affordable Ownership Units would otherwise be due, which Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement will provide for the Affordable Ownership Units to be secured as affordable ownership housing for a minimum period of 99 years beginning from the date that each such unit is first sold to an eligible purchaser, on terms satisfactory to the City; the Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement will include: A. a requirement and timelines for the Provider to prepare a long term affordable ownership plan, outlining its method of ensuring that affordability will be maintained for the 99 year period, to be provided to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Provider shall be obligated to administer the units in accordance with the finally approved plan; B. at least six months in advance of any new Affordable Ownership Unit being made available for occupancy, the Provider shall develop and implement an Owner/Occupant Access Plan in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; C. the deferral of development charges for the Affordable Ownership Units under the terms of the City's Home Ownership Assistance Program, such that the Owner shall not be obligated to pay to the City the otherwise payable Development Charges for the Affordable Ownership Units, (the "Development Charge Deferral") and re-payment of such deferred Development Charges by the Owner shall occur if the Owner is unable to transfer the units for affordable housing in accordance with these terms, and thus the Owner is able to sell the units without restrictions; D. the benefit of the Development Charge Deferral shall be secured by a charge against the Lands equivalent to the amount of the Development Charge Deferral; E. the charge in favour of the City will be registered after the execution of the Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement and prior to when the Development Charges would otherwise be payable by the Owner to the City; the City agrees to postpone the charge and rank behind charges for preconstruction, construction and surety financings, easements for utilities and telecommunications and, and in the event the charge encumbers lands required in support of the Development to be transferred to the City or other government authority, such as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the City shall provide a release and partial discharge; F. the charge described above, shall be partially discharged forthwith from all but the Affordable Ownership Units upon the availability of a legal description for the said units; G. the charge will be discharged from each Affordable Ownership Unit upon a second charge being registered to secure the value of the Development Charge Deferral by the Provider or eligible purchaser, as the case may be, to the satisfaction of the City; and H. the charge will be discharged forthwith if none of the Provider, the City or the City's Assignee enter into the AHU APS(s) for all of the Affordable Ownership Units, or if none of the Provider, the City or the City's assignee complete the purchase of all of the Affordable Housing Units in accordance with the terms of the AHU APS(s), and the Owner has both (1) repaid the Development Charge Deferral loan and (2) paid the Affordable Housing Cash Contribution in accordance with Part 5.a.xiii. Section 1(xiii), to the City; iv. the Owner shall ensure that new Affordable Ownership Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units erected on the Lands are available and ready for occupancy, where a purchaser of an Affordable Ownership Units would pay occupancy fees upon taking occupancy of such unit; v. the Owner shall ensure that the condominium Declaration provides all owners or residents of the Affordable Ownership Units with access to, as well as the use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the Development at no extra charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other owner or resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; vi. the Owner shall ensure that the condominium Declaration provides all owners or residents of the Affordable Ownership Units with access to permanent and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building and in accordance with the Zoning By-law; vii. the proportionate share of each Affordable Ownership Unit's interest in the common interests/common expense of the condominium reflected in Schedule D to the condominium Declaration expressed as a percentage shall be stated as 50 percent of the proportionate interest/share of the common interests/common expenses (including 50 percent of any reserve fund contributions, and 50 percent of any special assessments) for the same type and size of market unit in the condominium; viii. the Declaration shall contain an express duty that the Condominium Corporation shall not take steps to amend the Declaration or impose other fees and charges against or attributable to the Affordable Ownership Units for the 99 year term to indirectly make up or increase the common expenses payable by these units; ix. the Declaration shall contain a requirement that the Condominium Corporation provide to the Provider and the City written notice at least 90 days prior to a meeting of the board of directors of the condominium to pass a resolution approving any proposed amendment to the Declaration, with a copy of the proposed amendment; x. prior to the registration of the condominium, the obligations in Part 5.a.vii., 5.a.viii and 5.a.ix above shall be reflected in an indemnity agreement (the "Indemnity Agreement") to be entered into between the Owner, Provider and the City of Toronto, with content satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; xi. following Condominium Registration and prior to the conveyance of the first market unit in the condominium, an assumption agreement of the Indemnity Agreement shall be entered into by the Owner and the condominium corporation, in a form of assumption agreement acceptable to the subject parties (the "Indemnity Assumption Agreement"), through which the condominium corporation shall assume all of the Owner's obligations under the Indemnity Agreement; an executed copy of the Indemnity Assumption Agreement shall be delivered to the City within five (5) business days thereafter together with a copy of the registered bylaw of the condominium corporation; the City agrees that upon the execution of the Indemnity Assumption Agreement by the condominium corporation and delivery of the Indemnity Assumption Agreement together with a copy of the registered By-law to the City, the Owner, its successors and assigns shall be automatically released from any and all obligations under the Indemnity Agreement; xii. the Owner shall provide an allowance to the Provider for legal expenses and window coverings associated with the Affordable Ownership Units, up to a maximum of $10,000, subject to the provision of receipts by the Provider to the Owner for review and acceptance, acting reasonably, including the payment within a reasonable time, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; the resolution of any disputes shall be determined by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in their discretion; xiii. in the event the Owner, after employing reasonable commercial efforts: A. does not enter the Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement with the Provider and the City in accordance with Part 5.a.iii. above; or B. does not enter into the AHU APS(s) for all the Affordable Ownership Units or is unable to complete all the transfers to the Provider or the City's Assignee, or the City, in its sole discretion, chooses not to accept the transfers from the Owner or assign its rights, as contingent transferee in accordance with the AHU APS(s), the Owner shall instead make a cash contribution to the City in the amount of $2,000,000 to be used towards affordable housing ("Affordable Housing Cash Contribution"); the Affordable Housing Cash Contribution payment shall occur upon the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit, if the Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement is not executed by the parties; alternatively, if the Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement is executed by the parties, the Affordable Housing Cash Contribution shall be made the later of the following events: (a) the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit, or (b) the first of the following two events, being either the failure of the Owner and Provider to enter into the AHU APS(s) for all of the Affordable Ownership Units in accordance with the terms set out herein, or the failure to complete the transfers of the Affordable Housing Units to the Provider, the City or its assignee in accordance with the terms of the AHU APS(s); and the Affordable Housing Cash Contribution shall be indexed annually in accordance with the Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Construction price Statistics Publication No. 62-007-XPB, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; and xiv. forthwith following the registration of the Section 37 Agreement, the Owner shall register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a restriction against title to the Lands pursuant to Section 118 of the Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.5 to restrict the transferring and/or charging of the Lands by the Owner, other than as may be consented to in writing by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, which consent won't be unreasonably withheld and which for greater certainty, shall not be withheld to facilitate financing and development; the Section 118 Restriction shall be removed forthwith by the City upon any one of the following events occurring as required by these terms: the failure of the parties to execute the Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement or to execute the AHU APS(s) for all of the Affordable Housing Units; the registration of the charge securing the Development Charge Deferral; or where the Affordable Housing Cash Contribution is paid in accordance with these terms; b. the conveyance to public ownership of the lands located below the Long Term Stable Top of Slope, 10 metres inland from the Long Term Stable Top of Slope and the negotiated dripline buffer (which is comprised of an area of 577 square metres) as well as an area of 172 square metres beyond the negotiated dripline buffer, as shown on Confidential Appendix B (the "Ravine Lands") to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, in accordance with the following: i. the Ravine Lands shall be conveyed for nominal cost prior to the earlier of four years following the issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit, (excluding demolition permits and any permits associated with the heritage alterations and conservation work), and condominium registration, subject to extension related to seasonality satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; ii. at the time of conveyance, the Ravine Lands shall be free and clear of physical and title encumbrances, subject to encumbrances acceptable to the City Solicitor and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and with the exception of tie-backs which may project up to a maximum of approximately 6.0 metres within the Ravine Lands and such tie-backs shall be de-stressed and will be subject to monetary compensation to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority satisfaction, prior to conveyance; iii. any permanent building/structures will be setback a minimum of 3.0 metres from the boundary of the Ravine Lands, with the exception of: landscaping elements, including fencing; and balconies, which will be setback a minimum of 2.5 metres from the Ravine Lands; and iv. the Owner shall submit a landscape restoration plan ("Ravine Restoration Plan") as a condition of Site Plan approval, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve, which improvements in accordance with the Ravine Restoration Plan shall be completed prior to the conveyance of the Ravine Lands, subject to the extensions for seasonality satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the conveyance of road and lane widenings to the City for nominal cost prior to the earlier of: four years following the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, excluding demolition permits and any permits associated with the heritage alterations and conservation work, and condominium registration, subject to extension relating to seasonality satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and conveyances are to be free and clear of physical and title encumbrances, other than encumbrances acceptable to the City Solicitor, with the exception of tie-backs which are permitted on: i. a 0.75 metre wide strip of land along the 954-956 Broadview Avenue site frontage; ii. a approximate 3.85 metre wide strip of land along the 958 Broadview Avenue site frontage; and iii. a lane widening along the north-south public lane, provided on the west side and transitioning to both sides to the north, with the width determined through the Site Plan process in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services to ensure minimal effect on the lot proposed to be severed; d. requirement that prior to final Site Plan approval for the subject lands the owner shall: i. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; iii. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; iv. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and v. submit a Signage Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; e. requirement that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 958 Broadview Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: i. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and iii. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; f. requirement that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 5.e.ii. above, the owner shall: i. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required lighting and interpretive work have been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and ii. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; g. a cash contribution in the amount of $100,000 to be paid by the Owner to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the Development, excluding demolition permits and any permits associated with the heritage alterations and conservation work ("Above-Grade Building Permit"), to be allocated to certain community benefits in the vicinity of the Property including towards the public design process of the Wonscotonach Park projects with the allocation of such funds to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; h. the provision of a heritage plaque from Heritage Toronto to be paid for by the Owner to commemorate the Chester School heritage resource; i. prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit for the Development, the Owner shall deliver to the City a certified cheque in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,0000) for public art to be located in the Parkland Dedication to commemorate the Chester School heritage resource, and will be constructed at the time of above-base park improvements; j. requirement for the owner to consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications and ensure that contractors are not obstructing sidewalks or roadways; and k. requirement for the owner to sell the 72 Chester Hill Road house on the open market, to not include 72 Chester Hill Road house in any future application for condominium under the Condominium Act, 1998 and to agree that the Zoning By-law Amendment for the Development shall maintain the current zoning for the 72 Chester Hill Road house, in keeping with the rest of the street. 6. City Council authorize the City of Toronto to be a party to the AHU APS(s) for the Affordable Ownership Units as a contingent transferee, in order to implement City Council's decision and ensure the benefit of the Affordable Housing Units is secured for the intended purpose should the Provider not be able to complete the transactions. 7. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to execute the AHU APS(s) for the Affordable Ownership Units, provided the AHU APS(s) provide the City with the right to assign the AHU APS(s) to other non-profit housing providers, the City is not liable to pay any deposit, penalty or liquidated damages to the Owner or the Provider in the event it terminates the AHU APS(s) should Council determine at a later date for any reason, including that there is no funding to complete the transaction or if the City is unsuccessful in identifying a third party assignee. 8. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, all development charges deferral agreements and any security or financing or other documents required by the Owner, the Provider or a related corporation to obtain conventional financing and subsequent refinancing, including any postponement, tripartite, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents of any City of Toronto security documents where and when required during the term of the Home Ownership Assistance Program Agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City of Toronto that have not been previously approved by City Council. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute, postpone, confirm the status of and discharge any City security documents registered as required by normal business practices. 10. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to administer and manage the transaction relating to the Affordable Ownership Units in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers and notices, provided that they may, at any time, refer consideration of any such matters (including their content) to City Council for consideration and direction, all as may be required. 11. City Council approve the deferral of development charges for the Affordable Ownership Units under the terms of the City's Home Ownership Assistance Program, with the exception that on the sale or refinancing of a unit, the deferred amount will be re-invested by the Provider as down-payment assistance loans under the Black North Initiative Homeownership Bridge Program for at least 99 years, but only provided that the unit is sold in accordance with the Provider's long term affordable ownership plan. 12. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to require the Owner to complete the following matters prior to the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing and, in the event that one or more of these matters has not been completed by the Applicant, City Council further authorize the City Solicitor to request at the City Solicitor's discretion the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the outstanding matters have been completed or to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal to impose as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment a Holding (H) Symbol be placed on the Subject Site until such time as the outstanding matters have been completed, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: a. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and b. the owner has addressed the major outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 13. City Council direct Staff to support a request of the Ontario Land Tribunal to approve such modifications, or otherwise provide relief as necessary to Official Plan Amendment 343 in order to permit the form of Development set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 14. City Council direct that the following matters be resolved at the time of and through the Site Plan Approval process for the proposed development: a. the owner shall provide for an enhanced level of bird friendly window treatment including: i. use of a combination of the following strategies to treat a minimum of 90 percent all exterior glazing within the greater of first 23 metres of the building above grade or the height of the mature tree canopy including using visual markers (with strong contrast) of 5 millimetres or greater in diameter to the 1st surface of glass with a maximum spacing of 50 millimetres x 50 millimetres; and/or using non-reflective glass (includes acid etch, full cover ceramic frit or texture); and ii. provide for visual markers on balcony railings and fly-through conditions; and on elevation(s) facing the Natural Area; and b. the owner shall provide for large shade trees along the south property line between the Development and the adjacent single detached houses along Chester Hill Road to ensure maximum privacy and mitigation of overlook concerns, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 15. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for Development for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements for the Parkland Dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Company of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the Development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 16. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council on excluding the development at 954-958 Broadview Avenue from the on-street permit parking program including requiring the applicant to state in all marketing materials, condominium disclosure documents, and sales agreements that the future owner, tenant, or sublet tenant or any other additional occupant or guest will be prohibited from applying for an on-street parking permit and the building will be excluded from any on-street permit specified area. 17. City Council direct the City Solicitor to report to City Council after the Case Management Conference scheduled at the Ontario Land Tribunal on April 26, 2022 for further directions, if required. 18. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, and they can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it contains advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege and information regarding potential litigation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendices A and B, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM42.10adopted
In January 2019, City staff reported on PH2.5 Toronto Housing Market Analysis: Insight to Action and the accompanying report from the Canadian Urban Institute and the Canadian Center for Economic Analysis on the depth and breadth of our City's affordable housing crisis was detailed. Many initiatives are underway to address this crisis as it poses such a serious challenge to our City's social fabric and economic viability. One of those initiatives is the Concept 2 Keys Priority Development Review Stream. The Priority Application Stream was launched as a pilot in January 2021 to focus on prioritizing and expediting approvals of affordable housing projects and In October 2021, City Council directed that the Priority Development Review Stream transition from a pilot to a permanent service. This program is critical to the City's efforts to increase affordable housing stock and to optimize federal funding for affordable housing in Toronto. On March 9, 2022, Council adopted measures to significantly strengthen this program. Monitoring how all of this is unfolding will help to make sure the program is as successful as it can be.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief of Staff, City Manager's Office to report to each of the remaining meetings of the Planning and Housing Committee in this term of Council with a Concept 2 Keys Dashboard which lists all of the current Concept 2 Keys projects and their project status.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief of Staff, City Manager's Office to report to each of the remaining meetings of the Planning and Housing Committee in this term of Council with a Concept 2 Keys Dashboard which lists all of the current Concept 2 Keys projects and their project status.
CC42.11adopted
958 Broadview Avenue - Request for Directions
On July 20, 2021, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 22, 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 22, 2022) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 22, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (March 22, 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 and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (March 22, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. April 19, 2022 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 22, 2022) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and have been made public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 958 Broadview Avenue, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the reasons stated in the report (March 22, 2022) from the City Solicitor and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 17, 2022, prepared by Graziani + Corazza on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 17, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 958 Broadview Avenue under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage is also subject to the following conditions: a. prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Final Order issued in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 958 Broadview Avenue in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 17, 2022, prepared by Graziani + Corazza and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 17, 2021, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 958 Broadview Avenue prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated December 17, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to final Site Plan approval for the subject lands the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. submit a Signage Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 958 Broadview Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 3. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.2 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required lighting and interpretive work have been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 958 Broadview Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 958 Broadview Avenue. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (March 22, 2022) from the City Solicitor are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, and they can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 22, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 22, 2022) from the City Solicitor; 2. City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix "A", Confidential Appendix "B", and Confidential Appendix "C" at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM42.11adopted
In February 2021, an abandoned boat was left docked over the winter in Humber Bay Park West, and sank into Lake Ontario. In March 2022, another abandoned boat sank into the Lake at Bluffers Park. In both cases, the vessels were left abandoned at public boat launches managed by the City of Toronto. There is some confusion among the public about who to report abandoned boats to, which may be hindering the response in removing these boats in a timely manner. Given the significant environmental concerns with sinking boats, it is imperative that we identify ways to help prevent the introduction of harmful pollutants into our Lake, and its impact to wildlife. There is a process by which abandoned vessels are reported, and subsequently removed by the Canadian Coast Guard, however there are currently upwards of 2,000 vessels across Canada that are on the Canadian Coast Guard's list. The Coast Guard monitors these vessels for signs of damage and potential hazards, and prioritizes action based on a number of variables including pollution and risk to the public. Unfortunately, we have had two vessels sink, despite being monitored. We cannot continue to wait until these abandoned boats sink, we need to help streamline these removals to get them out of the water faster. Currently, the City does not have jurisdiction to remove abandoned boats from the water, but we need to explore opportunities where the City may be of assistance in removing abandoned vessels before they sink.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager and all relevant City Divisions, to develop a framework to quickly address abandoned boats at public boat launches, public docks, or attached to City of Toronto property. 2. City Council request the City Manager and all relevant City Divisions, to establish a process for reporting abandoned vessels, and undertake an educational campaign to inform the public about the process for reporting abandoned vessels, including placing signage at City of Toronto boat launches. 3. City Council request the City Manager to assess the feasibility of entering into discussions with the relevant Federal authorities to explore opportunities for the City to intervene and expedite the removal of abandoned vessels from public boat launches, public docks, or attached to City of Toronto property.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, and all relevant City Divisions, to develop a framework to quickly address abandoned boats at public boat launches, public docks, or attached to City of Toronto property. 2. City Council request the City Manager, and all relevant City Divisions, to establish a process for reporting abandoned vessels, and undertake an educational campaign to inform the public about the process for reporting abandoned vessels, including placing signage at City of Toronto boat launches. 3. City Council request the City Manager to assess the feasibility of entering into discussions with the relevant Federal authorities to explore opportunities for the City to intervene and expedite the removal of abandoned vessels from public boat launches, public docks, or attached to City of Toronto property.
CC42.12amended
On or around February 4, 2022, the appellant made a "With Prejudice" resubmission of its request to amend the City's Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendment applications (File: 20 115845 NNY 08 OZ), and Site Plan Control application (File: 20115847 NNY 08 SA) following City Council's acceptance of the appellant's settlement offer that were a part of the first two applications at its meeting of December 15, 16 & 17, 2021 pursuant to the adoption of Item CC38.8. A copy of the decision can be found here: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.CC38.8 The zoning by-law amendment to City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended proposes the rezoning of a portion of the site to Open Space - Natural (see Public Attachment 1). The lands to be rezoned in this manner are within the site and located below the long-term stable top of slope and within the 10 metre buffer lands abutting the long-term stable top of slope. The lands are proposed to be conveyed into public ownership by the Owner (see Public Attachment 2, Drawing A.08). The purpose of this report is to request instructions for the purpose of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) originally scheduled to commence on May 9, 2022. The OLT has now released the first week of hearing time and the hearing is scheduled to start on May 17, 2022.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 from Councillor Mike Colle. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 from Councillor Mike Colle. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 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 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 from Councillor Mike Colle, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct that, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal grants the appeals of the subject Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (File: 20 115845 NNY 08 OZ) (the "Proposed Development") in whole or in part, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands the Proposed Development which City Council has endorsed in principle and is subject to conditions pursuant to its decision made on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021 in respect of Item CC38.8, the Owner shall convey the fee simple interest in the lands located within the subject property that are located below the long-term stable top of slope and within the 10 metre buffer lands abutting the long-term stable top of slope and proposed to be zoned Open Space - Natural (collectively, "the Conservation Lands") to the City for nominal consideration, subject to an easement and/or license interest in favour of the Owner, to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor, permitting access to and requiring the maintenance, repair, and replacement of drainage works for the Proposed Development at no cost to the City and at the sole responsibility of the Owner, inclusive of an indemnity from the Owner in favour of the City and insurance, but otherwise the Conservation Lands shall be free and clear of all other encumbrances, to the satisfaction of the to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that prior to the registration of the conveyance of the Conservation Lands, the Owner shall undertake the environmental remediation and/or risk assessment of the Conservation Lands at no cost to the City and in accordance with City standards as required by and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 3. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal grants the appeals, in whole or in part, in respect of the Proposed Development, City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare, and authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate to enter into an agreement with the Owner pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate and the City Solicitor, to secure the following matters as a legal convenience: a. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands, the Owner shall to convey the fee simple interest in the Conservation Lands to the City for nominal consideration, subject to an easement or license interest in favour of the Owner, to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate, in consultation with the City Solicitor, permitting access to and requiring the maintenance, repair, and replacement of drainage works for the Proposed Development at no cost to the City and at the sole responsibility of the Owner, inclusive of an indemnity from the Owner in favour of the City and insurance, but otherwise the Conservation Lands shall be free and clear of all other encumbrances, to the satisfaction of the to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; b. prior to the registration of the conveyance of the Conservation Lands, the Owner shall undertake the environmental remediation and/or risk assessment of the Conservation Lands at no cost to the City and in accordance with City standards as required by and to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; c. prior to the issuance of the first building permit issued for the subject lands, the Owner shall install Stage 1 tree protection hoarding and erosion and sediment control fencing within the Conservation Lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; d. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the subject lands, the Owner shall provide a ravine stewardship plan for the Conservation Lands and provide financial security in an amount equivalent to 100 percent of the cost to implement the ravine stewardship plan which has been determined to be no less than approximately $130,000 in Canadian funds to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Publication 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, to secure the implementation of the ravine stewardship plan to the City, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; e. prior to final site plan approval in respect of the development proposal, the Owner shall install all required Stage 2 tree protection hoarding within the Conservation Lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and f. prior to the earlier of the registration of the first condominium in respect of any part of the subject property and the first residential use of the subject property, the Owner shall implement the ravine stewardship plan for the Conservation Lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the City's positions set out in City Council's decision. 5. City Council direct that all matters related to the Site Plan Control Application (File: 20115847 NNY 08 SA) and the related appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal remain delegated to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-18.1 and 415-19. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 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 29, 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.
MM42.12adopted
Addressing Nuisance Watercraft - by Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in the operation of personal watercraft, and other vessels in Lake Ontario. We have seen reports of operators of these watercraft acting dangerously, speeding too close to shore, and entering environmentally sensitive areas and negatively impacting the wildlife. There have been instances in Toronto where negligent operation of these watercraft has resulted in death and injury. More people are turning to the waterfront for recreational activities, and it is imperative that we identify ways to ensure that all people can continue to enjoy the waterfront safely.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to report back on opportunities to enhance safety along the waterfront from the Rouge River to the Etobicoke Creek, including the installation of in-water speed signage, educational campaigns, and coordination on enforcement with the Toronto Police Marine Unit. 2. City Council request the City Manager and all relevant City Divisions to work with the Toronto Police Service to create an action plan to address nuisance watercraft within their jurisdiction. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to work with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to identify ways to protect our environmentally sensitive areas from intrusion by motorized personal watercraft.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to report back on opportunities to enhance safety along the waterfront from the Rouge River to the Etobicoke Creek, including the installation of in-water speed signage, educational campaigns, and coordination on enforcement with the Toronto Police Marine Unit. 2. City Council request the City Manager, and all relevant City Divisions to work with the Toronto Police Service to create an action plan to address nuisance watercraft within their jurisdiction. 3. City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to identify ways to protect our environmentally sensitive areas from intrusion by motorized personal watercraft.
CC42.13amended
The Owner of the properties at 126 to 132 Laird Drive (the "South Lands") and 134 Laird Drive (the "North Lands") made applications to amend the Zoning By-law and for Site Plan Control to permit an 8-storey residential building on each of the two sites. The applications were deemed complete on August 17, 2020. The applications were appealed by the Owner to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") on May 17, 2021 citing Council's failure to make a decision within the time allotted by the Planning Act. The City Solicitor requires further direction from City Council in respect of this matter prior to the OLT hearing that is scheduled to commence in November 2022. City Planning has been involved in the preparation of this report.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Jaye Robinson. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Jaye Robinson. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 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. 4. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Jaye Robinson, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer dated March 25, 2022, attached as Confidential Attachment 2 (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, as reflected in the corresponding revised architectural settlement plans dated February 18, 2022, and attached as Confidential Attachment 3 (the "Revised Plans") to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, in respect of the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 126-132 Laird Drive (the "South Lands") (Application 20 181262 NNY 15 OZ) and 134 Laird Drive (the "North Lands") (Application 20 181297 NNY 15 OZ) and the related site specific appeal of Official Plan Amendment 450 (in Tribunal File: PL200367) subject to Parts 3 to 5 below. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the appropriate staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in support of the Settlement Offer subject to Parts 3 to 5 below. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold issuance of its Final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeals until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are in final form and content to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has submitted a payment to the satisfaction of the City for signal timing modifications to the Laird Drive/Commercial Road intersection as recommended in the Transportation Impact Study, dated August 2020, by Trans-Plan; c. the owner has submitted a complete resubmission of the application to be circulated to relevant divisions and agencies, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. a Section 37 agreement has been executed and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure community benefits in the form of a cash contribution payment in the combined total amount of $850,000, for the North Lands and the South Lands, to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, to be allocated to local improvements at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, in accordance with the Planning Act before it was amended by Bill 108 and Bill 197, as well as any matters of legal convenience to support the development as follows: i. the cash contribution referred to in Part 3.d. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; ii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 3.d. above has not been used for the specified purpose within three (3) years after the Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contributions may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; iii. as part of the site plan approval process for the proposed developments on the North and South Lands, the owner will work with City staff to: a. explore further reductions to the height of and area required for the mechanical equipment located on the rooftop; b. introduce a combination of gateway landscape and streetscape improvements including seating, material treatments, and glazing, to ensure a comfortable public realm at the corners of Laird Drive and Stickney Avenue, while ensuring the townhouses have sufficient privacy; c. determine an approach to document and archive the existing use of the North Lands, including any opportunity for a plaque or equivalent commemoration at the southeast corner on the North Lands; d. explore the potential elimination of existing utility poles on the lands adjacent to the South Lands and the North Lands; and e. confirm the status of any existing Toronto Water infrastructure on site, and to cap and/or remove decommissioned infrastructure as may be required; and iv. Travel Demand Management Measures to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning as follows: a. prior to issuance of the first Above-Grade Building Permit for the North Lands or South Lands, the owner shall make a one-time total contribution to the City in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) towards the installation of one bike-share station in the area; b. the owner shall provide and maintain, as part of Site Plan Approval, a minimum of 2 publicly accessible car-share parking spaces in locations satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the owner shall provide and maintain real-time transportation screens in locations (one screen per building), through Site Plan Approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the owner shall provide and maintain bike repair stations in locations (a minimum of one bike repair station per building), through Site Plan Approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; and e. the owner shall provide proof of purchase and distribution of 1-year car share memberships to all first-time residential unit owners to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle Leaside Residences I LP's site-specific appeal of Official Plan Amendment 450 (in Tribunal File PL200367) by way of site specific relief to Official Plan Amendment 450 (SASP 568) specifying that policies 7.5 and 9.10 do not apply to the lands at 126-132 and 134 Laird Drive, in a form to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (March 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information and documents in Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor if the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council.
MM42.13adopted
At its meeting on May 22, 23 and 24, 2018, City Council adopted Item ED29.4, authorizing among other things, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships to continue the Green Market Acceleration Program for a period of four years and report back to the Economic Development Committee at the end of that period. As the four year expiry period will be coming to an end at the end of May 2022, this motion seeks City Council authority to continue the Green Market Acceleration Program and delegated authority to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the heads of applicable City Divisions to execute any agreements on behalf of the City with companies with a presence in Toronto under this program. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the ability of local companies to deliver projects under the Green Market Acceleration Program and City staff were unable to implement the Green Market Acceleration Program for 2020 and 2021. During this time, local companies participating in the Green Market Acceleration Program were unable to participate due to public health restrictions, and City staff were redeployed or reassigned to pandemic response duties. Planned projects and work on the required report to the Economic and Community Development Committee were suspended until early 2022. Additionally, City staff intend to align the Green Market Acceleration Program report to City Council and the evaluation and renewal of the program with the start of each new Council term. This allows the program to operate with the full, ongoing authority of the current Council.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships to extend the Green Market Acceleration Program until March 31, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the heads of applicable City Divisions to negotiate and execute agreements on behalf of the City that are necessary to implement the Green Market Acceleration Program for a term until March 31, 2023, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships to extend the Green Market Acceleration Program until March 31, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the heads of applicable City Divisions to negotiate and execute agreements on behalf of the City that are necessary to implement the Green Market Acceleration Program for a term until March 31, 2023, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC42.14adopted
On November 14, 2017, the City received an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2370 Finch Avenue West (the "Site"), which was revised on May 28, 2020 and then again on March 10, 2021. The most recent submission is for a mixed-use building with two built form components of 11 and six-storeys, with heights of 41.23 metres and 26.48 metres respectively. A total of 192 residential units are proposed, with 144 units in the 11-storey building and 48 units in the six-storey building. The total gross floor area of the proposal is 14,652.6 square metres with a Floor Space Index of 3.72 times the area of the lot. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the OLT on August 5, 2021 (the "Appeal"). The OLT conducted a Case Management Conference on March 17, 2022. A second Case Management Conference has been scheduled for June 14, 2022, for which the City Solicitor requires further instructions.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 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 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council approve the revised development proposal submitted to the City on May 28, 2020 and March 10, 2021 substantially in accordance with the architectural plans prepared by Icon Architects dated January 27, 2021 (the "Revised Proposal") as described in the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer described in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A (the "Settlement Offer") to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor and subject to the Parts below. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal case management conference on this matter in support of the Revised Proposal for 2370 Finch Avenue West (the "Site") and the Settlement Offer. 4. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment and the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments shall include the existing holding ("H") conditions identified in Section 27(11)(a)(ii) of Zoning By-law 7525, as amended, on the Site, including revisions as required, with the hold symbol not to be lifted until the following conditions are satisfied: i. the owner submits a Traffic Impact Study and Traffic Certification Report to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; ii. the owner submits Environmental Site Assessments and certification to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; iii. the owner submits a Preliminary Engineering Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; iv. the owner submits a Noise and Vibration Study, peer reviewed by a third party, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and v. the owner submits a Development Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has resubmitted the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has entered into an agreement or agreements or otherwise secured the design, construction, and the provision of financial securities for any required upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development as may be identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and e. a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the community benefits and matters of legal convenience to support the development described in Part 5 below. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following: a. the community benefit offered by the owner in the Settlement Offer in conjunction with the Revised Proposal and recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement is as follows: i. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development, the owner shall make an upwardly indexed contribution to the City of seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000.00), to be allocated towards capital facilities in the Emery Village Secondary Plan area, to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and ii. in the event the cash contribution noted in Part 5.a.i. above has not been used for its intended purpose within three years of the Zoning By-law Amendments coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Site; b. the following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. the owner will construct and maintain the proposed development in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of the Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the Site; ii. prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the proposed development, the owner has made a cash-in-lieu payment for the sidewalk construction along the Finch Avenue West and future Emery Village Road 2A property frontages on the Site to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and iii. the items listed in Part 6 below. 6. Prior to Site Plan approval, the owner shall: a. implement the mitigation measures identified in the peer reviewed Noise Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. implement the mitigation measures identified in the Pedestrian Wind Study prepared by SLR, dated October 16, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and the Executive Director, City Planning; c. satisfy the requirements of the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board regarding warning clauses and signage with respect to school accommodation issues; d. provide space within the proposed development for installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers Chapter 68-10; and e. submit a gas investigation report with a certified letter, signed and stamped by a qualified person, to state whether or not there is methane gas detected at or above one percent volume in air, at any subsurface locations on the Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 7. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, and Confidential Appendix "A", if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 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.
MM42.14adopted
Advancing Justice Centres in Toronto - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson
Ontario's Justice Centre pilots are innovative community courts premised on the co-location and integrated service delivery of justice, city, health and social services. By moving justice out of the traditional courtroom and into a community setting, justice participants collaborate and coordinate with on-site social, health, mental health, addictions and housing providers to provide holistic wrap-around services for vulnerable accused persons to reduce recidivism, and improve outcomes for Toronto's most justice-involved and high-needs communities. The City in partnership with the Ministry of Attorney General are piloting two Justice Centres in Toronto, the Toronto North West and Toronto Downtown East. The partnership with and investment by the Ministry of the Attorney General intentionally applies City-led tools, resources and expertise, leverages City infrastructure and builds the capacity of specialized community service providers to better support Justice involved Torontonians. Applying a cross-government approach to Justice Centres advances the following actions of SafeTO, Toronto's Ten-Year Community Safety and Well-Being Plan: - 1.2 Implement Life Stabilization and Service Navigation Supports - 4.3: Strengthen Access to Community Justice by Prioritizing Culturally-Responsive Reintegration and Restorative Practices, including Justice Centres The 2022 Approved Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration will be increased by $304,130 (gross), $0 (net) support the development, to be allocated as follows: a. $100,000 to further support the City of Toronto and Lumenus Community Services in the implementation of trauma informed, mental health case management for young people and their families in the Toronto North West; b. $5,800 to further support the City of Toronto and Lumenus Community Services to access to video suite technology to ensure participants can remotely attend court at the Toronto Northwest Pilot; c. $100,000 in funds to further support the City of Toronto and Surrey Place in providing intensive wraparound supports to clients with a suspected or confirmed dual diagnosis who are involved with the justice system, including those most severely impacted by COVID-19; d. $33,330.00 in one-time funds to complete due-diligence work due diligence work to inform eventual space design and costing; and e. $65,000.00 to support cross-government strategic advice on pilot operation, expansion planning, policy development and communications for Justice Centre Pilots in Downtown East and North West areas of Toronto.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to extend existing agreements with the Ministry of the Attorney General to receive $304,130 to support the implementation of Justice Centres in the Downtown East and North West areas of Toronto. 2. City Council amend the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by a one-time increase of $304.1 thousand gross and $0 net, fully funded from revenues received from the Ministry of the Attorney General.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development Finance and Administration to extend existing agreements with the Ministry of the Attorney General to receive $304,130 to support the implementation of Justice Centres in the Downtown East and North West areas of Toronto. 2. City Council amend the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by a one-time increase of $304.1 thousand gross and $0 net, fully funded from revenues received from the Ministry of the Attorney General.
CC42.15adopted
Dormer Bay Inc. (the "Applicant") is the owner of the property municipally known as 2810, 2812 and 2814 Bayview Avenue (the "Subject Site"). The Applicant applied for an Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment application (the "Applications") in order to facilitate a seven storey residential building on the Subject Site. The Applicant has appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to City Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframes prescribed in the Planning Act. On December 15, 2021 City Council adopted recommendations directing the City Solicitor to attend the OLT to oppose the proposal's vehicular access and parking spaces. The OLT has scheduled a Case Management Conference for May 3, 2022. This report has been prepared in consultation with City Planning and Transportation Services staff.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor; and b. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer dated March 25, 2022, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, subject to the Parts set out below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer dated March 25, 2022 in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final order on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are finalized to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the Owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. If the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 are adopted by City Council, City Council authorize the public release of: a. the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and b. Confidential Attachment 2.
MM42.15adopted
Founded in 2017, Elevate Toronto was originally established as an annual technology festival. In 2019, pre-pandemic, the City-wide festival attracted over 15,000 attendees, 300 speakers and performers and 150 international media. Additionally, 15 educational programming stages offered a deep dive into specific areas of technology and innovation, while 250 start-ups, small businesses and large corporations promoted available jobs as part of a dynamic job fair at the festival. The Elevate Festival is now the largest festival in Canada at the intersection of arts and tech. The reimagined Elevate Festival, which will run from September 20-22, 2022 will bring together the world's most disruptive minds and creative thought leaders to shine a global spotlight on Toronto and Canada's innovation ecosystem. The Economic Development and Culture Division provided funding support to Elevate Toronto during its first three years, drawing on funds available in the Division's approved Operating Budget. In 2020, the Division made a new commitment to provide funding to Elevate Toronto of up to $350,000 annually between 2020 and 2022 to support expanded community programming, including the Festival, and in view of the organization's merger with the Design Exchange to form Elevate Exchange / Six - a hub for social innovators where design, innovation and technology intersect to advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Funding of up to $350,000 to support Elevate Toronto is available in the Council approved 2022 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture. Council authority is sought to allocate up to $350,000 to Elevate Toronto for its festival and community programming in 2022 for the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and execute a funding agreement with Elevate Toronto, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to allocate up to $350,000 to Elevate in 2022 to support community programming, inclusive of the Elevate Festival, and City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate and execute a funding agreement for this purpose, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to allocate up to $350,000 to Elevate in 2022 to support community programming, inclusive of the Elevate Festival, and City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate and execute a funding agreement for this purpose, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC42.16adopted
625 Church Street - Request for Directions
On February 25, 2021, the applicant appealed its Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the application in accordance with the timelines under the Planning Act. The Toronto Preservation Board will consider this matter at its meeting of April 5, 2022.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 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 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 625 Church Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the reasons stated in the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 26, 2022, prepared by Raw Design Inc. on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., revised April 21, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 625 Church Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. the conservation strategy described in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., revised April 21, 2021, be secured by the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Section 37 Agreement between the owner and the City, such agreement being authorized by City Council pursuant to its decision on March 9, 2022 by adoption of Item CC41.17; b. prior to the issuance a notice of approval conditions in respect of a site plan control application for the proposed development of the designated property at 625 Church Street, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 625 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 26, 2022, prepared by Raw Design Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., revised April 21, 2021, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 625 Church Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., revised April 21, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to the issuance a notice of approval conditions in respect of a Site Plan control application for the proposed development of the designated property at 625 Church Street the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. submit a Signage Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 625 Church Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 3. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.d.2. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 625 Church Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 625 Church Street. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (March 29, 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 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 29, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix "A", Confidential Appendix "B", and Confidential Appendix "C" if adopted by City Council, with the remainder of the Confidential Attachment 1 to remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM42.16adopted
The Legacy Art Project is a citizen-funded public space initiative dedicated to the spirit of courage, determination, and action that Terry Fox embodied. In July 2018, City Council endorsed (MM44.38) the use of 439 Queens Quay West, between the Spadina Wetlands and the Toronto Music Garden, for a memorial to Terry Fox proposed by Legacy Art Project. Since that time, a design has been chosen for the installation and surrounding public realm improvements: "We Are Shaped by the Obstacles We Face" by Jon Sasaki and DTAH. From the installation's west end, it appears as a single figure - the iconic silhouette of Fox, mid-stride. Private donations have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to date, and fundraising continues. As the installation and new public realm will sit on public parkland and be open for everyone to access at all times, the City of Toronto should also be a funding partner. I have identified available funds from local Section 37 community benefits to help advance the Legacy Art Project Inspired by Terry Fox.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as LAP Terry Fox at 439 Queens Quay W in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $340,907 and future cash flow commitments of $340,907 in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments, to transfer funds to Waterfront Toronto for implementation of the Legacy Art Project at 439 Queens Quay West: a. $129,101.59 from 250 Wellington Street West and 5 Mercer Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700933); and b. $211,805.41 from 357-363 King Street West and 62 Peter Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701040) 2. City Council direct that the $340,907 be forwarded to Waterfront Toronto upon the start of construction or at such time as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, conditional upon the signing of a Delivery Agreement governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements, to be negotiated and signed on behalf of the City by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (including compliance with the City's Fair Wage and Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry) and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as LAP Terry Fox at 439 Queens Quay W in the Park Development project, with a project cost of $340,907 and future cash flow commitments of $340,907 in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments, to transfer funds to Waterfront Toronto for implementation of the Legacy Art Project at 439 Queens Quay West: a. $129,101.59 from 250 Wellington Street West and 5 Mercer Street (Source Account XR3026-3700933); and b. $211,805.41 from 357-363 King Street West & 62 Peter Street (Source Account XR3026-3701040) 2. City Council direct that the $340,907 be forwarded to Waterfront Toronto upon the start of construction or at such time as determined by the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, conditional upon the signing of a Delivery Agreement governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements, to be negotiated and signed on behalf of the City by the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation (including compliance with the City's Fair Wage and Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry) and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC42.17adopted
241 Redpath Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Directions
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions for the potential Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") hearing into this matter currently scheduled to commence on May 30, 2022, for 4 weeks. The applicant appealed the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 241 Redpath Avenue to the OLT due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 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 30, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 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 30, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 30, 2022) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 30, 2022) from the City Solicitor, and such further architectural plans filed with the City Solicitor acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning (the "Settlement Offer") and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 241 Redpath Avenue. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) are in a final form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including but not limited to the following: i. a minimum of 15 percent of the total number of units as 2-bedroom units; ii. a minimum of 10 percent of the total number of units as 3-bedroom units; iii. an additional 15 percent of the total number of units will be a combination of 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units, or units that can be converted to 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units through the use of adaptable design measures; iv. the maximum number of storeys is 38; and v. the maximum overall building height is 133.25 metres; b. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment(s) contain a Holding ('H") provision regarding the following matters: i. provided that City Council has not made a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition Application by the meeting of City Council in July 2022, the owner has obtained approval from City Council for the Rental Housing Demolition Application (File: 20 151708 NNY 15 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of the forty-six (46) existing rental dwelling units at 241 Redpath Avenue and satisfied any associated conditions; ii. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense: a. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; b. has secured the design and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and c. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, including an updated Parking and Loading Study and transportation demand management strategy satisfactory to the General Manger, Transportation Services and thereafter implement any such requirements as part of Site Plan Control application; c. a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing community benefits in Part 4 below and securing the matters required to support the development outlined in Part 5 below, and should the Section 37 Agreement not be executed and registered on title to the lands prior to the Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment being issued by the Tribunal, that in the alterative, the requirement for executing and registering a Section 37 Agreement on title to the lands be included in the Holding (H) Symbol in Part 3.b. above. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into and register on title to the lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, at the owner's expense, to secure the following matters, on such terms and conditions as may be required, all satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor: a. a cash contribution of $3,750,00.00 dollars to be allocated towards the community benefits that have been identified as priorities in the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; b. the cash contributions referred to in Part 4.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contributions referred to in Part 4.a. above have not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. 5. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act securing the following as matters required to support the development, at all the owner's sole cost and expense: a. the owner shall enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development; b. the owner shall construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; c. the owner shall provide a 2.1 metre sidewalk along the Redpath Street frontage, subject to preservation of existing mature trees through site plan control; d. the owner shall provide access to new indoor and outdoor amenities for all existing and new residents on the site; e. a construction mitigation strategy and a communication plan to reduce impacts on remaining tenants; f. as part of site plan control, the owner shall submit a detailed wind tunnel test complete with a statistical wind analysis to determine the impacts and efficacy of the recommended wind mitigation measures, evaluated to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and the owner shall construct and maintain any required mitigation measures, to be secured through the site plan application review process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning an updated wind study that includes a wind tunnel analysis and any associated wind mitigation measures; g. the owner shall, through Site Plan Control, provide for an on-site dog relief area with proper disposal facilities for existing and new residents or a dog relief station within the new building; h. the owner shall, through Site Plan Control, submit a detailed landscaping plan showing soil volumes and species for the proposed trees to be planted on the City-owned right-of-way; and i. as part of Site Plan Control, the owner shall submit a revised Noise Impact Study, including the peer review process paid for by the owner, that identify all mitigation measures to be undertaken for this development and incorporated into the recommendations for site design and the owner shall construct and maintain any required mitigation measures, to be secured through the site plan application review process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to accept a payment in lieu of the on-site parkland dedication in satisfaction of the applicant's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision on this matter. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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.
MM42.17adopted
Following more than two years of intensive consultation and study, in 2017 City Council approved the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan with a vision to improve this derelict City-owned property with new public spaces, and to repair and revitalize the heritage-designated Canada Malting Silos located on the property into a cultural and community services-focused hub. Since that time, the City with our local partners including the local resident association and business community, Canada Ireland Foundation, Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, Ports Toronto, and the Toronto District School Board, have been hard at work advancing this vision. In October 2019, construction on the first phase of public realm improvements got started, and a new waterfront promenade and additional improvements were formally opened in November 2021. The next phase of work on the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan is now well underway including two major initiatives: repurposing a derelict office building on the site into "The Corleck" - a new waterfront hub for arts and culture to be operated by the non-profit Canada Ireland Foundation; and the structural rehabilitation and repair of the historically significant Canada Malting Company Silos - two of the oldest remaining maritime structures on Toronto's waterfront. Construction crews are presently working on improvements to the silos that include the creation of a new publicly accessible pedestrian "portal" between the south and north structures; and are delivering enabling investments to support the silo's future planned re-use and activation, including restoration of electrical connections, foundation repair and water-proofing, debris and contaminated water removal, and repairing the silo's damaged concrete roof and walls. And later this year, construction begins on a dynamic new public waterfront plaza with which to tie all of these improvements to each other and to the water's edge. These additional funds, sourced from local Section 37 community benefits secured through nearby development approvals, will contribute to the full implementation of the upcoming phases of work on the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council increase, on a one-time basis, the 2022 Approved Capital Budget for the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative, by $419,520.98 gross, $0 debt, for implementation of the subproject Bathurst Quay Public Realm (Cost Centr: CWR003-28) fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments: a. 576, 578, 580 Front Street West, 25, 27 Bathurst Street and 33, 35, 49 Niagara Street, secured for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure improvements, in the amount of $3,459 (Source Account: XR3028-4500197); b. 40-58 Widmer Street, secured for to be a allocated for pedestrian and cycling improvements, in the amount of $350,380.31 (Source Account: XR3026-3701103); and c. 90 Stadium Road and 637 Lake Shore Boulevard West, secured for park or Martin Goodman Trail improvements, in the amount of $65,681.67 (Source Account: XR3026-3700197).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase, on a one-time basis, the 2022 Approved Capital Budget for the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative, by $419,520.98 gross, $0 debt, for implementation of the subproject Bathurst Quay Public Realm (Cost Centre CWR003-28) fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments: a. 576, 578, 580 Front Street West, 25, 27 Bathurst Street and 33, 35, 49 Niagara Street, secured for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure improvements, in the amount of $3,459 (Source Account XR3028-4500197); b. 40-58 Widmer Street, secured for to be a allocated for pedestrian and cycling improvements, in the amount of $350,380.31 (Source Account XR3026-3701103); and c. 90 Stadium Road and 637 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Secured for park or Martin Goodman Trail improvements, in the amount of $65,681.67 (Source Account XR3026-3700197).
MM42.18adopted
Achieving formal Community Benefits Agreements as part of upcoming transit infrastructure projects is critical in creating a more inclusive, prosperous and just Toronto for local residents and equity deserving groups. Community Benefits Agreements are increasingly being supported by governments across North America to maximize the social and economic impacts when they buy, build, or provide financial incentives for construction or remediation. In Ontario, the community benefits movement is built on the premise of community and labour working together to ensure the people building public infrastructure projects represent the demographics of the local communities. Community Benefits Agreements as part of new large-scale infrastructure projects are critical for an equitable and inclusive recovery to support good jobs and opportunities for underrepresented groups including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, youth, women and newcomers. The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit was the first large scale infrastructure project to include a Community Benefits Program. In 2014, Metrolinx signed a Community Benefits Framework with the Toronto Community Benefits Network, the first of its kind in Ontario. This remains a ground breaking agreement which put equity hiring into practice and created a pathway for equity hiring to be replicated on all new transit projects. Metrolinx, with funding assistance from the Federal Government and the City of Toronto, is set to embark on the construction and delivery of major new transit projects across the City of Toronto including the Scarborough Subway Extension, the Eglinton West Extension Light Rail Transit, the Ontario Line and the Yonge-North Extension. Many of these new projects will have a direct impact on the City of Toronto's Neighbourhood Improvement Areas such as Scarborough, Thorncliffe Park, York South Weston, Mount Dennis and Etobicoke. The Federal Government and the City of Toronto, both funders of the current major transit initiatives by Metrolinx, have clear language about equity targets for construction. Accompanying the 2021 announcement of the historic $10.4 Billion contribution to the 4 priority transit projects was a commitment that the projects were to include: "Measures to maximize high quality jobs and benefits for communities including through mechanisms such as Community Benefit Agreements with hiring targets of at least 10 percent for historically disadvantaged communities, equity-seeking groups, Black, Indigenous and people of colour, with possible higher targets based on an assessment of local representation." In 2019 the City of Toronto adopted its Community Benefits Framework which focused on ways to maximize the use of City of Toronto levers (such as procurement, real estate transactions, or financial incentives for specific sectors and uses) to create inclusive and equitable economic opportunities through community benefits initiatives and in 2021 Toronto City Council committed the City to striving to achieve a 10 percent equity target in construction projects over $50 million. In 2015, the Province of Ontario's Bill 6, Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act was introduced by the Provincial Government to ensure infrastructure planning and investment include community benefits. This Bill was a direct result of the first successful Community Benefits Agreement for the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit between Metrolinx and Toronto Community Benefits Network. Through its work, the Toronto Community Benefits Network has grown to a 121 member coalition of community organizations, grassroots groups and social enterprises, unions, construction trades training centres and workforce development agencies is currently implementing Community Benefits Agreements on five major infrastructure projects. They include Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit, Finch West Light Rail Transit, West Park Healthcare Centre and substantial involvement in the Casino Woodbine Expansion project. Toronto Community Benefits Network continues to advocate for an equitable and inclusive recovery by ensuring Community Benefits Agreements are part of new large-scale infrastructure projects. It is imperative that these agreements be embedded in projects funded by the City of Toronto.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council reconfirm its ongoing commitment for Community Benefit Agreements for the construction of major infrastructure. 2. City Council recognize the importance of the initial ground-breaking Community Benefit Agreement for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit and the further opportunities to advance Community Benefit Agreement's on current major transit projects. 3. City Council request Metrolinx to continue the ground-breaking Community Benefit Agreement work on all future Metrolinx projects including the Scarborough Subway Extension, the Eglinton West Extension, the Ontario Line, and the Yonge-North extension, and City Council request that the following elements be included; a. each project have the requirement for 10 percent of all trade or craft working hours to be performed by apprentices or journey persons who identify as women, Black, Indigenous and/or people of colour; b. establish a project level Community Benefits Working Group that includes the project contractor, Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario, Provincial ministries, labour and community representatives including Toronto Community Benefits Network to monitor and oversee the implementation and reporting of outcomes; c. creation of an implementation and tracking plan for each project; and d. requirements for contractors to develop and implement an anti-racism strategy that includes training for all workers. 4. City Council request the City Manager to formally advise Metrolinx, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada of City Council's commitment to and request for formal construction Community Benefits Agreement's on all major Transit projects and to report on this matter to the Executive Committee meeting of July 12, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council reconfirm its ongoing commitment for Community Benefit Agreements for the construction of major infrastructure. 2. City Council recognize the importance of the initial ground-breaking Community Benefit Agreement for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit and the further opportunities to advance Community Benefit Agreement's on current major transit projects. 3. City Council request Metrolinx to continue the ground-breaking Community Benefit Agreement work on all future Metrolinx projects including the Scarborough Subway Extension, the Eglinton West Extension, the Ontario Line, and the Yonge-North extension, and City Council request that the following elements be included; a. each project have the requirement for 10 percent of all trade or craft working hours to be performed by apprentices or journey persons who identify as women, Black, Indigenous and/or people of colour; b. establish a project level Community Benefits Working Group that includes the project contractor, Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario, Provincial ministries, labour and community representatives including Toronto Community Benefits Network to monitor and oversee the implementation and reporting of outcomes; c. creation of an implementation and tracking plan for each project; and d. requirements for contractors to develop and implement an anti-racism strategy that includes training for all workers. 4. City Council request the City Manager to formally advise Metrolinx, the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada of City Council's commitment to and request for formal construction Community Benefits Agreement's on all major Transit projects and to report on this matter to the Executive Committee meeting of July 12, 2022.
MM42.19adopted
This Motion recommends the release of Sections 45(9) Planning Act funds to CaterToronto for the purpose of funding capital improvements at 5200 Yonge Street. The City of Toronto is assisting new food entrepreneurs from culturally diverse communities through the use of city-owned retail space at 5200 Yonge Street. The program will be officially launched later this month and the vendors are looking forward to establishing their businesses. As the weather turns warmer, there are opportunities to increase the visibility of their products with the use of outdoor cooking grills on adjacent city property. CaterToronto a non-profit organization that helps new food entrepreneurs, has been chosen by the City to assist in managing and animating the space. As a non-profit organization providing services to the vendors and the surrounding community, they would be eligible to receive Section 45 funding provided it benefits the community. It is proposed that the Section 45 funding will be used to purchase durable commercial grade outdoor cooking grills. City staff have confirmed that Section 45 funds are available for the purchase of commercial grade outdoor cooking grills with a life expectancy of 10 or more years. Funds have been secured through Section 45(9) of the Planning Act from the development on the lands municipally known as 75 Canterbury Place. The funds were secured to be spent on capital improvements in the vicinity of the site. CaterToronto will be required to sign an Undertaking that will govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements, prior to the funds being released to CaterToronto by the City. In additional the undertaking will specify that if CaterToronto terminates its relationship with the site and the retail space that the commercial grade grills be returned to the possession of the City.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program, on a one-time basis, by $30,000 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Funds) from the development at 75 Canterbury Place, secured for capital improvements in the vicinity of the subject site (Source Account: XR3028-4500239) for transfer to CaterToronto so that they may purchase durable commercial grade outdoor cooking grills (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $30,000 be forwarded to CaterToronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by the organization governing the use of the funds, financial reporting requirements, and the return of unused funds and/or the return of the grills to the City should they discontinue or terminate their relationship with the City-owned retail space at 5200 Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program, on a one-time basis, by $30,000 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Funds) from the development at 75 Canterbury Place, secured for capital improvements in the vicinity of the subject site (Source Account XR3028-4500239) for transfer to CaterToronto so that they may purchase durable commercial grade outdoor cooking grills (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $30,000 be forwarded to CaterToronto upon the signing of an Undertaking by the organization governing the use of the funds, financial reporting requirements, and the return of unused funds and/or the return of the grills to the City should they discontinue or terminate their relationship with the City-owned retail space at 5200 Yonge Street.
MM42.20adopted
This Motion seeks Council authority to release $100,000.00 in Section 37 monies to fund Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation (Building Roots), a non-profit organization serving the downtown east community, specifically the Moss Park neighbourhood to enhance their capacity to promote programming aimed towards social cohesion and creating a safer environment in the community. Starting in 2013 as a progressive grassroots social venture, Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation was initially founded in response to a lack of fresh food access and agricultural growing space across Toronto. Inadequate food systems are a severe consequence of larger systemic social issues within vulnerable and low- income communities. These issues have become even more glaring since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation had to shift their focus in response to these issues and began to build resources for social cohesion and co-create targeted development of community tools alongside the community. Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation has consistently built community programming, food security and Toronto Community Housing tenant leadership at Moss Park for over six years. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has increased their weekly engagement with local residents to over 250 per week at their Moss Park Market and outdoor animation event. In addition, the agency has adapted to provide community-oriented educational and arts programming virtually and through distribution of physical materials to over 500 households. To foster financial support, the organization has provided paid performance opportunities for over 65 local artists and performers primarily from equity seeking groups. To enhance and continue building engagement in Moss Park, Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation understands the need for community infrastructure that responds to Toronto Community Housing tenants' expressed need for safe, visible and accessible community spaces at the Moss Park apartments. Currently, Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation is operating Canada's first ever year-round produce market operating out of a shipping container that offers a pay-what-you- can model for residents to access fresh and affordable groceries. Continuing on the theme of shipping container programming spaces, Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation is proposing to install a second shipping container that would serve as a Community Hub for the return of in-person workshops. To further continue building safe and accessible community spaces within Moss Park, Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation is also proposing additional seating and outdoor amenities to facilitate programming aimed towards community gathering with a focus on increased safety. This request would include one gazebo for year-round seating and performance space, two chess tables with seating, one concrete table tennis and two additional outdoor picnic benches, all of which would be located in the courtyard space beside the shipping container market. The total cost of the proposal is $100,000.00. To assist with the funding of the Building Root's vision to enhance safety and social cohesion in Moss Park, this Motion recommends that Section 37 funds from Ward 13, secured for local community improvements, be allocated to purchase an additional shipping container, one gazebo for year-round seating and performance space, two concrete chess tables with seating and one concrete table tennis.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following:t: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program, on a one-time basis, by $100,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) from the development at 154 Front Street East, secured for local community improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3701017) for transfer Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation so that they may undertake upgrades at Moss Park (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $100,000.00 be forwarded to Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Organization governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements and the return of any durable assets which may be usable if the agency ceases its operations. 3. City Council direct that the release of Section 37 funds will be conditional to a lease agreement provided by Toronto Community Housing to Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation to authorize the use of the respective property.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program, on a one-time basis, by $100,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) from the development at 154 Front Street East, secured for local community improvements (Source Account XR3026-3701017) for transfer Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation so that they may undertake upgrades at Moss Park (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $100,000.00 be forwarded to Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Organization governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements and the return of any durable assets which may be usable if the agency ceases its operations. 3. City Council direct that the release of Section 37 funds will be conditional to a lease agreement provided by Toronto Community Housing to Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation to authorize the use of the respective property.
MM42.21adopted
Allan Gardens Park and the Conservatory is a special destination in Toronto's park system for over 150 years. The park has been a dynamic place for social change, political protest, community gathering and holds significance in the Garden District Conservation District. Unique to Allan Gardens, the urban park is also home to 1 of 3 municipally owned conservatories. The enchanting assembly of conservatories and the historic "Palm House" offer a rare and exuberant floral display all year round. The conservatory part of Allan Gardens is unique and is actually a complex of six glasshouses, each with its own distinct climate and associated plant collection featuring orchid exotic tropical plants and cacti as well as a Children's conservatory. As a result, the conservatory is a landmark destination attracting school groups, tourists and other visitors that is free and open to the public 365 days per year (prior to COVID-19 restrictions). The urban park offers access to greenspace for the surrounding local community and includes an off-leash dog park and a vibrant and active playground. The urban park boasts over 300 trees representing 47 species. In fact, Allan Gardens contains one of the largest parcels of parkland downtown, which historically has lacked greenspace. The park acts as a meeting space for residents of all ages and backgrounds including vulnerable populations and hosts a myriad of community events. The urban park and the conservatory have two competing sets of pressures and needs that require individual attention and commitment. On March 22, 2018, a report was submitted to the Parks and Environment Committee identifying the need for a governance model that would reconcile the distinct uses and expectations of the urban park and the conservatory in Allan Gardens. As of now, a comprehensive and robust governance model is yet to be determined. 'Refresh: A Vision Document for Allan Gardens' was the guiding framework for the revitalization of Allan Gardens by the City and its partners such as Friends of Allan Gardens, a registered non-profit volunteer based organization that is dedicated to the stewardship and revitalization of the park and conservatory. The 'Refresh: A Vision Document for Allan Gardens' highlights the need to explore park governance and operation. It is important to highlight that Friends of Allan Gardens has initiated governance conversations with the City in 2017 and there is a hybrid model where Park functions are shared between the two partners. Friends of Allan Gardens has committed to providing leadership on new areas of work including programming, animation, events partnership and outreach. To date, Friends of Allan Gardens has been tirelessly working on advancing the principles of the Refresh document. The City was tasked with the responsibility of facility operations, capital delivery, park booking and staffing of both the park and conservatory. In addition, the City has undertaken comprehensive review of the state-of-good-repair of the existing facility. Despite the ongoing efforts, the question of an effective governance model remains opaque. The competing pressures from both the urban park and conservatory is evident of the need for separate oversight by the City. Currently, the Horticulture and Greenhouse operations are solely responsible for the conservatory and the urban Park. This current model has revealed deficiencies in the operations of urban amenities such as the off leash dog area. The deterioration of the off-leash area and the outstanding issues raised by the community related to long-term health and safety impacts including structural deficiencies and lack of maintenance is a clear example of the need to separate the operations of the urban park from the conservatory. Responsibility, oversight and maintenance of the urban park should transfer over to purview of the City's Park Branch Division within the Toronto and East York district. The responsibility and maintenance can remain solely within Greenhouses and Plant Production.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to establish a process to review and evaluate the governance and operating model for Allan Gardens and all assets on the park, and to do this work in consultation with park users, stakeholders, Friends of Allan Gardens and the local Ward Councillor and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to establish a process to review and evaluate the governance and operating model for Allan Gardens and all assets on the park, and to do this work in consultation with park users, stakeholders, Friends of Allan Gardens and the local ward Councillor and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2023.
MM42.22amended
In the rapidly-growing areas of our City, one of the most important tasks in front of us is to build the community services and facilities that new and existing residents rely on, like recreation centres and public parkland, and to ensure that our neighbourhoods are liveable, attractive, inclusive, and sustainable. That's exactly what we are doing at the historic Waterworks Building near King and Spadina, where City of Toronto land has been unlocked to create new affordable housing, a youth shelter, heritage conservation, parkland expansion and renewal, and market housing and commercial uses. Most exciting of all, this project includes a 54,000 square foot YMCA built in partnership with the City, including a Community Use Agreement, to serve a growing vertical neighbourhood that has been shown in City studies to lack access to community recreation facilities. In July 2016, City Council approved (EX16.14) arrangements with the YMCA of Greater Toronto and Infrastructure Ontario to fund and finance the new facility. The City's share of capital funding in the agreement is to be drawn entirely from local Section 37, which I have been securing through local development approvals over the past six years. The new YMCA facility is expected to achieve substantial completion in late 2022, after the final City Council meeting of this term, which is the point where the City's contribution is due per agreements with Infrastructure Ontario. Transferring full funding to the project budget at this point will help to ensure a smooth and expedient completion and opening, and avoid any potential challenges during the City Council hiatus later this year.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as 505 Richmond YMCA Funding in the Community Centre project, with a project cost of $21,000,000 and future cash flow commitments of $21,000,000 in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments, to transfer funds to the YMCA of Greater Toronto ("YMCA") for the purpose of repaying a portion of the construction loan once the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation is satisfied that the Project has been substantially performed and no liens are registered on title, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. 602-622 King Street West, 499, 503 and 505 Adelaide Street West and 1 and 11 Adelaide Place, secured for community services and facilities in the Ward, in the amount of $269,880.47 (Source Account: XR3026-3700804); b. 604-618 Richmond Street West, secured for the construction of a community centre or community facility in the King-Spadina Area, in the amount of $369,070.93 (Source Account: XR3026-3700788); c. 15-35 Mercer Street, secured toward the construction of the YMCA facility to be constructed at 505 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $3,020,720.90 (Source Account: XR3026-3700918); d. 23 Spadina Avenue, secured toward the construction of the YMCA facility to be constructed at 505 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $2,586,438.70 (Source Account: XR3026-3701098); e. 410, 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West, secured toward the construction of the YMCA facility to be constructed at 505 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $1,054,704.41 (source account number XR3026-3700899); f. 543-553 Richmond Street West, secured toward the construction of the YMCA facility to be constructed at 505 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $446,429.01 (source account number XR3026-3701090); g. 19 Duncan Street and 219-223 Adelaide Street West, secured for community services and facilities in the King-Spadina Area, in the amount of $2,198,148.11 (Source Account: XR3026-3700985); h. 100, 104 Adelaide Street West and 22 Sheppard Street, secured for community improvements, in the amount of $1,068,596.50 (Source Account: XR3028- 4500143); i. 103-111 Bathurst Street, secured for capital improvements to arts, culture, community amenities in the Ward), in the amount of $548,376.77 (Source Account: XR3026-3700613); j. 328-340 Adelaide Street West, secured for the provision of community services and facilities in the Ward, in the amount of $248,212.46 (Source Account: XR3026-3700727); k. 40-58 Widmer Street, secured for the provision of community services and facilities in the Ward, in the amount of $1,401,521 (Source Account: XR3026-3701104); l. 56 Blue Jays Way, secured for capital improvements to non-profit arts, community and cultural facilities, in the amount of $1,265,427 (Source Account: XR3026-3700330); m. 30 Widmer Street and 309-315 Adelaide Street West, secured community services and facilities including the YMCA facility at 505 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $2,099,324.07 (Source Account: XR3026-3701074); n. 81 and 87 Peter Street, secured for community services and facilities in the King-Spadina area, in the amount of $1,389,175.45 (Source Account: XR3026-3700598); o. 102-118 Peter Street and 350-354 Adelaide Street West, secured towards the YMCA at 505 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $1,280,881.05 (Source Account: XR3026-3701119); p. 283 Adelaide Street West, for community services, facilities and/or parkland and park improvements in Ward 20 (now Ward 10), in the amount of $1,349,083.17 (Source Account: XR3026-3700926); q. 426-444 Adelaide Street West, secured for parks, public realm, or community facilities in the Ward 20, in the amount of $840.00 (Source Account: XR3028- 4500140); r. 452-458 Richmond Street West, secured for community services and facilities in the vicinity of the lot, in the amount of $305,710.00 (Source Account: XR3026-3701126); and s. 156-174 Front Street West and 43-51 Simcoe Street, secured for community services and facilities in the Ward, in the amount of $97,460 (Source Account: XR3026-3701065). 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a funding agreement between the City and the YMCA of Greater Toronto, to allow for the transfer of up to $19.0 million, plus interest accrued on the City's share of the Project cost (2/3 of the capitalized interest from the construction period), from the City to the YMCA, to be used for the purpose of repaying a portion of the construction loan once the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation is satisfied that the Project has been substantially performed and no liens are registered on title, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2022-2031 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a new capital sub-project known as 505 Richmond YMCA Funding in the Community Centre project, with a project cost of $21,147,179 and future cash flow commitments of $21,147,179 in 2023, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from the following developments, to transfer funds to the YMCA of Greater Toronto ("YMCA") for the purpose of repaying a portion of the construction loan once the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation is satisfied that the Project has been substantially performed and no liens are registered on title, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: a. 602 - 622 King Street West, 499, 503 and 505 Adelaide Street West and 1 and 11 Adelaide Place, secured for community services and facilities in the Ward, in the amount of $269,880.47 (Source Account XR3026-3700804); b. 604-618 Richmond Street West, secured for the construction of a community centre or community facility in the King-Spadina Area, in the amount of $369,070.93 (Source Account XR3026-3700788); c. 15 - 35 Mercer Street, secured toward the construction of the YMCA facility to be constructed at 505 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $3,020,720.90 (Source Account XR3026-3700918); d. 23 Spadina Avenue, secured toward the construction of the YMCA facility to be constructed at 505 Richmond Street, in the amount of $2,586,438.70 (Source Account XR3026-3701098); e. 410, 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West, secured toward the construction of the YMCA facility to be constructed at 505 Richmond Street, in the amount of $1,054,704.41 (Source Account XR3026-3700899); f. 543-553 Richmond Street West, secured toward the construction of the YMCA facility to be constructed at 505 Richmond Street, in the amount of $446,429.01 (Source Account XR3026-3701090); g. 19 Duncan Street and 219-223 Adelaide Street West, secured for community services and facilities in the King-Spadina Area, in the amount of $2,198,148.11 (Source Account XR3026-3700985); h. 100, 104 Adelaide Street West and 22 Sheppard Street, secured for community improvements, in the amount of $1,068,596.50 (Source Account XR3028- 4500143); i. 103-111 Bathurst Street, secured for capital improvements to arts, culture, community amenities in the Ward), in the amount of $548,376.77 (Source Account XR3026-3700613); j. 328 to 340 Adelaide Street West, secured for the provision of community services and facilities in the Ward, in the amount of $248,212.46 (Source Account XR3026-3700727); k. 40-58 Widmer Street, secured for the provision of community services and facilities in the Ward, in the amount of $1,401,521 (Source Account XR3026-3701104); l. 56 Blue Jays Way, secured for capital improvements to non-profit arts, community and cultural facilities, in the amount of $1,265,427 (Source Account XR3026-3700330); m. 30 Widmer Street and 309-315 Adelaide Street West, secured community services and facilities including the YMCA facility at 505 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $2,099,324.07 (Source Account XR3026-3701074); n. 81 and 87 Peter Street, secured for community services and facilities in the King Spadina area, in the amount of $1,389,175.45 (Source Account XR3026-3700598); o. 102 -118 Peter Street and 350-354 Adelaide Street West, secured towards the YMCA at 505 Richmond Street West, in the amount of $1,280,881.05 (Source Account XR3026-3701119); p. 283 Adelaide Street West, for community services, facilities and/or parkland and park improvements in Ward 20 (now Ward 10), in the amount of $1,349,083.17 (Source Account XR3026-3700926); q. 426-444 Adelaide Street West, for improvements to parks, public realm, or community facilities in Ward 20 (now Ward 10), in the amount of $245,479.85 (Source Account EX3028- 4500140); and r. 452-458 Richmond Street West, secured toward specific capital facilities for community services and facilities in the vicinity of the lot, in the amount of $305,710.02 (source Account EX3026-3701126). 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign a funding agreement between the City and the YMCA of Greater Toronto, to allow for the transfer of up to $21,147,179 from the City to the YMCA, to be used for the purpose of repaying a portion of the construction loan once the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation is satisfied that the Project has been substantially performed and no liens are registered on title, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM42.23adopted
Canoe Landing Park is at the heart of the CityPlace neighbourhood, and it is extremely well used by the community. Within a relatively small space, there is a children's playground and splash pad, a fenced off-leash area for dogs, a grass field, an artificial-turf sports field, and landmark public art installations like the Red Canoe overlooking the Gardiner Expressway. When you live in an apartment building, your local park is your back yard. There is a strong need in CityPlace to continue to make the most of our existing public spaces and look for every opportunity to reclaim underutilized spaces for residents. Recently, the opening of the adjacent Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre, childcare, and two public schools has given the park a bit more breathing room - there is an active rooftop on the Community Centre with a running track and other amenities, and the school playgrounds are open to the wider public outside of regular school hours. Next, we are working toward a southerly expansion of Canoe Landing Park in partnership with The Bentway, taking advantage of the vacant land right beside the park that is sheltered by the expressway. A major element of this new space is intended to be a large, high-quality off-leash area for dogs to run and socialize within a fence. CityPlace needs a dedicated space for dogs for two reasons: there are a lot of residents with dogs who will benefit, and it will take pressure off other areas of the park and the wider neighbourhood where off-leash dogs can be a recurring safety, health, and maintenance challenge. City staff, including Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Transportation Services, will work with the Bentway and other stakeholders to develop a plan to improve this space. Full implementation will occur once the Gardiner deck replacement work in the area is complete.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to include within the 10-Year Capital Plan, a project for the Canoe Landing Park expansion under the Gardiner Expressway in future budget submissions for Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, in coordination with Transportation Services, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from 23 Spadina Avenue (XR3026-3701142) secured specifically for this purpose.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation to include within the 10-Year Capital Plan, a project for the Canoe Landing Park expansion under the Gardiner Expressway in future budget submissions for Parks, Forestry, and Recreation, in coordination with Transportation Services, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits collected from 23 Spadina Avenue (XR3026-3701142) secured specifically for this purpose.
MM42.24adopted
Life Lease Housing is not ownership housing, but rather it is the right to occupy a residential unit for a pre-determined amount of time, often a lifetime as the name suggests. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of life lease communities. Many are marketed towards seniors as an alternative form of housing, often at a lower price, compared to buying a comparable condominium unit. This Motion asks City staff to explore the existing regulatory framework for Life Lease Housing with an aim to ensure purchaser protection. Life lease pre construction projects do not have to follow all of the same rules as pre construction condominium units, and are not covered under the Tarion Home Warranty program. The Motion also asks staff to address whether there are opportunities to support this type of housing as part of a full range of housing options.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2023 on: a. the existing regulatory framework that covers Life Lease Housing, with an aim to have the Province protect purchasers; and b. the feasibility to have this housing type delivered as affordable housing.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Cynthia Lai, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailao, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2023 on: a. the existing regulatory framework that covers Life Lease Housing, with an aim to have the Province protect purchasers; and b. the feasibility to have this housing type delivered as affordable housing.
MM42.25adopted
In December 2021, City Council authorized the installation of new bikeways on Palmerston Avenue, Palmerston Square, Palmerston Boulevard and Tecumseth Street and directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the Palmerston/Tecumseth project, to work in consultation with the local Councillors and stakeholders to host an additional community meeting on the project in advance of installation to communicate and hear feedback on the approved design. Since December 2021, staff hosted the following meetings with stakeholders: - January 31, 2022 - Meeting with 3 business owners along Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street and Mitchell Avenue; - February 28, 2022 - Meeting with several residents of Mitchell Avenue; and - March 28, 2022 - Meeting with Palmerston Area Resident Association. A pre-construction meeting will be scheduled 6-8 weeks prior to installation. Based on the additional feedback received from local stakeholders, the following modifications are recommended: - Palmerston Square - removal of the temporary sidewalk southbound (west leg) side and removal northbound bike lane (east leg); - Tecumseth Street - Richmond Street West to Mitchell Avenue - switching the parking to from the west to the east side and adding commercial loading on the east side and converting the southbound cycle track to southbound bike lane (west side); - Tecumseth Street - Adelaide Street West to Mitchell Avenue - switching the parking from the east to the west side, converting the northbound cycle track to northbound bike lane (east side); and - Tecumseth Street - Wellington Street to Niagara Street - switching the parking from the east to the west side, converting the northbound cycle track to northbound bike lane (east side). REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item IE26.10 - (December 15, 16 and 17, 2021) City Council meeting only as it pertains to Palmerston Square and Tecumseth Street.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item IE26.10 by: a. deleting the following Parts 2.b. and 2.e.: 2. City Council authorize the installation of bicycle lanes, or bicycle lane by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 2 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Designated Bicycle Lanes": b. Palmerston Square (eastern segment from Palmerston Avenue (south leg) to Palmerston Avenue (north leg); and e. Tecumseth Street (from King Street West to Tecumseth Place (north leg); and inserting the following new Parts 2.e to 2.i.: e. westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Richmond Street West to Mitchell Avenue); and f. easterly northbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Adelaide Street West to Mitchell Avenue); g. easterly northbound side of Tecumseth Street (from King Street West to Tecumseth Place (north leg); h. westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from King Street West to a point 66 metres further south); and i. easterly northbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Wellington Street West to Niagara Street).; c. deleting the following Parts 3.e. and 3.f.: 3. City Council authorize the installation of cycle tracks, or adjustments to cycle track by-laws on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 3 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Designated Cycle Tracks": e. Tecumseth Street (from Queen Street West to Adelaide Street West); and f. Tecumseth Street (from Wellington Street West to Niagara Street); and inserting the following new Parts 3.e. and 3.f., and Parts 3.h. and 3i.: e. Easterly northbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Richmond Street West to Mitchell Avenue); f. Westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Adelaide Street West to Mitchell Avenue); and h. Westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from a point 66 metres south of King Street West and Tecumseth Place (south leg)); and i. Westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Wellington Street West to Niagara Street).; d. deleting the following Part 4.g.: 4. City Council authorize the installation or adjustments of contra-flow bicycle lanes, or bicycle lane by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 4 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Contra-flow Bicycle Lanes": g. Tecumseth Street (Tecumseth Place (north leg) to Tecumseth Place (south leg).; and e. deleting the following Part 9: 9. City Council authorize the installation a sidewalk on the western segment of Palmerston Square using temporary materials until a permanent sidewalk is constructed in future years. 2. City Council approve the bicycle lane, cycle track, parking, and traffic by-law amendments in Attachment 1 to Motion MM42.25 in order to address feedback received from local stakeholders on the Palmerston/Tecumseth Cycling Connections project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item IE26.10 by: a. deleting the following Parts 2.b. and 2.e.: 2. City Council authorize the installation of bicycle lanes, or bicycle lane by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 2 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Designated Bicycle Lanes": b. Palmerston Square (eastern segment from Palmerston Avenue (south leg) to Palmerston Avenue (north leg); and e. Tecumseth Street (from King Street West to Tecumseth Place (north leg); and inserting the following new Parts 2.e to 2.i.: e. westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Richmond Street West to Mitchell Avenue); and f. easterly northbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Adelaide Street West to Mitchell Avenue); g. easterly northbound side of Tecumseth Street (from King Street West to Tecumseth Place (north leg); h. westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from King Street West to a point 66 metres further south); and i. easterly northbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Wellington Street West to Niagara Street).; c. deleting the following Parts 3.e. and 3.f.: 3. City Council authorize the installation of cycle tracks, or adjustments to cycle track by-laws on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 3 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Designated Cycle Tracks": e. Tecumseth Street (from Queen Street West to Adelaide Street West); and f. Tecumseth Street (from Wellington Street West to Niagara Street); and inserting the following new Parts 3.e. and 3.f., and Parts 3.h. and 3i.: e. Easterly northbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Richmond Street West to Mitchell Avenue); f. Westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Adelaide Street West to Mitchell Avenue); and h. Westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from a point 66 metres south of King Street West and Tecumseth Place (south leg)); and i. Westerly southbound side of Tecumseth Street (from Wellington Street West to Niagara Street).; d. deleting the following Part 4.g.: 4. City Council authorize the installation or adjustments of contra-flow bicycle lanes, or bicycle lane by-law amendments, on the following sections of roadway, as generally described in Attachment 4 to the report (November 18, 2021) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, titled "Contra-flow Bicycle Lanes": g. Tecumseth Street (Tecumseth Place (north leg) to Tecumseth Place (south leg).; and e. deleting the following Part 9: 9. City Council authorize the installation a sidewalk on the western segment of Palmerston Square using temporary materials until a permanent sidewalk is constructed in future years. 2. City Council approve the bicycle lane, cycle track, parking, and traffic by-law amendments in Attachment 1 to this Motion in order to address feedback received from local stakeholders on the Palmerston/Tecumseth Cycling Connections project.