Toronto City Council
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MM42.26referred
The Ontario Land Tribunal is an unelected, unaccountable quasi-judicial body that has the final say over planning matters in Toronto and across Ontario. The provincially appointed Chairs presiding over the future of our communities are not required to have a background in land use planning or even have a working knowledge of our local neighbourhoods. Like its predecessor, the Ontario Municipal Board, there is no equivalent in any jurisdiction in North America. And no other city the size of Toronto has so little control over shaping its future and the mere ability to support its residents' quality of life. That's why this Motion requests City Council to advocate for the Provincial Government to free Toronto from the Ontario Land Tribunal and replace it with a true appeals body. Toronto already requires approval from the provincial government for its Official Plan, yet the Ontario Land Tribunal allows "de novo" (entirely new) hearings. Developers are automatically granted a hearing without having to cite an error in the City's decision. Further, Ontario Land Tribunal Chairs are only obligated to vaguely consider the "best possible planning outcome". This leads to our Planning Division spending time and money to create an Official Plan that must be approved by the Province and then subsequently defend that plan before a provincial body that is not required to uphold that provincially-approved plan. Residents expect that their locally elected Mayor and City Councillors have the responsibility, and ability, to ensure that Toronto is planned well and provides them with housing options that suit their income and family size, and that community amenities such as childcare, parks, and school space, along with infrastructure, keep up with the pace of growth. Empowering locally elected city councils to make land use planning decisions in their own geographical jurisdiction, rather than an unelected, provincially appointed body, is simply better governance and would ultimately provide the public accountability for the decisions that are made. It's time for Toronto to join municipalities across Ontario to request that Queen's Park dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022, referred Motion MM42.26 to the Executive Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal and replace it with a true appeals body that only grants hearings based on an error in law or procedure.
MM42.27adopted
The Scarborough Heights Allotment Garden is approximately .45 acres of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority land managed by the City of Toronto situated south of Glen Everest Road and east of Wynnview Court, known as Scarborough Heights Park. The City of Toronto originally leased this land to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (the Tenant), for use by residents of 10 Glen Everest Road by virtue of various agreements since June 17, 1994 with the most recent agreement expiring on April 30, 2021. Currently, the garden is also being used by local residents in addition to tenants at 10 Glen Everest Road. Over the years, neighbouring residents have filed numerous complaints with the local Councillor and City staff about the poor maintenance and condition of the gardens as well as regarding property standard issues including litter and uses of this space outside of its purposed use as an allotment garden. Although there is no over hold clause included in the most recent lease, the Tenant continues to hold carriage of this land on a month-to-month basis; however, does not have the resources to dedicate to the appropriate maintenance and oversite of the garden. Councillor Crawford has been working closely with the community and with staff both to identify solutions to the current issues as well as viable opportunities to improve and preserve this vital community benefit. Following discussions with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Corporate Real Estate Management, the Councillor began collaborating with the Scarborough Food Security Initiative. Scarborough Food Security Initiative is a local charity with a mission to empower communities in Scarborough and to provide innovative solutions to poverty reduction through dignified access to food. Scarborough Food Security Initiative operates five food banks, the Scarborough Junction Community Farm and other community gardens as well as offers training, education and mentorship programs. In its stewardship of the Scarborough Allotment Garden, Scarborough Food Security Initiative will enter into a tenancy agreement with the City of Toronto and be responsible for all improvements and maintenance of the site. The budget proposes physical upgrades and capital investments including but not limited to fencing, solar panels, lights, benches and/or gazebo and soil to the site. As seed funding for this project, Councillor Crawford is seeking to designate $16,000 from Section 37 funds in relation to the development at 2229 - 2245 Kingston Road to the Scarborough Food Security Initiative. A payment from the development for improvements to the school playground at Cliffside Public School as stated in the Zoning By-law and Section 37 agreement had been received from 2015 and remains unspent. The Section 37 agreement provides that in the event the financial contribution has not been used for the intended purposes within three (3) years of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the contribution may be redirected for another purpose(s), at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. The three (3) year mark has passed and it has been determined that purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. Accordingly the funds can be redirected. This Motion is urgent given the need to kick start the revitalization of this community resource for the 2022 growing season. This motion was prepared following extensive collaboration with City Divisions and Agencies and the necessary due diligence and approvals by City staff for submission for April Council's consideration.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council increase, on a one-time basis, the Council Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program, by $16,000 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the development at 2229 - 2245 Kingston Road (Source Account XR3026-3700726) for transfer to the Scarborough Food Security Initiative to undertake capital improvements to the Scarborough Allotment Garden (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $16,000 be forwarded to the Scarborough Food Security Initiative upon the signing of an Undertaking by the organization governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gary Crawford, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase, on a one-time basis, the Council Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program, by $16,000 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the development at 2229 - 2245 Kingston Road (Source Account XR3026-3700726) for transfer to the Scarborough Food Security Initiative to undertake capital improvements to the Scarborough Allotment Garden (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $16,000 be forwarded to the Scarborough Food Security Initiative upon the signing of an Undertaking by the organization governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM42.28adopted
On March 8, 2022, the North York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved applications related to the property municipally known as 37 Wilket Road (the "Subject Property") for consent to sever the lot, and an associated application for minor variances. The applications are filed as Applications B0030/21NY and A0483/21NY. The application has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body by a third party (Toronto Local Appeal Body Files 22 127840 S53 15 Toronto Local Appeal Body and 22 127841 S45 15). The applicant proposes to sever the Subject Property, which is a through-lot that has a backyard on Bayview Avenue, into two undersized residential lots. The new parcel created from the severance would front onto Bayview Avenue. The applications require variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lot frontage of the retained lot. The Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached. This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the applications and support the Toronto Local Appeal Body appeal, as well as to secure the necessary authorization and resources to support the City's opposition to the appeal, including providing for the ability for the City Solicitor to settle the matter. This motion is urgent because the file has already been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 37 Wilket Road, to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the applicant's proposed development (Applications B0030/21NY and A0483/21NY) and support the appeal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal, and if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing in respect of 37 Wilket Road, to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the applicant's proposed development (Applications B0030/21NY and A0483/21NY) and support the appeal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal, and if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM42.29adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 785 Annette Street operating under the name Queen Margherita Pizza (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales licence without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is April 1, 2022.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Queen Margherita Pizza, 785 Annette Street (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Queen Margherita Pizza, 785 Annette Street (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM42.30adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor sales licence at the premises at 1570 Bloor Street West operating under the name Bawara (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area, and a small outdoor area that is proposed to be on the City Boulevard. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence at the Premises is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales licence without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is April 21, 2022.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Bawara, 1570 Bloor Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor sales licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the License Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Bawara, 1570 Bloor Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor sales licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the License Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM42.31adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor sales licence at the premises at 1573 Bloor Street West operating under the name Capones Cocktail Lounge (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area only. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor sales licence at the Premises is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales licence without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections was March 28, 2022.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor sales licence for Capones Cocktail Lounge, 1573 Bloor Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor sales licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor sales licence for Capones Cocktail Lounge, 1573 Bloor Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor sales licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM42.32adopted
699 Sheppard Avenue East - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
At its meeting held on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021 City Council adopted North York Community Council Item NY25.2, which recommended amending the City of Toronto Official Plan, the North York Zoning By-law 7625 and the City wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (the "Zoning By-law Amendments") to permit the redevelopment of 699 Sheppard Avenue East as a mixed-use 12 storey building. Following City Council consideration the applicant approached the City with a proposal to reevaluate the parking supply secured in that approval. At its meeting held on January 6, 2022 North York City Council directed the Director, North York Community Planning, in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services to evaluate a revised parking study to be filed by the applicant. The supplementary report that is the subject of this Motion recommends securing a revised, lowered, parking rate based on the material provided. This supplementary report explains those changes and recommends they be reflected in the Zoning By-laws to be adopted by City Council. This motion further recommends that these minor changes do not require further public notice to be circulated. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item 2021.NY25.2 (July 14, 2021 City Council meeting) only as it pertains to the Zoning By-law amendments.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 as amended, for the lands at 699 Sheppard Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (April 5, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 699 Sheppard Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (April 5, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council determine that the changes with respect to the prescribed parking rate for the development are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaws.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (April 5, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 as amended, for the lands at 699 Sheppard Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 1 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 699 Sheppard Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2 to this report. 3. City Council determine that the changes with respect to the prescribed parking rate for the development are minor, technical in nature, and reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by City Council, and, pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaws.
MM42.33adopted
At the time of City Council approval of the 2022 Operating Budget on February 17, 2022, the City of Toronto faced an anticipated $1.4 billion in financial pressures as a result of added costs and revenues losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with minimal COVID-19 support funding confirmed from other orders of government. City staff have provided an intergovernmental funding update for City Council's consideration (report attached dated April 5, 2022). There have been significant COVID-19 funding announcements by both the Federal and Provincial Governments since City Council's approval of the budget, bringing the City's COVID-19 budget shortfall down by a third. As a shortfall remains, the City requires commitments from the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada by late May 2022 in order to avoid any impacts to the City's capital program. Based on the COVID-19 funding updates, the estimated remaining funding shortfall, and timing constraints to take necessary actions to address COVID-19 impacts as detailed in the attached report, the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer will report in May 2022 detailing recommended reductions to the 2022 Capital Budget and the required draw from the City's COVID-19 Backstop, in order to ensure the City maintains a balanced 2022 Operating Budget while maintaining service levels across the City. This Motion is urgent because the City requires a commitment of sufficient financial support from the provincial and federal governments by late May 2022 in order to avoid impacting the City's ability to award and deliver seasonal capital projects; and in order to provide City Council with an update in advance of the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer's May report detailing any recommended actions.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario to allocate the 2022 COVID-19-related operating support for Transit (Federal allocation and Provincial matching amounts) to Ontario municipalities on a needs-basis, to ensure that these funds proportionately support municipalities that are continuing to experience COVID-19 related impacts. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to continue to engage with the Federal and Provincial Governments to obtain funding commitments to fully address remaining COVID-19 related financial impacts anticipated in 2022; to obtain funding commitments for 2022 refugee response costs; and to obtain a firm commitment for the reimbursement of Public Health COVID-19 response and vaccine roll out costs and 2022 supportive housing costs, and authorize the City Manager to receive funds and to negotiate, enter into and execute any required agreements in respect of any such funding commitments.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (April 5, 2022) from the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario to allocate the 2022 COVID-19-related operating support for Transit (Federal allocation and Provincial matching amounts) to Ontario municipalities on a needs-basis, to ensure that these funds proportionately support municipalities that are continuing to experience COVID-19 related impacts. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer to continue to engage with the Federal and Provincial Governments to obtain funding commitments to fully address remaining COVID-19 related financial impacts anticipated in 2022; to obtain funding commitments for 2022 refugee response costs; and to obtain a firm commitment for the reimbursement of Public Health COVID-19 response and vaccine roll out costs and 2022 supportive housing costs, and authorize the City Manager to receive funds and to negotiate, enter into and execute any required agreements in respect of any such funding commitments.
MM42.34adopted
Toronto Western Hospital, part of University Health Network, is one of Ontario's leading acute care academic hospitals, specializing in provincial services such as neurosurgery, cancer and transplant. Its world-leading surgical expertise has led to improved patient outcomes and cost efficiencies. However, this world-leading care is at risk if aging infrastructure at Toronto Western Hospital is not addressed. The site's Main Pavilion Building is 100 years old and its McLaughlin Pavilion Building is 51 years old, which leads to numerous incidents and issues - including surgical delays - affecting the delivery of patient care. To continue their life-saving work and address the aging infrastructure, University Health Network plans to construct a new Toronto Western Hospital Patient Tower. University Health Network has made a proposal to the Ministry of Health to endorse and approve the full scope of the Toronto Western Hospital Patient Tower project, which includes 13 floors (inclusive of 2 mechanical equipment floors) at a total project cost of $585M, supported with $439M from the Ministry of Health. Following a review of the project, and an assessment of the return on investment of the project scope, Ontario Health submitted a letter of endorsement to the Minister of Health. In order to secure funding for and deliver the Patient Tower in a timely manner, University Health Network has advised of an upcoming request for a Minister's Zoning Order as there is a need to proceed with expedited zoning application options due to provincial timelines for funding. Recognizing there is insufficient time for a Zoning Amendment Application review by the City, University Health Network has engaged Planning staff and the local Councillor in zoning approval discussions. Throughout March 2022, two community consultation sessions were hosted regarding the expedited application. UHN has committed to providing project updates to local neighbours and responding to neighbourhood concerns around the construction and ongoing operations of the TWH Patient Tower. The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has prepared a report on this matter.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council support the establishment of a Neighbourhood Relations Committee composed of representatives from Toronto Western Hospital, local residents and the Ward Councillor, that would meet bi-annually to address concerns regarding the Site Plan application process, Construction Management Plan, the ongoing noise mitigation measures, future expansion of the Hospital, and to keep an open dialogue between the Hospital and the local community. 2. City Council direct that, as part of the Site Plan application, the owner submit a Noise Impact Study, inclusive of the cumulative noise from the hospital campus, prepared by a third party subject matter expert, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, subject to peer review, and thereafter shall implement the plan including those measures that can be secured as part of the Site Plan Approval; the applicant shall be responsible for any costs associated with the mitigation measures recommended as part of the Noise Impact Study and any costs related to a peer review of the Noise Impact Study if deemed necessary by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council direct that, as part of the Site Plan application, the owner submit a lighting plan indicating the location, height and type of lighting and ground level signage on the proposed building; such plan to be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with an aim to reduce light pollution and infiltration from the hospital campus to the community. 4. City Council direct that, prior to the commencement of any excavation and shoring work, the owner shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, in consultation with the local community, and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related details: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking, access and queuing locations that limit access to the construction site utilizing the Bathurst Street and Nassau Street intersection wherever possible, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Mayor John Tory recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (March 30, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: 1. City Council support the establishment of a Neighbourhood Relations Committee comprised of representatives from Toronto Western Hospital, local residents and the Ward Councillor, that would meet bi-annually to address concerns regarding the Site Plan application process, Construction Management Plan, the ongoing noise mitigation measures, future expansion of the Hospital, and to keep an open dialogue between the Hospital and the local community. 2. As part of the Site Plan application, the owner submit a Noise Impact Study, inclusive of the cumulative noise from the hospital campus, prepared by a third party subject matter expert, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, subject to peer review, and thereafter shall implement the plan including those measures that can be secured as part of the Site Plan Approval. The applicant shall be responsible for any costs associated with the mitigation measures recommended as part of the Noise Impact Study and any costs related to a peer review of the Noise Impact Study if deemed necessary by the Chief Planner. 3. As part of the Site Plan application, the owner submit a lighting plan indicating the location, height and type of lighting and ground level signage on the proposed building. Such plan to be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with an aim to reduce light pollution and infiltration from the hospital campus to the community. 4. Prior to the commencement of any excavation and shoring work, the owner shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager of Transportation Services, and the Chief Building Official, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, in consultation with the local community, and thereafter shall implement the plan during the course of construction. The Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related details: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking, access and queuing locations that limit access to the construction site utilizing the Bathurst Street and Nassau Street intersection wherever possible, street closures, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM42.35amended
The University of Toronto St. George Campus Climate Positive Plan hinges on decarbonizing their district energy system and connecting additional existing and new buildings, which will entail 12 underground road crossings for thermal energy distribution piping that need to be permitted by the City. Currently the City's road crossings permitting process for non-utilities (such as the University of Toronto) can be onerous and have an uncertain time line which deters decarbonisation projects planning and execution. Moreover, a codified, simplified, and predictable process is needed for road crossings that align with TransformTO objectives. This Motion seeks to expedite the approvals process and advance this project without delay.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council provide its support for an underground street crossing encroachment agreement with the University of Toronto. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Energy and Environment, the Toronto Transit Commission Board, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to accelerate the approval of the encroachment agreement so that the necessary renewable district energy piping construction can be completed as soon as possible, with efforts undertaken to accomplish this before track replacement begins on College Street in 2022. 3. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to enter into any agreements necessary to advance this project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy, recommends that: 1. City Council provide its support for an underground street crossing encroachment agreement with the University of Toronto 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Energy and Environment, the Toronto Transit Commission Board, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to accelerate the approval of the encroachment agreement so that the necessary renewable district energy piping construction can be completed prior to planned 2022 Toronto Transit Commission track replacement on College Street. 3. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to enter into any agreements necessary to advance this project.
MM42.36adopted
As The City of Toronto's first Reconciliation Action Plan moves forward, our cultural and heritage sites need to be considered and reimagined. Black Creek Pioneer Village has been a cornerstone attraction in Toronto since 1960, where people of all ages come to learn and connect about local history. Investing in opportunities to educate the public about the history of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Toronto and revitalize Black Creek Pioneer Village, including establishing a strong forward-looking vision, is the best way to preserve and honour the space and Indigenous perspectives.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to report back to City Council on June 15, 2022 on the funding required to modernize Black Creek Pioneer Village with an emphasis on prioritizing the Indigenous perspectives of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Toronto. 2. City Council request the City Manager to report back to City Council on June 15, 2022 on the funding that the City of Toronto allocates to Black Creek Pioneer Village and all cultural and heritage venues in Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to report back to City Council on June 15, 2022 on the funding required to modernize Black Creek Pioneer Village with an emphasis on prioritizing the Indigenous perspectives of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Toronto. 2. City Council request the City Manager to report back to City Council on June 15, 2022 on the funding that the City of Toronto allocates to Black Creek Pioneer Village and all cultural and heritage venues in Toronto.
MM42.37adopted
Opened in 1894, Massey Hall is the most celebrated music venue in Canada and a critical component of Toronto's culture and economy. Massey Hall embarked upon an ambitious revitalization project in 2018, to expand its capacity to serve audiences, develop artists and act as a cultural and tourism hub for the city. Between construction and the first five years of operations, the revitalization of Massey Hall will contribute $348 million to the local economy and create 4,000 jobs. Going forward, the renewed facility will contribute to the economy with $42.6 million in direct and indirect impacts, 430 Full Time Equivalent jobs, and 500,000 visitors annually. Massey Hall advances Toronto's reputation as a Music City, thereby contributing to tourism and the development of Toronto's creative industries. Massey Hall's revitalization includes a full restoration of the exterior and interior of the building, including major advancements in accessibility, and the addition of a seven storey tower to house performance venues and production facilities, collectively known as Allied Music Centre. The revitalization beautifully preserves the historic character of the venue while simultaneously strengthening capacity to inclusively serve the needs of artists and audiences well into the future. Students and communities will engage and connect through expanded education and outreach activity. Additionally, artists will be able to create and perform at every stage of their careers with tailored artist development support. The Allied Music Centre will create permanent homes for artist development, music education, and community outreach programs. These programs invest in future stars and fans, and create access for underserved communities. These spaces will be made available for community use as Massey Hall is an open facility, accessible to a wide range of external organizations. Cost and Funding The $186.5 million revitalization of Massey Hall is a project of national significance, but the benefit will accrue most substantially to the City of Toronto. The cost of the revitalization has been borne principally by the federal and provincial governments, with commitments of $46.3 million and $42 million respectively, and to date, the City has contributed $2.55 million in Section 37 funds (Ward 13). Massey Hall has also raised funds via corporate and philanthropic contributions ($64 million), and through its own operational revenues ($6 million). Massey Hall has secured additional funding commitments of $20.5 million of the outstanding $25 million in project financing which are unannounced and may not yet be publicly disclosed. Financing is necessary to complete the revitalization project, to both address the funding gap of $4.5 million as well as the timing of cash inflows, and negotiations with the lender, Toronto-Dominion Bank, are substantially complete. The recommended City loan guarantee is required by the lender in order to approve the necessary financing. Completion of the revitalization project will provide additional opportunities for Massey Hall to generate funds, which could allow for an early repayment of its financing. Such opportunities include a potential sale of naming rights associated with internal performance venues, and other potential partnership opportunities. A conservative valuation of these potential opportunities is estimated at $17.98 million. Further, Massey Hall is now partially open for programming, so traditional revenue streams are now becoming available and will increase over time. The Proposed Loan Guarantee Massey Hall can access the financing required to finish the revitalization project, with the provision of supportive loan guarantees. As such, City staff have given consideration to Massey Hall's needs, and have been in discussions with its leadership and with representatives of the lender to negotiate a potential guarantee in a form that is acceptable to the City Solicitor. A loan guarantee of $3.0 million, inclusive of any interest accrued to Massey Hall, from the City of Toronto, plus potential enforcement and interest costs of up to $50,000, is recommended through this motion. A loan guarantee agreement between Massey Hall, Toronto-Dominion Bank, and the City of Toronto has been negotiated by Economic Development and Culture staff, with review and input from the Office of the Controller, and Legal Services. The recommended loan guarantee includes the following terms: capped at $3.0 million, inclusive of any accrued interest, in support of the following capital loans: a Bridge Loan of up to $32 million to August 31, 2023, replaced by; a Take-out loan of up to $21 million; according to the documents provided, the loan guarantee would expire on the later of February 28, 2029, or the last day of the 66th month from the date that the Take-Out loan is advanced to Massey Hall. It is important to note that Massey Hall may employ strategies to pay the loans off at an earlier date; should the lender require payment of the guaranteed loan, the City would have 15 business days to pay without accruing interest. Beyond this time, interest would accrue at the same rate as the underlying loan; and should there be any loan guarantee enforcement costs on the part of the lender or interest charged to the City for late payment, these costs would be capped at $50,000. In order to effect this arrangement, the City will provide a written Guarantee to the Toronto Dominion Bank, and will enter into additional agreements with Massey Hall and the Toronto Dominion Bank to impose additional requirements on them in regard to the City's guarantee. Massey Hall's repayment of the loans will be driven by the timing of its anticipated fundraising (some of which has already been committed), along with the realization of corporate sponsorship opportunities. Issuance of a capital loan guarantee is considered to be a financial commitment of the City. Should circumstances result in Toronto Dominion Bank calling on the City to pay under the loan guarantee amount to the lender, the funds would be made available from the Economic Development and Culture approved budget.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the request for a loan guarantee (the "Loan Guarantee") to be provided in support of the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall ("Massey Hall") to its lender on an exceptional basis in order to support capital financing arrangements to complete the revitalization of the Massey Hall property at 178 Victoria Street, for an amount of up to $3.0 million, inclusive of any accrued interest, plus potential enforcement costs and interest of up to $50,000 should payment of the guarantee amount not be made within 15 business days of written notification by the lender; and direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to negotiate and enter into the necessary agreements and to take any security deemed necessary by and to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that, should the loan guarantee become payable by the City, the payment would be accommodated through a reallocation of funds within the Economic Development and Culture Approved Operating Budget. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City Officials to take such action as may be necessary to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the request for a loan guarantee (the "Loan Guarantee") to be provided in support of the Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall ("Massey Hall") to its lender on an exceptional basis in order to support capital financing arrangements to complete the revitalization of the Massey Hall property at 178 Victoria Street, for an amount of up to $3.0 million, inclusive of any accrued interest, plus potential enforcement costs and interest of up to $50,000 should payment of the guarantee amount not be made within 15 business days of written notification by the lender; and direct the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, to negotiate and enter into the necessary agreements and to take any security deemed necessary by and to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. Should the loan guarantee become payable by the City, the payment would be accommodated through a reallocation of funds within the Economic Development and Culture Approved Operating Budget. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City Officials to take such action as may be necessary to implement City Council's decision.
MM42.38adopted
The Bell Box Murals Project is a program by Community Matters Toronto. Since 2009 artists from the Bell Boxes Murals Project have painted murals on Bell Canada outdoor utility boxes throughout Toronto, Southern Ontario and Quebec. The project is an innovative collaboration between private businesses, community organizations, local artists and local governments that benefits all members of the community as it aims to: Replace graffiti and vandalism with original works of art Make the streets more inviting to residents and visitors Provide a public art forum to reflect local culture and heritage Enhance residents' sense of community Make art accessible to everyone, regardless of income or social stature Provide income and visibility for local artists The proposal before Council today seeks to paint murals on 15 Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in neighbourhoods throughout York Centre Ward 6 in Toronto. The murals will be painted beginning August 29, 2022.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $22,500.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development 4 and 6 Tippett Road, secured for local improvements in Ward 10 (now Ward 6), (Source Account XR3026-3701058) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 15 murals Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in neighbourhoods throughout York Centre, Ward 6 (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $22,500.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development 4 and 6 Tippett Road, secured for local improvements in Ward 10 (now Ward 6), (Source Account XR3026-3701058) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 15 murals Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in neighbourhoods throughout York Centre, Ward 6 (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM42.39adopted
In Toronto's competitive real estate market, affordable multi-unit properties are being rapidly lost due to sale and/or redevelopment. As such, there is an urgent need to permanently preserve the supply of existing affordable homes across the City. Protecting the existing supply of homes also presents the opportunity create permanently affordable housing options for lower-income residents, including those experiencing homelessness or housing precarity. Partnerships with the non-profit housing sector, including community land trusts, are key to achieving these objectives. There is an immediate opportunity to support Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency ("Youth Without Shelter") for the non-profit organization to purchase the multi-tenant property at 556 Bathurst Street. Youth Without Shelter has been operating for over 35 years and provides housing and wraparound supports for young people aged 16 to 24 years, who face a unique set of situational challenges. This existing residential property ay 556 Bathurst Street has a total of 24 residential units. Of the 24 residential units, currently 6 are vacant and 18 are occupied and rented at affordable levels. Youth Without Shelter has signed a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the owners for the property and is in the process of completing due diligence. The transaction is anticipated to close before the end of May 2022, subject to the organization securing financial support from the City of Toronto and other funders. Youth Without Shelter may also potentially partner with the Kensington Market Community Land Trust to support the acquisition, renovation and/or future operation of the property. While the City has recently launched a Request for Proposals for the new Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition program to protect at-risk affordable rental housing such as 556 Bathurst Street, due to the Request for Proposals closing date and anticipated review and selection process timelines, Youth Without Shelter would not be able to meet the property closing timeline. All existing tenancies will be protected and maintained through this acquisition. However, current and future vacant units will be dedicated to providing permanent affordable housing for youth. Dedicated affordable housing for youth is much-needed in Toronto as youth represent about 11 percent of people experiencing homelessness our City. Through the proposed partnership, a range of support services will also be provided onsite to help young people improve their health and socio-economic outcomes long term. This Motion recommends that City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide $3 million in funding to Youth Without Shelter, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program to acquire, renovate, and operate the property municipally known as 556 Bathurst Street in Toronto, fully funded by Ward 11, University-Rosedale Section 37 funds with funding provided by the various developments in the ward, subject to Youth Without Shelter, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation successfully acquiring the property by no later than July 31, 2022, or such other date determined by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. This Motion also recommends that the 24 dwelling rooms be exempt from the payment of property taxes for 99 years to ensure long term viability of the project and to secure the units as affordable rental housing in perpetuity, and that building permit fees be waived.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, subject to Part 2 below, to provide $3 million inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program to acquire, renovate and operate the property municipally known as 556 Bathurst Street as affordable rental housing for a minimum of 99 years, and fully funded from $3 million in Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits for this purpose, received by the City from the following developments: a. 68 and 70 Charles Street East and 628, 634, 636 and 638 Church Street, secured for new or existing affordable housing facilities, in the amount of $385,225 (Source Account: XR3026-3701165); b. 826-834 Yonge Street and 2-8 Cumberland Street, secured for affordable housing in the amount of $130,038 (Source Account: XR3026-3701083); and c. 11-25 Yorkville Avenue and 16-18 Cumberland Street, secured for capital improvements for new or existing Toronto Community Housing and/or affordable housing in the amount of $2,484,737 (Source Account: 220096). 2. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $3 million gross, to be payable to Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026-3701165, XR3026-3701083, and 220096 to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058); b. the successful acquisition of the property by Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation by no later than July 31, 2022 or such other date as is acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; c. approval of a business case for the property outlining the management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the project, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and d. Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation entering into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement") with the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, to secure the property as affordable rental housing for a 99 year term. 4. City Council exempt the 24 affordable rental units at 556 Bathurst Street from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the term of the City's Contribution Agreement with Youth Without Shelter, Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency and/or the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, which will be 99 years. 5. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes. 6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide a waiver of all building permit fees for the 24 affordable rental housing units at 556 Bathurst Street. 7. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, or such person's delegates to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by the non-profit housing provider, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility 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 that have not been previously approved by City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Mayor John Tory, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, subject to Part 2 below, to provide $3 million inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program to acquire, renovate and operate the property municipally known as 556 Bathurst Street as affordable rental housing for a minimum of 99 years, and fully funded from $3 million in Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits for this purpose, received by the City from the following developments: a. 68 and 70 Charles Street East and 628, 634, 636 and 638 Church Street, secured for new or existing affordable housing facilities, in the amount of $385,225 (Source Account: XR3026-3701165); b. 826-834 Yonge Street and 2-8 Cumberland Street, secured for affordable housing in the amount of $130,038 (Source Account: XR3026-3701083); and c. 11-25 Yorkville Avenue and 16-18 Cumberland Street, secured for capital improvements for new or existing Toronto Community Housing and/or affordable housing in the amount of $2,484,737 (Source Account: 220096). 2. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $3 million gross, to be payable to Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation, subject to the following conditions: a. the transfer of the designated funds from XR3026-3701165, XR3026-3701083, and 220096 to the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058); b. the successful acquisition of the property by Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation by no later than July 31, 2022 or such other date as is acceptable to the Executive Director; c. approval of a business case for the property outlining the management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the project, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and d. Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation entering into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement") with the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with Youth Without Shelter Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency, the Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, to secure the property as affordable rental housing for a 99 year term, subject to Part 2 above. 4. City Council exempt the 24 affordable rental units at 556 Bathurst Street from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the term of the City's Contribution Agreement with Youth Without Shelter, Terra House North Toronto Emergency and Referral Agency and/or the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, which will be 99 years. 5. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes. 6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide a waiver of all building permit fees for the 24 affordable rental housing units at 556 Bathurst Street. 7. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, or such person's delegates to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by the non-profit housing provider, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility 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 that have not been previously approved by City Council, subject to Part 2 above.
MM42.40adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to obtain authority for the City to authorize the Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society to perform state of good repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance work, using City standards, at 161 Spadina Road (the "Leased Premises") on behalf of and at the expense of the City, at an estimated cost of $400,000, exclusive of taxes. The City of Toronto leases the Leased Premises from the Province of Ontario pursuant to a 99-year lease expiring November 30, 2083 (the "Head Lease"). The Head Lease permits the City to sublease and license the property to third parties without consent. At its meeting on February 2 and 3, 2022, City Council adopted Item MM39.30, headed "Sublease Agreement with Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society at 161 Spadina Road to Provide Affordable Transitional Housing to Indigenous Women", and authorized the City to enter into a nominal sublease agreement for a twenty-year term (the "Sublease") and a Municipal Housing Facility Agreement with Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society for use of the property located at the Leased Premises as affordable transitional housing for Indigenous women. http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2022.MM39.30 The Subtenant is proposing to renovate the residential portion of the Leased Premises to provide transitional affordable housing, cultural supports, and counselling services for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ women. The Subtenant has successfully operated its programs from a rented private property in Cabbagetown since November 2020. However, the lease for the Cabbagetown property expired in March 2022 and could not be renewed. The Sublease terms previously authorized by City Council include a requirement that the Subtenant carry out all necessary construction and renovations to support its use of the Leased Premises at the sole cost and expense of the Subtenant and without cost to the City. However, the City retains responsibility for state of good repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance work. As such, City Council's approval of an amendment to the Sublease terms to allow the Subtenant to complete this work, at the expense of the City will enable the Subtenant to continue to provide affordable housing and a range of supports long-term to address the urgent needs of this uniquely vulnerable and marginalized equity-deserving group. Funds are available in cost center CCA252-03 to cover the cost of this work. Further, the City of Toronto is committed to advancing its efforts to truth, reconciliation and justice with Indigenous Peoples who continue to be overrepresented among the city's homeless population. As part of implementing the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan, the City is committed to improving housing outcomes for Indigenous residents in partnership with Indigenous organizations. This includes increasing culturally-appropriate affordable and supportive housing for Indigenous communities, by Indigenous organizations. The revised terms of the Sublease agreement with the Subtenant helps advance these commitments. REQUIRES RE-OPENING Item MM39.30 (February 2 and 3, 2022 City Council meeting.) only as it pertains to the lease terms in Attachment 1.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item MM39.30 by amending Attachment 1 to the report (February 2, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to permit Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society, as the City's subtenant, to perform design and construction work related to state of good repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance work at 161 Spadina Road on behalf of and at the expense of the City, at a maximum cost of $400,000, exclusive of taxes, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, including compliance with City standards, the City's fair wage policies and labour trade contractual obligations, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item MM39.30 by amending Attachment 1 to the report (February 2, 2022) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to permit Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society, as the City's subtenant, to perform design and construction work related to state of good repair and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance work at 161 Spadina Road on behalf of and at the expense of the City, at a maximum cost of $400,000, exclusive of taxes, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, including compliance with City standards, the City's fair wage policies and labour trade contractual obligations, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM42.41adopted
The applicant filed an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application 21 175097 STE 09 OZ, which were deemed complete on June 25, 2021 ("the Applications"). In commenting on the applications, Parks Staff requested an on-site parkland dedication, which the Applications are not showing. The applicant provided a rationale for offsite contribution due to their proximity to Earlscourt Park, contribution of a publicly accessible piazza along St. Clair Avenue West and a landscaped trail next to the rail corridor. Further, Parks Staff identified a severe community need for more park space in an off-site area. The City of Toronto Parkland Strategy (adopted by City Council in November 2019) identified that the area spanning from Prospect Cemetery in the west to Bathurst Avenue in the east should be a priority area for parkland acquisition and improvements due to the low number of existing parks in the neighbourhood. Given the tight constraints on available land in the area and community calls for more parkland east of the cemetery the only way to achieve more parkland is through acquisition. This Motion will authorize and direct the City staff to seek an off-site park dedication or, in the alternative, cash-in-lieu, in accordance with section 42 of the Planning Act.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to seek an off-site park dedication, in respect of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 1550-1536 St. Clair Avenue West and 20-36 Caledonia Road, and City Council direct that, in the event that satisfactory off-site parkland cannot be secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, City Council will accept cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with section 42 of the Planning Act; timing of the conveyance or cash-in-lieu shall be in accordance with Chapter 415-28 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to seek an off-site park dedication, in respect of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 1550-1536 St. Clair Avenue West and 20-36 Caledonia Road, and City Council direct that, in the event that satisfactory off-site parkland cannot be secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, City Council will accept cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with section 42 of the Planning Act; timing of the conveyance or cash-in-lieu shall be in accordance with Chapter 415-28 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
MM42.42adopted
This Motion seeks approval to release Section 37 funds of in the amount of $400,000 to The St. Lawrence BIA for the completion of streetscape improvements. The site plan for 154-158 Front Street East was approved in 2012. Since then, City Council has approved the Improvements to Pedestrian Boulevards of Front Street East and the St. Lawrence Public Realm Master Plan . 158 Front Street East has begun construction and there is an opportunity to implement a small but significant increase in public and pedestrian space through a road alteration which would accommodate a boulevard widening along the extent of the site along Front Street East, between Frederick Street and Sherbourne Street. Given the increasing development pressures of this area, it is important that public realm infrastructure be expanded and improved to meet the needs of a growing population in the downtown. While the site plan has already been approved, the developer, Cityzen, is willing to include this in their scope of work so long as it does not significantly delay their timeline. The St. Lawrence Business Improvement Area has led the way on this initiative by providing drawings, speaking with staff and working with the developer to ensure the community benefits from the proposed road alteration. The Business Improvement Area has already paid the upfront costs for much of this work and this motion is to reimburse them for this critical infrastructure work. Funds have been secured through a Section 37 agreement for the development at 25 Ontario Street and 280 King Street East for local streetscape/parkland improvements within the vicinity of the Site. The funds secured have been received by the City and sufficient monies remain uncommitted for this project.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $400,000.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands known as 25 Ontario Street and 280 King Street East (source account XR3026-3701013), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area for streetscape and public realm improvements in the St. Lawrence Community (cost centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $400,000.00 be forwarded to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $400,000.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands known as 25 Ontario Street and 280 King Street East (source account XR3026-3701013), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area for streetscape and public realm improvements in the St. Lawrence Community (cost centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $400,000.00 be forwarded to the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area, subject to the Business Improvement Area signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM42.43adopted
The Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council is a Toronto-based coalition of 18 Indigenous social services agencies working to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous People in Ward 13 Toronto Centre and across our city. In 2020, the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council lost its official office and meeting space due to the global pandemic, nonetheless, it continued to provide support virtually to its members. As the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council is the coordinating agency for the leading Indigenous organizations in Toronto having access to adequate and culturally-designed meeting space is critical to the success and effective operation of the organizations and their membership. TASSC was presented with an opportunity to purchase its permanent office space at 660 Dundas Street East in Ward 13 Toronto Centre. This 3100 square feet office space will be owned and operated by TASSC and will be available to their member agencies and other local Regent Park organizations upon request. This office space will be used for the daily operations of the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council, community meetings, gatherings, ceremonies, events and other community activities. The building developer, The Daniels Corporation has offered to contribute $300,000.00 towards the partial construction costs in addition to a $93,930.00 reduction to the purchase price. The Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council has submitted a funding application through the Federal Government's Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund for $1,969,159.00. Should the Federal funding be approved, the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council must also demonstrate they have external funding contributions from other sources. The benefit of acquiring this office space for TASSC include but are not limited to: i. Indigenous community-owned and operated space ii. Construction of customized interior that is suitable to TASSC and member agencies and culture iii. Enhance the presence of Aboriginal communities and cultures in the downtown core. iv. Extension/expansion of available space for all TASSC member agencies v. Potential income generated for TASSC through space rental will allow them to continue to provide sustainable self-govern, community-based programs and services vi. Alignment with the City's mandate for the enhancement of accessible, community-owned and driven spaces for the benefit of urban Indigenous Peoples in our city. Cost structure and funding Total cost, purchase and build-out: $2,634,159.00 Confirmed contribution from The Daniels Corporation for build-out costs is $300,000 Requesting $1,969,159 funding from Federal Government's Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund Requesting $650,000 of funding to assist with the purchase of the office space from the City of Toronto Funds have been secured through a Section 37 agreement for the development at 88 Queen Street East for the community, recreation and/or cultural space improvements in the ward and this project is befitting of such intention. The funds secured have been received by the City and sufficient monies remain uncommitted for this project.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $650,000.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands known as 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street (source account XR3026- 3701155), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council for the acquisition and upgrades of office space at 660 Dundas Street East (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $650,000.00 be forwarded to Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council, subject to the Council signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Social Development, Finance and Administration to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement before the release of City funds and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2022 Council Approved Operating Budget for Non-Program by $650,000.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development of the lands known as 88 Queen Street East, 10 Mutual Street and parts of 30-50 Mutual Street (source account XR3026- 3701155), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council for the acquisition and upgrades of office space at 660 Dundas Street East (Cost Centre NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $650,000.00 be forwarded to Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council, subject to the Council signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Social Development Finance and Administration to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement before the release of City funds and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM42.44adopted
The Bell Box Murals Project is a program of Community Matters Toronto. Since 2009, artists from the Bell Boxes Murals Project have painted murals on Bell Canada outdoor utility boxes throughout Toronto, Southern Ontario and Quebec. The benefits of the Bell Boxes Murals Project include: Replaces graffiti and vandalism with original works of art by local artists. Makes the streets more inviting to residents and visitors. Enhances residents' sense of community. Art is accessible to all people, regardless of income, language or social stature. Creates a public art channel to reflect local culture and heritage. Provides income and opportunities for local artists. Nine Bell utility boxes in the area of Ward 8 between Avenue Road, Bathurst Street, Lawrence Avenue, and Highway 401 have been identified. The theme for the murals will be determined in consultation with local residents and artists. Preference will be given to artists who live or work in Ward 8, however, all artists are welcome to submit an application. The Bell Canada utility box mural project is to be completed in Spring/Summer 2022 by the Bell Box Murals Project, represented by Michael Cavanaugh of Community Matters Toronto. The intent of this motion is to transfer a total of $13,500 of Section 37 Funds from the development at 1580 Avenue Road to Community Matters Toronto to provide on-time capital funding for the purpose of painting murals on 9 Bell utility boxes in Ward 8.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $13,500.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development 1580 Avenue Road, secured for park and streetscape improvements in the area, (Source Account XR3026-3701016) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 9 murals Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in the vicinity of the development (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $13,500.00 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development 1580 Avenue Road, secured for park and streetscape improvements in the area, (Source Account XR3026-3701016) for the purpose of providing one time capital funding to Community Matters Toronto to paint 9 murals Bell Canada outdoor junction cabinets in the vicinity of the development (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to Community Matters Toronto upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM42.45adopted
This Motion recommends the release of $500,000 in Sections 37 and Section 45(9) Planning Act Funds to MABELLEarts for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to Mabelle Parkette. There is an urgent need to utilize the funds in the motion for the Mabelle Parkette Project. MABELLEarts has been awarded over $700,000 from the Federal Revitalization Program (maximizing COVID recovery through capital infrastructure investment). In order to meet funding obligations, MABELLEarts must be able to complete the MABELLE clubhouse by December 31st 2022. The Mabelle Park project has recently encountered issues with rising costs and revised quotes from the architect and now requires additional funds to be fully-funded as of today. MABELLEarts anticipate cost increases of upwards of 30% if they cannot obtain fully-funded status now. The project is required to be fully funded in order to proceed as per the provisions by the lease with TCHC. Providing these funds will deem the project fully funded and it can then proceed in 2022. The project is a "green extension" of the living rooms in the immediate area, it is heavily used and enjoyed by local residents and will be programmed by MABELLEarts. This project represents significant public realm development in a rapidly densifying, equity seeking neighourhood. Mabelle Park will serve as a vital greenspace for the influx of new residents as well as the existing neighbourhood in an area with limited access to outdoor space. This motion is seeking to utilize funds from various developments including: A payment from the development at 5145 Dundas Street West (11 Dunbloor Road), which was secured for streetscape improvements and heritage initiatives within the Ward. The funds remain largely unspent. The zoning by-law (575-2017) and Section 37 agreement provides that in the event the financial contribution has not been used for the intended purposes within three (3) years of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the contribution may be redirected for another purpose(s), at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. The three (3) year mark has passed and it has been determined that purpose is identified in the Official Plan and that the geographic proximity of the benefit location to the development site to be acceptable as they are both within the Etobicoke Secondary Plan area. Accordingly the funds can be redirected. A payment from the development at 5239, 5245 and 5249 Dundas Street West and 3 Aukland Road, which was secured for the future Westwood YMCA in the Six Points area. The funds remain unspent. The zoning by-law (447-2016) and Section 37 agreement provides that in the event the financial contribution has not been used for the intended purposes within three (3) years of the By-law coming into full force and effect, the contribution may be redirected for another purpose(s), at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. The three (3) year mark has passed and it has been determined that purpose is identified in the Official Plan and that the geographic proximity of the benefit location to the development site to be acceptable as they are both within the Etobicoke Secondary Plan area. Accordingly the funds can be redirected.
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Council Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program, by $500,000 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, for transfer to MABELLEarts for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to Mabelle Parkette (Cost Centre NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the following developments: a. 50 Michael Power Place, secured for generic community benefits, in the amount of $32,417 (Source Account: XR3028-4500123); b. 5145 Dundas Street West (11 Dunbloor Road), for streetscape improvements and heritage initiatives; but which can be redirected for another purpose, in the amount of $167,452 (Source Account: XR3026-3700264); and c. 5239, 5245 and 5249 Dundas Street West and 3 Aukland Road, secured for the future Westwood YMCA in the Six Points area; but which can be redirected for another purpose, in the amount of $300,131 (Source Account: XR3026-3700929). 2. City Council direct that the $500,000 be forwarded to MABELLEarts, subject to the MABELLEarts signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Council Approved 2022 Operating Budget for Non-Program, by $500,000 gross, $0 net, on a one-time basis, for transfer to MABELLEarts for the purpose of undertaking capital improvements to Mabelle Parkette (Cost Centre NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45(9) (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from the following developments: a. 50 Michael Power Place, secured for generic community benefits, in the amount of $32,417 (Source Account: XR3028-4500123); b. 5145 Dundas Street West (11 Dunbloor Road), for streetscape improvements and heritage initiatives; but which can be redirected for another purpose, in the amount of $167,452 (Source Account: XR3026-3700264); and c. 5239, 5245 and 5249 Dundas Street West and 3 Aukland Road, secured for the future Westwood YMCA in the Six Points area; but which can be redirected for another purpose, in the amount of $300,131 (Source Account: XR3026-3700929). 2. City Council direct that the $500,000 be forwarded to MABELLEarts, subject to the MABELLEarts signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM42.46adopted
The City must take actions to support the Ukrainian people and ensure we are not contributing to Russia's aggression in any way. Upon learning of a variety of agreements governments have entered into with people and firms with links to Russian oligarchs, we must look to take steps to prevent the City from doing the same. This will not impact previously awarded contracts. This Motion ensures that we can have confidence going forward City funds are spent in a manner which aligns with the Federal sanctions of Russian businesses and individuals
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Chapter 195, Purchasing to incorporate Sanctions into the Supplier Code of Conduct, as follows: a. amend 195-2.1. Definitions to add: "SANCTIONS - Economic or financial sanctions or trade embargoes imposed, administered or enforced from time to time by the Federal Government of Canada."; and b. amend 195-13.12. Disqualification of suppliers for non-compliance to add the underlined text: A. Suppliers shall be required to certify compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct as set out in Article 13 of this chapter with their bid and verify compliance prior to award. Any contravention of the Supplier Code of Conduct by a supplier, including any failure to disclose potential conflicts of interest or unfair advantages, and failure to disclose Sanctions imposed by the Federal Government of Canada , may be grounds for the Chief Procurement Officer to disqualify a supplier from being awarded a contract. B. The Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, may also disqualify any supplier who may otherwise have an unfair advantage or conflict of interest that cannot be resolved in relation to any procurement. C. A contravention of the Supplier Code of Conduct may also be grounds for the division head to terminate any contract awarded to that supplier and require the return of any advance payments. c. add a new section 195-13.15. Sanctions as follows: A. A supplier shall disclose if they, an Affiliated Person or if anyone who has an ownership interest in the supplier have been Sanctioned by the Federal Government of Canada. B. A supplier shall be deemed ineligible for an award while the Sanctions are in place against the named supplier or individual, an Affiliated Person or anyone who has an ownership interest in the supplier, unless otherwise approved by Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Chapter 195, Purchasing to incorporate Sanctions into the Supplier Code of Conduct, as follows: a. Amend 195-2.1. Definitions to add: "SANCTIONS - Economic or financial sanctions or trade embargoes imposed, administered or enforced from time to time by the Federal Government of Canada."; and b. Amend 195-13.12. Disqualification of suppliers for non-compliance to add the underlined text: A. Suppliers shall be required to certify compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct as set out in Article 13 of this chapter with their bid and verify compliance prior to award. Any contravention of the Supplier Code of Conduct by a supplier, including any failure to disclose potential conflicts of interest or unfair advantages, and failure to disclose Sanctions imposed by the Federal Government of Canada , may be grounds for the Chief Procurement Officer to disqualify a supplier from being awarded a contract. B. The Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, may also disqualify any supplier who may otherwise have an unfair advantage or conflict of interest that cannot be resolved in relation to any procurement. C. A contravention of the Supplier Code of Conduct may also be grounds for the division head to terminate any contract awarded to that supplier and require the return of any advance payments. c. Add a new section 195-13.15. Sanctions as follows: A. A supplier shall disclose if they, an Affiliated Person or if anyone who has an ownership interest in the supplier have been Sanctioned by the Federal Government of Canada. B. A supplier shall be deemed ineligible for an award while the Sanctions are in place against the named supplier or individual, an Affiliated Person or anyone who has an ownership interest in the supplier, unless otherwise approved by Council.